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Title-chasing Marquez third-fastest in first Japan MotoGP practice
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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Wallabies primed for "pressure cooker" All Blacks Test
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.
Economy
Sought by luxury labels, Nigerian leather reclaims home market
Most Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins.
Politics
Heavy hand: Free-market US tested as Trump takes stakes in private companies
The Trump administration is in talks to take an equity stake in Lithium Americas, which would insert the government into another private enterprise in the latest challenge to American free-market traditions.
Culture
AI has bright future in Latin America, despite training deficit: regional Google chief
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.
Economy
Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war.
Sports
Leipzig 'lost our DNA' before Klopp-inspired reboot, says sporting director
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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Simeone's Atletico face early Real reckoning in Madrid derby
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.
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New-look Racing keep Fickou's focus from France captaincy
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.
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Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend
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.
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Old glories Modric and De Bruyne clash as AC Milan welcome Napoli
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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Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship
An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining.
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Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges
The epic length and difficulty of the world championship road races in the hills around Kigali this weekend favour Tadej Pogacar for the men and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in the women's race.
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Kneecap band member due back in UK court over terror charge
A member of provocative Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was due back in a UK court Friday seeking to dismiss a terrorism charge for alleged support of Hezbollah.
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Former FBI director charged as Trump steps up retribution drive
Former FBI director and prominent Donald Trump critic James Comey was indicted Thursday on two criminal counts as the US president escalated a campaign of retribution against political foes.
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England seek end to Women's Rugby World Cup pain as Canada try to 'burst their aura'
England, the team that have everything except the thing they most want, face Canada in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final, with coach John Mitchell hoping lessons he learned in the men's game can end their long wait for global glory.
Economy
Canada signs historic free trade agreement with Indonesia
Canada has signed a bilateral free trade agreement with Indonesia, which aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on over 95 percent of Ottawa's exports to its largest market in Southeast Asia.
Health
Spending a penny: Uproar over LA plan for $1 mn toilet
Plans for a $1 million public toilet are raising a stink in Los Angeles, where locals say the cash-strapped city is flushing money down the drain.
Politics
Trump hints at jets for Erdogan if Turkey quits Russian oil
US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine, while hinting that he may drop a ban on Ankara buying US stealth fighter jets.
Economy
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would see Chinese ownership reduced to 20 percent and put control in the hands of the president's allies.
Sports
Ohtani bashes 54th homer of season as Dodgers clinch NL West title
Shohei Ohtani belted his 54th home run of the season and Freddie Freeman homered twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League West division title on Thursday with an 8-0 thrashing of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Lakers extend head coach Redick contract
The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced a contract extension for head coach JJ Redick as the team prepares for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.
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Wrestling legend Lopez calls for Cuban sport to 'open up' to the world
Legendary Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez, the only athlete to have won five consecutive individual Olympic golds, called Thursday for Cuban sport to "open up" to the world to help it recover its lost glory.
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Judge endorses Anthropic's $1.5 bn copyright settlement
A US judge on Thursday endorsed Anthropic's deal to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class action lawsuit over amassing a library of pirated books to train its artificial intelligence.
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Coach urges Pakistan to 'focus on cricket' for India Asia Cup final
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson called on his players to focus on cricket when they face India in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, after the previous two meetings between the sides caused tensions to run high.
Trump vows to block Israel annexation of West Bank
US President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to stop Israel from annexing the West Bank as he presses to end the Gaza war, ahead of a high-stakes visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Denmark says airport drone flights were 'hybrid attacks'
Denmark on Thursday said drone flights over its airports this week were part of "hybrid attacks" to create fear, adding it would acquire new capabilities to intercept such aircraft, as Russia denied involvement.
Sports
Liga champions Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo
Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga.
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Aston Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid, Rangers beaten
Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager Russell Martin's job was placed into peril by a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday.
Politics
UN to vote on Iran as sanctions loom
The UN Security Council will take up the dispute over Iran's nuclear program again Friday as China and Russia seek to give more time for diplomacy on the eve of new sanctions against Tehran.
Strong US data boosts dollar as Wall Street stocks fall again
Wall Street stocks retreated while the dollar rallied Thursday following stronger than expected US economic data that could delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
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Amazon to pay $2.5 bn to settle Prime enrollment case
Amazon agreed Thursday to pay $2.5 billion to settle allegations from a US regulator that it used deceptive practices to enroll consumers in Amazon Prime and made it difficult to cancel subscriptions.