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A third round of Ukrainian-backed peace talks opens in Malta Saturday with representatives from more than 50 countries. But Moscow, denouncing it as "a blatantly anti-Russian event" is staying away.

Battles were raging in Gaza early on Saturday, as Israel expanded its ground operations and cut communications to the Palestinian territory, three weeks after the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Mumbai has been home to many great India batsmen, including Sachin Tendulkar. But there is only one 'Batman of Mumbai' -- Aslam Chaudhry.

The suspect in a mass shooting in the US state of Maine has been found dead after a two-day manhunt that mobilized hundreds of law enforcement agents to find the culprit in the deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year.

Maligned Australia coach Eddie Jones has defended his shock decision to axe Michael Hooper from the Wallabies disastrous World Cup campaign, saying the veteran flanker was "not the right role model".

The suspect in a mass shooting in the US state of Maine has been found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, US media reported Friday, after an intense manhunt that lasted more than two days.

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr said she was filled with pride after her hometown in Australia named a new state-of-the-art training facility after her.

The US economy is contending with a wave of union activism unseen in decades as organized labor seizes a rare opportunity to play hardball in a tight employment market.

Panama's President Laurentino Cortizo on Friday announced a ban on new metal mining concessions, but maintained a contract with a Canadian company that has sparked massive protests in the country.

Max Verstappen said he is expecting a very competitive battle for pole position in Saturday’s qualifying session at the Mexican Grand Prix after emerging on top of both practice sessions on Friday.

The United States and China agreed Friday to work towards setting up a meeting between the two countries' leaders next month, American officials said after President Joe Biden met Beijing's top diplomat at the White House.

Team chief Toto Wolff on Friday said Mercedes would always risk disqualification, as happened with Lewis Hamilton at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix, rather than take a cautious approach to racing.

Max Verstappen maintained his and Red Bull’s Formula One domination on Friday when he completed a ‘double top’ in free practice at this weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix.

The United States said Friday it sought to degrade ammunition supplies of Iranian-linked militias with strikes in Syria but insisted it did not want to widen the Middle East conflict.

Two-time reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan won Friday's women's short program at Skate Canada, the second event of the ISU Grand Prix season.

Jittery residents of southern Maine remained on edge Friday as state and federal law enforcement agents combed woods and deployed divers into a river in a massive hunt for a man accused of gunning down 18 people with a semi-automatic rifle in a bowling alley and a bar.

Owen Farrell hailed England's versatility as the team survived a "scrappy game" to beat Argentina 26-23 to claim third place at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

X on Friday unveiled a $16-a-month subscription plan allowing users who pay more to get the biggest boost for their replies posted at the platform formerly known as Twitter.

England captain Owen Farrell said his side survived a "scrappy game" on Friday to beat Argentina 26-23 to claim third place at the Rugby World Cup.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will try to hold off Poland's second-placed Iga Swiatek for the year-end world number one spot when the WTA Finals begin Sunday at Cancun, Mexico.

Ange Postecoglou told Tottenham fans to dream after his side moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League for the first time.

Lauren Hemp's first-half strike was enough for England to beat Belgium 1-0 on Friday and boost their Nations League hopes and chances of qualifying for next year's Olympic Games.

The UN General Assembly on Friday called by a large majority for an "immediate humanitarian truce" in Gaza, on the 21st day of the Israel-Hamas conflict as the Israeli army announced it was extending its ground operation into the shattered territory.

Global stocks were mixed Friday following uneven earnings as worries over the Middle Eastern conflict lifted oil prices.

Nice moved back to the top of Ligue 1 in France on Friday after Hicham Boudaoui's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win away at struggling Clermont.

Girona threw down the gauntlet to Spain's big two who meet in the Clasico on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Friday to move top of La Liga.

The armed wing of Hamas said late Friday its fighters were battling Israeli forces inside Gaza, after Israel said it would expand its ground operations against the Palestinian militant group in the territory.

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup.

Tottenham moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday continued a remarkable start under Ange Postecoglou.

Hurricane Otis caused at least 27 deaths and major damage as it battered Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco as a scale-topping category 5 storm, according to officials.

The LPGA Tour will stage a new $3.5 million event starting next year at TPC Boston, with the FM Global Championship offering the largest women's purse outside majors and Tour Championship.

President Joe Biden met China's foreign minister at the White House Friday to prepare for a possible US visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two countries try to ease tensions.