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European stocks up despite recession warnings
European stocks mostly ended on a high on Friday as slower US inflation and a relaxing of Covid restrictions in China boosted investor sentiment despite recession prospects.
Perez beats Leclerc at Brazilian Grand Prix practice
Sergio Perez topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in Friday’s opening free practice at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Chile's new star director Sebastian Lelio confronts fanaticism
Sebastian Lelio won an Oscar and helped change Chile's laws on transsexuals with one of his films. Now he is tackling the menace of fanaticism and fake news with the help of Hollywood's hottest young star, Florence Pugh.
Biden urges world to 'step up' climate fight at COP27
President Joe Biden vowed at UN climate talks on Friday that the United States was on track to slash its carbon emissions, urging all nations to ramp up their own efforts to avert catastrophic global warming.
Argentina captain Montoya out of Wales match
Argentina captain Julian Montoya has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Wales with a rib injury, the Pumas have announced.
Ukraine says its forces enter Kherson after Russian retreat
Ukraine on Friday announced that its forces were entering the city of Kherson, hailing an "important victory" after Russia said its troops had retreated from the only regional capital it had captured in nearly nine months of fighting.
Angry Iranians protest 'Bloody Friday' massacre
Hundreds of angry men protested after Friday prayers in Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province, online videos showed, six weeks after rights groups say dozens were killed during a crackdown in the region.
Klopp confident Alexander-Arnold can handle World Cup pressure
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday he backs Trent Alexander-Arnold to handle the pressure of World Cup football after the defender was included in England boss Gareth Southgate's squad for Qatar.
Concussed Springbok Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test
Springboks No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and replaced by Kwagga Smith, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.
'Fantastic' Gallagher will benefit from England World Cup call: Potter
Chelsea boss Graham Potter said on Friday Conor Gallagher's call-up to England's World Cup squad will benefit the promising midfielder and his club in the long-term.
Conte to have transfer summit but his Spurs future off the agenda
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will discuss transfer targets with the club's hierarchy during the World Cup break but his own future is off the agenda.
Cryptocurrency platform FTX goes bankrupt in US, boss resigns
Crisis-struck cryptocurrency platform FTX has gone bankrupt in the United States and its chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned, it said Friday, the latest blow in a saga that has reverberated across the digital currency landscape.
British Airways allows all crew to wear make-up, accessories
British Airways will permit all cabin crew to wear make-up and accessories regardless of gender, as the UK airline seeks to become more inclusive, it said Friday.
Scotland recall fly-half Russell for All Blacks clash
Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland's starting line-up to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.
Cuisine in the dark as power cuts grip Kyiv
The place goes dark at 6:00 pm as scheduled but customers at this upscale Kyiv restaurant are unfazed, happy to continue their meal and conversations.
UN sounds hunger warning for northern Mozambique
Northern Mozambique is facing dire food shortages, the United Nations warned Friday as it appealed for funds to keep its food aid flowing to the conflict-ridden region.
Fatal stabbing of Belgian officer raises security questions
Belgian authorities faced questions Friday over how a convict on a terrorism watch list was able to stab a police officer to death, hours after making threats and demanding psychiatric treatment.
Biden speaks of 'urgent' crisis as he joins UN climate talks
US President Joe Biden arrived at UN climate talks in Egypt on Friday armed with major domestic achievements against global warming but under pressure to do more for countries reeling from natural disasters.
Man City boss Guardiola has 'no worries' over World Cup calls for England duo
Pep Guardiola gave his "100 percent support" Friday to England manager Gareth Southgate naming Manchester City duo Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker in his World Cup squad.
Residents of recaptured Ukrainian villages feel 'abandoned'
Residents of recaptured villages in eastern Ukraine who have lived through Russian occupation and near constant shelling say they now feel "abandoned" by Ukrainian officials and still lack running water, gas and electricity.
Scotland recall Russell for All Blacks clash
Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland's starting lineup to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.
Springboks' concussed Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test
Springboks No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and has been replaced by Kwagga Smith, South African Rugby's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.
Irish PM says 'opportunity' to end Brexit dispute after UK talks
Irish prime minister Micheal Martin on Friday said there was "a window of opportunity" for Britain and the European Union to resolve a dogged dispute over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland.
Russia's Wagner mercenaries say forming border militia
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said Friday that his organisation had started training civilians in Russian regions bordering Ukraine to form a militia and build fortifications.
Ukraine says its forces entering Kherson after Russian retreat
Ukraine said on Friday its forces were entering the southern city of Kherson and hailed an "important victory" after Russia announced its troops had retreated from the only regional capital it has captured after nearly nine months fighting.
UN unveils satellite-based system to spot methane
The UN unveiled on Friday a satellite-based system to detect methane emissions as part of efforts to cut down on the major contributor to global warming.
Uruguay's Suarez, Cavani picked for 4th World Cup, injured Araujo in
Veteran star strike pairing Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani were called up for their fourth and probably final World Cup together as Uruguay coach Diego Alonso named his 26-man squad for Qatar.
Burkina's new parliament opens after coup
Burkina Faso's new legislative assembly opened on Friday with a call for self-sacrifice by the 71 members appointed by the junta that seized power a month ago.
World Cup winner Stiles' family plan to sue FA over brain injuries
The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles said Friday they were among a group of families planning to sue the Football Association over their failure to protect players from brain injuries.
Turkey prosecutors seek 15-month jail term for Istanbul mayor
Turkish prosecutors on Friday sought to jail Istanbul's mayor for at least 15 months, which would bar him from politics, over a remark he made after defeating an ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in elections, his lawyer said.
UN, Russia hold talks on grain, fertiliser exports
United Nations chiefs were holding talks with Russian officials Friday on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilisers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire.
Telea to make Test debut for changed All Blacks against Scotland
Blues flyer Mark Telea is set to make his New Zealand debut after being named in a rejigged All Blacks' XV to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday that sees positional switches for the Barrett brothers.