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Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet
Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on Wednesday as Chinese state media reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China's side of the nations' shared border.
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Top seed Rublev set for double duty in Washington quarter-finals
Top seed Andrey Rublev downed US 13th seed Maxime Cressy at the ATP and WTA Washington Open to set up a double-duty quarter-final matchup later Friday in the US Open tuneup.
1968 plane wreckage found on Swiss glacier
Wreckage from a plane that crashed in the Swiss Alps in 1968 has been discovered on a glacier more than 54 years on, police said Friday.
Grain ships depart Ukraine as Kyiv, Moscow trade blame over nuclear plant
Three grain ships departed Ukraine on Friday under a landmark deal to avert widespread food shortages, as Kyiv and Moscow accused each other of striking Europe's largest nuclear site, causing a reactor stoppage.
Musk accuses Twitter of fraud as buyout battle escalates
Elon Musk has accused Twitter of fraud, alleging the social media platform misled him about key aspects of its business before he agreed to a $44 billion buyout, as their court fight heats up.
Seeking water, Brazil indigenous group finds new home
Clutching a machete and a cell phone, indigenous leader Vanderlei Weraxunu tours his community's future home, a swathe of tropical forest land north of Rio de Janeiro where his people will finally have water.
British rider Hayter claims Tour of Poland title
Britain's Ethan Hayter won the Tour of Poland on Friday after the seventh and final stage which was claimed by Arnaud Demare of France.
Leicester's Pereira facing six months out injured
Leicester defender Ricardo Pereira will be out of action for up to six month following Achilles surgery, Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers said Friday.
Raza, 'brilliant' Kaia slam ODI centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh
Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.
Relatives of trapped Mexican miners pray for miracle
Relatives of 10 workers trapped in a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico clung to hope they were still alive Friday, nearly 48 hours after a cave-in sparked a major rescue operation.
Quartararo heads practice for British MotoGP in spite of 'long laps'
World championship leader Fabio Quartararo was quickest in practice at Silverstone on Friday, ahead of MotoGP's resumption after a five-week break at the British Grand Prix.
Raza, Kaia slam centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh
Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.
On Lampedusa, migrant worries leave locals behind
"It's just words, words," complains Pino D'Aietti, who like many residents of the tiny island of Lampedusa feels abandoned by Italy's politicians -- except when a surge in migrant arrivals makes the headlines.
Ten Hag happy to have unsettled Ronaldo at Man Utd
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reiterated his stance that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford despite the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's desire to leave for Champions League football.
Gases from Iceland's volcano threaten nearby village
Noxious gases from an Icelandic volcano threaten to pollute the air of a nearby village and risk spreading to the capital Reykjavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said on Friday.
England's Brook and Jacks get Lions chance against South Africa
Uncapped batters Harry Brook and Will Jacks will hope to impress after being named Friday in a 13-strong England Lions squad for the national A side's tour match against South Africa next week.
Drought-hit Mont Blanc shuts shelters to dissuade hikers
Authorities in the French Alps said Friday they had closed down two popular mountain shelters used by Mont Blanc climbers because of potentially deadly drought-related rockfalls.
Lewandowski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.
Lightning strike near White House kills two people
Two people were killed and two more were in critical condition on Friday after a lightning strike near the White House the night before, police in the US capital said.
Newcastle tie down manager Howe to 'long-term deal'
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe signed a new "long-term" contract on Friday, just nine months after arriving at St James' Park.
Lewandwoski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.
Saudi exhibit offers immersive look at Prophet's Hijrah trek
A Saudi museum is using filmed re-enactments and contemporary artwork to depict a key episode from Prophet Mohammed's life that led to the establishment of the Muslim community.
Injured Mbappe ruled out of PSG season opener
Kylian Mbappe will miss Paris Saint-Germain's first Ligue 1 outing of the new season this weekend against Clermont with an adductor injury, his club said on Friday.
'Exhausted' Nigerian hurdles star Amusan sparkles at Commonwealth Games
Tobi Amusan says she is "exhausted" after winning world 100m hurdles gold last month but the Nigerian world record holder looked impressive on Friday as she cruised through to the Commonwealth Games final.
Nadal pulls out of Montreal ahead of US Open
World number three Rafael Nadal, who has not played since suffering an abdominal tear at Wimbledon last month, has withdrawn from next week's ATP event in Montreal, he said on Twitter on Friday.
Quick Step sign Belgian sprinter Merlier, Zana joins BikeExchange
QuickStep on Friday announced a trio of new signings - Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier, Czech climber Jan Hirt and Danish one-day specialist Casper Pedersen.
Indian, Pakistani weightlifters unite on and off Commonwealth podium
Two hulking weightlifters from opposite sides of the often tense India-Pakistan frontier shared the podium at the Commonwealth Games -- and then celebrated together to their favourite rapper.
Liverpool manager Klopp wary of short-term solutions to injury problems
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Friday he was reluctant to dip into the transfer market in order to solve "four-week" injury problems.
Guardiola will not stop Silva joining Barcelona
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not stand in Bernardo Silva's way should he wish to join Barcelona before the end of the transfer window.
'Climate criminal': Celebrities rapped over jet use
From a 14-minute flight by Drake's private plane to Taylor Swift's carbon footprint, celebrities are struggling to shake off a firestorm over their jet emissions amid the climate crisis.
Chelsea sign Cucurella on six-year deal from Brighton
Chelsea have signed Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Premier League rivals Brighton on a six-year contract, the London club announced Friday.
Liton retires hurt after scoring unbeaten 81 for Bangladesh
Bangladesh opener Liton Das was stretchered off the field with a suspected hamstring injury after scoring an unbeaten 81 against Zimbabwe on Friday in the first of a three one day internationals.
No worse than Eiffel Tower? French MP backtracks over Qatar World Cup defence
A French ruling party member of parliament was forced into an embarrassing climbdown Friday after suggesting that construction for the football World Cup was no more dangerous to workers' lives than that of Paris landmark the Eiffel Tower 135 years ago.