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Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

Pope Leo in France: the issues on the table

Leo XIV, first US pope transcends his restrained style

Packing for a pope: behind the scenes on foreign trips

Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy

Republicans find transgender issues a powerful political weapon in midterm campaigning

In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due

German state elections threaten new shock waves for Merz

Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

Chile's Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief

Toulouse edge Vannes, Lyon beat Pau to take Top 14 summit

Raphinha treble fires perfect Barca to win at Sevilla

Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall

Thiam makes winning heptathlon return at Decastar meet

Japan rely on samurai spirit for Argentina decider

For Japan, 'Samurai Time' arrived in the final minute of their World Cup group D match against Samoa.

Aston Villa women's boss concerned over 'wet-look' shirts

Aston Villa's women's manager Carla Ward said her players have expressed "concerns" over the club's 'wet-look' shirts ahead of the start of the Women's Super League season.

Ancelotti admits 'worry' over Barca referee bribery case

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday he is "worried" about the bribery case Spanish champions Barcelona are embroiled in.

Spain court shelves probe into John McAfee prison death

A Spanish court has closed a probe into the death of software mogul John McAfee at a prison near Barcelona in 2021, ruling he committed suicide, court documents showed Friday.

European stocks rally as inflation fears ease

European stock markets rose Friday as news of eurozone inflation easing to the lowest rate in nearly two years helped to offset worries about high oil prices.

England match-up 'do-or-die' for Samoa

Samoa forwards coach Tom Coventry said on Friday next week's Pool D game with England is "do-or-die" for their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.

VinFast boss insists share volatility 'normal'

The dramatic fluctuation in shares of Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is "normal", its chief executive told AFP on Friday, insisting the company was on sound footing despite racking up huge losses.

Arteta working to boost Havertz's morale at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is working to boost Kai Havertz's confidence after the forward's underwhelming start to his Arsenal career.

Sakkari, Pegula reach Pan Pacific Open semis as Swiatek crashes out

Four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of the quarter-finals at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Friday, while Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari stormed into the semi-finals.