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Brazil's Lula leaves intensive care but stays in hospital
Doctors treating Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after surgery this week to stop a hemorrhage inside his head took him out of intensive care on Friday but kept him hospitalized.
Chelsea boss Maresca revels in working with 'different' Palmer
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Friday he felt privileged to work with Cole Palmer after labelling him as "different" to the Premier League's other star forwards.
US and European stocks advance
US and European stock markets advanced Friday as traders shrugged off disappointment over China's latest boosts to its beleaguered economy and reacted to political and business developments.
'Friday of victory': Mass rallies across Syria celebrate end of Assad
Thousands of jubilant people rallied in cities across Syria, including at a landmark mosque in the capital Damascus, to celebrate during the first Friday prayers since the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.
On Syria tour, Blinken pledges to work with Iraq against IS jihadists
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday to work with Iraq to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in neighbouring Syria.
Blinken pledges to work with Iraq against IS on Syria crisis tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday to work with Iraq to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in neighbouring Syria.
Postecoglou stands by Werner blast as he urges Spurs to fight
Ange Postecoglou urged Timo Werner to improve his "application" after slamming the Tottenham forward's dismal display in the 1-1 draw against Rangers.
Blinken meets Iraq PM in unannounced stop on Syria crisis tour: AFP
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Iraq's prime minister on Friday in an unannounced visit as he seeks to coordinate a regional approach to Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
IAEA says Iran agrees to more monitoring at Fordo enrichment plant
Iran has agreed to increased monitoring by the UN nuclear watchdog at its Fordo enrichment plant, following its plans to ramp up production of highly enriched uranium at the site, the agency said in a report seen by AFP on Friday.
UK, Italy, Japan to develop next-generation fighter jet
The UK, Italy and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.
PSG and Lyon meet in end-of-year summit in France
Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon, the two clubs who have taken turns dominating French football so far this century, pits the stuttering reigning champions against opponents who have hit a rich vein of form.
Guardiola needs Man City stars to return as crisis mounts
Pep Guardiola admits troubled Manchester City will not recapture their peak form until his injury-plagued side are finally whole again.
Elegance in a historic setting: the new Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II celebrates its German premiere at the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm
On Thursday, 12 December 2024, Riller & Schnauck, the exclusive Berlin-based Rolls-Royce dealer, presented the new Rolls-Royce Ghost II to a selected audience at the traditional Grand Hotel Heiligendamm (Federal State: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Federal Republic of Germany) on the Baltic Sea. Within the historic walls of Germany's first seaside resort and surrounded by the ‘White City by the Sea’, the German clientele was able to gain an impressive insight into the subtle further development of the British luxury saloon.Exclusive customer presentation in Germany's oldest seaside resortHeiligendamm, situated on the Bay of Mecklenburg, has embodied European bathing culture and the finest luxury since its foundation in 1793. The Grand Hotel, whose origins are closely linked to the history of the resort, was once a summer residence for the high nobility and European aristocracy. The snow-white architecture against the backdrop of the Baltic Sea exudes an air of nobility that perfectly matches the standards of a manufacturer like Rolls-Royce. The launch of the Ghost II at this historic location is therefore much more than just a product presentation – it is a statement of timeless elegance and flawless style.
Moldova declares emergency ahead of expected Russia gas cuts
Moldova's parliament approved Friday a 60-day state of emergency as an expected cut of Russian gas to the power station that supplies a majority of its electricity could trigger blackouts.
Jubilant Syrians take to streets to celebrate Assad overthrow
Thousands of jubilant Syrians gathered outside a landmark mosque in the capital Damascus to celebrate during the first Friday prayers since the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.
England to face Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifying
England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday.
Bayrou: Macron's longtime comrade facing biggest challenge
Francois Bayrou, one of few political heavyweights to have stood by French President Emmanuel Macron since he came to power in 2017, now faces his biggest challenge after finally being promoted to prime minister.
France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as PM
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of hauling France out of months of political crisis.
Russia names sanctioned sports minister as Olympics chief
Russia named a sports minister sanctioned by the West as its new Olympics chief on Friday, as Moscow faces isolation from international sport over its Ukraine offensive.
Georgia crisis deepens as government set to name far-right president
Georgia's political crisis deepened Friday after new pro-Europe protests were announced ahead of the controversial nomination of a far-right government loyalist as president.
Suspense mounts over Macron's pick for PM
Suspense mounted on Friday over Emmanuel Macron's pick for prime minister, with the president racing to name a new head of government to break political deadlock.
Howe battles to lift mood as Newcastle struggle to compete
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admits he is battling to lift the mood at his struggling club as they come to terms with reduced expectations.
German central bank cuts growth forecasts as headwinds intensify
Germany's central bank on Friday sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for next year and 2026, predicting a prolonged period of weakness for Europe's biggest economy as it battles multiple headwinds.
Kremlin praises Trump, pounds Ukraine in massive attack
The Kremlin said Friday that US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine's use of US weapons to hit Russia "fully aligned" with Moscow's position, hours after it launched a massive aerial barrage on Ukraine.
Markets diverge as China economic pledges disappoint
Stock markets diverged Friday as traders were disappointed by China's latest boosts to its beleaguered economy and looked ahead to a key US Federal Reserve meeting next week.
Liverpool boss Slot defends Nunez despite drop in standard
Arne Slot insisted Darwin Nunez is still an important part of Liverpool's plans despite the struggling striker falling below the "standard" in the Champions League win against Girona.
Gukesh championship win fuels chess dreams in India
India's aspiring chess players and their parents woke up Friday with big dreams after 18-year-old hometown hero Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion.
Vlhova's return to skiing delayed by cartilage problem
Reigning Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova's return to skiing after a year-long absence has been delayed by cartilage problems, her team said on Friday.
Vindicated by Yoon's martial law, S. Korea's conspiracy theorists vow backing
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's dark claims of communist infiltration when declaring martial law last week may have seemed to many like a throwback to the Cold War.
Six rare giant catfish surface in Cambodia
Conservationists in Cambodia on Friday celebrated the discovery of six highly endangered Mekong giant catfish in the critical Southeast Asian waterway plagued by illegal fishing, habitat loss and plastic waste.
Israel orders troops to 'prepare to remain' in Syria buffer zone through winter
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to "prepare to remain" throughout the winter in the UN-patrolled buffer zone that is supposed to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights.
'Lives at risk': Women's medical training ban threatens Afghan health sector
From her private hospital in Afghanistan's capital, doctor Najmussama Shefajo predicts a rise in maternal mortality rates "within three or four years", following the latest restrictions on women's education.