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Brady and Bündchen’s former Brentwood estate combined luxury and resource-saving systems
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s former Los Angeles home combined a large French Provincial-style estate with solar electricity, water recycling, composting and extensive use of reclaimed building materials.
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Most markets drop as oil extends gains ahead of expected US rate hike
Most Asian stock markets struggled again Tuesday as oil prices extended gains and investors bet on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this week, though tech firms saw a slight recovery from a sell-off fuelled by fears over the AI boom.
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Sounders out to 'prove a point' against Messi's Inter in Leagues Cup final
The Seattle Sounders are conceding nothing as they prepare to host football's "greatest player" Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday.
'Trans' neo-Nazi shakes up gender debate in Germany
A fierce debate has erupted in Germany around a neo-Nazi provocateur who was ordered to serve time in a women's prison after legally changing gender, and has now not shown up to serve the sentence.
Tiafoe bounced out in US Open third round
Frances Tiafoe, a US Open semi-finalist twice in the past three years, crashed out in straight sets to Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round on Friday.
Argentina police carry out raids in Milei sister graft probe
Argentine police on Friday raided the offices of the National Disability Agency and a pharmaceutical company at the heart of a corruption scandal embroiling President Javier Milei's influential sister.
Maresca won't ban Chelsea players from social media
Enzo Maresca will not ban Chelsea's players from social media after Alejandro Garnacho's impending move to Stamford Bridge raised questions about his online presence.
US Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
Budget US carrier Spirit Airlines said Friday that it will file for bankruptcy for the second time in a year, but will continue to fly, sell tickets and operate.
Amorim expects to stay at Man Utd as pressure mounts
Ruben Amorim is adamant he will still be in charge of Manchester United after the forthcoming international break despite the mounting pressure on the beleaguered boss.
Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, injured Shelton exits
Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as American hopes of ending the country's 22-year wait for a men's champion suffered a blow with the injury exit of sixth seed Ben Shelton
Mussolini's great grandson hails winning Serie A debut with table-toppers Cremonese
The great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini hailed as unforgettable his Serie A debut on Friday after he came off the bench to help Cremonese beat Sassuolo 3-2.
Shelton quits US Open with shoulder injury
Sixth seed Ben Shelton's US Open bid was derailed Friday by a shoulder injury that forced him to retire from his third-round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.
In whirlwind tour, Qatari royal commits $70bn to southern Africa
Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in a 10-day tour, a move analysts call strategic as US funding retreats from the continent.
St Pauli upstage Hamburg in derby return
Hamburg were outclassed by city rivals St Pauli at home on Friday, losing 2-0 in the first top-flight derby between the sides in 14 years.
Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
US President Donald Trump has moved to cut nearly $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday -- raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy.
France, Germany up pressure on Putin over Ukraine-Russia talks
France and Germany on Friday vowed to step up pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, threatening further sanctions if President Vladimir Putin failed to turn up for talks with Ukraine's leader.
Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook
A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.
Controversial coach boosting Rybakina at US Open
Elena Rybakina said her reunion with controversial coach Stefano Vukov has boosted her US Open campaign after she demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round on Friday.
Europeans tell Iran offer on table to avoid sanctions
European powers said Friday they were ready to drop a new sanctions push on Iran if it addresses concerns on its nuclear program over the next month, but Tehran denounced the offer as insincere.
FA Cup-holders Palace sign Spain winger Pino
Crystal Palace have signed Spain winger Yeremy Pino from Villarreal, the English FA Cup-holders announced Friday.
Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, Rybakina advances
Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as Novak Djokovic and defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka aimed to keep their title bids on track.
Alcaraz mows down Darderi to reach US Open last 16
Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue.
Court battle underway as Fed Governor Cook contests firing by Trump
A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.
Schwarber hits historic four homers but misses rare shot at five
Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber blasted a record-tying four home runs in a single Major League Baseball game, but regretted missing out on a rare chance to smash a fifth homer.
Injury doubt Tonali picked by Gattuso for Italy's World Cup qualifiers
Sandro Tonali is fit to play in Italy's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel after recovering from a shoulder injury in time to be picked in Gennaro Gattuso's first Azzurri squad on Friday.
Spurs sign Dutch midfielder Simons in boost for new boss Frank
Tottenham Hotspur on Friday signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a boost for new manager Thomas Frank.
Rybakina routs Raducanu to advance at US Open
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday.
US banana giant Chiquita returns to Panama
US banana giant Chiquita Brands will resume operations in Panama and rehire thousands of workers fired after a crippling strike, the government of the Central American country said Friday.
Martin says Rangers remain supportive despite woeful start
Rangers' under-fire boss Russell Martin insists he retains the support of his club's owners ahead of Sunday's crucial clash with Old Firm rivals Celtic.
France, Germany vow to up pressure on 'ogre' Putin
The leaders of France and Germany on Friday vowed to step up pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, warning that President Vladimir Putin was showing little appetite to end Moscow's three-and-a-half year onslaught against its neighbour.
Stocks slide as US inflation clouds rates outlook
Stock markets fell Friday, Wall Street indexes retreating from record highs as a key US inflation reading accelerated, lowering the possibility of sustained interest-rate cuts in the coming months.
Smog then floods: Pakistani families 'can't catch a break'
Perched on her neighbour's rooftop, Ghulam Bano gazes down at the remains of her home, submerged in murky, foul-smelling floodwater that has engulfed much of Pakistan's Punjab region.
US to refuse visas to Palestinian officials at UN summit on state
The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.
Ayuso triumphs in Vuelta stage seven, Traen keeps red jersey
Spaniard Juan Ayuso powered to stage seven Vuelta a Espana victory on Friday, securing a third straight victory for Team UAE.