China's war drills practise seizing Taiwan
Chinese warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan on Friday in the second day of drills that Beijing said were testing its ability to seize the self-ruled island, days after its new president was sworn in.
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Soaring towers shape Hong Kong's urban landscape
Home to some of the world's densest living districts and tallest skyscrapers, Hong Kong has for decades mesmerised locals and visitors alike with its famed skyline.
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Top UN court to rule on S. Africa Gaza ceasefire bid
The top United Nations court on Friday will rule on a plea by South Africa to order a halt to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with Pretoria accusing Israel of "genocide".
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Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final
Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his Paris Saint-Germain career on Saturday and has the chance to sign off with another trophy in the French Cup final against Lyon.
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Large apartment fire in central Hanoi kills 14 people
A fire ripped through an apartment complex in central Hanoi early Friday, killing 14 people and injuring three others, police said.
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Leinster hoping there is no Byrne-out in Champions Cup final, says MacNeill
Ross Byrne faces "a pivotal moment" in his career when the Leinster fly-half faces Toulouse on Saturday in the Champions Cup final and can at last emerge from the shadow of Johnny Sexton, Ireland rugby great Hugo MacNeill told AFP.
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Beaten Leverkusen hope to 'find themselves' in German Cup final
Bayer Leverkusen face second-division Kaiserslautern in Saturday's German Cup final licking their wounds after a first loss in almost a year.
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Brown shines as Celtics take 2-0 lead over Pacers, Haliburton hurt
The Boston Celtics, fueled by 40 points from Jaylen Brown, beat Indiana 126-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals against the Pacers, who saw Tyrese Haliburton limp out early.
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Asian markets fall after US data dent rate cut hopes
Markets fell in Asia on Friday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by a string of better-than-expected US data that added to worries the Federal Reserve will hold off on cutting interest rates this year.
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Three La Liga talking points ahead of final weekend
La Liga's final weekend offers few potential twists with Real Madrid crowned champions, the European qualifiers and relegation battle already over.
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