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UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb
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Afghans compete for jobs, homes as millions return
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Anthropic's record IPO faces some big questions
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'They don't care about us': Trump food aid cuts leave Americans struggling and angry
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US Fed expected to hold rates steady ahead of key midterm elections
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Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harms
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Can this Latin Grammy-winner help Democrats win back Congress?
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French Senate passes bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
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Tuvalu has 'limited' power to halt its fossil fuel investments: NZ govt papers seen by AFP
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India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
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Palestinian activist Khalil returns to Columbia after US detention
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In tight Israel vote, both camps hold out cautious hope
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Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
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AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%
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French Senate weighs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
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Youths testify about 'despair' in unprecedented Canadian climate trial
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'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood
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Syria, Jordan agree to mend ties after deadly strike
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Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
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Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup
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Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career
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Last-gasp Sabitzer strike sends Dortmund past Bremen in German Cup
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election loss
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Rights groups reject Emirati diplomat for UN top job
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'Faerie' nights: 'ACOTAR' fans finally get their book
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Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US after Brazil election defeat: US media
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American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State
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Alcaraz and Zverev win Vienna openers
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Israel opposition holds narrow edge over Netanyahu in first projections
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Tech firms gain ahead of Fed decision, results from AI giants
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Floriani hits maiden goal as Lazio go top
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Syria condemns deadly Jordan strikes as 'unacceptable violation'
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Trump set to drastically loosen oil and gas sector's methane rules
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England's Fin Smith in race against time to face Australia
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Storied Paris department store seeks bankruptcy protection
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UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant access
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Xhaka, Embolo can return to Swiss squad after fake Covid docs affair
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Boeing shares tumble after it releases cautious growth forecast
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Allegri suspended for two Serie A games after red card
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Lula's re-election revives Brazil-US tensions
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Flight data, satellite images reveal growing US role at Ecuador base
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Carney moves to remake Canada alliances as US ties strained
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McInnes feels 'guilt' ahead of Hearts return with Rangers
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Serbia's students demand state media chiefs resign after poll win
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Brazil's Lula turns 81, vows to work '24 hours a day'
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Starc takes six as Australia fight back in South Africa decider
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Boeing releases cautious growth plan as shares fall sharply
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UK man offered drugged wife to strangers online for sex: court
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Exiled Russian dissident Navalnaya warns dictators becoming 'more cunning'
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Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea to book a return to Wembley in the FA Cup after revealing some of his nervous players were unable to sleep before their League Cup final defeat against Liverpool.
Champions League quarter-final tie-by-tie guide
AFP Sport takes a look at each tie after Friday's draw for the quarter-finals of this season's UEFA Champions League:
Spain call up for Barca defender Pau Cubarsi, 17
Teenage central defender Pau Cubarsi, who has played just a handful of games for Barcelona, was on Friday called up for Spain's friendly internationals agaionst Colombia and Brazil.
In-form Sancho in doubt for Dortmund-Frankfurt clash
In-form Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho is in doubt for Sunday's home clash with Eintracht Frankfurt with a hamstring injury, coach Edin Terzic confirmed on Friday.
Liverpool face Atalanta in Europa League quarters
Liverpool will play Italian outfit Atalanta in the quarter-finals of this season's Europa League after the teams were paired together in Friday's draw, which left open the possibility of the Anfield side meeting Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in the final.
England's Tuilagi unsure on Test future before Six Nations finale
England centre Manu Tuilagi said on Friday he is unsure if this weekend's Six Nations finale with France will be his final game for his country.
Holders Man City to face Real Madrid in Champions League quarters
Holders Manchester City will come up against record 14-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals after being paired together in Friday's draw, meaning the sides will meet in a third consecutive season in the competition.
Olympic doubt for Australian 'mankini' rider after serious fall
Top Australian equestrian Shane Rose's hopes of competing at a fourth Olympics were in doubt Friday after a serious fall, just weeks after escaping punishment for wearing a "mankini" during a showjumping competition.
Recalled Neuer in 'a league of his own', says Bayern's Tuchel
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday praised captain Manuel Neuer on the goalkeeper's recall to the Germany squad for the first time in 15 months.
Puig grabs Macau co-lead as LIV's Pereira, Ortiz keep Paris in focus
David Puig finished birdie-birdie on Friday to grab a share of the lead at the International Series Macau with Jbe Kruger.
New parents left angry as babies need Paris Olympics tickets
New parents heading to the Paris Olympics are calling for a ticketing rule change after discovering that their infants will be refused entry to venues unless they have their own seats.
McKeown on fire in Sydney as she warms up for Olympics
World record holder Kaylee McKeown warmed up for her Olympic 200m backstroke defence with a blistering swim at the NSW State Championships Friday, while sprint star Mollie O'Callaghan upstaged Emma McKeon.
Crusaders lose four in a row for first time with Hurricanes defeat
Forward Justin Sangster scored a try in the final minute to give the Wellington Hurricanes a 14-10 triumph over the Canterbury Crusaders on Friday and keep the Super Rugby champions winless.
Marchant backs England to front up to France's physicality in Six Nations finale
Exiled centre Joe Marchant said he is confident England can compete with France's physicality on Saturday to give themselves a chance of lifting the Six Nations.
Osaka to play Billie Jean King Cup for first time since 2020
Naomi Osaka will play the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in four years when Japan face Kazakhstan in a qualifier in Tokyo next month, the team said Friday.
Celtics blow past Suns, Thunder back on top
Jaylen Brown scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics unleashed a dominant offensive performance to blow past the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday.
Alcaraz makes beeline to Indian Wells semis, to face Sinner
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off swarming bees and Alexander Zverev on Thursday to set up a semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells.
Liverpool's quadruple chase faces Man Utd test, Newcastle seek FA Cup shock at Man City
Manchester United are aiming to derail Liverpool's bid for a quadruple and salvage a difficult second season for Erik ten Hag in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final.
Scots up against it as Irish eye Six Nations title consolation
Ireland seek to make up for their frustration on missing out on historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams by being crowned tournament champions in beating Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Resurgent Dortmund seek consistency in top-four fight
Fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday hoping to keep their noses in front in their battle to finish in the Champions League placings.
Nice look to find way out of alarming slump
Nice sat second in the Ligue 1 table at the season's halfway stage, but a dramatic drop-off in form since the turn of the year has left them at risk of failing to qualify for Europe.
Celtics blow past Suns, Bucks stop Sixers
Jaylen Brown scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics unleashed a dominant offensive performance to blow past the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday.
Baseball star Ohtani reveals identity of wife after intense speculation
Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani on Friday posted the first picture of his new wife, who was quickly identified online as a former basketball player named Mamiko Tanaka.
Red-hot Pogacar gunning for Milan-San Remo
Tadej Pogacar is once again the man to beat as he makes another attempt to win Milan-San Remo for the first time after already bagging one huge victory this season.
Scots up against it as Irish eye 6Nations title consolation
Ireland seek to make up for their frustration on missing out on historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams by being crowned tournament champions in beating Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Invigorated England eye unlikely Six Nations title with France trip
England head to an equally resurgent France on Saturday holding an outside chance of pipping Ireland to a Six Nations title not many would have predicted at the start of the campaign.
Wales risk Six Nations whitewash as North bows out against Italy
George North is set for an emotional farewell to international rugby against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday as Wales bid to avoid a first Six Nations whitewash in more than 20 years.
Barcelona resurgence set for test against revitalised Atletico
Barcelona make the trip to Atletico Madrid on Sunday attempting to keep their slim La Liga title hopes alive in a meeting of two Champions League quarter-finalists.
Alcaraz powers through 'bee invasion', Zverev to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off swarming bees and Alexander Zverev on Thursday to set up a semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells.
Rapinoe's No. 15 jersey to be retired by NWSL Seattle Reign
Former US women's national team star Megan Rapinoe will have her number 15 jersey retired by the Seattle Reign.
Swiatek into Indian Wells semis as Wozniacki retires, Gauff advances
World number one Iga Swiatek had just got rolling when she found herself in the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday as Caroline Wozniacki retired from their quarter-final with a foot injury.
Sinner sails into Indian Wells semi-finals, Alcaraz-Zverev match halted by bees
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner powered into the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters semi-finals but the match to determine his opponent was put on hold when a swarm of bees forced Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev from the court.