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Australia's new Ghost Shark submarines grow some 'teeth'
China's third-quarter growth narrowly beats forecasts
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In a former US steel city, ordinary people struggle to get by
In a US city once known for its steel industry, workers enjoy family outings beside retired, rust-streaked blast furnaces.
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China growth narrowly beats forecasts
China's economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but Monday's figures still came in at the lower end of the government's full-year target, as the global energy shock and weak domestic demand counter surging exports.
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French defence minister to host key European counterparts on Ukraine
France's defence minister is to hold talks next week with counterparts from Britain, Germany, Italy and Poland to discuss support for Ukraine, an aide said on Friday.
Wales boss Sherratt wary of Scotland back three in Six Nations clash
Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt says his team will have to combat the "major weapon" posed by Scotland's back three if they are to end their lengthy losing streak in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.
Fecal Matter makes a splash at Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week witnessed a debut show on Friday from one of the most unusually named brands in the luxury clothing industry: Matieres Fecales, which means fecal matter in French.
'Desperate' son of Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai asks to meet UK PM
The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has called for an urgent meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he was "desperate" as his father's defence drew to a close in a high-profile trial.
'No advantage' in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian batting coach
India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team's batting coach said on Friday.
West Ham's Paqueta could face Newcastle as betting hearing looms
West Ham manager Graham Potter said Friday that forward Lucas Paqueta is focused on getting back on the pitch despite a Football Association hearing into alleged spot-fixing hanging over him.
Colombian FARC dissidents take 29 soldiers, police captive
Dissident members of Colombia's FARC rebel group have taken 29 soldiers and police officers captive during clashes with the military in a key cocaine-growing region in the southwest, the defense ministry said Friday.
Thousands stranded as massive WWII bomb blocks Paris train station
The unearthing of a 500-kilogramme World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded thousands of passengers in one of the biggest rail disruptions in the French capital for years.
UK court cuts longest jail terms on activists, rejects 10 appeals
A British court on Friday reduced some of the heaviest jail terms imposed on climate activists for their high-profile protests, but threw out appeals from 10 others to have their prison sentences overturned.
Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy.
Tears, ruined plans as WWII bomb halts Paris-London trains
From missed funerals to scrambled birthday plans, the travellers caught in the cancellation Friday of Paris-London trains were left bewildered and, in some cases, in tears.
Emboldened by Trump, Hungary ups anti-Kyiv disinfo: researcher
A country that "never existed" or a "problem called Ukraine": Hungary's government and affiliated media have attacked their war-torn neighbour with increased pace since Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "dear friend" Donald Trump took power.
US hiring misses expectations in February as jobs market faces pressure
The United States added fewer jobs than expected in February and unemployment ticked up, government data showed Friday, while analysts warn cracks may be appearing in the labor market as President Donald Trump returned to office.
Scotland star Russell 'not stressed' by England criticism ahead of Wales clash
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell is adamant criticism from outside counts for little as he looks to bounce back from his Calcutta Cup heartache in Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Wales.
No talks with US under 'maximum pressure' policy, Iran FM tells AFP
Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States on its nuclear programme while President Donald Trump applies his "maximum pressure" policy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AFP on Friday.
S.Sudan heatwave 'more likely' due to climate change: study
Man-made climate change increased the likelihood of the heatwave gripping South Sudan, a study said Friday, saying soaring temperatures were disproportionately affecting women and girls.
US company says Moon mission over after landing sideways again
A private company's second attempt to land on the Moon officially ended Friday after its Athena spaceship came down sideways in a repeat of an off-kilter landing last year.
Trump offers nuclear talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he has written to Iran pressing for talks on preventing the development of nuclear weapons, warning it faces possible military action if not.
France skier Pinturault to come back, but only in giant slalom
French skier Alexis Pinturault, who broke his leg in the Kitzbuehel super-G in February, said Friday he would make a comeback next season, but only in his favoured discipline of the giant slalom.
Man City boss Guardiola feeling pressure as top-four race heats up
Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he is feeling the pressure as he tries to salvage Manchester City's poor season by finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
Trump says farmers keen to quit 'terrible' S. Africa welcome in US
President Donald Trump said Friday South African farmers were welcome to settle in the United States after repeating his accusations that the government was "confiscating" land from white people as he announced an end to federal funding.
US stock markets rise as investors track Trump tariffs, jobs
US stock markets rose but European shares mostly fell on Friday as investors digested a jobs report and President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies.
Germany's asylum seekers anxious over Merz's immigration plans
As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them.
US hiring misses expectations in February, jobs market sees pressure
The United States added fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate ticked up, government data showed Friday, while analysts warn cracks are appearing in the labor market as President Donald Trump returned to office.
Amorim says Man Utd will not give him time Arteta had at Arsenal
Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get as much time at Manchester United to turn things around as Mikel Arteta was given to revive Arsenal's fortunes.
Syria monitor says security forces 'execute' 69 Alawites after fierce clashes
A Syrian war monitor said Friday that security forces "executed" 69 members of the Alawite minority, a day after deadly clashes with gunmen loyal to toppled president Bashar al-Assad.
Arsenal's Arteta warns misfiring Man Utd still a threat
Mikel Arteta said this week's 7-1 hammering of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League had given the club a huge lift but urged caution ahead of Sunday's trip to misfiring Manchester United.
Children get tooth brushing lessons as UK battles dental care crisis
England on Friday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis.
Protections drop for wolves in most of Europe
Wolves became less protected in most of Europe on Friday as new conservation regulations came into force, except in three countries that objected to the move including the United Kingdom, the Council of Europe said.
Doris hopes Ireland give departing trio final home Test to remember
Ireland captain Caelan Doris hopes the final home Test match for three Irish legends can give his side an "extra edge" in Saturday's Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road.
Italy change six for England, Capuozzo at full-back
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday announced six changes, one positional, to the starting line-up for the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.
Disco, reggae on King Charles's 'eclectic' Apple playlist
Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones are among artists from around the Commonwealth who have made it onto King Charles III's playlist in a collaboration with Apple Music.