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England's Marler charged over Heenan comments
England prop Joe Marler is facing fresh disciplinary action following comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan while playing for club side Bristol.
Stocks suffer worst performance in years in 'miserable' 2022
Stock markets were wrapping up their worst performances in years on Friday before heading into 2023 under recession fears following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, high inflation and rising interest rates.
European leagues to honour Pele with pre-match tributes
Top flight football matches in England, Italy, France will all honour Pele before each match in the upcoming round of games, it was announced Friday.
Howe wary of splashing Newcastle cash in January window
Eddie Howe has said he has no intention of abandoning Newcastle's end-of-season transfer plans with excessive spending in the January window.
Peru court orders demolition of 'Wall of Shame' dividing rich and poor
Peru's Constitutional Court has ordered the demolition of a wall that separates a rich neighborhood of Lima from a poor one, ruling it "discriminatory."
Equities suffer worst performance in years in 'miserable' 2022
Many global stock markets in 2022 suffered the worst showing in years, rocked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, decades-high inflation, the end of easy money and China's latest Covid woes, and as the outlook darkens for 2023.
Death toll from Cambodia casino fire reaches 26 as search called off
Rescuers finished searching the charred ruins of a Cambodian hotel and casino complex Friday after the death toll from a fire that forced people to jump from windows rose to 26.
Sodhi's best in vain as Pakistan salvage draw against NZ in 1st Test
Pakistan staved off a fifth consecutive defeat at home with a hard-fought draw in the first Test in Karachi Friday despite career-best bowling figures from New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi.
Ukraine says repelled Russia drone attack at night
Ukraine said Friday it repelled a night-time drone attack from Russia, a day after Moscow launched a new wave of missile strikes in the run-up to New Year celebrations.
Indonesia lifts Covid-19 curbs as cases ease
Indonesia on Friday removed all remaining domestic Covid-19 restrictions with immediate effect after case numbers in the Southeast Asian nation eased in recent months.
Sweden takes EU presidency after shift to the right
Sweden takes over the EU's rotating presidency from January 1 vowing to maintain unity on Ukraine and uphold free trade in the face of calls for a tougher response to US green subsidies.
Iwata set to join Japanese contingent at Celtic
Tomoki Iwata is in line to add to the number of Japanese players already at Celtic after signing for the Scottish champions, subject to international clearance.
Bolivia judge sentences opposition leader to pre-trial detention
A Bolivian judge on Friday sentenced key opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho to four months in pre-trial detention following his arrest on charges of "terrorism."
Kvitova beats Pegula but US win United Cup tie
Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday at the United Cup, but fellow top 10 players Maria Sakkari and Caroline Garcia both earned victories.
China insists official Covid data is transparent
China said on Friday all the Covid-19 data it has shared -- including with the World Health Organization -- has been transparent, despite its hospitals being overwhelmed and its official figures on infections and deaths being tiny compared with other countries.
Ukraine says repelled Russia nighttime drone attack
Ukraine said Friday it repelled a nighttime drone attack from Russia, a day after Moscow launched a new wave of missile strikes in the run-up to New Year celebrations.
'Football in four letters': Global media bows to 'King' Pele
His face appeared on televisions around the world and dominated the homepages of news outlets everywhere as global media bowed to the late, great Pele, the undisputed "King" of football.
Sodhi haul leaves Pakistan struggling against Kiwis in first Test
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi registered his first five-wicket haul Friday as New Zealand pressed for victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Karachi.
Kvitova downs world number three Pegula at United Cup as Sakkari, Wawrinka win
Petra Kvitova upset world number three Jessica Pegula Friday, but the United States still won their United Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Sydney.
Beckham, McCartney among stars paying tribute to Westwood
Celebrities including Victoria Beckham and "Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall were on Friday among the stars paying tribute to Vivienne Westwood following the death of the iconic British designer.
Sanctions-hit Huawei says back to 'business as usual'
Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Friday it had returned to "business as usual" despite US sanctions as it estimated annual revenues to remain flat for 2022.
Brazil in mourning for 'King of Football' Pele
Brazil starts three days of national mourning on Friday for football legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, who has died at age 82.
Haq, Sarfaraz frustrate NZ push for victory in first Pakistan Test
Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century to nose Pakistan ahead Friday after New Zealand grabbed two early wickets on the final day of the first Test in Karachi.
Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi jailed for total of 33 years
Ousted Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sentenced to another seven years in jail as her long series of trials ended on Friday, with the Nobel laureate now facing more than three decades behind bars.
Death toll from Cambodia casino fire reaches 25 as rescuers scour site
Rescuers scoured the charred ruins of a Cambodian hotel and casino complex Friday as the death toll from a fire that forced people to jump from windows rose to 25.
Covid's true death toll still elusive, three years in
The true global death toll of Covid-19 remains difficult to nail down three years after the first case was detected, though experts agree there have been far more fatalities than officially reported.
Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi closes, Nobel laureate faces 33 years in jail
A Myanmar junta court wrapped up its trial of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday, a legal source told AFP, with the Nobel laureate jailed for a total of 33 years.
Indian tycoon Adani finalises takeover of broadcaster NDTV
Indian tycoon Gautam Adani on Friday secured a majority stake in leading news broadcaster NDTV, finalising a hostile takeover that has sparked press freedom fears in the world's biggest democracy.
Indian cricketer Pant injured in car crash
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was recovering in hospital Friday after his car crashed into a road divider and caught fire when the star wicketkeeper-batsman was travelling to New Delhi, police and doctors said.
Brazil's 'Janja' wants to give 'new meaning' to first lady role
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva credits his wife of mere months, Rosangela da Silva, with giving him new life.
Surging UK energy bills spark tensions among tenants
Britain's cost-of-living crisis has turned into a bitter winter in households trying to keep their energy bills down: Some lecture flatmates for keeping the lights on. Others move to better heated homes.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi convicted of corruption, jailed for 7 years
A Myanmar junta court sentenced ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to seven years in prison for corruption on Friday, a legal source told AFP, ending the 18-month trial of the Nobel laureate.