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US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack
US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions Friday after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jolting a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggled to contain the Middle East war.
Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I on Friday as Senegal kept their hopes of a last-32 spot alive with a thumping victory over Iraq.
Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday.
Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup
Ousmane Dembele scored one of the earliest hat-tricks in World Cup history on Friday as the Ballon d'Or winner starred in France's 4-1 win over a second-string Norway, while Erling Haaland watched on from the bench.
US stocks recover from tech tremors as oil prices fall
Wall Street's main stock indices overcame an early bout of tech jitters Friday thanks to buy-the-dip traders, finishing mildly lower, while oil prices fell as shipping traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Globalization isn't dead, just 'transformed,' says IMF chief economist
While the global economy has faced shocks and trade turmoil, globalization is not dead -- it is simply being "transformed," the International Monetary Fund's chief economist told AFP Friday in an exclusive interview.
OpenAI restricts limited release of new model to US only
OpenAI on Friday launched a US-only preview of its latest powerful AI model series to a limited group of partners at the request of the US government, the company said.
Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict.
Scheffler fires 60 to grab early PGA Travelers lead
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the second round of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.
Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days
Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the old warrior has decided job done and being king of the heavyweight division belongs to someone else.
Trump blasts 'godless' Democrats in incendiary speech to evangelicals
US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic left of being "hardcore, godless communists" in a divisive, politicized speech Friday full of falsehoods about his perceived foes as he addressed evangelicals at a right-wing Christian conference.
Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace
Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has propelled them firmly into the conversation.
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing
The death toll from twin earthquakes rose Friday to 920 in Venezuela, where tens of thousands were reported missing as a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors was boosted by international rescue teams.
Swiss nuclear plant shut down due to heatwave
The reactors at Europe's oldest nuclear plant were shut down Friday, its Swiss operator said, after the heatwave roasting Europe sent temperatures soaring in the river used for cooling.
Hundred hero Duckett punishes New Zealand after Stokes sparks England revival
Ben Duckett scored his first century in over a year and Jacob Bethell banished his first-innings blues after returning England captain Ben Stokes sparked a fightback in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon
American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon, the Ligue 1 outfit's previous owners Eagle Football Group (EFG) announced on Friday.
South Korea coach bereft of answers with World Cup hopes on knife-edge
South Korea's much-maligned coach Hong Myung-bo admits he is struggling to pinpoint where his side went wrong as their chances of reaching the World Cup last 32 faced increasing jeopardy.
Lebanon, Israel, US sign trilateral framework agreement in Washington
Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries.
Mistrial declared in deadly Los Angeles fire case
The trial of a man accused of setting one of the blazes that tore through Los Angeles last year in one of the costliest disasters in US history collapsed Friday when the jury failed to reach a verdict.
Antonelli scores 'double top' for Mercedes as Russell warns of McLaren threat
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli swept to a perfect 'double top' for Mercedes in Friday's practice at the Austrian Grand Prix to boost his hopes of extending his lead in the title standings on Sunday.
Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies
Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies said on Friday before adding that he needs a fast car to stay.
Australia eye 'something special' after reaching World Cup last 32
Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do "something special" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for only the third time in their history.
Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring.
Ships cross Hormuz by alternative route, despite attack
Ships continued to leave the Gulf, some of them braving a route not authorised by Tehran, despite an attack on a freighter that forced the suspension of a UN evacuation, tracking platforms showed Friday.
UK sets new June temperature record for third day in a row: Met Office
The UK broke the record for a June temperature for the third day in a row on Friday, the Met Office weather agency said, as a sweltering heatwave strained schools and hospitals and drove down business.
Germany sees hottest temperature on record of 41.3C: weather service
Germany saw its highest temperature ever recorded on Friday at 41.3C, according to preliminary weather service data, as the country braces for the possibility of even higher temperatures over the weekend.
AI abuse deterring good MPs: incoming IPU chief
The slew of online abuse created by artificial intelligence is deterring good candidates from standing for election, the incoming head of the Inter-Parliamentary Union told AFP on Friday.
Teenager Antonelli dominates practice for Austrian GP
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli fought off the heat to top the times for Mercedes in both practice sessions on Friday ahead of the 'heat hazard' Austrian Grand Prix.
More than 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakes, death toll soars
More than 50,000 people were missing Friday after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the United Nations' aid chief told AFP as international rescue teams and sniffer dogs arrived to join a desperate search for survivors.
Japan say bring on Brazil at World Cup but wary of revenge mission
Japan will give "everything we've got" and declared they have what it takes to beat Brazil in the last 32 of the World Cup in Houston on Monday.
Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont threat
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine Dupont having an impact on this weekend's French Top 14 final.
Stocks recover from tech tremors as oil prices fall
Wall Street's main stock indices overcame an early bout of tech jitters Friday thanks to buy-the-dip traders, while oil prices fell sharply.