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Paris (AFP) – The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar “beyond what modern humans have ever experienced”, an EU agency said Friday.

Hong Kong (AFP) – Equities fell again in Asia on Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on interest rate, with several officials indicating the cutting has finished for now.

Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she wants to “put my name into history” by winning a third straight Australian Open title, but is aware she “has a target on her back”.

Zagreb (AFP) – Croatia votes in a presidential runoff on Sunday, with the opposition-backed incumbent Zoran Milanovic expected to win a second term, in a fresh blow to the scandal-hit ruling party.

Auckland (AFP) – The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his 13th title.

Paris (AFP) – Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was “poisoned” by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.

Sakuragawa (Japan) (AFP) – When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do.

Tehran (AFP) – Iran’s once-youthful population is aging fast, fuelling economic fears as cash-strapped couples resist a government push for more children.

Geneva (AFP) – Australia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog ruled Thursday, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.

Melbourne (AFP) – Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic’s ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the “unique opportunity” to coach him worth it.