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Verstappen on top again as McLaren struggle, Piastri 12th
Verstappen on top again as McLaren struggle, Piastri 12th

Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as McLaren's title duellists struggled to match their pace in Friday's second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

October 24, 2025

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UN members to sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
UN members to sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups

Countries sign their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance.

October 24, 2025

Heat back Rozier as NBA grapples with gambling scandal fallout
Heat back Rozier as NBA grapples with gambling scandal fallout

Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo said teammate Terry Rozier, arrested in a sweeping federal gambling probe, has the team's "full support" as the NBA grappled with the burgeoning scandal on Friday.

October 24, 2025

Dodgers pitcher Vesia expected to miss World Series: Roberts
Dodgers pitcher Vesia expected to miss World Series: Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is expected to miss the entirety of the World Series after withdrawing from the squad due to personal reasons, manager Dave Roberts said on Friday.

October 24, 2025

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Late leveller saves Milan blushes in draw with lowly Pisa
Late leveller saves Milan blushes in draw with lowly Pisa

Zachary Athekame's long-range shot in time added on earned the Serie A leaders a last-gasp 2-2 draw, as promoted side Pisa almost escaped with all three points on Friday.

October 24, 2025

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Trump sending US carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
Trump sending US carrier to Latin America as war fears rise

Washington is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group to counter drug-trafficking organizations in Latin America, the Pentagon said Friday, a major increase to a military buildup in the region that is fueling fears of war.

October 24, 2025