Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears
Oil prices rallied and equities sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend's missile attack on Israel by Tehran.
Read moreExplosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
Iran's state media reported explosions in central Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.
Read moreWill Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?
Qatar's warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages.
Read moreMigrant rescuers seek vindication after lengthy Italy case
After seven years of investigations, crew members from migrant rescue ships accused by Italy of helping human traffickers in the Mediterranean hope to finally clear their names Friday.
Read moreArsenal, Liverpool fight to keep Premier League race alive
Arsenal have no time to dwell on their Champions League exit as they return to Premier League action this weekend with the chance to reclaim top spot.
Read moreDuplantis to unleash 'inner' pole vault contest as Olympics beckon
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis kicks off his outdoor season at the Xiamen Diamond League meet on Saturday confident that his "inner" competition will keep pushing him to new heights.
Read moreChelsea's 'Cold Palmer' heating up ahead of Man City reunion
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has emerged as a Player of the Year contender thanks to a dazzling campaign that left Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to rue what might have been ahead of their reunion in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.
Read moreBarca women's quadruple bid faces Chelsea Champions League challenge
Dominant European champions Barcelona aim to keep their quadruple quest on track when they face Chelsea in the Women's Champions League semi-finals on Saturday.
Read morePSG closing on Ligue 1 title in treble bid
Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up the Ligue 1 title as early as next week, which would secure the first trophy of what they hope will be a historic treble after their comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Read moreCoe divides Olympic movement with prize money move
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe's decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medallists may have been welcomed by athletes but the move has upset some of his fellow federation bosses and surprised seasoned observers of the Games.
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