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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.
'Game-changer': solar ambulance completes test run in Kenya
Dutch students on Friday celebrated a successful trial in Kenya of what they say is the world's first solar-powered ambulance, hoping to bring vital medical care to remote regions.
Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitment
Xabi Alonso said he wants players that "feel a desire" to play for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton.
Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrives
Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins should be remembered fondly by Aston Villa fans despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 thrashing by Brighton as he nears a move to Saudi side Al Hilal.
Four plead guilty to London arson attack on Jewish ambulances
Four young men admitted on Friday being behind an arson attack on London ambulances owned by a Jewish charity at a UK court hearing.
Spurs boss De Zerbi targets one more big signing before window shuts
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more big signing to complete a transfer window that has already surpassed his expectations.
Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's "massive potential".
Juve's Yildiz to miss 'several months' with foot injury
Turkish attacker Kenan Yildiz will undergo an operation on his foot after picking up an injury during Juventus's opening match of the Serie A season, club affairs officer Giorgio Chiellini said Friday.
Celine Dion arrives in France ahead of sold-out comeback dates
Canadian superstar Celine Dion arrived in Paris on Friday two weeks ahead of the first of her sold-out comeback concerts in the French capital.
Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace from Vienna museum
Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace and walking away, police said Friday.
Asian Games chiefs say room for everyone amid accommodation crunch
Asian Games organisers said Friday that all participants at next month's event would have a place to stay after numbers ballooned to more than 17,000, raising fears of a bed shortage.
Norwegians mourn King Harald as son succeeds to throne
Thousands of people gathered outside Norway's royal palace to pay their respects to King Harald, who died Friday aged 89 after a reign of three and a half decades.
All-round Tongue stars for England in second Test against Pakistan
Josh Tongue shone with both bat and ball to put England on top of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's on Friday.
UEFA's legal move 'massive escalation' in bitter Infantino feud
UEFA's intention to launch a legal suit accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" is a "massive escalation" of their feud, a former marketing director of the International Olympic Committee told AFP.
Bournemouth, Sunderland to face AC Milan in Europa League
English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland were both handed a glamour tie against AC Milan among their eight matches in the Europa League as the draw for this season's league phase took place on Friday.
Once a legend, humpback whales make comeback in Brazil
Female humpback whales off the coast of Brazil now have their pick of mates, who slap the water with their tails and jostle for attention -- a scene that would have been unthinkable a few decades ago.
Norway's new King Haakon VIII, popular face of shaken monarchy
As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's new monarch, King Haakon VIII, is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.
'Ran for our lives': Tales of survival from Nepal-China disaster
Some survivors of the deadly floods on the Nepal-China border ran for their lives, others narrowly missed disaster, but all were eyewitnesses to a major calamity and its aftermath.
Norway's new King Haakon VII, popular face of shaken monarchy
As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's new monarch, King Haakon VII, is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.
Orthopaedician Dr Akhil Kulshreshtha Shares 5 Tips for Bone and Joint Health
Orthopaedician Dr Akhil Kulshreshtha emphasizes that consistent weight-bearing exercise is critical for maintaining bone density and joint flexibility as people age. He outlines five specific daily habits—brisk walking, squats, resistance training, yoga, and stair climbing—to help strengthen skeletal structures and prevent injury.
Last-wicket duo take England to 290 all out in 2nd Test against Pakistan
England No 11 Josh Tongue frustrated Pakistan with a Test-best 30 not out before the hosts were dismissed for 290 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test at Lord's on Friday.
Indonesia escalates battle against fires, putrid haze
Indonesia has intensified efforts to fight wildfires with cloud seeding and water bombing as thousands of people countrywide battle to breathe in the smoke and haze, officials said on Friday.
Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments
More than 1,400 people are missing and at least 552 have been killed after a devastating, tsunami-like wall of water gouged a path through the border region between Nepal and Tibet, sweeping away entire villages.
Duplantis needs A-game to fend off Karalis pressure
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis may have won in Zurich to keep his chokehold on world pole vaulting, but the Swede acknowledged he would have to continue giving his A-game to fight off Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis.
Kolbe back as Springboks change two for All Blacks Test
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the South Africa team for the second Test against arch rivals New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
Europe's monarchs, world leaders mourn Norway's King Harald
European monarchs and world leaders paid tribute Friday to Norway's King Harald, after the royal palace announced his death at the age of 89.
20,000 Salmon Return to Klamath River Following Dam Removal, Yet Recovery Faces Ongoing Challenges
More than 20,000 fall-run chinook salmon have migrated up the Klamath River in the two years since the removal of four major dams, marking a rapid biological response. Despite this success, experts warn that remaining infrastructure, complex water allocation disputes, and persistent drought conditions continue to pose significant hurdles for the river's full ecological recovery.
Jamie Vardy channel to broadcast Bundesliga games
Former England and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a deal to broadcast German Bundesliga games on his YouTube channel, the league announced on Friday.
King Harald, 'symbol' of Norway, dead at 89
Norway's King Harald has died aged 89, the palace said on Friday, his 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeding him on the throne.
Norway's new King Haakon, popular face of shaken monarchy
As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's King Haakon is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.