Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation.
With his signature black and white fur, the first giant panda born in Indonesia is growing and thriving ahead of his public debut this month.
President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against US support to the self-ruling island.
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The Bolivian government said Friday it had struck a deal with thousands of protesting miners who had clashed with police the previous day in La Paz.
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as Hearts aim to shatter the Old Firm's stranglehold.
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Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four holes in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship.
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A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, voicing concern of the risk it could further spread.
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Leeds manager Daniel Farke has warned the club's owners that he is "not the right choice" to be in charge if they fail to match his ambition to build on an impressive campaign.
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World number three Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in his home city of Hamburg with a back injury, organisers announced on Friday.
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Chinese and US leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump concluded a summit in Beijing with some symbolic wins that made for good optics domestically but produced few substantive agreements, analysts said.
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.
England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.
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KNDS said Friday that it planned to push ahead with plans for a public offering of its shares, despite reports Berlin is seeking a delay as it weighs taking a stake in the tank and weapons maker.
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Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.
A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while Germany's Martin Kaymer also stumbled early.
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job on a permanent basis.
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