Israel bombards Beirut after deadliest West Bank strike in decades
North Korea's Kim threatens to use nukes if attacked
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters south
Bayern look to rebound at bogey side Frankfurt
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Finally beaten Madrid aiming for Villarreal rebound in La Liga
Reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid have started the season below their brilliant best and this week finally tumbled to a first defeat since January.
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Crude stable after Israel-Iran surge, Hong Kong stocks resume gains
Oil prices stabilised Friday after soaring on fears about the Middle East crisis as investors await Israel's response to Iran's missile attack, while shares in Hong Kong resumed their rally on a mixed day for equity markets.
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Bagnaia leads Martin in first Japan MotoGP practice
Defending champion Francesco Bagnaia finished fastest in a rain-interrupted first practice for the Japan MotoGP on Friday, with championship leader Jorge Martin behind him in second.
Bolivia's Morales investigated for rape of a minor: minister
Former president Evo Morales, who has locked horns with Bolivia's current leader, is under investigation for allegedly raping a teenage girl when he was in power, the country's justice minister said Thursday.
Former Wallaby O'Connor signs for Canterbury Crusaders
Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor signed for New Zealand Super Rugby powerhouse Canterbury Crusaders Friday, with the club calling him "world-class".
Ipswich Town's Luongo enticed back to Socceroos under new coach Popovic
Ipswich Town's Massimo Luongo was lured out of international retirement Friday to help new Australia coach Tony Popovic negotiate crucial World Cup qualifiers this month against China and Japan.
Three US police convicted in connection with beating death of Black man
A former officer on trial over the brutal beating death of a Black motorist was found guilty of civil rights offenses Thursday in US federal court, while two others were convicted on charges of witness tampering.
Iran's Khamenei to give rare Friday sermon after attack on Israel
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is set to lead Friday prayers and deliver a public sermon that could shed light on the Islamic republic's plans after a massive missile attack on enemy Israel.
EU court set for key Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market
An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a potentially landmark decision which could shake up the football transfer system.
Taliban's battle with IS opens door to foreign cooperation
Afghanistan's Islamic State group is staging a growing number of bloody international attacks, presenting a rare but complicated opportunity for foreign cooperation with the Taliban government to counter the jihadists.
More than AI misinformation, US voters worry about lying politicians
As a bitterly contested US election campaign enters its final stretch, misinformation researchers have raised the alarm over threats posed by AI and foreign influence -- but voters appear more concerned about falsehoods from a more familiar source: politicians.
EU states set to greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
EU countries are expected to confirm Friday hefty tariffs on electric cars made in China, a move dividing the bloc as some states led by Germany fear sparking a trade war with Beijing.
Could abortion hold the keys to the White House for Kamala Harris?
Can a pledge to protect reproductive rights help Kamala Harris become the first woman to win the White House?
Anti-Trump Republican Cheney rallies with Harris in key battleground
Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris campaigned Thursday with Liz Cheney, a high-profile Republican opponent of Donald Trump who urged Americans to reject the ex-president's "depraved cruelty" and elect his rival.
Hera spacecraft to probe asteroid deflected by defence test
Europe's Hera probe is tentatively scheduled to launch Monday on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made when it smashed into an asteroid during the first test of Earth's planetary defences.
AI bubble or 'revolution'? OpenAI's big payday fuels debate
Fear of missing out has rocketed the value of artificial intelligence companies, despite few signs as to when the technology will turn a profit, raising talk of AI overenthusiasm.
One job by day, another by night as US voters make ends meet
At 21 years old, Zackree Kline works at a funeral parlor and as a waiter, clocking 60 hours a week to get by -- a situation motivating him to vote for Republican Donald Trump in November.
Guatemala choses new Supreme Court judges in questioned process
Congress on Thursday selected the 13 new judges of Guatemala's Supreme Court after a process criticized by observers alleging opaqueness and political interference.
Man Utd's Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a reversal in his side's Premier League fortunes on Sunday against an Aston Villa team on a high after beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
US dockworkers to head back to work after tentative deal
US dockworkers will return to work after a three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports after the union and port operators reached a tentative deal on pay and extended the current contract to January 15, both sides said Thursday.
Top Mexican court to examine contested judicial reforms
Mexico's Supreme Court agreed Thursday to consider a legal challenge against controversial constitutional reforms making it the first country to elect all judges by popular vote, irking the ruling party.
Cuban music legend Omara Portuondo retires aged 93
Cuban music legend Omara Portuondo of the wildly popular Buena Vista Social Club ensemble will retire from singing at the age of 93, her son announced Thursday.
Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210
More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.
Melania Trump defends abortion, challenging husband's campaign
Melania Trump has voiced strong support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, taking a stance that sharply contrasts with her Republican White House candidate husband Donald Trump on a divisive US election issue.
Country singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in new lawsuit
US country music star Garth Brooks stands accused of raping a makeup artist in her hotel room in a lawsuit filed in California on Thursday, in the latest claim of sexual wrongdoing to rock the entertainment world.
Arc de Triomphe retains allure as the race where legends are made
European racing superstar City of Troy may be absent from Sunday's renewal but for John Hammond, a two-time winning trainer of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, it is still a "mythical race".
Garth Brooks accused of rape in new lawsuit
US country music star Garth Brooks raped a makeup artist in her hotel room, a lawsuit filed in California alleged Thursday in the latest claim of sexual wrongdoing to rock the entertainment world.
Harris rallies with anti-Trump Republican in swing state battle
Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris teamed up Thursday up with Liz Cheney, a high-profile Republican opponent of Donald Trump who voted to impeach the former president for inciting the 2021 assault on the Capitol.
Judge me at the end of the season, says under-fire Man Utd boss Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag pleaded to be given until the end of the season as Manchester United boss after needing a late Harry Maguire equaliser to salvage a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.
Source close to Hezbollah says Israel launches 11 consecutive strikes on south Beirut
A source close to Hezbollah said Israel had conducted 11 consecutive strikes on the group's south Beirut stronghold late Thursday, in one of the most violent raids since Israel intensified its bombardment campaign last week.
Civil society groups demand action against 'sexist' AI disinformation
More than two dozen international civil society organizations will call on major tech firms to bolster their AI policies to combat "sexist and misogynistic" disinformation plaguing social media platforms, according to the draft of an open letter seen by AFP on Thursday.
After Helene's destruction, North Carolina starts to rebuild
When Hurricane Helene roared over the mountains before dawn last week, it brought a maelstrom of water that rose to the mailbox of Shelby Holzhauser's little white house on the banks of the Swannanoa River.
Maguire spares Man Utd's blushes in Europe as Chelsea, Tottenham win
Harry Maguire struck in the 91st minute to spare Manchester United's blushes as they rescued a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, while Chelsea kickstarted their Conference League campaign with a home win.
Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll hits 200
More than 200 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.
Maguire saves Man Utd from more pain in Porto
Harry Maguire's injury-time equaliser saved Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag from another damaging defeat after the Red Devils blew a 2-0 lead in a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.
Dockers end three-day strike at Montreal port
Dockworkers at the port in Montreal, the second-largest in Canada, ended a partial three-day strike as scheduled on Thursday, officials confirmed, with both sides summoned to mediation.
Canadian auto parts magnate faces more sexual assault charges
Three more women have come forward with sexual assault accusations against Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International, one of the world's largest auto parts companies, court records showed Thursday.
What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza?
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google.
England's Skinns sets course record with 60 at PGA event
England's David Skinns fired a course-record 12-under par 60 on Thursday to grab the lead at the PGA Sanderson Farms Championship.
Spurs creep past Ferencvaros in the Europa League
A much-changed Tottenham side ground out a 2-1 win away to Hungary's Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday.
Unbeaten NFL Vikings face Jets in London as Chiefs meet Saints
Sam Darnold, the NFL's top touchdown passer, leads the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings against his former club, the Aaron Rodgers-sparked New York Jets, in London on Sunday.