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Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks
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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
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Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
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Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world
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Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'
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Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach
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Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears
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New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain
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Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph
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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
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Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup
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Iran-US talks to continue through the night
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Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential election
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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
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Iran coach hails 'great achievement' after second World Cup draw
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Curacao firmly on the map after World Cup heroics
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Pro-Trump presidential hopeful takes early lead as Colombia counts votes
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Trump say repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup in Spain rout as Iran hold Belgium
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Rune 'not ready' to put a date on tennis return
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Argentina weaknesses? Austria's World Cup coach can't find any
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Polls close in Colombia runoff pitting pro-Trump hardliner against leftist
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A nation divided over Team Melli as Iran faces Belgium
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McIlroy races for exit after weekend US Open fade
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
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Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup
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Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins
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Syria president denies wanting to intervene in Lebanon after Trump remarks
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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson
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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta
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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
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'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
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Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat
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Iraq's Arnold promises to have a go against France at World Cup
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'Toy Story 5' rakes in $160 mn in year's best opening weekend
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Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
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Clark and Scheffler begin final-round drama at US Open
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Yamal off mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi
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Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
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Noskova overpowers Pegula to win Berlin WTA
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Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat
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Gakpo savours 'freedom' to fire Dutch in World Cup title bid
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Cerundolo outlasts Paul to win marathon Queen's Club final
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Pogacar wins final stage to seal Tour of Switzerland success
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Six Nations boost for France as Dupont returns for Toulouse
Antoine Dupont's hopes of playing for France in the Six Nations received a lift on Friday when the world player of the year was named at scrumhalf for Toulouse's Top 14 match against Racing 92 on Saturday.
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Burkina Faso's football team are hoping to continue their run at the Africa Cup of Nations all the way to the final to "give joy" to the people of their troubled west African country where the president was this week ousted in a military coup.
Harding leads Hatton after round two in Dubai
Justin Harding hit a four-under-par 68 to take the lead after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday as Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy both moved up the leaderboard with 66s.
Man City's Walker banned for three European games
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has been banned for three European matches after his Champions League red card against RB Leipzig.
Ex-Zimbabwe captain Taylor banned over delayed reporting of spot-fixing plot
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor was on Friday banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years, days after revealing he took cocaine and accepted a $15,000 "deposit" to engage in spot-fixing.
Barcelona's previous board investigated by prosecutor's office
Barcelona's previous board, led by the club's former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, is being investigated by the prosecutor's office, sources told AFP on Friday.
Howe expects more business as Newcastle close in on Guimaraes
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday that the club would remain active in the January transfer window as Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly set to join from Lyon.
Serie A star Barrow revels in Gambia's stunning AFCON run
Musa Barrow could be forgiven for seeing himself as the superstar in tiny Gambia as the country's football team prepare for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Taylor banned over anti-corruption breaches
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code, the world governing body said Friday.
Derby boss Rooney turns down approach from Everton
Derby manager Wayne Rooney said on Friday he turned down the chance to be interviewed by Everton to stay with the financially stricken Championship club.
Tsitsipas dogged by father coaching violation in semi-final collapse
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he has spent "countless hours" talking with his father-coach Apostolos over coaching violations after yet another warning helped trigger a semi-final collapse against Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open Friday.
Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to stand in Nadal's path to Slam greatness
Daniil Medvedev won a tempestuous Australian Open semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday and will face Rafael Nadal, who is bidding to become the all-time men's Grand Slam leader, in Sunday's final.
Six Nations to trial new scrum law to cut injury risk
Rugby chiefs on Friday announced that a new law designed to improve player safety in the scrum would be trialled during the Six Nations, which starts next month.
China unveils Winter Olympics world leader guest list
China on Friday revealed a list of visiting dignitaries for next week's Winter Olympics that includes the leaders of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for an event that is being diplomatically shunned by some Western nations.
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Pain free, play freer: Late bloomer Collins enjoys time of her life
"No pain, no gain" is a mantra often heard anywhere elite athletes train. Danielle Collins has had more than her fair share of pain on the long road to a first Grand Slam final.
Multi-talented Barty on a mission, with a smile
Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty has been a professiona cricketer, won a golf tournament and collected two tennis Grand Slam titles, with a third beckoning at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Collins looking for 'the zone' to deny Barty Australian Open title
Danielle Collins faces a daunting task in the Australian Open final on Saturday against a world number one who is aiming to become the first homegrown women's champion in 44 years, backed by a fiercely partisan crowd.
Nadal on brink of history after beating Berrettini to reach Open final
Rafael Nadal marched into the final of the Australian Open to be just one match away from becoming the all-time men's Grand Slam leader after overcoming Matteo Berrettini in their semi-final on Friday.
Favourite son Eto'o is pride of Cup of Nations host city Douala
Samuel Eto'o left for Europe to become one of the greatest African footballers of all time but it was in the city of Douala that he first made his name and where residents continue to idolise the former Barcelona superstar.
Covid-hit Dupont 'lifts spirits' with Toulouse return after GQ cover shoot
France captain Antoine Dupont is expected to play his first game in seven weeks on Saturday as champions Toulouse welcome Racing 92 in the French Top 14 after the scrum-half suffered a knee issue and contracted coronavirus.
Mladenovic-Dodig win Australian Open mixed doubles title
France's Kristina Mladenovic and Croatia's Ivan Dodig were crowned Australian Open mixed doubles champions Friday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Australian pair Jaimee Fourlis and Jason Kubler.
Debacle on ice: The strange journey of China's Olympic hockey team
The Chinese men's hockey team were lined up as lambs to the slaughter for the NHL's stars and nearly barred from their own Olympics. Now, against all hope, they just might not get blown off the ice.
US, Canada win to lead CONCACAF World Cup race
Canada and the United States stayed on course for World Cup qualification with crucial wins on Thursday as Mexico reignited their campaign with victory over Jamaica.
Beijing Olympics ready to go but controversies, Covid weigh heavy
A Winter Olympics overshadowed by diplomatic boycotts and concerns about human rights, Covid and the safety of Peng Shuai begins next Friday in a vast "bubble" in the Chinese capital Beijing.
US, Mexico grab crucial wins in CONCACAF qualifiers
Fulham defender Antonee Robinson scored the only goal as the United States edged closer to World Cup qualification on Thursday with a 1-0 win over El Salvador.
Iran into World Cup finals as Japan, South Korea move closer
Iran became the first team from Asia to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over Iraq as Japan and South Korea moved a step closer to Qatar.
James, Durant named captains for NBA All-Star showcase
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star Game captain for the fifth-straight season on Thursday as the league revealed the starting players for the mid-season showcase in Cleveland.
Kiwi Ko grabs LPGA lead with sizzling 63 at Boca Rio
New Zealand's third-ranked Lydia Ko fired a bogey-free nine-under par 63 to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.
Schenk birdies eight in a row, shares lead with Rahm, Thomas
Unheralded Adam Schenk birdied eight holes in a row to share the lead with top-ranked Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas after Thursday's second round of the US PGA Farmers Insurance Open.
Brazil's Alisson sees two red cards overturned in WC draw with Ecuador
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker had two red cards overturned by VAR reviews as Brazil hung on for a controversial 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw with Ecuador on Thursday, with both teams having a player dismissed.