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Hundreds of firefighters battle Japan forest blazes
Hundreds of firefighters were battling wildfires in the forests of northern Japan on Saturday, as authorities urged more than 3,200 people to evacuate from their homes, government officials said.
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Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics hold off Sixers
The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 29 points from LeBron James, beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 in an overtime thriller on Friday to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their NBA playoff series.
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'Hockey is religion': Montreal fans pack church for playoff push
Before the puck dropped in Friday's pivotal NHL playoff match, hundreds of Montreal Canadiens fans took their seats in two century old Catholic cathedral.
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Awkward debut for Trump at correspondents' dinner
Things could get awkward Saturday night when US President Donald Trump takes his seat at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, his first time attending the gala while in office.
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Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with Indonesia
The Wikimedia Foundation said Saturday it has found a compromise with the Indonesian government, which had threatened to block Wikipedia over domestic registration rules the foundation feared were overly invasive.
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'Going to the moon': Irish footballers return to China 50 years after historic tour
When Paddy Dwyer arrived in China in 1976, crowds jostled to catch a glimpse of him and his companions -- the first Western football team to play in the country.
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Spurs' Wembanyama ruled out of game 3 after concussion
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the Spurs' NBA playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, three days after he suffered a concussion.
No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to six
Nelly Korda made the best 36-hole major start of her career on Friday, firing a second consecutive seven-under par 65 to seize a six-stroke lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship.
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Peru confirms election runoff date, court says no to Lima re-vote
Peru's electoral tribunal on Friday rejected calls for a new election in Lima following irregularities during the April 12 vote and confirmed a presidential runoff will be held June 7.
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Betis's Bellerin further dents Real Madrid title hopes
Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin snatched Real Betis a late point in a 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Madrid on Friday to do his former side a favour in the Spanish title race.
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Lens rally but title bid fades after draw at Brest
Lens fought back from three goals down to earn a 3–3 draw at Brest on Friday, but the result all but extinguished their hopes of prising the Ligue 1 title away from Paris Saint‑Germain.
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Leipzig tighten top-four grip as Union's Eta suffers second loss
RB Leipzig moved closer to a Champions League return after thumping Union Berlin 3-1 at home on Friday and handing coach Marie-Louise Eta her second straight Bundesliga defeat.
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Furyk named USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
Jim Furyk was named United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup on Friday by the PGA of America, tasking him with obtaining the first US triumph in Europe since 1993.
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Court removes US businessman from managing his Brazilian football team
An arbitration court in Brazil has removed US businessman John Textor from managing Botafogo football team, which he owns, the Brazilian club announced Friday.
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No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to seven
Nelly Korda made the best 36-hole major start of her career on Friday, firing a second consecutive seven-under par 65 to seize a seven-stroke-lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship.
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Kohli makes Gujarat pay as Bengaluru cruise to IPL win
Virat Kohli punished Gujarat Titans for dropping him on nought with a blistering half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru breezed to a five-wicket victory In the Indian Premier League on Friday.
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Son of director Rob Reiner pays tribute to slain parents
Slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner's son Jake paid an emotional tribute Friday to his parents, allegedly slain by his brother Nick, calling it "almost too impossible to process."
Sports
Sinner overcomes Bonzi in record hunt at Madrid Open
Jannik Sinner took a first step towards a potential record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title with a 6-7 (6/8), 6-1, 6-4 victory over Benjamin Bonzi in the Madrid Open second round on Friday.
Health
Brazil's Lula has surgery to remove skin lesion from scalp
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery Friday that removed a lesion on his scalp, less than six months before the presidential elections.
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Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury
Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year's tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.
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Assisted dying bill scuppered as UK advocates vow to fight on
A bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales failed in parliament on Friday after getting bogged down in Britain's unelected upper house, as campaigners vowed to fight on.
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Alex Marquez quickest in Spanish MotoGP practice
Alex Marquez was fastest in Spanish MotoGP practice on Friday in Jerez on his Gresini with a sizeable 0.333s advantage over second-quickest Fabio Di Giannantonio.
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Former New Zealand cricketer Bracewell given two-year ban for cocaine use
Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year.
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Justice Dept ends criminal probe into US Fed chair Powell
The US Justice Department dropped a criminal probe against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, clearing the way for his replacement's Senate confirmation, amid concerns over President Donald Trump's attacks on the independent central bank.
Nature
G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for US
Environment ministers from G7 nations said progress was made at a two-day meeting in Paris despite climate change left off the agenda to avoid friction with the United States.
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'Hands off': Teddy bear tale teaches French preschoolers consent
Preschoolers watch attentively as French actor Lucie Langlais Vignon, 41, holds up stuffed toys to tell the story of the bear cub who scolds the duckling for reaching up her skirt.
Sports
'We have to be stronger': De Zerbi demands Spurs improve as relegation fears mount
Roberto De Zerbi has warned his "suffering" Tottenham stars to show a stronger mentality in the fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
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Man City will not risk Rodri in FA Cup semi-final: Guardiola
Rodri will not be risked in Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend even though he is recovering from a groin injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
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Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta
Mikel Arteta insists spluttering Arsenal still believe they can win the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City.
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Injured Spain star Yamal will come back stronger at World Cup: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that injured teenage star Lamine Yamal would return to action at the World Cup this summer with Spain, even "stronger" than he is now.
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Chelsea can still save season despite slump: McFarlane
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said Friday there was still "a lot of belief" the Blues could turn their season around after a slump that resulted in the dramatic dismissal of Liam Rosenior.
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Chelsea's Estevao out for season, World Cup in doubt
Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday.
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PSG's Luis Enrique 'couldn't care less' about World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has no intention of easing up on his players ahead of the World Cup as his Ligue 1 leaders look to defend their Champions League crown.
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London's Jewish community on edge amid attacks
Despite heightened security measures, Jewish residents in northwest London remain on "high alert" after a spate of arson attacks on synagogues and community sites in recent weeks.
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Ranieri's Roma role ends after spat with coach Gasperini: club
Claudio Ranieri has left his role as senior advisor to Roma's billionaire American owners, the Serie A club said on Friday, after a public row with coach Gian Piero Gasperini meant only one of the pair could stay.
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Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted
Riyad Mahrez says Al Ahli have achieved "something incredible" in reaching back-to-back Asian Champions League finals, but warned his side not to underestimate tournament debutants Machida Zelvia when they meet for the trophy in Jeddah on Saturday.
Nature
Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026
Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state, amid ongoing efforts to limit the impact of overtourism in its multi-billion-euro travel industry.
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Rugby legend McCaw hails 'spectacular' NZ stadium built after deadly quake
All Blacks legend Richie McCaw said on Friday the city of Christchurch finally had "one of the last pieces of the puzzle" in its post-quake reconstruction as new stadium Te Kaha hosted its first rugby match.
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Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
Arne Slot warned Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.
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Suspected Nazi-looted Stradivarius reappears in France, says expert
Has a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth $10 million and stolen by the Nazis during World War II turned up in France?
Nature
Wild Balkan berries keep gin taste steady as climate shifts
As he threaded his way through the scrub in Serbia's southern hills, Slobodan Velickovic stopped to inspect the small indigo berries that have made the Balkans a key part of the global gin industry.