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Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur at Montreal

Venezuela's political transition talks launch in Caracas

Venezuela's political transition talks start: AFP

UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino

2 killed, 13 wounded in bus blast near Syrian capital: state media

Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost

All Blacks skipper Taylor cautiously recovering from calf strain

PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco

UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths

CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA

UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat

Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US

Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Venezuela’s Oil Return

Sweden’s welfare reckoning

13 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mali: local sources

A jihadist attack on a village in central Mali has killed 13 civilians, local officials told AFP on Friday.

G7 threatens Russia sanctions busters with 'severe costs'

G7 leaders, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, met in a virtual summit Friday and issued a stern warning to countries helping Russia evade international sanctions.

Potter says Chelsea's problems a long time coming

Under-pressure Chelsea boss Graham Potter claims the problems derailing his struggling team had already taken root well before his arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Russia anti-doping agency backtracks its own Valieva decision at CAS

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) has gone back on its decision to exonerate ice-skater Kamila Valieva for a doping violation by appealing against its own ruling, the Court of Arbitration for Sport announced on Friday.

Swiatek extends perfect record over Gauff to reach Dubai final

World number one Iga Swiatek extended her perfect record against Coco Gauff to 6-0 with a straight sets victory in the Dubai WTA semi-finals on Friday.

Flying Scotsman whistles into Edinburgh for 100th birthday

The Flying Scotsman, the first steam train to reach over 100 miles an hour, turned 100 on Friday, whistling its way into Edinburgh's Waverley station to mark the day.

G7 beefs up Russia sanctions on Ukraine invasion anniversary

The United States on Friday announced sweeping sanctions aimed at increasing economic pain for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and sharpening efforts to crack down on Moscow's ability to evade existing restrictions.

Guardiola defends Man City hotshot Haaland

Pep Guardiola insists Erling Haaland is not to blame for his lack of involvement in Manchester City's attack because the whole team should take responsibility when they fail to click.

Japanese anime sees challenge from China at Berlin fest

Anime director Makoto Shinkai on Friday said China could eventually leapfrog Japan on the global animation stage as Chinese animated drama "Art College 1994" had its world premiere in Berlin.

Worst-ever February rainforest data for Brazilian Amazon

Brazilian Amazon deforestation reached its worst-ever February level in the second month of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidential term, provisional data showed Friday.

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