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Australian castaway's dog gets new life with 'second dad' in Mexico
Bella, the dog who survived more than two months at sea on raw fish and rainwater with stranded Australian sailor Tim Shaddock, has found a new life in Mexico with a "second dad" and a pug "brother."
New war with Azerbaijan 'very likely': Armenia PM to AFP
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Friday of the risk of a new war with Azerbaijan, accusing Baku of "genocide" in the breakaway Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
McIlroy praises changes to 'penal' bunkers at British Open
Rory McIlroy welcomed overnight changes made to bunkers at the British Open on Friday after players complained they were too tough.
Kohli, Jadeja fall as India 373-6 at lunch against West Indies
Virat Kohli completed a 29th Test century on Friday in Trinidad but his pursuit of a monumental score in his 500th international game was ended by a run out as India reached 373 for six at lunch on the second day of the second and final Test against the West Indies.
Ferrari's Leclerc tops Hungary practice as Red Bull take it easy
Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in Friday's second free practice for the weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Russia accuses nationalist blogger, ex-separatist commander of extremism
Russia on Friday opened a case for extremism against former separatist commander and nationalist military blogger Igor Girkin, a hawkish who criticised Russia's leadership.
Lorient coach says Mendy sex trial aquittal should end discussion
The coach of French club Lorient on Friday dismissed questions about new recruit Benjamin Mendy's recent acquittal in England of sex offences.
Amazon invests $120 million in internet satellite facility
Amazon said Friday it will invest $120 million to build a satellite construction facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, as part of its plans to launch a space internet service to rival SpaceX's Starlink.
McIlroy targeting British Open glory despite slow start
Rory McIlroy says he still has a "really good chance" of winning a fifth major despite languishing nine shots behind leader Brian Harman at the halfway stage of the British Open on Friday.
Biden gets tech titans to pledge guardrails on AI risks
President Joe Biden got US tech giants to pledge guardrails against risks from artificial intelligence, ranging from cyber-attacks to fraud, ahead of a White House summit Friday on how to manage the expanding sector.
Mohoric wins photo finish for Tour de France stage 19
Slovenian Matej Mohoric won a photo finish for stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday after a late escape following the 173 km run from Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny.
'Barbie' delayed in Pakistan province over 'objectionable content'
The "Barbie" film's release was delayed in Pakistan's Punjab province Friday over "objectionable content", officials said.
Spain campaign draws to close ahead of Sunday vote
Spain was wrapping up its final day of campaigning Friday ahead of Sunday's snap election, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez telling voters his Socialists were closing the gap with their right-wing rivals.
Bairstow strengthens England's grip on fourth Ashes Test
Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 99 not out rounded off a staggering England run-spree against Australia on Friday in a must-win fourth Ashes Test for the hosts.
Ex-NBA All-Star Kemba Walker signs for Monaco
Former NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker signed for next season with Monaco on Friday.
Greece facing hottest July weekend in 50 years, expert warns
Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, a top meteorologist warned Friday as the country wilts under a prolonged heatwave set to last well into next week.
Hunter Harman becomes the hunted after taking lead at British Open
American Brian Harman is on course for the biggest win of his career after surging to the top of the British Open leaderboard, reaching 10 under par after his second round on Friday.
'Succession' star Cox leads UK actors' fight against AI
"Succession" star Brian Cox on Friday spearheaded a protest by hundreds of UK actors in support of striking US colleagues walking out over low pay and the "existential threat" posed by artificial intelligence.
Hopes fade for Indian landslide victims as rescuers struggle
Hopes faded Friday for the survival of dozens missing after a landslide smashed into a village in India, as rescuers battled rains and difficult terrain.
Trump docs trial set for May 2024 at height of White House race
A US judge on Friday ordered Donald Trump's trial for mishandling top secret documents to begin in May of next year, at the height of what is expected to be a bitter and divisive presidential election campaign.
Women burn down houses of two accused over India naked women video
Furious women set fire to the houses of two Indian men accused of parading two women naked in a state where months of ethnic clashes have left at least 120 dead, images showed Friday.
Climate activists strike at British Open
Climate activists targeted the British Open on Friday, setting off a smoke flare and throwing orange powder onto the Royal Liverpool course before being arrested.
Bairstow's stunning 99 no takes England to 592 in fourth Ashes Test
Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 99 not out rounded off a staggering England run-spree against Australia in a must-win fourth Ashes Test for the hosts at Old Trafford on Friday.
India and Sri Lanka to consider land link
India and Sri Lanka agreed Friday to consider building a land link between them, they said during President Ranil Wickremesinghe's first visit to the regional powerhouse, as Chinese influence grows on his island.
Stocks mixed after tech drubbing
Global stock markets wavered on Friday, a day after shares in major tech firms took a beating and as investors brace for a week of interest rate decisions.
Harman eagles 18th as he soars into lead at British Open
American Brian Harman stormed into a five-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after a faultless 65 left him on 10 under par as bigger names struggled to keep pace.
Drivers concerned at new tyre rules ahead of Hungarian GP
Several drivers expressed concern on Friday about abrupt mandatory qualifying tyre-choice rule changes ahead of opening practice at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Women burn down house of accused from India naked women video
A group of furious women set on fire the house of an Indian man accused of parading two women naked in a northeastern state where months of ethnic violence have left at least 120 dead, footage showed Friday.
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died Friday in New York. He was 96.
Merckx says Vingegaard is strongest on Grand Tours
Cycling's all-time great Eddy Merckx believes Jonas Vingegaard's climbing makes him stronger on Grand Tours than his rival Tadej Pogacar, he told AFP ahead of stage 19 on Friday.
Synthetic drug 'kush' ravages Sierra Leone's young
Their lives are mired in poverty and despair.
Russia hikes key rate for first time since 2022
The Russian Central Bank on Friday hiked its key interest rate for the first time in more than a year amid fears that a weakening ruble will drive up inflation in the country.