Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day
French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a sacred day of compulsory rest.
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Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi said troubled Tottenham cannot afford to cry about their debilitating injury list as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
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Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to manage their emotions as a gripping Premier League title race builds to a nerve-shredding climax.
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Nepal temple celebrates return of stolen Buddha statue
A centuries-old Buddha statue stolen from a Nepali temple was reinstalled in its original location on Friday, one of several artefacts returned from foreign museums and collectors in recent years.
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US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed if inflation surges
A key US Federal Reserve official warned Friday that a series of interest rate hikes could be needed if price shocks from the Middle East war are larger than expected, fuelling inflation.
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier League title.
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Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
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Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn
The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade routes, but rerouting them will be no simple task, experts say.
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Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday that he was "not frustrated" by the narrow advantage his side hold over Bayern Munich heading into their trip to Germany for the Champions League semi-final second leg.
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Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north
Mali's army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists waged a unified front to bring down the country's junta.
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