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New York Times embroiled in debate over transgender coverage
The New York Times -- a torchbearer for the liberal left in America -- is facing flak for its coverage of transgender people, a criticism the newspaper flatly rejects.
Horseback riding may have begun 5,000 years ago in Europe: study
Who were the first people to ride horses?
Medvedev stops Djokovic streak to set up all-Russian final with Rublev
Daniil Medvedev appears to have returned to his best form as he ended Novak Djokovic’s undefeated 15-0 start to the season with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the world number one on Friday.
At least 16 killed in fire at Indonesia fuel storage depot
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in Indonesia's capital Friday, after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot before firefighters brought it under control, officials said.
Vaughan denies racism as Rafiq accused of being ready to play 'race card'
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan told a hearing into accusations of racism at Yorkshire on Friday it was "inconceivable" he would make the comment attributed to him by Azeem Rafiq as his former county team-mate was accused of being ready to play the "race card".
TikTok finds 'partner' in Europe to offer security reassurances
TikTok has found a partner in Europe to guarantee that users' data is not transferred to China, a company executive said on Friday, after the European Union banned the app on work devices.
'Long way off and on wrong track,' admits Hamilton after more F1 woe
A disappointed Lewis Hamilton admitted Mercedes were "a long way off" the pace and struggling to close the gap after he finished eighth in Friday's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
UN rights chief slams Israeli minister's 'unfathomable' comments
The UN human rights chief on Friday denounced the "unfathomable" call by an Israeli minister for a flashpoint Palestinian town to be "wiped out", urging an end to the violence.
Russia border town on edge after Ukraine 'incursion'
Russians in the border region of Bryansk were on edge Friday after Moscow accused Ukrainian combatants of killing two civilians in a rare cross-border incursion.
Anger boils in Greece over train disaster
Thousands of Greeks protested on Friday to demand justice for at least 57 people killed in the country's worst rail disaster, with protesters condemning the tragedy as "a crime".
At least 16 killed in deadly fire at Indonesia fuel storage depot
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in Indonesia's capital Friday, after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot before firefighters brought it under control, officials said.
Ingebrigtsen dominates 1500m at European Indoors
Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen strode to victory in the 1500m at the European Indoor Championships on Friday, breaking the championship record as he retained his title.
Bol strolls into European Indoor 400m final
World record holder Femke Bol eased through her semi-final of the women's 400 metres at the European Indoor Championships on Friday.
'Wait and see': Alonso plays down challenge to F1's big three
Fernando Alonso made light of his performance on Friday evening after a dazzling display under the floodlights for Aston Martin to shake up expectations in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Indigenous art forgery ring smashed in Canada
Canadian police said Friday they had dismantled a decades-old forgery ring that produced and sold possibly thousands of fakes of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau's paintings around the world.
Djokovic's 20-match win streak ends with Medvedev defeat
Novak Djokovic's 20-match win streak and perfect start to 2023 came to an end on Friday when Daniil Medvedev won their Dubai Championship semi-final in straight sets.
Indonesia firefighters extinguish deadly fuel storage depot fire
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in Indonesia's capital Friday, after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot before firefighters brought it under control, the military said.
France's Macron takes Africa push to Brazzaville ahead of Kinshasa
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday carried his African tour aimed at renewing frayed ties to the Republic of Congo after inking an economic accord with Angola
Global equities advance on reassuring economic data
World stock markets rose on Friday with data showing the resilience of the US and Chinese economies, reassuring investors rather than sparking worries about interest rate hikes.
TikTok seeks 'partner' in Europe to offer security reassurances
TikTok wants to find a "partner" in Europe to guarantee that users' data is not transferred to China, a company executive said Friday, after the EU banned the app on work devices.
Ferrovial's planned Dutch move angers Spanish PM
Spain's prime minister denounced Friday a plan by construction giant Ferrovial to move its headquarters to the Netherlands as the decision triggers a political storm.
Chelsea spirits high despite horror run, says Potter
Graham Potter said he was frustrated by Chelsea's failure to turn performances in training into results, but insisted spirits remain high despite their current slump.
Alonso dazzles under the lights in Bahrain GP second practice
Fernando Alonso dazzled under the lights to set the best time for Aston Martin ahead of Red Bull's defending double world champion Max Verstappen in Friday evening's second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Jesus 'not far off' return to boost Arsenal title bid
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed on Friday that Gabriel Jesus is nearing a return from a lengthy knee injury to boost the Gunners' bid for a first Premier League title in 19 years.
One year on, Russia's Rublev returns to anti-war theme in Dubai
One year on from famously penning an anti-war plea on a TV camera lens, Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev on Friday reiterated his call for peace, saying it is "crazy" to see "normal citizens suffering and dying" as the Ukraine conflict rages on.
France warns 'narco-tourists' after coke washes ashore
French authorities warned Friday about "narco-tourism" on northern Channel beaches after news of more than two tonnes of cocaine washing ashore drew dozens of beachcombers, some equipped with quad bikes.
Vaughan denies racist comment at cricket hearing
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan told a hearing into accusations of racism at Yorkshire on Friday it was "inconceivable" that he would make the comment attributed to him by ex-teammate Azeem Rafiq.
Sergi Roberto signs Barca deal until 2024
Barcelona's versatile midfielder Sergi Roberto has renewed his contract by a year until 2024, the La Liga leaders announced Friday.
Volkswagen shares jump on 2023 optimism
German auto giant Volkswagen on Friday unveiled an optimistic forecast for 2023 on expectations that global supply chain woes will ease, sending its shares soaring.
WHO urges countries to come clean on Covid origins intel
The WHO on Friday urged all countries to reveal what they know about the origins of Covid-19, following US claims of a Chinese lab leak and furious denials from Beijing.
Conte on brink of return to Spurs bench after surgery
Antonio Conte will again be absent when Tottenham visit Wolves on Saturday but will return to work the following day after recovering from gallbladder surgery.
'Not my dream': Migrants in Brussels forced to sleep in tents
Despite temperatures dipping below zero, dozens of people sleep in flimsy tents in a row hundreds of metres long beside a canal in Brussels as a growing asylum crisis takes hold.