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EU steps up 'drone wall' plans after Russian incursions
EU countries on Friday agreed on the urgent need to create a "wall" of anti-drone defences, after airspace violations by Russia rattled eastern members.
Stocks rise as traders weigh US inflation, Trump tariffs
Stocks climbed Friday as investors digested a new tariff blitz by US President Donald Trump and data showing a key US inflation metric rose in line with expectations.
Kenyan jeans factory to fire workers as US deal expires
A Kenyan factory making jeans for US stores will start firing hundreds of workers this week as American lawmakers failed to renew Africa's duty-free access in time, its boss said Friday.
Arteta hails Saliba's impact as new Arsenal deal looms
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised William Saliba's consistency and maturity on Friday, with the French defender understood to be close to extending his contract at the Emirates.
England's Jones channels grief in bid for Women's Rugby World Cup glory
England centre Megan Jones is determined not to be seen as a "victim" following the death of both of her parents as she targets Women's Rugby World Cup glory on Saturday.
UN identifies 158 firms linked to Israeli settlements
The United Nations on Friday released a long-awaited update of its database of companies with activities in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, listing 158 firms from 11 countries.
Canada's Patrick Watson channels dread into new 'Uh Oh' album
Top-streaming Canadian singer Patrick Watson says he called his new album "Uh Oh", which released Friday, to capture the sense of fatalistic doom felt by many people when they wake up and read the news.
Trump brands indicted opponent Comey a 'dirty cop'
US President Donald Trump on Friday followed up his cheering of the indictment of political opponent James Comey by branding the former FBI director a "dirty cop" and declaring him guilty.
Walker an all-time great, says Guardiola ahead of Man City return
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed Kyle Walker as "one of the greatest full-backs ever" ahead of his return to the Etihad with Burnley on Saturday.
Alonso warns against overconfidence before Madrid derby
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his side against overconfidence ahead of Saturday's visit to face city rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Fritz says path to Grand Slam glory goes through Alcaraz, Sinner
Taylor Fritz said Friday he expects Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to continue dominating Grand Slams but he "can't count on them not being there" if he wants to win one.
UK court drops terror case against Kneecap rapper
A UK court on Friday threw out a charge of supporting terrorism brought against a Northern Irish singer from the punk rap group Kneecap which had provoked an outcry among its fans.
UK's Starmer urges liberals to fight 'the lies' told by far right
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a global conference of centre-left leaders Friday that they must tackle uncontrolled migration and confront "lies" being told about their countries by hard-right politicians seeking to win over voters.
Bagnaia and Pennetta among first Winter Olympic torch carriers: organisers
Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia and former tennis US Open winner Flavia Pennetta will be among the first people to carry the Olympic torch for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Games, organisers said on Friday.
Sarkozy conviction exposes political divide in crisis-hit France
The dramatic decision to send former president Nicolas Sarkozy to prison for criminal conspiracy has laid bare France's stark political divisions, with the move cheered by the left but slammed by the ascendant right.
Ryder Cup begins in electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black
Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau blasted the opening tee shots as the 45th Ryder Cup between the United States and Europe began Friday in an electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black.
UK to launch digital ID scheme to curb illegal migration
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans for a new nationwide digital ID in a bid to curb illegal migration, but the move faces strong opposition in a country that has long resisted identity cards.
Stocks diverge as traders weigh US inflation, Trump pharma tariff
European stocks rose Friday after losses in Asia, as traders awaited key US inflation data and digested President Donald Trump's fresh tariffs set to impact pharmaceuticals and other sectors.
Chelsea's Palmer sidelined with groin injury
Cole Palmer will likely be out of action until after next month's international break to give the Chelsea midfielder time to shake off a groin problem, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
India retires Soviet fighter jet after six decades
India's Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time Friday, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but tarnished by a legacy of some 400 crashes.
Slovak parliament approves anti-LGBTQ constitutional change
The Slovak parliament on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to limit the rights of same-sex couples in a sweeping change which also sees national law take precedence over European Union law.
Train tragedy hunger striker captures hearts in Greece
The photo of Denis, who died in Greece's worst rail disaster, is prominently displayed in front of the country's parliament, where his father has been on hunger strike for nearly two weeks.
I.Coast historic beachside town boasts new modern art museum
A new contemporary art museum has opened in Ivory Coast's UNESCO-listed beachside town of Grand-Bassam in a building that is a remnant of its colonial past.
PSG captain Marquinhos out with thigh injury
Club captain Marquinhos has joined the growing list of big-name absentees for Paris Saint-Germain after suffering a thigh issue, the European champions announced on Friday.
UK court drops terror charge against Kneecap rapper
A UK court on Friday threw out a terrorism charge against a Northern Irish singer from the punk rap group Kneecap which had provoked an outcry among their fans.
Turkish Airlines inks big Boeing deal after Erdogan visits US
Turkish Airlines announced on Friday a deal to buy up to 225 Boeing jets, one day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his first White House visit since 2019.
Liverpool's Leoni faces year out after ACL injury on debut
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Friday that teenaged Italian defender Giovanni Leoni would be sidelined for up to a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his debut.
'We are not afraid,' jailed Istanbul mayor tells court
Istanbul's jailed opposition mayor on Friday said he was "not afraid" as he denounced the legal case against him as part of a broader campaign of "judicial harassment," accusing the government of weaponising the judiciary to silence dissent.
Trump announces steep new tariffs, EU claims pharmaceutical immunity
US President Donald Trump's announcement of steep new tariffs on medicines and other goods drew pushback from some allies on Friday, with the EU claiming immunity for its pharmaceutical industry under an earlier trade deal.
Canada's women tilt for World Cup thanks to 'incredible' crowdfunding
It's not quite David taking on Goliath as Canada challenge England in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final but the financial gulf between the two teams is vast.
India retires 'flying coffin' Soviet fighter jet after six decades
India's Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time Friday, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but tarnished by a legacy of some 400 crashes.
Erasmus makes late Springboks change as Nche injured
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has been forced into a late change to his starting XV to face Argentina on Saturday as prop Ox Nche has been ruled out due to a "niggle".