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Monaco names new finance minister after money laundering rebuke
Monaco on Friday named a new finance and economy minister, following a rebuke from the Council of Europe earlier this year over shortcomings in the principality's anti-money laundering efforts.
Postecoglou to offer 'emotional' Richarlison the help he needs
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said he will do everything in his power to help Richarlison after the Brazilian's emotional outburst on international duty.
Ten Hag defends disciplinary streak to weed out poor Man Utd culture
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he inherited a bad culture at Old Trafford as he refused to offer more details on Jadon Sancho’s future at the club on Friday.
Hutter has 'lofty ambitions' with Ligue 1 leaders Monaco
New Monaco coach Adi Hutter says he has lofty ambitions with the French club after a blistering start to their Ligue 1 campaign.
Kenya fuel prices hit all-time high
The cost of fuel in Kenya hit a record high on Friday after the energy regulator revised pump prices, adding to the economic hardship facing millions of people.
'My aim is to be world champion with Ferrari' says Leclerc
Charles Leclerc has said his overriding aim is "to be world champion with Ferrari" first before any other rival team on the Formula One grid.
UK govt pumps £500mn into Tata Steel but says 3,000 jobs at risk
The UK government on Friday said it would provide £500 million ($621 million) to fund the production of "greener" steel at the country's biggest steelworks but that 3,000 jobs were still at risk.
Franco-era torture victim testifies in Spain court for first time
For the first time since Francisco Franco's death in 1975, a man who says he was detained and tortured by the dictator's regime testified before a Spanish court on Friday.
Uruguay eye 'history' with Italy win after statement France loss
Uruguay's main focus before the Rugby World Cup began was next week’s game with Italy as they eye finishing third in the pool to guarantee automatic qualification for 2027's edition.
EU hits TikTok with big fine over child data
A European Union regulator hit Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok with a 345-million-euro fine over child data breaches on Friday, in the bloc's latest salvo against the business practices of tech titans.
Tonga can ruffle rugby aristocrats' feathers, says assistant coach
Tonga are "not delusional" about the challenge they face in their opening Rugby World Cup match against the world's number one ranked side Ireland but they are capable of causing an upset, assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal said on Friday.
Kremlin says signed 'no agreements' with North Korea during Kim visit
The Kremlin said Friday that no agreements had been signed during North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's ongoing visit to Russia, amid Western concern that the two isolated countries could be preparing an arms deal.
UK govt to pump £500mn into Tata Steel but says 3,000 jobs at risk
The UK government said Friday that it would provide £500 million ($621 million) to fund the production of "greener" steel at the country's biggest steelworks but that 3,000 jobs were still at risk.
Howe tells Newcastle to rediscover mojo after poor start
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has called on his players to rise to the challenge of higher expectations after a poor start to the season.
Stock markets rally on China data, hope of rates pause
Stock markets rallied Friday as forecast-busting Chinese data boosted hopes the world's number-two economy may be stabilising after an extended slowdown.
Inside the S. Korean factory that could be key for Ukraine
At a sprawling South Korean arms factory, a high-tech production line of robots and super-skilled workers were rapidly churning out weapons Friday that could, eventually, play a role in Ukraine.
Russian central bank raises key rate amid weaker ruble
Russia's central bank raised its key interest rate for the third time in two months on Friday as it grapples with higher inflation and a weaker ruble.
Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in first practice for Singapore GP
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz set the fastest times in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday as they look to end Red Bull's season-long winning streak.
Spain's World Cup-winning women reject squad call-ups
Spain's Women's World Cup-winning squad will continue to reject national team call-ups unless there are more changes at the Spanish football federation following the scandal over Luis Rubiales' unsolicited kiss, a source close to the federation said Friday.
EU ready to confront any China retaliation over car subsidy probe
The EU insisted on Friday that its economy could survive any retaliation from China, after Beijing warned that Brussels' probe into Chinese electric car subsidies would harm trade relations.
Libya's flood-ravaged Derna in grisly hunt for thousands missing
Rescuers sifted through mud and rubble Friday in their search for people missing from the tsunami-sized flash flood that swept the Libyan port city of Derna, killing more than 3,000.
NSYNC to release first new song in decades for 'Trolls' movie
American boy band NSYNC has reunited for their first new song in over 20 years, which will be featured in the upcoming movie "Trolls Band Together."
Pakistan flag carrier PIA struggling to pay bills
Pakistan's national flag carrier admitted Friday it was struggling to pay bills and wages after local media reports said the fleet may be grounded within days.
Australia recall veteran Slipper to face Fiji
James Slipper will become only the third Australian to play in four Rugby World Cup tournaments after coach Eddie Jones on Friday named him as one of three changes for the Pool C clash with Fiji.
Pressure eases as Italian island begins migrant transfer to Sicily
Thousands of migrants began departing the Italian island of Lampedusa Friday for Sicily, alleviating strain on the hotspot where record recent arrivals equalled the tiny island's population.
Pogba face-to-face with group accused of extorting him
France star Paul Pogba was questioned Friday alongside five acquaintances and childhood friends suspected of involvement in a March 2022 extortion attempt against him, sources familiar with the case told AFP.
London celebrates its 'fearless' young fashion designers
The story of how British designer Lee Alexander McQueen's legendary first "Taxi Driver" collection was lost after he showed it on a clothes rack at the Ritz Hotel is told in a new exhibition in London.
US investment firm 777 partners agree deal for Everton takeover
Everton are set to become the latest Premier League club to fall into American hands after Farhad Moshiri agreed a deal with investment firm 777 partners for his 94 percent shareholding on Friday.
Rarely seen works by abstract master Nicolas De Stael open in Paris
An unprecedented collection of paintings by 20th century abstract master Nicolas de Stael have been gathered for a show that opened in Paris on Friday -- including several even his own children have never seen.
Indonesia rice imports spike as Jakarta shores up stocks
Indonesia recorded a large increase in rice imports in the first eight months this year compared to the same period last year, the statistics agency said Friday, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy seeks to boost stocks of its staple commodity.
Firefighters battle peatland blazes as haze shrouds Indonesian city
Firefighters on a western Indonesian island were battling large peatland fires on Friday that have covered Palembang, a city of nearly two million people, in a haze for weeks, officials said.
Galthie's France have 'work to do' after slender Uruguay win
After an impressive tournament-opening win over New Zealand last week many thought Fabien Galthie's France would have no problems against Uruguay in their second Rugby World Cup fixture.