Four killed in 'heinous' Russian attack on Ukraine: Zelensky
Russia struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed as a "heinous attack" that deliberately targeted civilians.
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Germany unveils debt-laden budget, relief measures
The German parliament's budget committee has approved revised 2026 spending plans that include even higher debts than originally thought, lawmakers said Friday, as the government gears up for an investment splurge.
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Japan manga powerhouse 'Dragon Ball' launches store
The world's first "Dragon Ball" store opened in Tokyo on Friday, celebrating more than 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video franchise.
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Bumrah bags five as India bowl out South Africa for 159
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the first cricket Test on Friday.
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Taiwan star Chen Bolin charged in conscription evasion probe
Taiwanese star Chen Bolin and 11 others were charged Friday as part of an investigation into military draft dodgers.
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Duckett and Crawley on fire in England Ashes warm-up
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley shared in a 182-run opening stand Friday and Ben Stokes hit 84, but Joe Root and Harry Brook flopped in England's only warm-up game before the Ashes series against Australia.
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Sumo grapples with ancient rule in age of woman PM
The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women have traditionally been banned.
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Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia
Swiss luxury group Richemont, owner of Cartier and other iconic luxury brands, on Friday reported sales ahead of analysts' forecasts notably thanks to strength in its jewellery division.
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Markets sink on concerns over tech rally, Fed rates
Markets sank Friday, tracking a selloff on Wall Street as doubts built over next month's Federal Reserve interest rate decision and persistent speculation about a tech bubble.
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Over 500 economists, top experts call for G20 inequality panel
More than 500 economists and other leading experts, including a Nobel laureate and a former United States treasury secretary, on Friday urged G20 leaders to establish an international panel to tackle extreme wealth disparities.
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