India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave
India's power producers have set a record for electricity generation as swathes of the world's most populous nation swelters in an intense heatwave, the ministry of power said.
Read moreAsian equities climb on Mideast optimism, oil edges higher
Asian markets rose Friday as optimism over US-Iran talks buoyed equities, though higher oil prices kept inflation concerns in focus.
Read moreJapan inflation slows more than expected in April
Japan's inflation slowed more than expected in April, government data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi considers further measures to drive down costs linked to the Middle East war.
Read moreSecond-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Read moreNATO allies to sound out US top diplomat after Trump Iran ire
NATO's European members will look to sound out US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop cuts by Washington Friday, as they seek to smooth over President Donald Trump's ire ahead of a July summit.
Read moreBelgium worries as migrant crossings to Britain rise
Unearthing small boats from under the sand at dawn before launching them towards Britain packed with people, migrant smugglers are increasingly operating from Belgium -- to the concern of local authorities.
Read moreWomen's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance, organisers said Friday.
Read moreSomething coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino
Forecasters say a potentially "super" El Nino is rapidly taking shape in the Pacific -- but whether it evolves into a history-making event could hinge on fickle winds and other volatile atmospheric shifts.
Read moreFrench football's pioneering British champions
French giants Paris Saint-Germain secured a 14th league title last week to continue their recent Ligue 1 domination.
Read moreLeinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time winners Leinster in the Champions Cup final on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.
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