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Mexico president vows justice as report says teen raped and murdered
Mexico's president on Friday promised justice to the parents of a teenager whose death triggered a public outcry, after an independent forensic report concluded that she was raped and murdered.
India's Prannoy seals historic Thomas Cup badminton finals berth
H.S. Prannoy overcame an injury scare to secure the vital point as India shocked Denmark in Thailand early Saturday to reach the finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup men's badminton tournament for the first time.
Lyles claims key win amid Diamond League desert storm
World 200 metre champion Noah Lyles won the first big sprint clash of the season on Friday at a wind-battered Doha Diamond League meeting when Olympic champion Andre de Grasse finished outside the top three.
'Pathetic' Harden savaged after playoff vanishing act
James Harden was savaged by US media on Friday following the 10-time NBA All-Star's abject performance in the Philadelphia 76ers' playoff exit.
Georgia's breakaway region to hold referendum on joining Russia in July: leader
The leader of Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia on Friday set July 17 as a date for a referendum on joining Russia.
Pentagon chief urges 'immediate' Ukraine ceasefire in call with Russian counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine Friday in talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, but their first call since the war began resolved no immediate issues, the Pentagon said.
Bouwman leads Dutch 1-2 in Giro seventh stage as Lopez stays in pink
Dutch outsider Koen Bouwman won the hilly seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday beating three breakaway rivals on the line after the 196km run from Diamante to Potenza in Basilicata.
Puerto Rico boat wreck victims mostly Haitian
The majority of migrants traveling in a boat that capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico were Haitians, authorities said Friday, adding that of the 11 dead, all were women.
Russia extends drug detention of US basketball star Griner
A Russian court on Friday extended the pre-trial detention on drug charges of US basketball star Brittney Griner, state media said, as a US consular officer was able to see her.
Russian military woes continue in Ukraine's east: experts
When Russia shifted its focus to the Donbas in eastern Ukraine after failing to seize Kyiv, Western powers feared an onslaught that would see Ukrainian forces crumble within days.
Remarkable fight back puts Jabeur in Rome semis, Tsitsipas through
Ons Jabeur reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday after bouncing back from being a game away from defeat to beat Maria Sakkari 1-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Musk sends mixed messages on Twitter deal, pressuring shares
Elon Musk sent mixed messages Friday about his proposed Twitter acquisition, sending shares of the microblogging platform lower amid skepticism over whether the deal will close.
Bastianini upstages Quartararo at French MotoGP practice
Italy's Enea Bastianini posted a track record to set the pace in opening practice at the French MotoGP on Friday as home favourite and world champion Fabio Quartararo finished out of the top five.
Democrats urge Americans to stand up for abortion rights
US Democrats called Friday for a giant mobilization for abortion rights on the eve of a nationwide day of protest against an expected Supreme Court move to end federal protections for the procedure.
Guardiola slams former United stars over Man City criticism
Pep Guardiola has hit back at former Manchester United stars Patrice Evra and Dimitar Berbatov for criticising the character of his Manchester City side after their painful Champions League exit.
Ukraine's key IT sector booming despite Russian invasion
Ukraine's IT sector is booming despite the Russian invasion. Workers with stickers on their laptops recline on beach chairs outside a warehouse for start-ups in the east Ukraine city of Lviv giving off major Silicon Valley vibes.
EU sees reopening of Iran nuclear talks but US cautious
The European Union said Friday it had unblocked stalled talks with Iran after a mission to Tehran but the United States raised doubts on whether it was enough to revive a nuclear deal.
Jumbo's Bouwman wins hilly Giro stage 7 as Lopez retains lead
Outsider Koen Bouwman won stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday when four riders escaped from the main peloton along the 196km route from Diamante to Potenza.
League Cup not enough for hungry Liverpool, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has conceded that only winning the League Cup would not mean a successful season for his team, who remain in contention for an unprecedented quadruple.
Leeds owners hold team meeting to boost survival bid
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has hailed the spirit at the relegation-threatened Premier League club after owners met with the squad in an attempt to boost their survival push.
Coutinho will 'go up a level' at Villa, says Gerrard
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard said Friday that Philippe Coutinho would "go up a level" afer signing a four-year deal to join the Premier League club from Barcelona.
Thousands mourn at Jerusalem funeral for Al Jazeera journalist
Thousands of people packed Jerusalem's tense Old City on Friday for the burial of veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, after Israeli police stormed the start of the funeral procession.
Queen visits horse show after health concerns
Queen Elizabeth II put in a rare public appearance on Friday, just days after ill health and old age forced her to pull out of the opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years.
US baby formula shortage could last for some time: official
The nationwide shortage of baby formula in the United States could last for some time, a top White House economic adviser cautioned on Friday.
Donnarumma says PSG must choose him or Navas next season
Gianluigi Donnarumma has warned Paris Saint-Germainthat they must choose between him and rival goalkeeper Keylor Navas next season.
Stocks bounce after Fed boss calms nerves over rates
The rebound on global stock markets extended further Friday on easing fears about the pace of interest rate rises in the United States that are aimed at bringing down the country's highest inflation in decades.
Tsitsipas sees off Sinner to reach Rome semis after match point drama
Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday after beating local hero Jannick Sinner 7-6 (7/5) 6-2 in a match which was stopped for over 10 minutes at match point after a spectator fell ill.
South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50C in Pakistan
South Asia was in the grip of an extreme heatwave on Friday, with parts of Pakistan reaching a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius as officials warned of acute water shortages and a health threat.
Turkey opposes NATO membership for Finland, Sweden
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey did not have a "positive opinion" on Finland and Sweden joining NATO, throwing up a potential obstacle for the nations' membership bid.
Tuchel hopes Chelsea's Kovacic can play through pain in FA Cup final
Thomas Tuchel hopes Mateo Kovacic can play through the pain barrier as the Chelsea midfielder battles to recover from an ankle injury in time for Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool.
French left cries foul over US takeover of Red Star soccer club
Leftist politicians were up in arms Friday after a US investment firm purchased a beloved blue-collar soccer club, warning that a French cultural and sporting icon could wither in American hands.
10 killed in deadliest recent Syria rebel attack
Syrian rebels killed 10 soldiers in northern Syria Friday, in the deadliest such attack since a truce deal reached over two years ago, a war monitor and state media said.