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Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in
Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.
'Control freak' Swiatek describes shock and 'chaos' over doping ban
Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and "chaos" of her doping ban Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it "the worst time in my life".
Vietnam jails ex-lawyer over Facebook posts
A Vietnamese court sentenced a prominent former lawyer to three years in jail Friday over Facebook posts it ruled undermined the state by criticising a leading judge.
Sinner in dark over verdict as ATP says doping case 'run by the book'
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he did not know when the highest court in sport will deliver its verdict as ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stressed the Italian's doping case was "run by the book".
US President-elect Trump to be sentenced for hush money conviction
Donald Trump will be sentenced Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US President-elect's last-ditch efforts to frustrate a process that would make him the first felon in the White House.
AI comes down from the cloud as chips get smarter
Artificial intelligence is moving from data centers to "the edge" as computer makers build the technology into laptops, robots, cars and more devices closer to home.
Englishman Hall grabs share of Sony Open lead
England's Harry Hall carded a six-under-par 64 to grab a share of the lead at the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday.
Olympic champ Zheng says 'getting closer' to top-ranked Sabalenka
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said at the Australian Open Friday that she is getting "closer and closer" to Aryna Sabalenka, having been well beaten in last year's final by the big-hitting Belarusian.
Tajikistan bets on giant dam to solve electricity crisis
In a remote village in Tajikistan's soaring mountains, Muslikhiddin Makhmudzoda relies on a mobile phone to light his modest home as his family spends another winter without electricity.
Air tankers fight Los Angeles fires from frantic skies
In the skies above Los Angeles, air tankers and helicopters silhouetted by the setting California sun dart in and out of giant wildfire plumes, dropping much-needed flame retardant and precious water onto the angry fires below.
Right-wing disinformation targets DEI, 'liberal' policies as LA burns
Months of dry weather and recent strong winds created optimal conditions for the deadly wildfires engulfing Los Angeles, but narratives on social media falsely single out "liberal" policies -- including those to increase diversity in the city's fire force -- as the culprit.
Osaka to play Australian Open after 'devastating' injury pullout
Naomi Osaka declared Friday that she would "for sure" play her first-round match at the Australian Open after suffering an abdominal injury last week.
'Disruptor' Medvedev ready to bring down Sinner and Alcaraz
Daniil Medvedev said Friday he had one of his best pre-seasons ever in a bid to finally win an Australian Open, pledging to be a "disruptor" against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Atletico can seize La Liga lead as Osasuna visit
With Spanish champions Real Madrid and their arch-rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, Atletico Madrid's sights are firmly set on top spot in La Liga.
Navalny lawyers face long sentences in 'extremism' trial
A Russian court was to issue guilty verdicts Friday in an "extremism" trial against three lawyers who worked for Alexei Navalny, escalating a crackdown against the Kremlin critic's allies even after his death.
Sinner declares innocence as ATP chief says doping case 'run by the book'
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he had done nothing wrong as ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stressed the Italian's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment.
India's Kumbh Mela, world's largest religious gathering
Organisers of India's Kumbh Mela have prepared to host a staggering 400 million devotees at the six-week Hindu festival that starts Monday and is expected to be the largest human gathering in history.
India readies for mammoth Hindu festival of 400 million pilgrims
The world's largest gathering of humanity begins in India on Monday with the opening of the Kumbh Mela, a six-week Hindu festival organisers expect to attract up to 400 million pilgrims.
Uruguay bucks 2024 global warming trend
The world experienced its hottest year in 2024 since records began, but in the small South American country of Uruguay, global warming was counteracted by bouts of "near-historic" cold.
Last 2 years crossed 1.5C global warming limit: EU monitor
The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar "beyond what modern humans have ever experienced", an EU agency said Friday.
Asian markets drift lower as US jobs data looms
Equities fell again in Asia on Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rate, with several officials indicating the cutting has finished for now.
Sabalenka has 'target on her back' in pursuit of Australian Open 'history'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she wants to "put my name into history" by winning a third straight Australian Open title, but is aware she "has a target on her back".
Croatia's populist president tipped for re-election
Croatia votes in a presidential runoff on Sunday, with the opposition-backed incumbent Zoran Milanovic expected to win a second term, in a fresh blow to the scandal-hit ruling party.
Veteran Monfils powers past teenager to reach 35th final
The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his 13th title.
Los Angeles fires rage on as National Guard called in
Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles raged out of control Thursday, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.
Japan 'poop master' gives back to nature
When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do.
UN watchdog says Australia violated asylum seekers' rights
Australia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog ruled Thursday, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.
Murray braced for Djokovic ire in coaching debut at Australian Open
Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic's ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the "unique opportunity" to coach him worth it.
At CES, AI-powered garbage trucks reduce battery fire risk
From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk.
S. Korea presidential security chief urges 'no bloodshed' in Yoon arrest
South Korea's presidential security chief said Friday there must be no bloodshed if another arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is executed by investigators over his failed martial law bid.
Combustible Kyrgios says tennis 'a bit mundane' without him
Nick Kyrgios claimed Friday tennis was getting mundane without him as he prepares for his Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open, saying he was feeling "pretty good" after an injury scare.
US Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case
The US Supreme Court is to hear TikTok's appeal on Friday of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the wildly popular online video-sharing platform or shut it down.