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Ten Hag expects Man Utd to seal top four spot despite Brighton loss
Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United's last-gasp defeat at Brighton will not derail their bid to qualify for the Champions League.
US perfume giant Coty weighs Paris stock listing
US perfume and beauty products giant Coty said Friday that it was looking at a second stock listing in Paris as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Europe.
Spurs keeper Lloris ruled out for rest of season
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a thigh injury.
US hiring shows surprise surge as unemployment falls
Hiring in the United States picked up pace in April and unemployment returned to the lowest level in decades, government data showed Friday, defying expectations of a slowdown despite higher interest rates.
HSBC defeats proposal to split bank
HSBC on Friday comfortably defeated an activist proposal supported by its largest stakeholder, the Chinese insurer Ping An, that sought to split the bank in a search for better returns.
England great Sciver-Brunt retires from international cricket
Katherine Sciver-Brunt retired from international cricket on Friday after a superb 19-year career in which she took more wickets than any other woman for England.
Germany considers electricity price cap for industry
Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Friday presented plans to cap the price of electricity used by energy-intensive industries to insulate the sector against sharp cost increases, but the proposal immediately sparked criticism.
Ukrainians absent as Russians return to competition at World Judo Championships
The World Judo Championships, which open in Doha on Sunday, will be the first major international competition to welcome back Russian and Belarusian athletes, who have been excluded from most sporting events since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
HSBC seeks to keep bank intact as shareholders vote on split
HSBC faced a vote by shareholders Friday over an activist proposal supported by the bank's largest stakeholder, Chinese insurer Ping An, to split the business as they seek better returns.
Pakistan's Babar Azam becomes fastest to 5,000 ODI runs
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batter to complete 5,000 one-day international runs during the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.
Europe stocks rebound from losses before US data
European stock markets rebounded slightly Friday before key US payrolls data, after the previous session's sharp losses driven by interest rate hikes and banking sector woes.
Ronaldo and Neymar beyond Newcastle's reach: Howe
Eddie Howe says Newcastle are not able to launch blockbuster moves for superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar despite the financial muscle of their Saudi owners.
Serbia leader vows to 'disarm' country after new mass shooting
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed on Friday to launch a large-scale disarmament plan to remove hundreds of thousands of guns from the country following two mass shootings in less than 48 hours.
Adidas posts loss as Kanye West split 'hurts' business
German sportswear giant Adidas reported Friday a hefty first-quarter loss, acknowledging its split from controversial US rapper Kanye West was "hurting" its bottom line.
Aid workers caught in crossfire of Sudan's bloody war
As Sudan's war plunges the impoverished country even deeper into humanitarian turmoil, aid workers face deadly risks in their efforts to provide desperately needed support.
Al Hilal not distracted by Messi talk ahead of Asian final
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal will not allow Lionel Messi transfer talk to derail their bid to retain the Asian Champions League title on Saturday, coach Ramon Diaz told reporters.
Sister tells of 'heartbreak' over Kenya cult member accused of starving kids
When Roseline Asena's younger brother quit drinking after joining a Kenyan church run by now notorious cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, she hailed the self-proclaimed pastor for "saving" him from the clutches of alcoholism.
Maduro accuses Biden administration of 'looting' Venezuelan oil firm
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday accused US President Joe Biden's government of "looting" over the proposed sale of Caracas' most valuable overseas asset, oil refiner Citgo.
Russia's Wagner chief threatens to pull troops out of Bakhmut
Russian paramilitary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on Friday threatened to pull his frontline fighters from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine next week because of ammunition shortages, berating army chiefs in a grisly video.
King Charles helps chief rabbi respect Shabbat at coronation
Britain's chief rabbi will join other faith leaders at Saturday's coronation of King Charles III but faces a unique problem -- how to ensure his attendance does not breach the Jewish Shabbat.
Naples revels in victory hangover as title party continues
Naples woke up Friday still giddy with joy after a night spent celebrating Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, a party marred, however, by one death and hundreds of injuries.
German recession fears rise as factory orders plummet
Industrial orders at German factories saw their biggest fall in March since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in 2020, data showed Friday, the latest sign that Europe's biggest economy is facing a steep downturn.
King Charles's reign rings in the changes
From the national anthem to coins, stamps, prisons and warships, many everyday aspects of life in Britain have changed between the accession of King Charles III and his coronation on Saturday.
Fleeing Sudanese rely on strangers' generosity to survive
Hungry, terrified Sudanese families fleeing deadly urban warfare rely only on the generosity of strangers who line the stretch of road between the capital Khartoum and Sudan's southern borders.
Hong Kong rises as Europe, US attempt rebounds
Hong Kong stocks finished higher on Friday as major markets elsewhere attempted a rebound following a day of losses driven by interest rate hikes and a banking sector sell-off.
Iran and Syria vow to strengthen ties as Raisi wraps up Damascus visit
Iran and Syria agreed to boost ties and develop economic relations, with a focus on reconstruction, as the Islamic republic's President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday concluded a landmark visit to Damascus.
US backs another Marcos in tussle for Asia influence
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was 28 when he fled to the United States on an American military plane after a revolution ousted his dictator father and sent the disgraced family into exile.
Warning of 'protracted' conflict as Sudan fighting rages
Air strikes and gunfire rocked the Sudanese capital Friday as fighting showed no signs of abating, despite the threat of renewed US sanctions and warnings of a "protracted" conflict.
Eight killed in Serbia's second mass shooting in less than 48 hours
Serbian police said Friday they had arrested a man suspected of killing eight people and injuring at least 14 others in the country's second mass shooting this week, following a manhunt through the night.
Taiwan leader, Paraguay president-elect reaffirm ties in phone call
Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen made a congratulatory telephone call to Paraguayan president-elect Santiago Pena on Friday as they reaffirmed relations between the island and its only diplomatic ally in South America, her office said.
New Zealand to host new international women's rugby tournament
World champions New Zealand will host an inaugural tournament involving the top six women's international rugby teams this year, the sport's governing body said Friday.
Indonesia says using 'quiet diplomacy' to help solve Myanmar crisis
Indonesia is using "quiet diplomacy" to speak with all sides of the Myanmar conflict and spur renewed peace efforts in the violence-racked country, its foreign minister said Friday.