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Ukraine's military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview published Friday that Kyiv's attacks in Russian-annexed Crimea were set to intensify, adding that Moscow's economy was proving surprisingly resilient despite sanctions.

Lazio have been hit with a one-match stand closure after supporters directed monkey chants at Romelu Lukaku during their team's midweek Italian Cup win over local rivals Roma, Serie A said on Friday.

Former South Africa opener Dean Elgar has joined Essex after calling time on his international career, the English county announced on Friday.

Visiting British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday announced £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine, saying it sent a "strong signal" of UK support for the war-torn nation.

Erik ten Hag insists he wants Jadon Sancho to impress at Borussia Dortmund after the Manchester United winger's loan move back to his former club.

Cyprien Sarrazin gave France their first men's super-G victory in a decade denying Swiss hope Marco Odermatt a double on his home snow in Wengen on Friday.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said Friday German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, who died this week aged 78, was "one of the chosen ones".

A second judge's resignation from Pakistan's Supreme Court was accepted Friday, amid concerns of a growing rift in the judiciary ahead of general elections next month.

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will go into the opening game of the tournament on Saturday against Guinea-Bissau without Sebastien Haller as their star striker recovers from injury.

Austrian Cornelia Huetter scored a home victory at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee on Friday to move to the top of the women's World Cup super-G standings.

A defiant Matteo Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister, defended his hard line against illegal migration in court on Friday, saying he had done a "useful service" in blocking migrants from disembarking at an Italian port in 2019.

Sebastien Loeb's decision to 'go slow' in stage five earlier in the week paid off on Friday as the Frenchman won the marathon two-day stage 6 at the Dakar Rally.

Tens of thousands of supporters flocked to noisy, colourful rallies for Taiwan's three main political parties on Friday, as the candidates made a last push for votes in an election that China has warned could take the island closer to war.

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has been ruled out for at least six weeks after suffering a thigh injury in last weekend's FA Cup win at Sunderland.

Jiri Lehecka dismantled third seed Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women's decider.

Oil prices surged four percent on Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels following their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, fuelling worries about a wider conflict in the crude-rich region.

Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza overnight Thursday-Friday, sources on both sides said on the 98th day of the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of wing-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea on loan until the summer on Friday.

Israel said Friday it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a "profoundly distorted" and "malevolent" genocide case against it at the UN's top court.

Israel said Friday the genocide case at the UN top court against it was "profoundly distorted" and did not reflect the realities of the Gaza war.

China coach Aleksandar Jankovic dodged questions Friday about a graft scandal that has damaged the game in the country, saying ahead of their Asian Cup opener: "We are focused on the football."

US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on Friday after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthis who say they act in solidarity with Gaza.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Kyiv on Friday to launch "a major new package of support" for Ukraine and increase military funding for this financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), his office said.

Third seed Sebastian Korda was dismantled 6-2, 6-1 on Friday as Jiri Lehecka reached the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women's decider.

A Greek crooner is showered in red and pink carnations by customers in an Athens taverna as they sway to his songs of love and passion.

Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona's academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realise his potential by taking the Asian Cup by storm.

Burst riverbanks are causing turmoil in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, with dark and foul-smelling water pouring into homes across working-class neighbourhoods in the central African megacity.

In real life he's a prince of an Islamic sultanate steeped in centuries-old traditions, but on Instagram Brunei's Abdul Mateen is more Hollywood than royalty as he flies in fighter jets, drives speed boats and poses bare-chested after workouts.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu says her level is "just too good not to come through" as she looks to get her career back on track at the Australian Open.

Coco Gauff says she will try and use the "mental fire" that propelled her to US Open glory at Melbourne Park as she set her sights on winning multiple Grand Slam titles.

Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill Friday with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis.

A French actor has accused a director 25 years her senior of manipulating her into a relationship as a teenager, contributing to criticism that the arts have provided cover for abuse.