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Bones of medieval kings saved from Spanish wildfire
Firefighters raced to save a mythical 1,000-year-old monastery in northeastern Spain on Friday as a growing wildfire prompted the hasty removal of the bones of the medieval monarchs buried there.
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France upholds assisted dying law, strikes down social media ban for children
France's top constitutional authority on Friday approved legislation on the right to assisted dying, but struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15 in a blow to one of President Emmanuel Macron's cherished reforms.
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In town hit by wildfire, PM says UK must 'face up to climate change'
British Prime Minister said Friday the UK has to face up to the changing climate and accelerate its move to clean energy as he visited a central town where a wildfire has gutted homes.
Sports
Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man City
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Enzo Maresca to do an "unbelievable job" after replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
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Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth 9 mn euros
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over nine million euros which were stolen from a museum in Italy in March have been recovered, Italian police said Friday.
Sports
Prize money 'critical' for athletics, says Coe
It is fair to say that Sebastian Coe's ground-breaking move to award prize money to track and field gold medallists at the 2024 Paris Olympics ruffled some feathers.
Health
WHO decries lack of justice over 10,000 attacks on health care
The World Health Organization said Friday that more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare had been recorded since 2018 -- but nobody has ever been brought to justice.
Nature
Europe wildfires: latest developments
Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions, with thousands evacuated and even some medieval sites threatened.
Sports
Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man City
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.
Nature
Hotter Europe isn't cooling investor fervor for stocks
The heatwaves pummelling Europe this summer will have costly impacts on industries ranging from agriculture to tourism -- but that hasn't stopped stock markets from hitting all-time highs.
Sports
Duplantis into pole vault final at Euros
Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis needed just one effort Thursday to sail into the final of the men's pole vault at the European championships.
Sports
Maresca says 'anything can happen' amid talk of Rodri move to Barcelona
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.
Sports
Coe pledges court showing to defend World Athletics over Russia stance
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe vowed Thursday to be present in court to defend his governing body's sanctions imposed on Russia.
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Wildfire forces hundreds to flee in western Germany
Around 1,800 people had to flee their homes in western Germany overnight after a wildfire spread nearby, officials said Friday, with helicopters and army equipment deployed to help battle the flames.
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Croatian wildfire forces thousands to flee, injures dozens
A wildfire on Croatia's coast has left at least 10 people in intensive care, and dozens more injured after fire crews battled overnight with "one of the worst" blazes in the country's history, according to officials.
Sports
Gill says 'huge honour' to lead India in 600th Test
India's Shubman Gill said it was a "huge honour" to lead his side for the country's 600th Test when they face Sri Lanka Saturday in the opening match of a two-Test series.
Nature
Latest developments: Europe battles wildfires
Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions.
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Brazilian police recover Matisse works stolen in 2025
Police in Brazil have recovered eight engravings by French artist Henri Matisse that were stolen from a Sao Paulo library last year by an organized gang of thieves, officials said on Thursday.
Colombia vows to find all missing quake victims as rescue hopes fade
Colombia's disaster relief chief vowed to find the hundreds of people still missing after a massive earthquake, as rescuers dug through rubble early Friday following the end of a critical lifesaving period.
Nature
New wildfire forces evacuation of 500 people in France
A new wildfire in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of more than 500 people and burned 1,100 hectares (about 2,700 acres), officials said on Friday.
Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test
Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 286-3 at tea on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday.
Sports
McIntosh bounces back with 400m medley win at Pan Pacs
World record-holder Summer McIntosh stormed to a 400m individual medley victory in the Pan Pacific Championships on Thursday, bouncing back from day-one disappointment in the 200m freestyle.
Sports
'I want to be Eala': Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home
On a Manila court made of crushed seashells, an earnest four-year-old sends a forehand sailing wide –- one of dozens of kids aiming to follow in the footsteps of the Philippines' first homegrown tennis sensation, Alexandra Eala.
Sports
Classy Tanzid puts Bangladesh in firm charge against Australia
Tanzid Hasan batted superbly to lead Bangladesh to 181-2 at lunch on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday, just 17 runs behind Australia's first innings.
Sports
Schwarber smacks two homers to power Philles' MLB Field of Dreams win
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies ripped the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Thursday in Major League Baseball's "Field of Dreams" game.
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Shelton does the double in Canada
Ben Shelton backed up an ATP title for the first time in his career on Thursday, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to win a second consecutive Masters 1000 trophy in Canada.
Sports
New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body
Thomas's phone alarm buzzes at 9:30 pm -- it's time for the aspiring bodybuilder to start injecting himself in the stomach with several banned peptides.
Sports
Eddie Jones senses Japan's time has come against Australia
Eddie Jones senses Japan are on the cusp of finally winning a Test against Australia, with the wily coach confident his team can "make new history" when they meet in Townsville on Saturday.
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New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review
New Zealand Football said on Friday it had withdrawn support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and called for an independent review into his aborted plan to sell off part of the World Cup.
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Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts
Hopes faded and camps housing Colombian quake victims grew on Thursday, as the critical 72-hour window for finding people alive closed for good.
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US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border
US and Mexican armed forces performed security exercises Thursday along the border near the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
Sports
Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title
Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year on Thursday, roaring past a weary-looking Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 in Toronto.
Sports
Spieth among five sharing Memphis lead as PGA playoffs open
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, trying to end a four-year victory drought, fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday's first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Sports
Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title
Briton Amy Hunt claimed a memorable European sprint double after scorching to victory in the 200m in Birmingham on Thursday on a night when Germany claimed five medals, including two golds.
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Good vibes powering Djokovic return to Cincinnati
Novak Djokovic brings a boatload of good memories into this edition of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, an event he has won three times.
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'Dream come true': Owners reunite with pets in quake-hit Colombia
A beaming Vickye Giraldo holds her rescued kitten tight against her chest outside her ruined home in quake-hit Cali, Colombia.
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Britain's Hunt wins 200m for European sprint double
Britain's Amy Hunt won the women's 200m in Birmingham on Thursday to seal a European sprint double, quickly vowing to continue her audacious bid for four championship golds.
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Draper dumped as Norrie saves face for Britain in Cincinnati
Jack Draper sunk deeper into despair on Thursday as the Briton blew six set points and produced a dozen double faults fall to Martin Landaluce 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
Sports
LeBron's Sixers in spotlight as full 2026-27 NBA schedule revealed
US basketball fans will have plenty of chances to check out LeBron James's first season in Philadelphia with the 76ers featured in 34 nationally televised games according to the full NBA season schedule released on Thursday.
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England opener Gay out for duck in Pakistan warm-up
England opener Emilio Gay was out for a 12-ball duck playing for a Professional County Club Select XI on the opening day of a warm-up fixture against Pakistan in Beckenham on Wednesday.
Culture
Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump name: reports
US President Donald Trump has sought to burnish his legacy by getting his name and image placed on everything, from limited edition passports to a Florida airport.