Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi
'A sun as black as my lungs': how corruption crucified a polluted Albania city
Stocks fall further as oil spike fans fresh inflation worries
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The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
British historian Julian Jackson has played a crucial role in creating the French cinema sensation of the year: a two-part biopic about 20th-century political colossus Charles de Gaulle.
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Bad COP, worse COP? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit
After having its hopes dashed for a more ambitious deal last year in Brazil, the European Union is setting its sights low for next month's COP31 climate summit in Turkey.
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80 years on, Dutch WWII musical still 'incredibly relevant'
In a giant theatre in an aircraft hangar near the Dutch city of Leiden, a group of actors in Nazi uniforms marched a man onto stage, lined up and then shot him.
Slot says Liverpool Premier League win was one of 'best days of my life'
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Friday that winning the Premier League title at Anfield was one of the best days of his life as he turned his thoughts towards next season.
UK comedian Russell Brand arrives at court to face rape charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand arrived at court in central London on Friday to face five charges of rape and other sexual offences.
Bangladesh's influential Islamists promise sharia as they ready for polls
Bangladesh's Islamists are readying to make political gains after being crushed for years by the government that was overthrown in a mass uprising last year, rallying hardline loyalists for eagerly anticipated elections.
Shell net profit sinks 35% in first-quarter as oil prices fall
British energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns.
Fearing Indian police, Kashmiris scrub 'resistance' tattoos
Thousands in Indian-administered Kashmir with "resistance tattoos" including assault rifles inked to oppose New Delhi's authority have been lining up to scrub them from their bodies, fearing police retribution after a deadly attack on tourists last week.
Australian PM says battle ahead to win election
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has a "mountain to climb" in elections Saturday, despite leading the opinion polls, in a contest swayed by living costs and Trump tariffs.
In show stretched over 50 years, Slovenian director shoots for space
In an innovative show directed by Slovenian artist and space enthusiast Dragan Zivadinov, a crew of actors is putting on the same play once a decade over 50 years.
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in local elections that dealt a blow to Britain's two establishment parties.
Australian triple-murder suspect never asked after poisoned guests: husband
An Australian woman accused of murdering three people by dishing up a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington never asked after her dying guests' wellbeing, her husband told a court Friday.
Brunson brilliance as Knicks clinch series, Clippers sink Nuggets
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the New York Knicks clinched a series victory over the Detroit Pistons while the Los Angeles Clippers downed the Denver Nuggets to set up a titanic NBA playoff decider on Thursday.
UK court to rule on Prince Harry security appeal
Prince Harry will learn Friday whether his bid to restore his UK police protection has been upheld, in an appeals court verdict that could determine how often the estranged royal visits Britain.
'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
Media rights group RSF warned Friday about "an alarming deterioration in press freedom" in the United States under President Donald Trump as well as "unprecedented" difficulties for independent journalists around the world.
Hard right makes early gains as local polls test UK's main parties
Britain's hard-right Reform UK party made early gains Friday as results trickled in from local elections that were expected to deliver a bruising for the country's two establishment parties.
China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped
China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains before talks can begin.
Climate change takes spice from Indonesia clove farms
Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly over the prized crop. Today farmers say the gravest threat to their plants is climate change.
Bruised Real Madrid must stay in title fight against Celta
After crushing defeats by Arsenal in the Champions League and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid have one remaining ambition -- defending their La Liga title.
Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the top five is reaching a climax.
Asian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
South Korea former PM launches presidential bid
South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of ex-president.
Mueller eyes one final title as Bayern exit draws near
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Mueller can win his 13th league title with victory at RB Leipzig on Saturday, as his summer departure after 25 seasons at the club draws near.
Canelo aims to land knockout blow against Scull in Saudi debut
Mexican boxing legend Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will be looking to unify the super middleweight titles this weekend, when he squares off with IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh.
Lions hopefuls get one last chance to shine with Champions Cup semis
This weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals featuring Leinster against Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles taking on Toulouse offer a host of players a final chance to stake their claim for a British and Irish Lions role.
Trump vs Toyota? Why US cars are a rare sight in Japan
With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance.
Israel strikes near Damascus presidential palace over Druze violence
Israel's military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country's defence minister threatened intervention if Syrian authorities failed to protect the Druze minority.
Ryu, Ariya shake off major letdowns to start strong in Utah
Ryu Hae-ran and Ariya Jutanugarn shook off disappointing finishes in the Chevron Championship to start strong Thursday at the LPGA Black Desert Championship, where Ryu's nine birdies gave her a one-stroke first-round lead.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
Once hip-hop's flashy impresario, Sean "Diddy" Combs now sports unruly, gray hair and only appears publicly in court, where he will be a regular starting Monday as his federal sex crimes trial gets underway in New York.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex crimes trial to begin Monday
Jury selection is set to begin Monday in New York in the blockbuster trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who dramatically fell from grace following his incarceration on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California.
Trinidad leader sworn in, vows fresh start for violence-weary state
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the head of Trinidad and Tobago's centrist United National Congress party, vowed Thursday to create wealth that would benefit "seven generations" to come, as she was sworn in as prime minister.
US veteran convicted of quadruple murder executed in Florida
A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children was executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Thursday.
UK comedian Russell Brand due in court on rape charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand is due to appear in court in London on Friday charged with rape and other sexual offences.