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Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape

The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say

Clark leads by three as US Open second round begins

Russia signals slower rate cuts amid high Ukraine war spending

Fritz gets revenge on Shelton to reach Halle semis

Henry strikes as New Zealand lead England by 100 runs in 2nd Test

Heatwave hits more than half of France's population

Online threats, insults fuel S.Africa's anti-foreigner hate

Former England keeper Earps agrees to join London City Lionesses

Clark completes first round with two-stroke US Open lead

Olympic hurdles medallist Bascou suspended for doping

Pegula sinks Keys to reach Berlin Open semis

American world number four Jessica Pegula reached the semi-finals of the WTA event in Berlin after a straight sets win over countrywoman Madison Keys on Friday.

Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF

The ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a "deadly illusion", the UN charged on Friday, with 265 children killed there since the fighting was supposed to have stopped.

What did we learn from the hantavirus cruise ship scare?

As the hantavirus scare comes to an end with the last cruise ship passengers set to leave quarantine, what did the world learn from this sudden outbreak of a previously little-known virus?

S.Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup

In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa's opponents in their latest match at the World Cup -- reflecting a wave of anger at the country's recent xenophobic violence.

Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry

Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.

European robotics start-ups go up against Chinese heavyweights

Humanoid robots able to perform tasks from grape harvesting to welcoming visitors were front and centre at France's Vivatech trade fair this week, with European firms looking to fill niches beyond what dominant Chinese giants can offer.

'Alter-Ego': An Italian hospital's little robot carer

A robot with expressive eyebrows that is designed to perform basic tasks to free up healthcare workers is being given a trial run by a hospital in Milan.

Japan's men told to clean at home, not just the World Cup

Images of Samurai Blue fans cleaning up World Cup stadiums have garnered them widespread praise, but back in Japan, a post has gone viral complaining men rarely do so at home.

French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape

A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies.

Deadly Philippines quake turns seabed into shore

Arsenio Butil Jr. fell to his knees and began to pray when last week's deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake began shaking his home on the coast of the southern Philippines.

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