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Sri Lanka 83-2 after India enforce follow-on in second Test
India removed Sri Lanka's openers to raise hopes of an innings win after they made the hosts follow on during day four of the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
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Indian climber dies on Himalayan peak
An Indian climber has died in Nepal near the summit of the world's third-highest peak, expedition organisers said Friday, the third fatality of this year's busy Himalayan spring climbing season.
Thirsty birds struggle to survive in scorching Indian heat
A volunteer scoops up a fledgling kite lying nearly immobile on a scorching Indian sidewalk as the relentless sun beats down on its feathers -- one of countless birds struggling to endure an unbearable heatwave.
Asian Games postponed as China battles Covid
The Asian Games due to take place in Hangzhou in September have been postponed indefinitely, organisers said Friday, as China battles a resurgence of Covid cases.
Asian Games 2022 in China postponed: organisers
The Asian Games due to take place in Hangzhou in September have been postponed indefinitely, organisers said Friday, as China battles a resurgence of Covid cases.
Fears mount for China's economy as leaders dig in on zero-Covid
Mass testing of China's vast population could bring fresh misery to the economy, experts warned Friday, after Beijing vowed to regain control of the narrative around a zero-Covid policy that has strangled growth and fanned anger across the country.
From lockdown to wedlock: Shanghai couple defy Covid woes to marry
A couple in Shanghai have beaten Covid lockdowns and bureaucracy to tie the knot, celebrating their marriage in the car park of their housing compound after a ceremony officiated via Zoom from the United States.
Pro-Marcos misinformation targets main rival in Philippine polls
The son and namesake of the Philippines' late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is on track to win Monday's presidential poll, after a massive misinformation campaign whitewashed the family's past and smeared his main rival.
Man City refocus on Premier League title push as Leeds sweat
Manchester City must pick themselves off the floor for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League after their painful Champions League exit or risk ending the season empty-handed, with Liverpool on the prowl.
Barca look to secure top-four spot with win away at Real Betis
Barcelona can seal qualification for next season's Champions League by beating Real Betis on Saturday as six of La Liga's top seven go head-to-head in what could be a pivotal weekend in the race for the top four.
Jacobs makes 100m return in stellar Nairobi sprint field
Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs runs his first 100 metres since his shock win at the Tokyo Games last year in Saturday's Kip Keino Classic meet in the Kenyan capital.
Trump asked about bombing drug labs in Mexico: ex-defense chief
Donald Trump asked about the possibility of bombing drug trafficking labs in Mexico while he was US president, former defense secretary Mark Esper says in a book set to be released Tuesday.
Pilots say new Mexico City airport causing safety issues
The opening of a second international airport for Mexico City has resulted in safety incidents including warnings that aircraft were in danger of flying into the ground, a pilot association said.
Biographer says Mickelson had $40mn in gambling losses in four years
US federal auditors probing Phil Mickelson’s role in an insider trading case found he had gambling losses of more than $40 million from 2010 to 2014, according to an excerpt from Alan Shipnuck’s forthcoming biography of the US golfer.
Angels' Ohtani dazzles in Fenway Park pitching debut
Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani followed in the footsteps of Babe Ruth again on Thursday with an impressive pitching debut at Fenway Park.
Israel launches manhunt after attack kills three
Israeli forces launched a manhunt Friday for attackers who killed three people in the central city of Elad as the country marked the anniversary of its founding, in the latest incident of deadly violence.
Day shoots sizzling 63 to seize PGA Wells Fargo lead
Australia's Jason Day, chasing his first US PGA title in four years, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship.
Heard says Depp sexually assaulted her in Australia while filming 'Pirates'
Amber Heard testified on Thursday that her ex-husband Johnny Depp sexually assaulted her and threatened to "carve up" her face with a broken bottle during a heated argument one month after their 2015 marriage.
Frustrated Garcia says he 'can't wait to leave this tour'
Spain's Sergio Garcia, the 2017 Masters champion, blurted out angry comments Thursday at the US PGA Wells Fargo Championship that indicated he could be planning to join the upstart LIV golf series.
US drug regulator limits use of J&J Covid vaccine
The US said Thursday only adults who "have personal concerns" about mRNA vaccines, access issues or medical reasons for refusing them may now receive the Johnson & Johnson Covid shot, which has been linked to a rare but serious clotting condition.
Xbox makes 'Fortnite' game free to play on iPhones
Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play on mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software.
Angels' Ohtani dominant in Fenway Park pitching debut
Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani followed in the footsteps of Babe Ruth again on Thursday with an impressive pitching debut at Fenway Park.
Rangers roar into 'dream' Europa League final
Rangers captain James Tavernier described leading the Glasgow giants into the Europa League final as a "dream come true" after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Thursday took the Scottish champions through 3-2 on aggregate.
Feyenoord hold off Marseille to reach Conference League final
Feyenoord are through to their first European final in two decades after holding Marseille to a 0-0 draw in France on Thursday to win their Europa Conference League semi-final 3-2 on aggregate.
West Ham see red as Frankfurt reach Europa League final
Eintracht Frankfurt reached their first European final for 42 years after a 1-0 home win on Thursday over 10-man West Ham sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory in their Europa League semi-final.
Cook hits 71st first-class century as Stokes returns for Durham
Former England captain Alastair Cook made his 71st first-class century as Essex made a solid start against Yorkshire on Thursday, while new Test skipper Ben Stokes featured for Durham at Worcestershire.
Abraham fires Roma past Leicester into Conference League final
Tammy Abraham fired Roma into the inaugural final of the Europa Conference League on Thursday with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Leicester City which put the Italian side through 2-1 on aggregate.
Rangers roar into Europa League final
Rangers produced one of their greatest European performances to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 on Thursday to reach the Europa League final 3-2 on aggregate.
Celtics' Smart eyes game 3 return against Bucks
The Boston Celtics could have reinforcements as they seek to keep the pressure on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks in game three of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Colombian drug lord 'Otoniel' pleads not guilty in US court
One of Colombia's most notorious drug lords pleaded not guilty to trafficking charges in a New York court Thursday following his extradition to the United States.
Three killed in central Israel attack, police launch manhunt
Three people were killed in an attack in the central Israeli city of Elad, as the Jewish state marked the anniversary of its founding on Thursday, and follows a brief lull in deadly unrest.
Liverpool's Salah wants 'revenge' in Real Madrid rematch
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is readying himself for a "revenge" mission against Real Madrid in this month's Champions League final.
Netflix back for two more seasons of Drive to Survive
The Netflix series Drive to Survive has been confirmed for two more seasons, focusing on 2022 and 2023, Formula One announced on Thursday.