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India close in on win over South Africa after Jadeja heroics
Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets to put India in sight of victory on a manic day two of a low-scoring opening Test on Saturday.
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Huge explosions rock industrial area near Argentina's capital
Powerful explosions tore through an industrial park near Argentina's capital on Friday, sparking a huge blaze and injuring more than 20 people.
Sports
Bezzecchi takes pole for Valencia sprint and MotoGP
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi claimed pole for the sprint race and the Valencia Grand Prix, the 22nd and final round of the MotoGP season, after setting the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.
Sports
Dominant Shiffrin leads after first slalom run in Levi
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker to potential challengers this season with a storming first run in the opening slalom of the World Cup programme at Levi in Finland on Saturday which left her over a second ahead of the rest of the field.
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Nine killed in accidental explosion at Indian Kashmir police station
Nine people were killed and 31 injured when confiscated explosives accidentally blew up at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said Saturday, just days after a car blast in Delhi killed a dozen people.
Weather
Climate protesters to rally at COP30's halfway mark
Thousands of people are expected to march through the streets of Belem on Saturday, demanding "real solutions" to human-caused global warming as the Brazilian city hosts this year's UN climate talks.
Sports
Fighting South Africa lose Rickelton after India 189 all out
Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts managed a slender lead of 30 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.
Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out
Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts managed a slender lead of 30 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.
Politics
Prison looms for Brazil's Bolsonaro after court rejects his appeal
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro is running out of options to avoid prison, after judges on Friday rejected his appeal against a 27-year sentence for a botched coup bid.
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EU bows to pressure on loosening AI, privacy rules
The European Union is set next week to kickstart a rollback of landmark rules on artificial intelligence and data protection that face powerful pushback on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sports
India close in on lead despite South African strikes
Opener KL Rahul departed after a gritty 39 but helped India close in on a crucial first innings lead in the opening Test against South Africa on Saturday.
Sports
Curry's 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds, as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 in NBA Cup action on Friday.
Sports
NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied on Saturday taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had failed a drug test on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley.
Sports
Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.
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Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.
Politics
UN Security Council to vote Monday on Trump Gaza plan
The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, diplomats said.
Sports
Japan's Tomono leads after men's short program at Skate America
Japan's Kazuki Tomono topped the men's short program at Skate America on Friday with a polished performance that included a pair of quadruple jumps and earned 95.77 points.
Politics
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows
China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
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Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, blamed for helping to fuel a deadly opioid crisis, said Friday that a US bankruptcy judge will sign off on a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits against the company, which will cease to exist.
Culture
Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires
When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance.
Sports
Wood gets all-clear in boost for England
Pace spearhead Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for England just days away from the first Ashes Test against Australia.
Sports
Golf's world No. 8 Thomas has back surgery
Two-time major-winner Justin Thomas said Friday he has undergone a microdiscectomy procedure to treat hip pain and will be sidelined through the start of the 2026 US PGA Tour season.
Technology
Rebooted Harlem museum celebrates rise of Black art
As the Studio Museum reopens this weekend in its gleaming new building, New York's premier institution for Black art finds itself looking back and looking forward at the same time.
Politics
'Desperation in the air': immigrant comics skewer Trump crackdown
Lucie Pohl opened a night of comedy with a stab at President Donald Trump's migration crackdown.
Nature
UN regulator says shipping still wants to decarbonize -- despite US threats
Threats, intimidation, harassment -- the tactics deployed by US negotiators to stall a global deal on shipping pollution last month sent chills through climate diplomats ahead of the COP30 summit.
Sports
Grant, Kim share halfway lead in LPGA Annika tournament
Sweden's Linn Grant shook off an opening bogey to card eight birdies in a seven-under par 63 on Friday and seize a share of the second-round lead in the LPGA Annika at Pelican tournament alongside Australia's Grace Kim.
Technology
Musk's Grokipedia leans on 'questionable' sources, study says
Elon Musk's Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to "questionable" and "problematic" sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the reliability of the AI-powered encyclopedia as an information tool.
Economy
Trump signs order to lower tariffs on beef, coffee, other goods
President Donald Trump signed an order Friday to lower US tariffs on agriculture imports such as beef, bananas, coffee and tomatoes, as his government comes under pressure from voters grappling with the escalating cost of living.
Sports
Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands close, Germany in limbo
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.
Culture
'Last Chance U' coach dies after shooting: US police
An American football coach featured in the hit Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U" has died after being shot in the head on campus, police said Friday.
Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).
Sports
Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier
Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 away and within touching distance of direct World Cup qualification on Friday.