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AC Milan 'in tears' at death of Italian football legend Baresi

Bodies of four climbers recovered near northern Pakistan avalanche site, police say

France, Spain assess scorched terrain as new wildfires threaten other regions

Missing climber Nirmal Purja redefined mountaineering

UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash

British oil giant BP aims to sell North Sea business

Chipmaker Kioxia reports AI-driven 45-fold surge in quarterly net profit

Sony hikes profit outlook on strong gaming earnings

Wildfire rages on Crete as strong winds hamper firefighting

Baresi -- the 'Johan Cruyff of defenders'

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan

Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their defensive line, hailing his "strong personality".

Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in Indonesia

A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risks the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said Friday.

World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people" after FIFA proposed selling a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

World football's governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.

Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked after Japan quake

Sniffer dogs in Japan helped rescuers Friday make a final sweep of a shopping mall wrecked by an explosion after a big earthquake, as the death toll from the tremor three days earlier hit 35.

Greek visa scheme gives Turks easier entry to islands in EU

For Ikra Altumsek, and many other Turkish tourists, a visa-on-arrival scheme to visit several of Greece's Aegean islands has greatly simplified travel to this corner of the EU, previously off-limits without a hard-to-get Schengen visa.

Explosion at coal mine kills 34 in southern Pakistan

A blast at a coal mine killed at least 34 workers in southern Pakistan, the provincial disaster agency said on Friday, as rescuers searched for more missing miners.

Ferrand-Prevot bids to defend Tour de France Femmes title

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot begins the Tour de France Femmes this weekend determined to repeat last year's triumph, but the Frenchwoman faces a tough challenge in a field headed by in-form Dutch rival Demi Vollering.

Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where they were on a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said.

China factory activity slides as leaders seek spending boost

China's factory activity unexpectedly slid in July, official data showed Friday, as leaders in the world's second-largest economy struggle to reignite domestic demand.

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