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Four young men admitted on Friday being behind an arson attack on London ambulances owned by a Jewish charity at a UK court hearing.
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16 dead in flash floods at Indian Kashmir pilgrimage site
Sixteen people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir, with rescuers searching for dozens more missing, after flash floods swept away hundreds of tents near a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, officials said Saturday.
Jayasuriya bags six as Sri Lanka bowl out Australia for 364
Debutant spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed six wickets as Sri Lanka bowled out Australia for 364, leaving Steve Smith unbeaten on 145 on the second day of the second Test in Galle on Saturday.
Indonesian farmers pay price of foot and mouth outbreak before Eid sacrifice
Indonesian farmer Okky Pratama usually sells dozens of cattle for Eid al-Adha, making his biggest earnings around the Islamic day of sacrifice, but this year he has sold just five.
The Cold War on a chessboard 50 years ago
Fifty years ago, the Cold War was transposed to a chessboard as Bobby Fischer of the United States took on defending world champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union in a thrilling East-West clash dubbed the "match of the century".
Muslims 'stone the devil' as almost million-strong hajj winds down
Muslim pilgrims cast pebbles in the "stoning of the devil" ritual marking the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday on Saturday, as this year's expanded hajj pilgrimage was winding down.
Madrassas revive 'Golden Age' in Morocco's Fez
In the narrow streets of Fez's Old City, Morocco's first capital, centuries-old places of learning are being revived to promote moderation in Islam, as their founders originally intended.
Canada and Costa Rica qualify for 2023 Women's World Cup
Canada and Costa Rica qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup on Friday after winning group stage matches at the CONCACAF W tournament.
Kyrgios' bad boy image is 'stage persona': former manager
Nick Kyrgios' bad boy image is in many ways a "stage persona", a way of protecting the "sweet, genuine, sensitive person" inside, the player's former manager and agent has told Australian media.
Libya traditional jewellery hangs on by silver thread
In Tripoli's Old City, young Libyans weave delicate patterns with threads of silver and gold to create traditional filigree jewellery -- reviving an art almost lost through decades of dictatorship and war.
Canada's Svensson keeps lead at storm-hit PGA Barbasol event
Canada's Adam Svensson fired a five-under par 67 to remain atop the leaderboard when Friday's storm-interrupted second round of the US PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship was halted by darkness.
Granados scores twice to lead Costa Rican CONCACAF win
Cristin Granados scored two first-half goals Friday and Costa Rica blanked Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 in the CONCACAF W Championship, moving closer to a 2023 Women's World Cup berth.
Musk and Twitter: From volatile courtship to messy divorce
Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from beginning to end -- a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and the massively influential social media platform.
'Sopranos' star Tony Sirico dies aged 79: family
US actor Tony Sirico, best known for portraying Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in "The Sopranos," has died aged 79, his family and a former castmate said Friday.
Ohtani, Trout among starters named for MLB All-Star Game
Los Angeles Angels two-way threat Shohei Ohtani of Japan and American teammate Mike Trout were among the starters named Friday for the 92nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Musk ditches Twitter deal, triggering defiant response
Elon Musk on Friday pulled the plug on his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, accusing the social media giant of "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts, a regulatory filing showed.
'No to war': Ukraine children recount invasion through art
A woman's portrait painted in blue and yellow -- the colours of the Ukrainian flag -- and streaked with blood-red paint is among 300 pictures by Ukrainian children displayed in a Kyiv bomb shelter Friday.
Spain, Germany start Euro 2022 in style
Spain rebounded from the loss of star midfielder Alexia Putellas by beating Finland 4-1, as Germany also got their Euro 2022 campaign off to a flying start with a 4-0 win over Denmark on Friday.
Olympic champ Warholm 'not 100 percent sure' of competing at worlds
Karsten Warholm, the Olympic champion and world-record holder in the 400m hurdles, said Friday he was not 100 percent certain of competing at the world championships in Oregon that start on July 15.
Impoverished Havana neighborhood reeling from protest convictions
When Wilbert Aguilar had to tell his wife that their son was sentenced to 23 years in prison for taking part in anti-government protests in Cuba, the 49-year-old day laborer's life fell apart.
Fourth arrest in Amazon murders of journalist, guide: police
A fourth person has been arrested as part of the investigation into the killings last month of British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the Amazon, authorities said on Friday.
Di Maria completes move to Juventus
Angel Di Maria has completed his move to Juventus after being released by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season, the Serie A club announced on Friday.
Tottenham sign France defender Lenglet on loan from Barcelona
Tottenham secured their fifth signing of the transfer window on Friday as defender Clement Lenglet joined on loan from Barcelona.
Djokovic to face Kyrgios in blockbuster Wimbledon final
Record-breaking Novak Djokovic hit top form after a slow start against Britain's Cameron Norrie on Friday, reaching an eighth Wimbledon final, where he will face Nick Kyrgios.
Spain recover from Putellas shock to start Euro 2022 in style
Spain recovered from the loss of star midfielder Alexia Putellas and conceding after 48 seconds to get their Euro 2022 campaign off to a winning start by beating Finland 4-1.
Verstappen on Austrian sprint pole, misery for Mercedes
Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race as Friday qualifying proved a double disaster for Mercedes.
Djokovic vows 'fireworks' in Wimbledon final against Kyrgios
Novak Djokovic promised there will be "fireworks" when he takes on Australia's Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title on Sunday.
Djokovic into eighth Wimbledon final and clash with Kyrgios
Novak Djokovic recovered from a shaky start to beat Cameron Norrie in four sets at Wimbledon on Friday and reach a record 32nd Grand Slam final, where he will play Nick Kyrgios.
Verstappen takes Austrian sprint pole, misery for Mercedes
Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race as Friday qualifying proved a double disaster for Mercedes.
Biden hits back on abortion, calls Supreme Court 'out of control'
US President Joe Biden said Friday that federal legislation offered the fastest route to restoring abortion rights and urged voters to elect pro-choice legislators in upcoming elections as he ordered new measures to secure reproductive freedoms.
Pogba lands in Turin before Juventus return
Paul Pogba landed in Turin on Friday ahead of the France midfielder's return as a free agent to Juventus, the Serie A club where he made his name.
Pogacar triumphs on first Tour de France mountain
Already wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey defending, champion Tadej Pogacar overtook the last of a breakaway and his key rival Jonas Vingegaard in a last gasp burst atop a steep mountain ascent on Friday.
Fiji's Nakarawa joins Castres with Rugby World Cup motivation
Lock Leone Nakarawa said on Friday he has joined Castres on a one-year deal to help him claim a spot in Fiji's squad at next year's Rugby World Cup.