Bitcoin jumps, stocks bounce as traders weigh US Treasury action
Bitcoin bounced and global stocks clawed back some of their recent losses on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to push down long-term borrowing costs.
Read moreAll Blacks just as good as Springboks, says captain Savea
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says his team are "just as good" as world champions South Africa ahead of a four-Test series, which kicks off in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Read moreMan City boss Maresca hit with Doku injury blow
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has suffered a blow on the eve of the Premier League season after Belgium winger Jeremy Doku was ruled out for several weeks.
Read moreRomania holding suspected 'low-level agent' after pistols found near Berlin: Germany
Romania is holding a suspected "low-level agent" accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany's interior minister said Friday.
Read moreIraola wants to sign wingers to boost Liverpool's attacking options
Andoni Iraola admits Liverpool need to sign more wingers as they get used to life without Egypt star Mohamed Salah.
Read moreUK forecasts 'biggest' El Nino will smash records, spark hottest year
This year's El Nino weather pattern will be the biggest in over a century and could make 2027 the hottest year globally, Britain's national weather agency predicted Friday.
Read moreMaresca needs time to succeed after 'big changes' at Man City
Enzo Maresca insists he can replicate Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola if he is given time to handle the "big changes" at the club.
Read moreCyclist Alaphilippe attracts tributes as reports say he has quit
Race organisers paid tribute on Friday to cyclist Julian Alaphilippe, who is set to retire at the age of 34, although the Frenchman was yet to officially confirm his departure from the sport.
Read moreMeghan faces difficult return to the UK
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, faces a tough challenge in reassimilating to life in the UK where she remains deeply unpopular, as well as managing uneasy ties with the royal family.
Read moreTop-ranked An, holder Yamaguchi reach badminton worlds semi-finals
South Korea's world number one An Se-young and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi registered strong wins to reach the semi-finals of the badminton world championships on Friday.
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