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World number one Carlos Alcaraz was dialed-in on Friday, powering past rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.

Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant.

For the 35 candidates vying to be Peru's next president, the question of how to beat back organized crime could be what it takes to break out ahead of the pack.

Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan's boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a "tremendous relief".

South Korean megastars BTS will reunite Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, taking over central Seoul for a massive livestreamed K-pop spectacle expected to draw over 260,000 fans.

A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for letting a girl get hooked onto their platforms.

Coach Stephen Larkham said the ACT Brumbies' sensational 33-24 come-from-behind win over the Waikato Chiefs would build confidence as they celebrated James Slipper becoming the most capped Super Rugby player ever in style.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis.

A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.

Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Friday, rallying to defeat Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" seven-year labor deal after months of tense negotiations.

Michael Carrick described the inconsistency of penalty decisions in Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as "crazy" after his side twice blew a lead on Friday.

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran three weeks into the war, but warned the Strait of Hormuz would need to be policed by other countries.

Manchester United's charge towards the Champions League stalled after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth on Friday.

Lens provisionally reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Friday with an Odsonne Edouard-inspired 5-1 home victory over mid-table Angers.

Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner scored doubles and Yan Diomande dazzled again as hosts RB Leipzig thumped Hoffenheim 5-0 to leapfrog their opponents into the Bundesliga top four.

American Ethan Quinn upset Norway's 11th-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) on Friday and advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open.

The members of the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap said Friday that they joined an international aid convoy to Cuba because they could not stay silent while the island -- gripped by crisis under a US fuel blockade -- was being "strangled."

Jordan Anthony was crowned sprint king at the world indoor championships on Friday as shot putter Chase Jackson ensured a double golden start for the US team in Torun, Poland.

The opening practices for the first MotoGP race in Brazil in over two decades turned into a damp squib on Friday after rain delayed the start of both sessions and then returned to send riders back into the pits.

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

US newcomer Jordan Anthony announced himself on the global stage by scorching to gold in the men's 60m at the world indoor championships in Torun, Poland, on Friday.

Stocks tumbled while oil prices pushed higher Friday at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of a global economic slowdown.

US President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran, as more Marines headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation.

Former Costa Rican security minister Celso Gamboa was extradited on Friday to the United States where he faces drug trafficking charges, authorities in the Central American nation said.

President Donald Trump branded NATO allies "cowards" on Iran Friday, as more US Marines reportedly headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation three weeks into the war.

Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.

Iranians are managing to get online during the current war with the US and Israel despite drastic censorship and frequent blackouts, throwing the spotlight on to providers of tools such as VPNs (virtual private networks).

A Russian tanker that was badly damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean last week is drifting without crew towards the Libyan coast, Italy's civil protection service said on Friday.

A coroner said Friday she "cannot be satisfied" that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, with the inquest into his death hearing how he had made significant future plans.

Stocks fell while oil prices pushed higher Friday at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of an energy shock.

Vanishing glaciers atop Germany's highest mountain prompted the demolition of a ski lift Friday, as global warming reshapes the Alps.

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

Iran's Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Friday the country had dealt its enemies a "dizzying blow" in the war with the United States and Israel, as fresh blasts hit Tehran on the first day of the Persian New Year festival.

Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal team to "bring it home" as he prepares for Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City, desperate to shed the Gunners' tag as nearly men.

Audi, who are just two races into their Formula One journey, have parted company with team principal Jonathan Wheatley "with immediate effect", the German team announced on Friday.

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor hopes the club's medical staff can deliver some "nice surprises" over the next few weeks as he gears up for Sunday's relegation tussle with Nottingham Forest.

Mikel Arteta said Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City would be a defining moment for Arsenal as they seek to shed their tag of "nearly men".