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Agent says Trossard ready to leave Brighton after Liverpool snub
Leandro Trossard's agent said the Belgium forward wants to quit Brighton after being left out of the team to face Liverpool on Saturday because of his "attitude".
Polisario holds leadership poll under shadow of Morocco-Algeria tensions
The Polisario movement, which seeks independence in disputed Western Sahara, started meeting Friday for leadership elections in the shadow of mounting tensions between host Algeria and Morocco, which controls most of the territory.
Phillips fires New Zealand to ODI series win over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips smashed an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand secured a series victory over Pakistan with a two-wicket win in the third and final one-day international in Karachi on Friday.
Morocco-Algeria spat spills into football with African cup no-show
The decades-long rivalry between North African neighbours Morocco and Algeria has spilled onto the football pitch, leaving the Moroccan team out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Red Bull to unveil 2023 car in New York
Red Bull will launch their 2023 car in New York next month, the Formula One champions announced on Friday.
Smith return welcome news for new England boss Borthwick
Marcus Smith is set to give new England coach Steve Borthwick a boost with a timely return to action ahead of the Six Nations Championship.
Iran top diplomat hopes for restoration of Saudi ties
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope during a visit to Lebanon Friday that diplomatic ties between Tehran and Riyadh could be restored through dialogue between the two regional arch-rivals.
Jamaica launches fraud probe as Bolt millions feared missing
Jamaican financial authorities have launched an investigation into a company holding investments for eight-times Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt after reports that he may have lost millions to large scale fraud.
Europe stocks extend gains on slowing inflation, upbeat data
Equities in Europe and Asia mostly rose Friday as slowing US inflation fuelled speculation the Federal Reserve would take a softer approach to its monetary tightening campaign, though New York stocks were more tentative on bank downturn worries.
Tesla slashes vehicle prices up to 20% in US, Europe
Tesla on Friday announced it will cut the price of its best-selling electric vehicle models up to 20 percent in Europe and the United States, launching a price war as more rivals hit the market.
$1,600 for ice cream: Bolsonaro credit card bill raises eyebrows
More than $21,000 splurged at a modest restaurant -- $10,700 spent at a bakery in a single day. The public release Friday of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's official credit card expenditures is raising eyebrows in Brazil.
Al-Attiyah retains Dakar lead as Loeb notches up sixth stage win
Sebastien Loeb streaked to victory in the 12th stage of the Dakar Rally on Friday, the French BRX driver's fifth stage win in a row and his sixth of this edition.
Valieva not sanctioned by Russian anti-doping agency, says 'concerned' WADA
Russian figure skating prodigy Kamila Valieva has not been sanctioned by the Russian anti-doping agency, which found she bore "no fault or negligence" for a positive drugs test before the Beijing Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday.
Shock in France over boy's suicide after homophobic bullying
The suicide of a 13-year-old French boy who was bullied at school for being gay has shocked the country, prompting warnings that homophobia kills.
Greek court drops spying charges against migrant rescuers
A Greek court on Friday dropped espionage charges against 24 activists involved in rescuing migrants, after a lengthy trial denounced by rights groups and international organisations.
Big US banks report mixed earnings and gird for 'mild recession'
Major US banks reported mixed fourth-quarter results Friday as executives pointed to the rising odds of a "mild recession," with inflation and interest rate hikes challenging households and businesses.
Russia claims control of Soledar, Ukraine says fighting ongoing
Russia said Friday its forces had wrested control of the war-scarred town of Soledar in east Ukraine, its first claim of victory in months of battlefield setbacks, but Ukraine said there was no takeover.
Crystal Palace boss Vieira issues Chelsea warning
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has urged his side to focus on their own game rather than read too much into Chelsea's problems ahead of Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Election 'correction' plan found at Brazil minister's home
A document found at the home of Brazil's former justice minister proposed emergency steps for the "correction" of October elections in which his then-boss, Jair Bolsonaro, lost the presidency.
Sudan post-coup talks 'open' to holdout groups: US envoy
The US ambassador to Sudan has called on ex-rebels who were not part of an initial post-coup deal to join the talks aimed at restoring a transition to civilian rule.
Mirren's Golda Meir biopic to premiere at Berlin fest
A long-awaited biopic starring British actor Helen Mirren as Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, will have its world premiere at the Berlin film festival next month, organisers said Friday.
Man Utd wait for Weghorst leaves Ten Hag short on strikers
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is short on forward options for Saturday's derby against Manchester City, with the expected loan signing of Dutch international Wout Weghorst not completed in time.
Stocks mixed on bank downturn worries
European equities rose Friday but US shares slid as banks' earnings reports tempered buoyant sentiment over slowing US inflation.
Trump Organization fined $1.6 mn for tax fraud
A New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump's family business the maximum penalty available of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud.
Travel demand boosts Delta results but labor costs dent profit forecast
Delta Air Lines on Friday reported better-than-expected results in the final months of 2022, helped by strong consumer demand, although it expects labor costs to weigh on first quarter profits this year.
US actor Kevin Spacey denies seven new sex offences
Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey on Friday denied charges of committing seven new sexual offences against a man in Britain in the early 2000s.
Fifteen films bid for top prize in Africa's premiere film fest
Fifteen feature-length movies are vying for the top prize in next month's FESPACO festival, Africa's top cinema event, the organisers announced Friday.
Spain court hears Rabat case over reporter's spyware claim
Morocco demanded Friday that a Madrid court rule it had nothing to do with the possible installation of Pegasus spyware on the phone of a Spanish journalist, who has blamed Rabat.
Men's fashion week goes live in Milan, buoyed by upbeat sales
The return of Gucci to the menswear catwalk calendar, robust sales of Italian fashion and a farewell to the pandemic-imposed trend of virtual shows -- it's all systems go for men's fashion week in Milan opening Friday.
Logistical challenge looms for Ukraine over promised tanks
The imminent arrival in Ukraine of Western-made light tanks and armoured vehicles, as well as possibly heavy tanks, means Kyiv will need to quickly train up troops to use and maintain the sometimes complex equipment, analysts say.
Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six counts of rape
A jury in the UK on Friday cleared Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women, following a six-month trial.
Axelsen sails into Malaysia Open badminton semis
World number one Viktor Axelsen cruised into the Malaysia Open badminton semi-finals on Friday, easily crushing Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-6, 21-12.