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Wild Extend Road Win Streak to Eight with 6-2 Victory Over Bruins
The Minnesota Wild extended their NHL-best road record with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Ryan Hartman and Danila Yurov each contributed two goals, while Jesper Wallstedt made 29 saves to secure the win in Boston.
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Why Wind Farms Paint One Turbine Blade Black to Protect Birds
A long-term experiment at Norway’s Smøla wind farm demonstrated that painting a single turbine blade black reduces bird collisions by 70%. While effective for certain species, researchers note the solution depends on local avian vision, prompting new offshore trials using red blades for enhanced contrast.
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Venezuela warns Spain against 'interference' in its affairs
Venezuela warned on Friday that it would brook "no interference" from Madrid in its affairs amid a deepening standoff with Spain over its fierce criticism of strongman President Nicolas Maduro.
Pope returns home after epic Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Friday after a 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.
Justin Timberlake given community service in drunk driving case
Pop star Justin Timberlake was handed a sentence of community service on Friday after he changed his plea to guilty following his arrest for drunk driving, US media reported.
Toronto festival drops Russian war film screenings over threats
The controversial documentary "Russians at War" about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine was to be unveiled to North American audiences on Friday but the Toronto International Film Festival paused the screenings after receiving "significant threats."
Foreigners among dozens sentenced to death in DR Congo 'coup' trial
Three Americans were among 37 people sentenced to death on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo over what the army says was a coup attempt.
Biden, Starmer meet as Russia warns over missiles for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden are to meet Friday in Washington to discuss whether to let Ukraine fire Western-provided long-range missiles into Russia, an option that has sent tensions soaring with Moscow.
Title-chasing Norris and McLaren 'a long way' off the pace in Baku
Championship-chasing Lando Norris conceded he and McLaren were well off the pace on Friday after he struggled to 17th place with team-mate Oscar Piastri fifth in second free practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Strike at Argentina's flagship airline hits 30,000 passengers
A strike by pilots and crew demanding salary increases in inflation-hit Argentina affected more than 30,000 passengers on Friday, according to the Aerolineas Argentinas airline and unions.
Transport woes leave Solheim Cup fans absent at the start
Too many golf fans and not enough shuttle buses from parking areas to the Solheim Cup caused thousands of people to miss Friday's start with an apologetic LPGA vowing improvement.
Pope returns home after epic four-nation Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis returned to Rome Friday after a gruelling 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.
'Tell everyone I'm home': Ukrainian prisoners rejoice at rare swap
Tetyana Bugay burst into tears as she called her sister to announce she had finally returned to Ukraine after spending over two and a half years in Russian captivity.
Justin Timberlake given community service in drunk driving case: US media
Pop star Justin Timberlake was handed a sentence of community service on Friday after he changed his plea to guilty following his arrest for drunk driving, US media reported.
Germany joins pushback to EU anti-deforestation law
Pressure mounted on the European Union on Friday to delay a ban on imports of products driving deforestation, after Germany became the latest country to request the rules be postponed.
Ohio town's schools evacuated amid Trump anti-immigrant drive: reports
Schools were evacuated Friday for a second day in a row in the small Ohio town of Springfield, according to local media, amid anti-Haitian-immigrant tensions stoked by Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
Pochettino sets USA target of winning the World Cup
New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino says his squad need to set themselves the highest goal possible -- to win the World Cup.
US moves to curb 'trade loophole' over China worries
The US government said Friday it will work to curb the "overuse and abuse" of a mechanism allowing lower-value imports to enter the country duty-free, as concerns grow over Chinese shipments.
Raided West Bank city holds funerals after Israeli army withdraws
The families of Palestinians killed in an air strike in the occupied West Bank city of Tubas held funerals on Friday after Israeli forces withdrew following their latest raid in the territory.
US women seize early 3-1 lead over Europe at Solheim Cup
Top-ranked Nelly Korda and second-ranked Lilia Vu each won foursomes matches and sparked the United States to a 3-1 lead over Europe after Friday's morning session at the Solheim Cup.
Sinaloa cartel co-founder 'El Mayo' pleads not guilty in NY court
The co-founder of the deadly Mexican Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada, appeared in court in Brooklyn Friday, pleading not guilty to a raft of charges following his arrest in a dramatic sting by US agents.
London Fashion Week goes 1960s... with a twist
The first full day of London Fashion Week kicked off with a nod to the Swinging Sixties by Irish designer and LFW veteran Paul Costelloe and Turkish designer Bora Aksu.
Stock markets rise, gold hits record high as US rate cut nears
US and European stock markets extended gains, gold hit a record high and the dollar fell on Friday ahead of an expected US interest-rate cut next week.
Germany insists it won't give Ukraine long-range missiles
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz doubled down Friday on Berlin's refusal to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, even as other Western powers discussed allowing Kyiv more freedom to use such weapons.
The Hague to ban fossil fuel ads
The Dutch city of The Hague has become the first in the world to pass local laws banning advertisements for fossil fuels, petrol cars and long-distance air travel, officials said Friday.
Leclerc bounces back from crash to top practice times for Azerbaijan GP
Charles Leclerc recovered from a crash early in the day to top the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez in Friday's second free practice on a day of incidents and accidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Postecoglou calls for understanding in Bentancur race probe
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said Rodrigo Bentancur has acknowledged his mistake and pleaded for leniency towards the Uruguayan over an allegedly racist comment made about team-mate Son Heung-min.
Chile's biggest steelworks sunk by cheap Chinese imports
It's the end of an era: after 74 years the blast furnace at Chile's biggest steelmaker will be turned off on Monday, snuffed out by competition from China with the loss of thousands of jobs.
Germany joins criticism of EU anti-deforestation law
Pressure mounted on the European Union on Friday to delay a ban on imports of products driving deforestation, after Germany added became the latest country to request the rules be postponed.
Spain hosts meeting on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
Ministers from Muslim and European countries along with the European Union's foreign affairs chief gathered Friday in Madrid to discuss how to advance a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Stock markets rise awaiting US rate cut next week
US and European stock markets rose, gold hit a record high and the dollar fell on Friday ahead of an expected US interest-rate cut next week.
Activists join funeral march for Uganda Olympian Cheptegei
The body of murdered Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei began its journey home to Uganda on Friday, as activists rallied against the latest case of gender-based violence in Kenya.
Russian central bank hikes rate as inflation jumps
Russia's central bank on Friday raised interest rates to 19 percent amid the country's ongoing Ukraine offensive, warning inflation was running too high and it needed to cool the economy.
US finalizes sharp tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, other goods
The United States locked in tariff hikes on billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods Friday, with a 100 percent duty on electric vehicles and 25 percent on EV batteries taking effect in two weeks.