India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400
Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship
Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension
Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace
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Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park
President Donald Trump's administration has been quietly considering a proposal to give away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park in California to a private developer, a report said Friday.
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Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1
Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.
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Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
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Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification
Penguin Random House India says it is not the Indian publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir and disputes reports that editorial disagreements caused it to withdraw from the project.
Cities show cleaner transport policies can reduce severe air pollution
Air pollution is associated with about 8 million premature deaths a year, but evidence from cities including London, Paris and Barcelona points to practical ways to reduce exposure.
Four patients harmed in Nashville hospital medication mix-up
A 72-year-old woman was paralysed after four patients were reportedly given potassium instead of pain medication before procedures at a Nashville hospital.
Six Flags closes X2 rollercoaster after reports of severe brain injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain has kept its X2 rollercoaster closed while past and recent reports link the ride to severe brain injuries, comas and deaths.
Jury ends second day without verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial were dismissed for the weekend after two days of deliberations without reaching a verdict.
Artist says criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan mural is unfinished
The artist behind a 30ft mural of snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Sheffield says the work is unfinished after it drew widespread criticism online.
Six injured after sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex
At least six people were injured when a sign fell onto a crowd at the Big Church Festival in Wiston Park, West Sussex.
Dubai airport expands scanners that keep laptops and liquids in bags
Dubai International Airport is gradually installing advanced security scanners that allow passengers to leave laptops, liquids and other items inside hand luggage.
Nepal-Tibet flood toll reaches 584 as more than 2,400 remain missing
At least 584 people have died in flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 2,400 missing and a barrier lake threatening further flooding downstream.
Ramos strikes as AC Milan beat Venezia
Star signing Goncalo Ramos scored with a flashing drive from a tight angle for his first Serie A goal as AC Milan beat Venezia 2-0 at the San Siro on Friday.
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in Palace rout
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star's brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday.
COP17 soil assessment links worsening land degradation to food and nutrition risks
Scientists at UNCCD COP17 warned that worsening soil degradation is threatening food systems while land and nutrition policies remain poorly connected.
Medical AI paper predicts autonomous systems could outperform doctors in core clinical tasks by 2030
A JAMA article argues that autonomous AI could surpass both doctors and doctor-AI teams in several core medical tasks by 2030, a forecast disputed by medical leaders.
Nepal-Tibet flood rescue resumes after overflowing debris lake forces temporary withdrawal
Search-and-rescue teams returned to flood-hit areas on the Nepal-Tibet border after an overflowing debris lake briefly raised the threat of another surge.
UK chefs turn to induction cooking to reduce kitchen heat, energy use and pollution
Restaurants are increasingly examining induction cooking after heatwaves pushed some UK kitchens to close or reduce hours and highlighted the heat produced by gas burners.
Restored Cheshire wetland becomes key UK breeding site for black-necked grebes
Habitat restoration at Woolston Eyes in Warrington has turned former canal-dredging lagoons into Britain's strongest breeding site for the rare black-necked grebe.
Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga opener
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.
Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown.
England pace quartet might keep Archer going until he is 40
Jofra Archer said he might play "until I'm 40" thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look fast-bowling quartet.
Aston Villa seal swoop for Chelsea striker Jackson
Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported club-record £65 million ($87 million) on Friday.
Springboks a wounded beast, warns All Blacks captain Savea
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said on Friday that South Africa are a "wounded beast", desperate for revenge after losing the first Test in a four-match series.
Birmingham City Seek First Championship Win Against Wrexham
Birmingham City return to Championship action tonight, traveling to the Racecourse Ground to face Wrexham in a pivotal match for manager Chris Davies. The Blues aim to break their winless start with a victory against a rival side that has also drawn its opening two fixtures.
Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan collapse in second Test
Ollie Robinson took a sensational 4-11 in 13 overs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against England at Lord's on Friday.
Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.
Bezzecchi edges Marquez brothers in blazing Spanish MotoGP practice
Marco Bezzecchi edged out brothers Alex and Marc Marquez in a knife-edged second practice session for the Spanish MotoGP at Alacaniz in Aragon on Friday.
Former Spain captain Morata joins second-tier Leganes
Veteran striker Alvaro Morata on Friday joined Spanish second-division outfit Leganes on loan from Italian side Como.
Ukraine opposes reintegration of Russia to motorsport
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) has challenged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) over the reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian drivers competing under the flags and national anthems of their countries.
Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk?
Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a world warmed by climate change? Here's what scientists told AFP.
Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Presidency Faces Unprecedented Governance Crisis
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces the most significant political crisis of his tenure after FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup triggered widespread rejection from confederations. UEFA has withdrawn confidence in his leadership, marking a turning point for the global governing body that Infantino promised to reform nearly a decade ago.
Greenland to open truth commission over forced contraception scheme
Greenland said Friday it would establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Denmark's forced contraception of thousands of indigenous Inuits, after experts failed to agree on whether the scheme constituted "genocide".
Leknessund breaks away to win emotional Vuelta stage seven
On the day Norway's king died, Andreas Leknessund grabbed the country's fourth-ever Vuelta stage victory after he broke away with seven kilometres to go and battled uphill to the line.
Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan all out for 110 in second Test
Ollie Robinson took a sensational four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against England at Lord's on Friday.