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Three Cambodia genocide sites added to UNESCO register
Three notorious Cambodian torture and execution sites used by the Khmer Rouge regime to perpetrate genocide 50 years ago were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List on Friday.

Alcaraz reaches third successive Wimbledon final, Djokovic faces Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final as the defending champion battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) win against American fifth seed Taylor Fritz, while Novak Djokovic prepared for a blockbuster clash with Jannik Sinner on Friday.

Wildfire forces evacuation of part of Grand Canyon
Spreading wildfires forced the evacuation on Friday of part of the famed Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service appealing for visitors to stay calm.

Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach
Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday.
Stocks fall as Trump ramps up tariff threats
European and US stock markets retreated Friday as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war, threatening a higher blanket tariff and a 35-percent levy on Canada.

Trump's tariff threats and delays: state of play
US trading partners braced for a volley of tariff hikes this week, but a deadline for their imposition came and went as President Donald Trump delayed them again until August -- but unveiled new copper duties and increased levies on Canada and Brazil.

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final as the defending champion battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) win against American fifth seed Taylor Fritz on Friday.

She's Electric: Manchester wired as 'Oasis Day' dawns
Bathed in sunshine and feel-good vibes, Oasis fans on Friday poured through the gates as Manchester's favourite sons returned for their first hometown gig in 16 years.
Kurdish PKK fighters destroy weapons at disarmament ceremony
Thirty PKK fighters destroyed their weapons at a symbolic ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan on Friday, two months after the Kurdish rebels ended their decades-long armed struggle against the Turkish state.

Pogacar pounces to retake Tour de France lead
Tadej Pogacar won stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday to regain the overall lead with a trademark burst up the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.

Pogacar pounces to retakes Tour de France lead
Tadej Pogacar won stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday to retake the overall lead with a trademark swoop up the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.

Archer strikes with third ball on Test return against India
Jofra Archer marked his long-awaited return to Test cricket by taking a wicket with just his third ball as England hit back against India at Lord's on Friday.

Spurs sign Kudus but Gibbs-White move stalls
Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham but a move for Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been put on hold as Nottingham Forest have threatened legal action.

Trump flies to flood-ravaged Texas as scrutiny of response mounts
US President Donald Trump flew to Texas Friday as questions swirled over the authorities' response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.

IEA sees anaemic global oil demand growth amid tariff turmoil
Growth in oil demand is anaemic globally, with several countries in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump tariff threats suffering drops, the IEA said Friday.

India's Chopra wants coach Zelezny's big-stage mindset
India's Olympic javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Friday he hoped his coaching switch continues to pay off as he aims to retain his world title.

Trump threatens Canada with higher tariff, mulls further global levies
Canada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said in a late-night letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that upends negotiations between the neighbors and close allies.

Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387
Jasprit Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul before England paceman Brydon Carse's maiden Test fifty frustrated the tourists.

Minister's death spooks Russian elite amid corruption clampdown
The reported suicide of Russia's transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country's elite.

UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list
Two cultural sites, in Cameroon and Malawi, were added Friday to the UNESCO World Heritage List, said the organisation, which has made boosting Africa's representation a priority.

Irvine Welsh takes aim at 'brain atrophying' tech ahead of new Trainspotting sequel
Scottish author Irvine Welsh on Friday described the new sequel to his cult novel "Trainspotting" as an antidote to a world full of "hate and poison", as he took aim at social media, the internet and AI.

Bumrah's treble strike rocks England before Smith hits back
India star Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls before England's Jamie Smith made the tourists pay for dropping him in the third Test at Lord's on Friday.

Swiatek and Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final on Saturday with only one thing certain -- there will be an eighth consecutive first-time winner of the women's tournament.

German backpacker found after 12 days missing in Australian bush
Lost German backpacker Carolina Wilga was found alive but "ravaged by mosquitoes" on Friday, 12 days after going missing in remote bushland in Western Australia.

The main moments of Paris Couture Week
Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences.

US and China have 'positive' meeting at ASEAN foreign minister talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi had a "positive" meeting in Malaysia on Friday, both sides said, in an apparent bid to ease tensions between the rival powers.

Defence, joint debt and farmers: EU draws budget battle lines
When the European Union unveils its long-term spending proposals next week, it will kick off the bloc's biggest budget battle in recent history.

US singer Chris Brown denies more charges in UK assault case
American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to further charges stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023.

Bumrah's treble strike rocks England in third Test
Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls, including the prize scalps of England captain Ben Stokes and century-maker Joe Root, as India took control of the third Test at Lord's on Friday.

Liverpool to honour Diogo Jota in return to action at Preston
Liverpool have announced a series of tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva when the Reds return to action on Sunday at Preston for the first time since the Portuguese international's death.

Hemp guards against England complacency in Euros showdown with Wales
England have the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 in their sights after thrashing the Netherlands on Wednesday but Lauren Hemp says the Lionesses have not become complacent ahead of their Group D match with Wales.

Stocks mostly fall as Trump ramps up tariff threats
Stock markets mostly retreated Friday as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war, threatening a higher blanket tariff and a 35-percent levy on Canada.