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Germany's Oktoberfest opens under tight security after attacks

Environmental protesters block French cruise liner port

One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan

New Zealand edge Australia 31-28 in Bledisloe Cup thriller

Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods in quake-hit area

Hezbollah in disarray after Israeli air strike kills top commanders

The BYD Seal Hybrid U DM-i AWD in a practical test by journalists

Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail

Ethiopians struggle with bitter pill of currency reform

Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

Feminist author warns of abortion disaster if Trump wins US election

Tagovailoa's concussion troubles return as Dolphins fall to Bills

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's concussion problems returned on Thursday as he was taken out of his team's 31-10 home loss to divisional rivals Buffalo.

Most Asian markets rise as traders gear up for Fed rate cut

Asian markets mostly rose Friday and the yen sat around nine-month highs after another healthy day on Wall Street as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut next week.

Racing 92 start life after Kolisi against Clermont at fourth-tier football ground

Racing 92 begin life without Siya Kolisi as they host Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday in a stadium very different to their ultra-modern indoor Paris La Defense Arena.

Arsenal depleted for Tottenham trip, Ten Hag under scrutiny at Southampton

An under-strength Arsenal face a huge test of their Premier League title credentials at rivals Tottenham, while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a response from his side at Southampton.

Prince Harry turns 40, distanced from royals

Prince Harry was once one of the British royal family's most popular members, but as he celebrates his 40th birthday this weekend he is increasingly distanced from the UK public and his own family.

Pope defies health fears on historic Asia-Pacific tour

Pope Francis wrapped up an arduous 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific on Friday, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.

Vietnam farmers lose their blooms as floods claim crops

Vietnamese farmer Do Hong Yen estimates she lost tens of thousands of dollars when her valuable peach blossom crop was swamped by muddy waters in Hanoi's worst flooding in two decades.

$Support for Trump, questions for Harris in pro-fracking Pennsylvania$

Support for Trump, questions for Harris in pro-fracking Pennsylvania

For Pennsylvania farmer George Wherry, 85, fracking for natural gas under his otherwise bucolic fields means greater economic "freedom" -- one of the many reasons he'll be voting for Donald Trump in November.

'Shogun' set to reign at historic Emmys

"Shogun" is tipped to become the first ever non-English-language winner of the Emmy for best drama -- the most prestigious prize at the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars -- at a glitzy ceremony on Sunday.

Calm before derby storm for Inter as dark fan underbelly revealed

Inter Milan head into a huge week with the Champions League and Milan derby looming large over Sunday's trip to Monza, while the killing of a mobster revealed disturbing links between organised crime and the club's hardcore supporters.

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