UK economy rebounds in August in boost to new govt
Voice of Japan's beloved robot cat 'Doraemon' dies
Shanghai markets sink ahead of briefing on mixed day for Asia
Investors, analysts eye bigger China stimulus at Saturday briefing
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20 Pakistan coal miners shot dead in attack: police
Twenty coal miners were shot dead in an overnight attack by a group of heavily armed men who laid siege to their lodgings in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, police said Friday.
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Blinken condemns China's 'increasingly dangerous' sea moves
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Beijing's "increasingly dangerous" actions in the South China Sea as he met leaders of the ASEAN bloc in Laos on Friday.
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Toyota returns to Formula One as Haas partner
Toyota announced their return to Formula One on Friday following a 15-year absence, signing a technical partnership with US team Haas.
EU chief says China must 'adapt its behaviour' to solve trade row
China must "adapt its behaviour" to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel said Friday, warning of the dangers of the dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war.
Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it 'before 2027'
Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would be available by 2027 -- about a decade after he first promised an autonomous vehicle.
Lynx rally, stun Liberty in overtime in WNBA Finals opener
Napheesa Collier drilled a turnaround jump shot with 8.8 seconds left in overtime to seal the Minnesota Lynx's 95-93 come-from-behind victory over the New York Liberty in game one of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.
Pogacar hunting 'perfect' season finale with Coppi's Il Lombardia record
Tadej Pogacar is aiming to cap an astonishing year by matching cycling great Fausto Coppi's record of four straight victories at Il Lombardia, the last "Monument" race of the season.
'Soul of old Baghdad': city centre sees timid revival
An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol invaders.
Kittle at the double as Niners hold off Seahawks
George Kittle scored two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers held off a second-half rally from the Seattle Seahawks to clinch a 36-24 road win in a bruising divisional clash on Thursday.
At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said Thursday as the state grappled with flooding, power outages and other woes from a milder than expected storm that many had feared would be catastrophic.
Yankees advance in MLB playoffs as Guardians stay alive
The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Thursday and advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs as Cleveland kept their season alive with a 5-4 win over Detroit.
Asian markets mixed after Wall St drop, Shanghai dips before briefing
Most Asian markets were mixed Friday as investors digested disappointing US inflation data that further dampened expectations for another bumper interest rate cut next month.
Automaker Stellantis says CEO will retire in 2026
The struggling auto giant Stellantis said late Thursday that its CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026 when his contract runs out and it is now looking for a successor.
Musk's promised robotaxi unveil delayed
Tesla fans were kept waiting on Thursday for the unveiling of Elon Musk's robotaxi, years after the brash billionaire first promised a car that could drive itself.
Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia
Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they beat Australia next week, after extending their perfect record in qualifying.
On US coast, wind power foes embrace 'Save the Whales' argument
Whether from real concern for marine animals or doubts about renewable energy, the anti-wind power movement has been growing along the US East Coast, with some trying to blame a surge in whale strandings on the growth of offshore energy projects.
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island
The bolts securing the towering wind turbine were unscrewed under cover of darkness, an act of sabotage symbolising a vehement pushback against renewable energy in Sardinia.
Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.
Obama blasts 'crazy' Trump in first rally for Harris
Former US President Barack Obama lashed out at "crazy" Donald Trump Thursday and urged voters to back Kamala Harris as he brought his star power to the 2024 election campaign trail for the first time.
2024 Nobel Peace Prize, a plea in favour of world order?
With wars raging around the world, the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded Friday could honour ardent defenders of world order, such as the International Court of Justice, UNRWA or UN chief Antonio Guterres.
Fry homers as Guardians down Tigers to stay alive in MLB playoffs
David Fry blasted the go-ahead two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 5-4 victory over Detroit Thursday to force a decisive game five in their Major League Baseball playoff series.
Japan PM presses China's Li on airspace intrusion
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for a "full explanation" of an airspace intrusion by a Chinese military aircraft in his first face-to-face meeting with Premier Li Qiang, Tokyo said Friday.
In Trump 'Truths,' conspiracies, attacks -- and doubts about the election
Donald Trump has been lashing out against Kamala Harris incessantly on Truth Social as next month's US presidential election nears -- mirroring his rally broadsides but in increasingly vulgar and vindictive terms that cater to his most uncompromising supporters online.
How Sebastian Stan found a 'relatable' Trump for 'The Apprentice' biopic
Sebastian Stan immersed himself 24/7 in Donald Trump's early life to research the new biopic "The Apprentice" -- and came to an unexpected realization.
Panama's water wheel trash collector keeps plastic at bay
A trash-collecting machine powered by a water wheel and solar panels has prevented hundreds of tons of plastic and other garbage from Panama from littering mangroves and the ocean.
It's still 'the economy, stupid,' says US political guru Carville
Veteran US political strategist James Carville steered Bill Clinton to the White House in 1992 with a campaign best remembered for his pithy motto: it's "the economy, stupid."
Five key dates in the history of the America's Cup
With the America's Cup due to get underway on Saturday in Barcelona, with holder Emirates Team New Zealand up against British challengers Ineos Britannia, AFP looks back at five key dates in the history of the oldest international competition still operating in any sport.
Zelensky to meet Pope, Scholz as whirlwind Europe tour ends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday meet Pope Francis and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he ends a whirlwind tour of Europe aimed at drumming up support ahead of a tough winter.
At least 10 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
At least 10 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said Thursday as the state grappled with flooding, power outages and other woes from a milder than expected storm that many had feared would be catastrophic.
Far from eye, Hurricane Milton's deadly tornados rampaged Florida
Hours before Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, many were caught by surprise when the hurricane's outer bands spawned deadly tornadoes hundreds of miles away.
At least 10 dead in Florida after Hurricane Milton spawns tornadoes
At least 10 people died after Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning as it ripped across Florida, with flooding swamping swaths of the Tampa Bay area, authorities said Thursday.
Argentina held, Bolivia stun Colombia in 2026 qualifiers
Salomon Rondon grabbed a second-half equaliser as Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday while 10-man Bolivia upset Colombia 1-0.
Socceroos have 'nothing to fear' from Japan
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says there is nothing to fear from a testing World Cup qualifying clash in Japan next week, but admitted it was a big challenge.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial set for May 2025
Music mogul Sean Combs is set to go on trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on May 5, 2025, a judge said in a court hearing Thursday.
Bolivia stun Colombia in World Cup qualifiers
Bolivia's dream of reaching the World Cup for only the fourth time in history was given another boost on Thursday after the minnows stunned Colombia 1-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 finals.
Internet Archive reels from 'catastrophic' cyberattack, data breach
The Internet Archive, an online repository of web pages, was offline Thursday after its founder confirmed a major cyberattack that exposed the data of millions of users and left the site defaced.
Greece earn late win against England in Nations League, Italy-Belgium stalemate
A 94th-minute winner by Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a 2-1 victory on Thursday against England in a Nations League clash overshadowed by the death of Greek player George Baldock on the eve of the game, while Italy were held to a draw by Belgium.
Trump biopic 'The Apprentice' hits US theaters weeks before election
Explosive Donald Trump biopic "The Apprentice" hits US theaters Friday, with filmmakers gambling that it will draw audiences in a fiercely polarized nation just weeks before its subject's election showdown with rival Kamala Harris.
Pavlidis dedicates 'special' Greece win over England to tragic Baldock
Vangelis Pavlidis dedicated Greece's historic 2-1 win over England in the Nations League to George Baldock after his team-mate's tragic death this week.
Wall Street stocks retreat from records on US inflation data
Shares slipped in New York and Europe Thursday as the latest US inflation report dented the odds of rapid interest rate cuts, while crude prices jumped on worries over the Middle East.
'Like a quake': Beirut shaken after deadliest strikes on centre
Loud bangs sounded, thick columns of smoke rose and ambulance sirens rang throughout the night as deadly Israeli strikes hit residential areas of central Beirut on Thursday evening.