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Ireland coach 'fully confident' Wafer fit for Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland are "fully confident" in Aoife Wafer's fitness as the back-row prepares to make her first appearance of the Women's Rugby World Cup in Sunday's quarter-final against France.
Politics
Nepal's 'courageous' new PM known for integrity
Nepal's first woman Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki -- now the country's new prime minister -- is known for her insistence on integrity and the need for an independent judiciary.
Philipsen wins sprint for Vuelta treble
Jasper Philipsen edged a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage 19 victory on Friday racking up his third win of the race.
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Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday to lead the transition as the country's next prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government.
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Peruvians live in fear as extortion runs rampant
Extortionists in Peru are becoming ever bolder: executing bus drivers at the wheel and detonating bombs at schools, holding the country in a grip of fear as police struggle to crack down.
Economy
Stocks hang onto gains as rate cuts in focus
Global stocks on Friday mostly held onto gains made earlier this week on expectations of a cut to US interest rates.
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Philipsen wins Vuelta stage 19 for treble
Jasper Philipsen edged a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage 19 victory on Friday racking up his third stage win of the race.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer: what we know
Authorities announced Friday they have taken into custody the person they believe shot dead Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump.
Economy
UN expert urges protection for indigenous Botswana people
A United Nations human rights expert on Friday urged Botswana's government to grant constitutional recognition and stronger protections to indigenous communities, citing longstanding discrimination against the San people.
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Costa Rica arrests four in murder of Nicaraguan exile
Costa Rica police have arrested four suspects in the assassination on its soil of a fierce critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega in June, an official said Friday.
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Moscow says peace talks frozen as Zelensky warns Putin wants all of Ukraine
Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still had plans to try to capture the whole of Ukraine.
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Strasbourg skipper Emegha to join Chelsea at end of season
Strasbourg captain Emmanuel Emegha will join Chelsea next season, the two clubs owned by the same BlueCo consortium announced on Friday.
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Nepal's first woman chief justice to become next PM
Nepal's first woman Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki will be sworn in to lead the government in the Himalayan nation after deadly protests ousted the prime minister.
Politics
Suspect arrested in killing of US activist Charlie Kirk
US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped to turn him in, ending a frantic manhunt.
Politics
Eurovision will 'respect' any boycott decisions over Israel
The Eurovision Song Contest will respect countries' decisions on participating in next year's competition, its chief said Friday, after several European broadcasters threatened a boycott if Israel takes part.
Politics
UN General Assembly votes for Hamas-free Palestinian state
The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.
Nepal ex-chief justice Sushila Karki named as next PM
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki has been appointed to lead the transition as the country's next prime minister after deadly protests ousted the government, the president's office said Friday.
EU to fast-track review of 2035 combustion-engine ban
The EU pledged Friday to fast-track a review of its plans to end combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035, after pressure from Europe's embattled carmakers.
Politics
Suspect arrested in shooting death of US activist Charlie Kirk
US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped to turn him in after a frantic manhunt.
Sports
Big-spending Liverpool are Premier League's strongest: Arsenal boss Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits title rivals Liverpool have assembled the "strongest" squad in the Premier League after the champions signed Alexander Isak for a British record fee.
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Baby gorilla to return to Nigeria after Istanbul airport rescue
Shinning down a lamp-post, the tiny gorilla almost seems to be laughing as he dodges past his keeper at an Istanbul zoo he's called home since being rescued from traffickers.
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Frank praises Levy's legacy at Spurs after shock exit
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank conceded he was surprised by Daniel Levy's sudden departure, but hailed the former chairman's legacy after 24 years at the club.
Politics
Russia cuts interest rate as economy slows
Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing fears of an economic slowdown after bloated spending on the Ukraine offensive.
Sports
Coach Powell barred from athletics under 'safeguarding order'
Long jump world record holder Mike Powell was suspended from sport on Friday by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) under a "safeguarding order".
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ICJ backs France in Equatorial Guinea mansion row
The top UN court on Friday backed France in a long-running dispute with Equatorial Guinea over a multi-million-euro Paris mansion seized during a corruption probe into the country's vice-president.
Sports
Amorim keeps faith with Bayindir for Manchester derby
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will keep his place for this weekend's derby at Manchester City despite the arrival of Senne Lammens.
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England captain Aldcroft back for Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
England captain Zoe Aldcroft will return from injury to lead the tournament hosts in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland in Bristol on Sunday.
Politics
Rubio to offer Israel support despite Qatar strike
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will leave Saturday on a trip to Israel to offer support before French-led moves to recognize a Palestinian state, the State Department said.
Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks frozen as Trump warns Putin
Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump again warned he was fast running out of patience with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Politics
France risks credit downgrade as new PM tackles budget
France on Friday risks a downgrade on its ability to pay back debts, economists said, a move that would further complicate new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's task of drawing up a budget for next year.
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Guardiola puts Haaland above Isak in list of world's top strikers
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is "a little bit above" Alexander Isak as the Manchester City boss responded to Arne Slot's claim that Liverpool's new signing was "maybe the best striker in the world".
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US sprinter Knighton banned after losing doping appeal
US sprinter Erriyon Knighton, a double world 200 metres medallist, must serve a four-year ban, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Friday after rejecting his argument that he consumed steroids in imported beef.