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Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold

Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold

Thailand's Puripol Boonson broke his own Asian Games record to win gold in the men's 100m in 9.90 seconds in Nagoya on Friday.

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US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president

US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president

It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to continue fighting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a US television interview aired Thursday.

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Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP, Antonelli crashes out

Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP, Antonelli crashes out

Mercedes' George Russell produced a superb performance in qualifying on Friday to take pole position for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix but his teammate in world championship leader Kimi Antonelli, crashed and will start down in 16th.

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Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'

Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'

Enthusiastic crowds started to gather in France's capital on Friday to see Pope Leo XIV, after he warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines" as concern grows about artificial intelligence.

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Williams boss hails Chadwick as F1 inspiration for women

Williams boss hails Chadwick as F1 inspiration for women

Team boss James Vowles hailed Jamie Chadwick as an inspiration to millions after the Briton became only the second woman to drive a Williams car during a test in Portugal this week.

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Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'

Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'

Pope Leo XIV on Friday warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines", after church bells rang and thousands gathered to welcome him to France amid worldwide concern over the dangers of artificial intelligence.

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World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal

World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal

World No.1 Jannik Sinner delayed his return to the courts when he withdrew from next week's China Open in Beijing on Friday having been out of action since his Wimbledon title in July due to a right knee injury.

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From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin

From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin

When two FBI agents showed up on the doorstep of Roman Badanin's California home in the autumn of 2025, they were smiling but the message they delivered was troubling.

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South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike

South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike

In southern Lebanon, eight-year-old Yara Ajami started the academic year this week in a doorless, windowless classroom after her school was destroyed by an Israeli strike.

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China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign

China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign

Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as North Korea's women set yet more world records in weightlifting.

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