British buyers pay substantial premiums for period-home appearance
Estate agents say demand for Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes is pushing some buyers to pay far more for exterior character even when newer properties provide greater space.
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Ravindra's 134 puts New Zealand in command of India Test
Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra hit 134 to guide New Zealand to 402 and a lead of 356 against India on day three of the rain-hit opening Test on Friday.
Kenya's Ruto nominates new deputy after impeachment
Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday nominated his interior minister as deputy to replace Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked in a historic impeachment.
Israel conducts raids on Gaza after killing Hamas chief Sinwar
Israel conducted raids on Gaza Friday, pressing its year-long war to crush Hamas after dealing it a massive blow with the killing of its leader, Yahya Sinwar.
Asian markets rise as China economy tops forecasts, gold hits record
Hong Kong and Shanghai soared Friday to lead gains across most Asian markets Friday after Chinese growth beat forecasts and officials flagged fresh measures to boost the world's number two economy.
Pakistan crush England in second Test to set up series decider
Spinner Noman Ali took eight wickets as Pakistan crushed England by 152 runs in the second Test to level the series 1-1 on Friday in Multan.
Britain's Lammy in Beijing to push China on contentious issues
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two nations seek to rebuild frayed ties.
Harris, Trump to rally voters in key state on same day
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will lead dueling rallies Friday in Michigan, a crucial battleground state where Arab American voters angered by US support for Israel may hold the key to a deadlocked race.
US sees new chance to end Gaza war with Sinwar killing
After months of disappointment, US President Joe Biden's administration sees new hope for reaching a Gaza ceasefire after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but the upcoming US elections cast a shadow on prospects for a breakthrough.
From Siberia to the Sahara: Huskies conquer Mauritania
As dusk fell on the edge of Nouakchott, Kayo the husky left a trail of paw prints in the warm Sahara sand, an incongruous yet increasingly familiar sight in Mauritania.
Britain's Lammy in Beijing to 'challenge' China on contentious issues
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two countries seek to rebuild frayed ties.
Ravindra hits ton to extend New Zealand lead to 299 in India Test
Overnight batsman Rachin Ravindra hit a sparkling century to extend New Zealand's lead to a commanding 299 on day three of the rain-hit first Test against India on Friday.
Marc Marquez quickest in Australian MotoGP practice
Marc Marquez topped the timesheets in weather-disrupted practice for the Australian MotoGP on Friday with championship leader Jorge Martin recovering from a tumble to go fourth fastest.
'Like Texas': Spain's arid south draws Western film shoots
A cowboy collapses after gunshots ring out outside a saloon -- this is not America's Wild West but Spain's arid Almeria region, long a popular backdrop for Western movies.
With record production, Moldova plum farmers hail EU integration
In a warehouse north of Moldova's capital, farmer Stefan Bitlan inspects boxes of plums soon heading to Germany as he has turned to exporting to the EU rather than Russia.
Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens
Nigeria's economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his Honda Pilot utility vehicle, as he struggles with spiking living costs.
Liverpool face Chelsea title test, Ten Hag fights to avoid sack
Premier League leaders Liverpool face the first serious test of their title credentials against Chelsea this weekend as the English top flight returns after an international break.
Dodgers roll while Guardians fry Yankees in MLB playoff thriller
Cleveland's David Fry smashed the game-winning home run in the 10th inning on Thursday to give the Guardians a dramatic 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Top Texas court stays execution of autistic man in 'shaken baby' case
The Texas Supreme Court issued a last-minute stay of execution on Thursday to an autistic man whose murder conviction was based on what his lawyers say was a misdiagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome."
China posts slowest growth in over a year as property woes drag
China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday as authorities come under pressure to follow up a recent slew of stimulus with more action to reignite the world's number two economy
Asian markets swing as China economic growth slows
Asian markets fluctuated Friday after China posted its weakest economic growth in a year and a half, as gold prices hit a record high and following a tepid lead from Wall Street.
Pogba's shadow looms over Juve as revitalised Lazio come to town
Paul Pogba's return to the limelight has blindsided Juventus as the France midfielder has whipped up an unwanted publicity storm just as the Serie A giants were preparing to send him packing.
'Unbelievable' Raphinha leading Barca into tricky triple-header
Raphinha has shone for Barcelona in their strong start to the season and the Catalan giants will need to lean on the Brazil winger even more ahead of a pivotal week.
In-form Marmoush and Frankfurt hope to tackle history at wounded Leverkusen
Eintracht Frankfurt and in-form forward Omar Marmoush visit wounded Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday battling the weight of history.
Britain's Lammy in China to 'challenge' Beijing on Russia support
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet his counterpart Wang Yi and other top officials in Beijing on Friday to "challenge" China on sensitive issues like Russia's war in Ukraine, as the two countries seek to rebuild frayed ties.
Manila's car counters help address 'world's worst traffic'
Perched on a flowerbox at a busy intersection in the Philippine capital, Irna Lapriza's eyes jump from one car to the next, her fingers flying across manual tally counters as she logs each passing vehicle.
British racing attendances falling behind, says Qatar Racing's manager
British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday is expected to attract more than 28,000 spectators but overall attendance in Britain is "off the pace" compared to the growth in the United States and Australia, David Redvers, the racing manager to Qatar Racing, told AFP.
Rain forces cancellation of opening practice for Australian MotoGP
Opening practice for the Australian MotoGP was cancelled Friday because of persistent heavy rain, denying the riders a crucial session on the newly resurfaced Phillip Island circuit.
Dupont 'beyond surprise' for Toulouse's Kinghorn
Toulouse's Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn says nothing shocks him anymore about superstar team-mate Antoine Dupont ahead of Saturday's French Top 14 trip to Pau.
Drought forces Big Tech to rethink thirsty LatAm data centers
A prolonged drought in much of South America has forced tech giants like Google and Amazon to rework their plans for water-guzzling data centers.
Countries under pressure to fork out for nature at UN conference
Thousands of delegates from around the world are descending on Colombia for a summit on halting humankind's rapacious destruction of nature, with host city Cali on high alert after threats from guerrilla groups.
Biden, allies in Berlin to renew Gaza truce call after Hamas leader killed
US President Joe Biden and European leaders meeting during his farewell visit to Germany on Friday were expected to renew calls for a Gaza ceasefire after Israel said it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Guardians rally to fry Yankees in 10 innings in MLB playoff thriller
Cleveland's David Fry smashed the game-winning home run in the 10th inning on Thursday to give the Guardians a dramatic 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.