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Man City launch appeal against explosive financial ruling
Manchester City confirmed Friday they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.
Turkey's football referee chief faces judge in graft probe
The head of Turkey's football refereeing body and six others were due in court on Friday, three days after being detained as part of a graft investigation, media reports said.
Swiss president to quit government
Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year, in a sudden move after more than a decade of ministerial service.
Verstappen goes own way to avoid the rain
Max Verstappen chose to go his own way on Friday when he rejected using soft tyres to embark on a long run on mediums in fear of rain in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Europe rejects US threats over diesel stocks, urges joint G7 action
The EU pushed back hard Friday against US threats to impose a diesel export ban, as Washington pressures Europe to tap its strategic reserves in a bid to bring down fuel prices.
Oil slides, bonds steady as EU addresses diesel price surge
Oil futures slumped, the bond market steadied and stocks were mixed Friday as the European Union considered emergency measures to bring down diesel prices, while traders awaited key US jobs data.
Philippines tennis star Eala says 'I get overwhelmed sometimes'
Alexandra Eala admitted on Friday that she gets "overwhelmed sometimes" by the huge weight of expectation placed on her as a trailblazer for tennis in the Philippines.
Spain housing package at risk in parliament, as protests mount
Spain's parliament was to vote Friday on government housing decrees introduced after nationwide protests triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, but there were doubts the measures would pass.
Ferrari chief Vasseur has support from rival team bosses
Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur received sympathy and support from two of his rivals on Friday when Flavio Briatore and James Vowles backed him to stay in charge of the "scarlet Scuderia".
Swedish Social Democrats leader to make new bid to form government
Sweden's parliament speaker said Friday that he had asked Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson to make a new attempt to form a government, days after a first bid failed.
Pilot in flydubai attack says could not let 'all those people die'
An Indian pilot attacked by his co-pilot aboard a flight from the UAE to Israel said Friday that he "could not let all those people die", in his first public remarks after he helped stop the plane from crashing.
North Korea calls Seoul 'despicable' after DMZ apology demand
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader, called Seoul "despicable" on Friday after it demanded an apology over a demilitarised zone blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers.
Eurozone inflation hits three-year high at 3.8% in September
Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.8 percent in September, the highest level in three years, as the war in the Middle East fuelled a surge in energy costs, official data showed Friday.
Taiwan boxer Lin wins gold as virtual taekwondo makes Games debut
Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting won Asian Games gold on Friday, two years after she was embroiled in a gender row at the Olympics, as virtual taekwondo made its debut at the continental showpiece.
Ancelotti says Brazil 'respects' India ahead of showdown
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday his team held respect for hosts India ahead of a first-ever international friendly between the sides.
Man City face appeal deadline after explosive financial verdict
Manchester City face deadline day to appeal against findings that they broke Premier League financial rules, as the Football Association said the case had "implications for the integrity of the game".
North Korean leader's sister calls Seoul 'despicable' after DMZ apology demand
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader, called South Korea "despicable" Friday after Seoul demanded an apology over a demilitarised zone blast that wounded three of its soldiers.
Pole vault superstar Duplantis to skip indoor season
World and Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis said on Friday he would skip the indoor athletics season, including the 2027 European championships in Valencia, to rest and prepare for the outdoor season.
Germany's crisis-hit rail operator looks to AI future
From AI-assisted trains to autonomous road shuttles, Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn -- long the country's laughingstock for its poor punctuality -- is working on the future of mobility.
Sri Lanka drop Asalanka from T20 against Pakistan
Sri Lanka named a 15-man squad Friday for a three-match T20 series against Pakistan, leaving out stand-in captain Charith Asalanka.
Leclerc tops second practice ahead of Hadjar
Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's Isack Hadjar to hand a timely boost to team boss Fred Vasseur in Friday's second free practice of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Disney president says layoffs 'extremely painful' but necessary
The Walt Disney Company's President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company's layoffs were "extremely painful" but necessary for its survival.
Macron urges G7 coordination as US presses Europe on diesel stocks
French leader Emmanuel Macron urged G7 nations to work together to bring down fuel prices in a call with President Donald Trump on Friday, as Washington pressures Europe to tap its strategic diesel reserves and threatens curbs on US exports.
Indian flydubai pilot opened cockpit door to save passengers
Indian flydubai captain Smit Machchhar knew he had to act quickly after an alleged in-flight attack by his co-pilot, opening the cockpit door in a "last push" to get help and avert disaster, he said Friday.
Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence erupts
French high school students lit fires outside schools and faced off with police on Friday as a protest movement that has forced the closure of some 400 establishments showed no sign of abating.
Alex Marquez clocks record lap at MotoGP Japan practice
Spain's Alex Marquez set a new lap record at the Japan MotoGP Friday in a practice session dominated by the Ducati-Gresini rider in only his second season at the top level.
Eala-conqueror Wang wins Asian Games tennis gold and Olympic berth
China's Wang Xiyu, fresh from conquering top seed Alexandra Eala, toppled Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games women's tennis singles gold on Friday -- and a ticket to the Los Angeles Olympics.
Tom Kim leads Asian Games golf in chase to avoid military service
Tom Kim stormed to the top of the third-round men's golf leaderboard at the Asian Games on Friday as he chases a gold medal to keep him from a spell in South Korea's military.
'Kinda cool' Raygun made breakdancing famous, Asian Games B-girls say
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's Olympic breakdancing performance made her known worldwide for the wrong reasons, but some of Asia's best "B-girls" gave the Australian their full support on Friday, saying: "She made breaking famous."
Asian stocks hit as oil spike fans rate hike bets, eyes on US jobs
Most Asian stocks dropped Friday as investors grow increasingly concerned about surging oil prices and bond yields, while key jobs data later in the day will be pored over for an idea about the Federal Reserve's next interest rate move.
Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins 'monumental' Asian Games gold
Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting won a "monumental" Asian Games gold on Friday and said she was "grateful for making it through" after considering quitting following a major gender row at the Paris Olympics.
'We're losing our scientists': west Africa's STEM struggle
A handful of pupils puzzled over equations on the blackboard of an Abidjan maths class. Next door, the humanities classes were all packed.