Afghanistan says deadly Pakistani strikes hit Helmand
Asian tech firms stand out on mixed day for stocks
India thump Sri Lanka, will face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold
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Woman in hospital after Tennessee's second failed execution in 2026
A Tennessee woman convicted of murder survived two lethal injection doses and was hospitalized on Thursday, her lawyers said, marking the state's second failed execution in months and prompting it to halt capital punishment this year.
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Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil
India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country.
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France says it has common ground with China on environment
France and China have found "points of convergence" on the environment, French minister for ecological transition Agnes Pannier-Runacher said Friday at the end of a visit to Beijing.
'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music
Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.
Navalny widow, media watchdog to launch TV channel
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Reporters Without Borders will launch a television channel to "promote free speech in Russia", the press freedom advocacy group said on Friday.
'We deserve to be here' - Inzaghi calls on Inter to seize chance in Champions League final
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich.
Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser
Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.
Taylor Swift buys back rights to her old music
Pop sensation Taylor Swift, locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.
Drug claims overshadow Musk's Oval Office farewell
Elon Musk faced accusations Friday that he used so much ketamine on the 2024 campaign trail that he developed bladder problems, as the billionaire prepared to give a farewell press conference with Donald Trump.
'On song' Zheng dances into French Open last 16
Zheng Qinwen called her third-round win over Victoria Mboko on Friday one of her best Roland Garros performances as she strives to hit the same note that propelled her to Olympic gold.
Ukraine says Russia withholding peace terms to undermine talks
Ukraine said Friday it did not expect any results from talks with Russia in Istanbul unless Moscow provided its peace terms in advance, accusing the Kremlin of doing "everything" it could to sabotage the potential meeting.
Piastri bounces back in second practice at the Spanish Grand Prix
Series leader Oscar Piastri bounced back after being outpaced in opening practice to top the times for McLaren ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in Friday's second session at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Canada growth up but Trump tariffs starting to hurt
Canada's latest growth figures, released Friday, were better than expected, but also highlighted weaknesses in the economy as the effects of a trade war launched by US President Donald Trump began to take hold.
Death toll in central Nigeria flooding rises to 115
Flash floods that ripped through parts of central Nigeria have killed at least 115 people, an emergency services official said on Friday, with the toll expected to rise further.
Liverpool step up bid to land Leverkusen star Wirtz: reports
Liverpool have made an improved £109 million ($146 million) bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports on Friday.
Stocks dip as Trump raises trade risk with China
Stocks largely slid on Friday after President Donald Trump put US-China trade tensions back on the boil by claiming Beijing had "totally violated" an agreement with Washington.
Prodhomme wins Giro stage as Del Toro holds lead
Frenchman Nicolas Prodhomme won a sizzling stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday run over five Alpine peaks where an expcted title showdown failed to ignite.
Swiatek, Sabalenka through as Musetti battles into French Open last 16
Iga Swiatek kept her bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title on track Friday, advancing to the last 16 at Roland Garros along with top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.
UN warns of Gaza famine risk, as Israel vows to build 'Jewish state' in West Bank
The UN warned on Friday that the entire population of Gaza is at risk of famine, as Israel vowed to build a "Jewish Israeli state" in the occupied West Bank.
'Really worried': Ukrainian pupils mark end of school as war drags on
As she watched her 17-year-old son Vladyslav graduate from high school in Kyiv on Friday, servicewoman Oksana Baranovska said she felt a mix of pride and fear.
Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP.
Oil-rich UAE orders emissions monitoring in new climate law
The United Arab Emirates, a major oil exporter, began mandatory emissions monitoring for companies on Friday under a new law targeting climate change.
'I think he wants to stay': Amorim hopeful on Fernandes future
Ruben Amorim said Friday he believes captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United amid speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid agree deal to sign Alexander-Arnold early from Liverpool
Real Madrid said on Friday they have reached a deal to sign defender Trent Alexander-Arnold that allows him to leave Liverpool early.
Swiatek secures place in French Open last 16
Three-time reigning champion Iga Swiatek battled past unseeded Romanian Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros on Friday.
Trump gives Musk an Oval Office goodbye
US President Donald Trump hosts a grand Oval Office farewell for Elon Musk on Friday as the world's richest man ends his turbulent reign as the government's cost cutter-in-chief.
'You'll never make it' - Sabalenka slams 'brutal' youth coaches
World number one Aryna Sabalenka may be a three-time Grand Slam winner but the Belarusian revealed Friday how she had been berated and told she would not succeed by coaches as a youngster.
Thousands protest in Afghanistan to support Gaza
Thousands of Afghans protested across the country on Friday against the Israeli bombardment in Gaza, responding to a nationwide call by the Taliban authorities.
Fernandes starts as Man Utd fight back to win in Hong Kong
Captain Bruno Fernandes started Manchester United's match against Hong Kong on Friday despite mounting speculation over his future as they came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice.
No permit, no hajj: Saudi intensifies crackdown after heat deaths
Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.
'We love it': Marseille discovers new Banksy artwork
A new mural depicting a lighthouse by world-famous street artist Banksy has appeared on a wall in the southern French city of Marseille, with AFP confirming its location on Friday.
Stocks waver as Trump raises trade risk with China
Stocks wavered on Friday, but the dollar mostly gained, after President Donald Trump put US-China trade tensions back on the boil by claiming Beijing "has totally violated" an agreement with Washington.
Macron urges Asia, Europe to unite to resist 'spheres of coercion'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Europe and Asia to build a new alliance to hold off big powers seeking to build "spheres of coercion", in a swipe at China and Russia.
Fonseca frenzy as Brazilian stirs memories of Kuerten at Roland Garros
Through to the third round at Roland Garros, Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is enjoying his best Grand Slam run, evoking memories of his compatriot and three-time French Open winner Gustavo Kuerten.