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Trump gives Musk an Oval Office goodbye
US President Donald Trump hosts a grand Oval Office farewell for Elon Musk on Friday as the world's richest man ends his turbulent reign as the government's cost cutter-in-chief.
'You'll never make it' - Sabalenka slams 'brutal' youth coaches
World number one Aryna Sabalenka may be a three-time Grand Slam winner but the Belarusian revealed Friday how she had been berated and told she would not succeed by coaches as a youngster.
Thousands protest in Afghanistan to support Gaza
Thousands of Afghans protested across the country on Friday against the Israeli bombardment in Gaza, responding to a nationwide call by the Taliban authorities.
Fernandes starts as Man Utd fight back to win in Hong Kong
Captain Bruno Fernandes started Manchester United's match against Hong Kong on Friday despite mounting speculation over his future as they came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice.
No permit, no hajj: Saudi intensifies crackdown after heat deaths
Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.
'We love it': Marseille discovers new Banksy artwork
A new mural depicting a lighthouse by world-famous street artist Banksy has appeared on a wall in the southern French city of Marseille, with AFP confirming its location on Friday.
Stocks waver as Trump raises trade risk with China
Stocks wavered on Friday, but the dollar mostly gained, after President Donald Trump put US-China trade tensions back on the boil by claiming Beijing "has totally violated" an agreement with Washington.
Macron urges Asia, Europe to unite to resist 'spheres of coercion'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Europe and Asia to build a new alliance to hold off big powers seeking to build "spheres of coercion", in a swipe at China and Russia.
Fonseca frenzy as Brazilian stirs memories of Kuerten at Roland Garros
Through to the third round at Roland Garros, Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is enjoying his best Grand Slam run, evoking memories of his compatriot and three-time French Open winner Gustavo Kuerten.
Swiss officials halt further evacuations after glacier collapse
Swiss authorities said Friday that they were no longer considering evacuating most residents in the vicinity of a collapsed glacier that destroyed a village, but that they remained vigilant.
US April inflation cooled more than expected, despite tariffs
The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure cooled more than expected last month, according to government data published Friday, as President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs on most countries came into effect.
UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash
A former British Marine held back tears Friday as he appeared in court for the first time, charged with driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, leaving 79 people injured.
Germany considers 10% tax on internet giants
Germany is weighing plans for a 10 percent digital tax for internet giants such as Alphabet and Meta, a senior official said Friday, despite the risk of stoking further trade tensions with the United States.
Rivals neck-and-neck ahead of Poland's 'clash of civilisations' vote
Warsaw's pro-EU mayor and a nationalist historian held their last day of campaigning on Friday for Poland's presidency, with opinion polls predicting a close race in Sunday's vote, which will determine the direction of the key central European EU and NATO member.
England's Bethell glad of Kohli influence after 1st ODI heroics
Jacob Bethell said time spent with Virat Kohli compensated for a limited playing stint in the Indian Premier League after he bolstered his hopes of a Test recall with an impressive one-day international innings against the West Indies.
Milan turn to old boy Allegri as managerial musical chairs begins
Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A.
Norris quickest in opening practice for Spanish GP
Lando Norris confirmed his return to form on Friday when he topped the times for McLaren ahead of Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen in opening free practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Sabalenka, Zheng advance as Musetti battles into French Open last 16
Top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen eased into the French Open last 16 on Friday as Italy's Lorenzo Musetti rallied from a set down to book his ticket to the men's fourth round.
Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China
US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had "violated" a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when both sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations.
Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study
Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.
Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
Britain's hard-right Reform UK has become the first political party in the country to accept donations through bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, raising fresh concerns over transparency.
Egypt denies court ruling threatens historic monastery
Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.
Italy's Musetti battles into French Open last 16
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti rallied from a set down to book his spot in the French Open last 16 on Friday.
US-based group completes Rangers takeover
A United States-based group completed their takeover of Scottish Premiership club Rangers on Friday and immediately pledged to make a £20 million ($26 million) investment in new signings.
Man City chief urges club to stay patient over charges decision
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said his club are being "patient" as they wait for the verdict on charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
UN warns all of Gaza at risk of famine
The UN warned Friday that the entire population of Gaza was at risk of famine, as an Israeli far-right minister urged the use of "full force" against Hamas.
Mauresmo defends French Open schedule and women's primetime snub
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Friday it was impossible to "tick every box" after repeated criticism of the French Open schedule and the absence of any women's matches in the primetime night session.
Experts point out how TV's Dr House often got it wrong
He's the maverick medic who loved to confound the medical establishment with his brilliant, unorthodox diagnoses.
Napoli close in on De Bruyne as Conte decides to stay with Serie A champions
Napoli are close to signing Kevin De Bruyne as a free agent as the Serie A champions also managed to keep hold of their title-winning coach Antonio Conte.
Rockfall at Indonesian limestone quarry kills 13
At least thirteen people were killed and a dozen injured Friday in a rockfall at a limestone quarry on Indonesia's Java island, disaster official said.
Ex-French Open runner-up Kenin on the move after years in the doldrums
Sofia Kenin believes that her game is finally "clicking" again as the former Grand Slam winner battles her way back up the rankings after years blighted by injury.
Severe floods threaten historic Romanian salt mine
Romanian authorities scrambled Friday to save a salt mine in the northern village of Praid from further damage after heavy rains worsened flooding at a site that provides the region's economic lifeblood.