India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Former world triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee retires from professional running
Five acquitted over deadly 2017 landslide in Swiss Alps
'No room for mistakes' scaling Everest in Venice documentary
France unveils 1 bn euro farm aid package after climate-hit summer
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Rubio to visit Trump-friendly allies Colombia, Ecuador, Peru: State Dept
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, three Latin American nations whose leaders are close to President Donald Trump, the State Department said Friday.
Sports
Irish heroine Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing ring career
When Katie Taylor began boxing, she sometimes entered junior contests as "K Taylor", her hair tucked beneath her headguard so nobody would realise she was a girl.
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Semenyo double fires Bournemouth up to second in Premier League
Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday.
Swiss solar furnaces recycling watchmakers' waste metal
A Swiss company inaugurated two solar furnaces on Friday in a watchmaking city, aimed at melting down and recycling the key industry's steel offcuts by using green energy.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Friday for his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Taylor Swift breaks streaming record with new 'Showgirl' album
Taylor Swift on Friday quickly set a streaming record with "The Life of a Showgirl," her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success -- and score-settling -- that had fans analyzing every word.
Japan's bruised ruling party to pick yet another leader
Japan's ruling party elects its fifth leader in as many years Saturday, charged with reviving its flagging fortunes as a new anti-immigration grouping snaps at its heels.
WADA grants Kenya reprieve from doping sanctions, citing 'progress'
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Friday that Kenya had made "significant and demonstrable progress" toward cleaning up its systems, delaying a threatened non-compliance order.
US government shutdown to drag into next week
The US government shutdown is set to stretch into next week after senators voted Friday for a fourth time to reject a funding fix proposed by President Donald Trump's Republicans.
Prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentence for music mogul Combs
Prosecutors urged a judge to put music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs behind bars for more than a decade while his children pleaded for a lesser sentence at a court hearing Friday to decide his punishment for prostitution-related crimes.
Madagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt as protests flare
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government, as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.
Czechs vote in two-day election with billionaire ex-premier tipped to come first
Czechs began voting on Friday in a two-day general election, which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without gaining an outright majority, spelling tricky negotiations ahead.
Ryder Cup winner MacIntyre shares lead at Alfred Dunhill Links
Local hero Robert MacIntyre overcame extreme conditions as the Ryder Cup golfer took the share of the clubhouse lead on Friday before the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended.
UK police say accidentally shot synagogue attack victim who died
UK police said Friday they shot two victims, including one who died, as officers responded to an attack on worshippers at a Manchester synagogue marking a Jewish holiday.
Flower replaces Langer as London Spirit coach
Former England cricket head coach Andy Flower has left his role with Trent Rockets to become the coach of Hundred rivals London Spirit men, it was announced on Friday.
AI in an 'industrial bubble' but will benefit society: Bezos
Artificial intelligence technology is in an "industrial bubble," Amazon founder Jeff Bezos told a tech conference in Italy on Friday, but the benefits to society will be "immense".
Munich airport closure 'wake-up call' on drone danger: govt
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Friday the temporary closure of Munich airport after drone sightings was a "wake-up call" on the threat from drones, which have caused a string of similar disruptions across Europe.
Cuban opposition leader Ferrer announces exile after prison 'torture'
Jailed Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, the longtime leader of the island's pro-democracy movement, announced Friday that he had chosen to go into exile after suffering "torture" and "humiliation" in prison.
Prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Prosecutors urged a federal judge Friday to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than a decade behind bars for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, saying the music mogul had shown a lack of remorse.
Mass protests, strikes in Italy for Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of people protested across Italy on Friday during a large-scale strike over the treatment of the Gaza aid flotilla and far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cautious stance on the conflict.
Stocks rise on AI optimism, US rate-cut hopes
Stock markets struck fresh records on Friday, driven by investor optimism over artificial intelligence and US rate-cut hopes, which overshadowed concerns about a government shutdown dragging on.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing hearing underway
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was in court on Friday facing a potential sentence of more than a decade behind bars for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts.
Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with new joyful album
Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.
Trump sets Sunday night deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump has given Hamas until 2200 GMT on Sunday to accept his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, warning the Palestinian militant group faced "all hell" if it did not agree to the terms.
Yamal to miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers with injury
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria this month after suffering a recurrence of his groin injury, Barcelona said on Friday.
Hoist the jolly manga: Gen Z protesters rally to One Piece pirate flag
With a yellow straw hat and a wicked toothy grin, he bobs among crowds of protesting youngsters from Asia to Africa to Latin America and Europe -- a smirking reproach to governments everywhere.
First wolf-dog hybrid confirmed in Greece
A prominent Greek wildlife group on Friday said it had confirmed the first case of a wolf-dog hybrid in the north of the country.
Postecoglou has faith Forest will turn corner after sack chants
Ange Postecoglou believes Nottingham Forest are close to turning a corner despite supporters' calls for him to be sacked after less than a month in charge.
Arsenal must find next level to win trophies: Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have to find a new level to win major trophies as he prepares to take charge of the Gunners for the 300th time.
Trump gives Hamas until 2200 GMT Sunday to agree to Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump on Friday issued an ultimatum to Hamas of 2200 GMT Sunday to accept his Gaza peace deal or face "all hell."
UK police 'may' have shot victim killed in synagogue attack
UK police said Friday they may have shot two victims, including one who died, as officers responded to an attack on worshippers at a Manchester synagogue marking a Jewish holiday.
Piastri sets pace in chaotic Singapore second practice
Championship leader Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a chaotic second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix punctuated by two crashes, red flags and a bizarre pit lane shunt.
Future king Prince William says 'change on agenda'
Britain's Prince William likes to zip about the grounds of Windsor Castle on an electric scooter, his children haven't been given phones and he's ready for "change", he reveals in a rare interview about his future role as king.
Man Utd need action, not words: Amorim
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said only results can silence his critics ahead of a Premier League clash against Sunderland that could decide his future.