Russia says foiled Ukrainian plot to kill Putin-linked bishop
Russia's FSB security service said Friday that it had thwarted a Ukrainian-ordered plot to kill Tikhon Shevkunov, a senior bishop in the Russian Orthodox Church with close links to President Vladimir Putin.
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Marquez brothers sizzle in practice for MotoGP season opener
Six-time world champion Marc Marquez was upstaged by his brother Alex in afternoon practice heading into the first race weekend of the MotoGP season at Buriram in Thailand on Friday.
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Pope rests as Vatican reports new improvement
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital, the Vatican said Friday, a day after it noted improvement in his clinical condition for a second straight day.
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Russian divers found dead near popular Philippines resort
Two Russian divers were found dead, one in the jaws of a shark, after a strong current separated them from their group in a popular Philippine scuba spot, a coast guard official said Friday.
Read morePolice probing 'suspicious' deaths of Hollywood giant Gene Hackman, wife
Authorities will provide on Friday an update about their investigation into the deaths of Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman and his wife, who were found dead in their home in circumstances police are calling "suspicious."
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Olympic champion Lydia Ko strikes it hot in Singapore
Lydia Ko surged up a tight leaderboard with a five-under-par 67 in scorching Singapore on Friday to trail South Korea's Kim A-lim by one shot after the second round of the HSBC Women's World Championship.
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China missed key climate target last year: official data
China missed a key climate target in 2024 and emissions in the world's second-largest economy rose slightly as coal remained dominant despite record renewable additions, official data showed Friday.
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Asian markets thumped as Trump tariff salvo fans fresh fears
Asian markets tumbled on Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariff measures sparked fresh fears about a global trade war that could hammer struggling economies.
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Off leash: China's pet industry shines in ailing economy
Patterned poop bags, frilly dog dresses and exotic animals including wombats and meerkats were on display at a bustling pet expo in Beijing, where the industry continues to thrive despite a sluggish economy.
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Nigerians displaced as rents double in inflation-hit Lagos
Nigeria's economic crisis is hitting renters in Lagos hard as landlords pass down the costs of spiralling inflation -- pushing residents further out, upending children's education and adding to workers' already infamous commutes.
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