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US Fed dissenter calls for 'measured' pace of rate cuts
The sole holdout in the US Federal Reserve's 11-to-1 vote cementing a larger interest rate cut said Friday that the move "could be interpreted as a premature declaration of victory."
Guardiola tells players to lead change over workload as Kompany demands cap on games
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Friday urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers posed by an increased fixture schedule as Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany demanded a cap on games.
Norway limits wild salmon fishing as stocks hit new lows
Norwegian authorities on Friday rolled out fresh restrictions on wild salmon fishing for 2025 after stocks hit record lows in recent years, with scientists blaming fish farms.
Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Israel announced it had killed the commander of Hezbollah's elite unit in a strike Friday that Lebanese officials said left 12 dead and dozens wounded in the movement's Beirut stronghold.
Rotterdam fatal knife attacker suspected of 'terrorist motive'
A suspect involved in a fatal knife attack in the port city of Rotterdam is being suspected of murder with a terror motive, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday.
First early votes cast in knife-edge US presidential election
The first early voters cast their ballots Friday for November's knife-edge US presidential election, as Democratic candidate Kamala Harris headed for a campaign event focused on the hot-button issue of abortion.
Top-ranked Swiatek out of Beijing due to 'personal matters'
World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek withdrew from the prestigious Beijing 1000 WTA tournament on Friday citing "personal matters".
Hard-right Reform UK looks to the future after vote success
Thousands of activists from anti-immigration party Reform UK gathered to hear leader Nigel Farage at its annual conference on Friday, buoyed by its electoral breakthrough -- and eyeing potentially bigger prizes to come.
Embiid agrees to NBA contract extension with 76ers
Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced on Friday, with the Cameroon-born center saying he wants to stay a Sixer his NBA entire career.
Joshua aims to complete road to redemption in Dubois bout
Anthony Joshua is ready to complete his long road to redemption on Saturday as the former world heavyweight champion eyes Daniel Dubois's IBF belt.
World champion Bagnaia sets pace with lap record at Misano
Francesco Bagnaia set the pace with a lap record in free practice for the Emilia Romagna MotoGP at his home Misano Adriatico circuit on Friday ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.
Biden says 'working' to get people back to homes on Israel-Lebanon border
US President Joe Biden said Friday he was working to allow people to return to their homes on the Israeli-Lebanon border, in his first comments since a wave of explosions targeting the Hezbollah militia sent tensions soaring.
Pope criticises Argentina's crackdown on protesters
Pope Francis on Friday criticised the recent crackdown on protesters by Argentine President Javier Milei's government, in a rare statement about the social tensions in his home country.
Court limits screenings of videos in France mass rape case
Video of men allegedly raping a drugged Frenchwoman will not be shown at their trial to the public or journalists, the judge in the case ruled Friday.
Gurbaz century takes Afghanistan to 311-4 in 2nd ODI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz chalked up a superb 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 against South Africa in the second one-day international in Sharjah on Friday.
Central banks face 'difficult balancing act': IMF chief
Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in the face of falling inflation, the head of the IMF said Friday.
McLaren's Norris sets Singapore pace as struggling Verstappen 15th
McLaren's Lando Norris went fastest Friday to lead Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix with world champion Max Verstappen struggling to 15th.
Guardiola tells players to lead change over workload fears
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers posed by an increased fixture schedule.
Paris Olympics sports equipment moves to new homes
In western Paris, the swimming pool where national hero Leon Marchand won four gold medals at this summer's Olympics in the French capital is being stripped down and prepared for a move.
'Happy' Kinghorn relishing life at Toulouse
Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn only arrived at Toulouse in December but his record since then has been beyond reproach.
Norris sets Singapore pace as Verstappen only 15th
McLaren's Lando Norris went fastest Friday to lead Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.
8 dead in Israeli strike, source says Hezbollah commander killed
A strike on Hezbollah's stronghold in Lebanon's capital Beirut on Friday killed eight people and wounded dozens of others, with a source close to the movement saying a top military leader was dead.
Germany to bid to host women's Euro 2029
Germany will bid to host the 2029 women's European Championships in football, the country's FA (DFB) announced on Friday.
Portugal brings deadly forest fires under control
Portugal has brought under control the remaining forest fires it battled this week in the north of the country, rescuers said on Friday.
Postecoglou defends Solanke after slow start to Spurs career
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has defended record signing Dominic Solanke as the striker searches for his first goal for the club, confirming they also considered a move for Ivan Toney in the summer transfer window.
US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen to power Microsoft
Three Mile Island, the site of America's worst nuclear accident, will restart operations to provide power to Microsoft, Constellation Energy announced Friday.
Arteta urges Arsenal to take next step in Man City showdown
Arsenal have to show they are ready to topple Premier League champions Manchester City in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between the title favourites, according to Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta.
Stock markets fall after Fed-fuelled rally
US and European stock markets retreated on Friday following a rally and records triggered by a jumbo US interest rate cut this week.
Top Hezbollah commander 'killed' in Israel strike
A source close to Hezbollah in Lebanon said an Israel air strike Friday killed one of its top military leaders, with Israel confirming it had carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut.
Poland charges Russian over attack on Navalny ally: prosecutors
A Russian man has been charged in Poland over a hammer attack in neighbouring Lithuania on a top aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny earlier this year, prosecutors said on Friday.
Man City have rest 'advantage' in Arsenal showdown: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have an "advantage" when they face Arsenal on an extra day's rest, but the champions are sweating on Kevin De Bruyne's fitness for the crucial clash with their title rivals.
Maresca has 'no doubt' in Jackson as Chelsea's number nine
Enzo Maresca backed Nicolas Jackson as his first choice striker at Chelsea on Friday despite Christopher Nkunku's match-winning impact against Bournemouth last weekend.