Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire
Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country's northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said.
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Spanish court overturns Dani Alves' rape conviction
MADRID : The top court in Spain's Catalonia region on Friday overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.
Eid-al-Fitr 2025 LIVE: UK, Saudi Arabia and Morocco moonsighting updates and announcements
After weeks of observing Ramadan, millions across the globe will be finding out when celebrations to mark the end of the holy month will begin. Also known as the 'festival of breaking the fast' Eid-al-Fitr is the festival held once Ramadan is complete.
Eid al-Fitr 2025 live updates as millions to celebrate end of Ramadan
Millions of Muslims across the world are set to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the coming days. The celebration marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan which sees observers fast from dawn until dusk over 30 days.
Pete Hegseth pledges US support for Manila against China
The Trump administration will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the Philippines to counter the threats posed by China, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said during a visit to Manila.
Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing commits to hold elections by year's end
Myanmar's military chief has used a speech at the annual Armed Forces Day to reaffirm plans to hold a general election by the end of the year and call on opposition groups fighting the army to join in party politics and the electoral process.
'Fully committed to peace': Is it time to bring back conscription in Germany?
At the beginning of March, Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) defence policy spokesman Florian Hahn called for the reintroduction of compulsory military service before the end of the year.
Orioles' Tyler O'Neill extends Opening Day home run record - ESPN
TORONTO — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run home run off the Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Berrios in the third inning of Thursday's game, extending his major league record by homering for a sixth straight Opening Day.