India and Pakistan will face off in a high-stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with political and on-field friction overshadowing their first-ever title clash in the regional tournament.
Championship-chasing Marc Marquez clocked the third-fastest time of an action-packed practice for the Japan MotoGP on Friday as he looks to clinch his first world title since 2019.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to deliver a defiant message to the UN on Friday against a Palestinian state, but faces rare pressure from US President Donald Trump who seeks a deal on Gaza.
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As campaigning starts on Saturday for Cameroon's election, the nation is puzzling over the whereabouts of the lead candidate: its 92-year-old leader, Paul Biya -- the world's oldest head of state.
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Markets retreated Friday as nagging uncertainty about the US interest rate outlook was compounded by data showing the world's biggest economy faring much better than expected and fresh tariff warnings from President Donald Trump.
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Inter Miami's former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
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Championship-chasing Marc Marquez clocked the third-fastest time in the first practice for the Japan MotoGP on Friday behind Francesco Bagnaia, as he looks to clinch his first world title since 2019.
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Captain Harry Wilson said Friday Australia have become accustomed to playing "pressure cooker" Test matches, fuelling their confidence ahead of a high-stakes match against New Zealand.
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AI has a bright future in Latin America but is hamstrung by a huge training shortage, one of Google's top regional executives told AFP in an interview Thursday.
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war.
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After the worst top-flight season in their history, RB Leipzig underwent a club-wide reckoning, led by new head of football Jurgen Klopp.
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone famously hates to deviate from the here and now but when his team host Real Madrid on Saturday in a La Liga derby clash it is difficult not to look both forwards and backwards.
Racing 92 centre Gael Fickou says youthful arrivals over the summer are keeping his mind on his club and the Top 14 game with Clermont, instead of wondering if he will continue as France captain next month.
The 45th Ryder Cup on Friday with two intense, emotional duos facing off in a potentially explosive opening match and US President Donald Trump set to attend.
Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne will face off on Sunday night when Serie A champions Napoli travel north to face AC Milan and the first true test of their title defence.
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