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Hamas and Israel set for next Gaza truce exchange
Israel and Hamas are due to exchange more hostages and prisoners Saturday, but the backlash over President Donald Trump's proposal for a US Gaza takeover casts doubt over the fragile truce's future.
Xi attends opening of Asian Winter Games in China's icy Harbin
China kicked off the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday with a flashy opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and other dignitaries in sub-zero conditions.
Greek PM insists no danger from Santorini quake swarm
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis insisted Friday there was no "immediate danger" from an unprecedented wave of quakes on the tourist island of Santorini that has forced thousands of residents to leave.
2 dead after small plane crashes in Sao Paulo street, hits bus
Two people were killed Friday when a small plane crashed on a major avenue in Brazil's economic capital Sao Paulo and skidded into a bus, authorities said.
Campaigning ends as violence-weary Ecuadorans eye Sunday vote
Ecuador's dueling presidential campaigns fell silent Friday, as a ban entered into force ahead of Sunday's keenly fought election.
London's Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire
London's Grenfell Tower -- where 72 people died in 2017 in Britain's worst residential fire since World War II -- is to be demolished, the UK government confirmed on Friday.
England captain Itoje turned down French club move to fulfil Test dreams
England captain Maro Itoje has revealed he turned down lucrative offers from French rugby clubs in order to fulfil his international ambitions.
'Perfect' Odermatt delivers super-G masterclass for third world gold
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt delivered a skiing masterclass to live up to his top-dog billing and claim super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Friday.
Slot keen to make Liverpool's 'good' season a 'great' one
Liverpool boss Arne Slot refused to shy away from the possibility of completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in English football on Friday as he lavished praise on captain Virgil van Dijk.
Trump condemned for ICC sanctions over Israel, US probes
The International Criminal Court slammed sanctions Friday slapped by US President Donald Trump over its probes targeting America and Israel and pledged to press on with its aim to fight for "justice and hope" around the world.
Postecoglou braced for Spurs 'pile-on' after League Cup collapse
Under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou defended his injury-hit squad after stinging criticism for their meek League Cup semi-final exit to Liverpool.
UN warns of worse to come if east DRC violence spreads
The United Nations warned Friday that the worst may be yet to come if the violence engulfing the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo spreads throughout the wider region.
Putin hails Russia's strong 2024 economic growth
Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 on Friday as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions.
England's El-Abd always knew France star Dupont would go far
England defence coach Joe El-Abd said the talent of Antoine Dupont was there "right away" after observing the outstanding scrum-half up close when the France captain was a teenager.
Smith and Carey tons put Australia into lead in second Sri Lanka Test
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
Odermatt delivers super-G masterclass for third world gold
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt delivered a skiing masterclass to live up to his top-dog billing and claim super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Friday.
Disgraced 'Emilia Perez' star vows to remain 'silent'
Actor Karla Sofia Gascon appeared to step back Friday from the Oscar campaign for her hit Netflix narco-musical "Emilia Perez" after her offensive past social media posts hit its chances of glory.
A stream turns blood red in Argentina, residents blame pollution
A stream on the outskirts of Buenos Aires turned blood red on Thursday, causing anxiety among residents who blamed it on pollution.
Stock markets, dollar mixed before key US jobs data
Global stock markets and the dollar diverged Friday as investors awaited US jobs data for signs of possible cuts to interest rates in the world's biggest economy.
'Existential threat': What next for the ICC after US sanctions?
US President Donald Trump's decision to slap sanctions on the International Criminal Court, set up to rule on humanity's worst crimes, sent shock waves around the world.
Papadakis and Hubbell take same-sex ice dancing to new level
Olympic champions Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell on Thursday took to the ice at a figure skating gala in Zurich trying to "push the limit" of the sport as a first same-sex pair to skate together in an elite event.
Hostage families urge Israel to complete Gaza truce deal ahead of swap
An Israeli campaign group urged the government on Friday to stick with the Gaza truce ahead of a fifth hostage-prisoner swap, after explosive comments by US President Donald Trump raised questions over the future of the deal.
UN warns worst may be yet to come if east DRC violence spreads
The United Nations warned Friday that the worst may be yet to come if the violence engulfing the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo spreads throughout the wider region.
Germany logs record US surplus amid Trump tariff fears
Germany logged a record trade surplus with the United States last year, data showed Friday, news that could stoke tensions with US President Donald Trump as he threatens the EU with tariffs.
'Irresponsible' or 'antiwar': US fighters in Ukraine grapple with Trump
Tracey, an American fighting in Ukraine, got angry at social media posts from his friends back home calling for Washington to cut its support to Kyiv.
Rivals lurk as Vonn headlines world downhill
US star Lindsey Vonn gets her chance to bounce back from her super-G flop in the women's downhill at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Saturday.
Smith digs Australia out of trouble in second Sri Lanka Test
A batting masterclass from Steve Smith took Australia to 197-3 at tea on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday, leaving the visitors just 60 runs behind.
Emigration and war hit once-booming Belarus tech sector
A project manager in Belarus's once-flourishing tech industry, Andrei Dorin admits his sector is in "crisis".
Hong Kong to file complaint with WTO over US tariffs
Hong Kong will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization in response to heightened US tariffs on its goods, a government spokesperson said Friday, days after Beijing announced a similar move.
Trump's Gaza plan derails Saudi-Israel ties: analysts
US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza will imperil attempts to forge landmark ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel and fuel anti-American sentiment in the oil-rich kingdom, analysts said.
Easterby makes two changes for 'significant challenge' of Scotland
Veteran flanker Peter O'Mahony returns to Ireland's starting XV for Sunday's Six Nations match with Scotland which interim coach Simon Easterby said presents a "significant challenge" in their bid to win an unprecedented third successive title.
Third Al-Fayed brother accused of sexual abuse: BBC
Three former employees at London's Harrods store have accused another brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault, after hundreds of similar claims were made against the tycoon, the BBC reported Thursday.