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Eurovision in Gaza's shadow as Israel competes in final
The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday with thousands of protesters expected to culminate a week of tensions surrounding Israel's participation during the Gaza war.
No.1 Scheffler prepares to face fatherhood as PGA looms
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler has been golf's hottest sensation over the past two months, but he's about to face a new challenge that will test him in unprecedented ways -- fatherhood.
Scheffler sizzles ahead of PGA as Koepka, McIlroy eye major win
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, with four wins and a runner-up effort in his past five starts, is the clear favorite for next week's 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla.
China consumer prices rise at faster rate in April
China's inflation rate quickened last month, official data showed Saturday, as the government works to boost spending in the world's second-largest economy.
Nembhard the hero as Pacers down Knicks to claw back in series
Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and Andrew Nembhard emerged as an unlikely hero Friday as the Indiana Pacers grabbed a gritty 111-106 victory over the New York Knicks to claw back in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series.
US slams Israel's use of American weapons in Gaza
The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.
Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA
North Korea will equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher starting this year, state media said Saturday, adding a "significant change" for the army's artillery combat capabilities was under way.
For some residents of Mexico's Cancun, beach seems world away
The sun-kissed beaches and turquoise waters of Mexico's Caribbean resort of Cancun attract millions of visitors, but schoolteacher Yazmin Teran is lucky if she enjoys them a few times a year.
Zendaya: a superstar, not a challenger
From film to fashion, former teen actor Zendaya has emerged as one of the few bona fide A-list superstars of her generation, thanks to a stunning recent run of hits on both the screen and the red carpet.
First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.
Sagstrom shares LPGA lead with Zhang but Korda lurks
Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom shot a six under-par round of 66 in cold and wet conditions to grab a share of the lead at the LPGA Founders Cup with American Rose Zhang.
Train crash in Argentine capital sends nearly 60 to hospitals
A passenger train crashed into a maintenance train in Buenos Aires on Friday, sending nearly 60 people to hospitals in the Argentine capital, including two in serious condition with head injuries, officials said.
Gotterup grabs lead at PGA Myrtle Beach Classic
Chris Gotterup birdied the last four holes to grab a one-stroke lead over Robert MacIntyre after Friday's second round of the inaugural PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic.
'Hell' is even more real in this year's MLS Ohio derby
The Ohio rivalry between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, which resumes on Saturday, was already becoming one of the most intense in Major League Soccer before last season's Eastern Conference final.
Schauffele grabs four-stroke lead at PGA's storm-hit Wells Fargo
Fourth-ranked Xander Schauffele fired a four-under par 67 to seize a four-stroke lead when threatening weather halted Friday's second round of the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.
Spurs boss Postecoglou won't give up on Champions League ambition
Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is still aiming for a top-four finish that will secure Champions League football but accepts Tottenham have work to do before they can compete effectively with Europe's elite.
Guardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will be prepared for whatever conditions come their way at Fulham on Saturday after training on long grass.
European stock markets hit records as Dow rises for 8th straight day
Wall Street stocks largely shrugged off lackluster US consumer data on Friday, concluding a winning week mostly higher amid increased hopes of an easing in monetary policy.
Girona's Liga runner-up hopes hit by draw at Alaves
Girona's hopes of taking the runners-up spot behind La Liga champions Real Madrid took a hit on Friday when a goal from Alaves's Jon Guridi in the ninth minute of added time restricted them to a 2-2 draw.
Brest draw opens door for Lille in Champions League race
Brest stumbled to a 1-1 home draw against managerless Reims in Ligue 1 on Friday, giving Lille the chance to leapfrog them this weekend in the race for Champions League qualification.
Bath edge closer to Premiership play-offs as Russell returns
Bath moved nearer to a place in the English Premiership rugby play-offs with a 28-17 win away to basement club Newcastle on Friday.
Powerful solar storm pummels Earth, threatening disruption
A huge solar storm begun pummeling Earth on Friday, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids -- and stunning auroras -- as it intensifies.
Rovanpera leads Portugal Rally after see-saw day
Kalle Rovanpera edged a see-saw day at the Portugal Rally on Friday to finish just one second ahead of Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier in Mortagua, in the centre of the country.
Endrick in Brazil's Copa America squad but no Neymar
Teen phenomenum Endrick was named in Brazil's Copa America squad on Friday by coach Dorival Junior but there was no place for Neymar, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury on international duty in October.
Djokovic bottle strike overshadows Rome Open cruise past Moutet
Novak Djokovic's fast start at the Rome Open was overshadowed on Friday after the tennis icon was struck with a hard plastic water bottle while greeting fans following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet.
Train crash in Argentine capital leaves 30 injured
A passenger train crashed into a maintenance train in Buenos Aires on Friday, leaving at least 30 people hospitalized, including two in serious condition, Argentina's emergency officials said.
Pandemic talks extended as deadline passes
Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics decided to keep negotiating for another fortnight after their deadline passed on Friday.
Yellen urges action to curb US mortgage market risks
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen flagged risks posed in the mortgage market Friday, as regulators released recommendations to address the sector's vulnerabilities.
Paris museum files complaint over MeToo graffiti on nude painting
A top French museum has filed a police complaint after two women spray-painted a famous 19th-century painting by Gustave Courbet which it had loaned to another gallery, official said Friday.
Flash floods kill 62 in one day in north Afghanistan
The toll from deadly flash flooding that ripped through northern Afghanistan on Friday rose to 62 people, mainly women and children, an official said, in a country highly vulnerable to climate change.
Record-equalling partnership takes Gujarat to victory over Chennai in IPL
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan both hit centuries in a record-equalling 210-run opening stand that helped Gujarat Titans defeat Chennai Super Kings by 35 runs in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Friday.
US giving Ukraine $400 mn in new military aid
The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia launched a ground offensive in northeast Ukraine.