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Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Trump announces areement for disarmament of Hamas
Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth
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Apple tops estimates in CEO Cook's final quarter, but shares fall
Apple beat market expectations in its latest results on Thursday, capping Tim Cook's final earnings report as CEO with a strong showing, although the outlook for the current quarter disappointed investors.
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in all-Aussie Washington clash
A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals in his Washington Open title defense.
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Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza
Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history".
Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place
Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting 15.
Ukrainian, Slovak leaders to meet over oil pipeline dispute
The leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia agreed on Friday to hold a face-to-face meeting as they wrangle over a blocked pipeline that takes Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, officials said.
Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion
Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground as fans invaded the pitch during chaotic scenes at a match in Puerto Rico on Thursday.
Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan
A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring 38 others, police told AFP.
O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill believes it is "absolutely extraordinary" that Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl has commented on his team selection ahead of Sunday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox.
Ukrainian, Slovak leaders hold call amid energy spat
The leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia held a call on Friday amid an escalating row over Russian oil supplies via Ukraine to both Slovakia and Hungary.
French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe
France's hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon has sparked new accusations of antisemitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name "Epstein" during a rally as calls grew on left-wing politicians Friday to break with the LFI leader.
Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept Pakistan's slender hopes alive.
UK police arrest man after Churchill statue sprayed with graffiti
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage, UK police said Friday, after pro-Palestinian graffiti was sprayed on a Winston Churchill statue in central London.
Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties
Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing at a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
Red Cross urges Afghanistan-Pakistan 'de-escalation'
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for a de-escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, insisting that civilians must be protected and healthcare access guaranteed.
Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's ex king
Calls for Spain's former King Juan Carlos I to return from exile have resurfaced after declassified files confirmed his role in stopping a 1981 coup and defending the country's fledging democracy.
Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears, Wall Street slips on AI
Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid as tech stocks suffered.
TikTok disinformation: the other weapon in Mexico violence
While gunmen for the powerful Mexican narcotrafficker Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera were burning vehicles and blockading roads across Mexico in response to the killing of their leader, others stoked chaos through different weapon: disinformation.
Carmaker BMW to trial humanoid robots at German factory
German carmaker BMW said Friday it plans to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot programme for the first time this year.
NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays
NASA on Friday said it would revise its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, in a bid to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028.
Golfer Pavan undergoes surgery after freak lift fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he faces a lengthy recovery following surgery on his back and shoulder after falling down a lift shaft before this week's South African Open in Stellenbosch.
Bill Clinton faces grilling on extensive ties to Epstein
Former US president Bill Clinton faces a "lots of questions" from a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
For Roberto Cavalli designer, dreams come in all black
Black may have been the colour chosen by Roberto Cavalli's creative director for the new women's collection at Milan Fashion Week, but Fausto Puglisi is hardly feeling negative.
Macron to set out how France's nuclear arms could protect Europe
French President Emmanual Macron is Monday to reveal his vision for how France's nuclear arsenal could bolster defence in Europe, with the continent scrambling to re-arm against an aggressive Russia and as Washington turns away.
Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights
England bowled a team high 16 overs of spin to restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash in Colombo on Friday
Starmer vows to fight 'extremes' after UK Labour election drubbing
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Friday to fight "the extremes in politics" after left-wing and hard-right parties both beat his ruling Labour in what had been a traditional stronghold.
New Pokemon titles on horizon as 30th anniversary approaches
Pikachu and friends are set to return to consoles in two new games next year, the Pokemon Company said Friday, as it celebrated 30 years of the monster-collecting franchise.
Arteta backs Gyokeres to impact Arsenal's trophy charge
Mikel Arteta expects Viktor Gyokeres to have a major impact on Arsenal's quadruple bid after the revitalised striker's recent goal spree.
55 Ghanaians killed after being lured into Ukraine war: govt
Some 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Friday, promising a crackdown on illicit recruitment schemes luring citizens to Russia under false pretences.
OpenAI raises $110 bn in record funding round
OpenAI announced Friday a massive $110 billion funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion, with SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon each making multi-billion-dollar commitments as the artificial intelligence company races to meet surging global demand.
Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final
Daniil Medvedev is one victory away from repeating a title run for the first time in his career after he punched his ticket to the Dubai final with a 6-4, 6-2 success over top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime on Friday.
Stocks slide, oil jumps tracking AI and Iran
US and European markets mostly fell on Friday with tech stocks suffering, while oil prices jumped as a standoff between Iran and the United States deepened.
France warns of 'provocation' if Russian drone buzzed aircraft carrier
France's foreign minister said Friday that if a drone seen this week near a French aircraft carrier visiting Sweden turned out to be Russian -- a claim Moscow called "absurd" -- it would be a "ridiculous provocation".
At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned
Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned.
'Impressive' Maguire has Man Utd future says Carrick
Michael Carrick insisted on Friday Harry Maguire has a long-term future at Manchester United as the "impressive" defender enters the final months of his contract.