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'Last Chance U' coach dies after shooting: US police
An American football coach featured in the hit Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U" has died after being shot in the head on campus, police said Friday.
Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).
Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier
Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 away and within touching distance of direct World Cup qualification on Friday.
Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-1 win over Faroes
Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Kai Trump makes strides but still misses cut in LPGA debut
Kai Trump conquered her nerves to cap her LPGA debut with a five-over par 75 on Friday and said she'd have plenty of positives to discuss with her grandfather, US President Donald Trump.
Return to bad days of hyperinflation looms in Venezuela
Venezuelans are grappling with political and economic chaos, a mass population exodus and fears of a US military attack. Now, their wallets are ever thinner as a return to hyperinflation looms.
US airspace recovers as budget shutdown ends
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday that US air travel is recovering after the disruptions caused by the more than month-long government funding shutdown.
Russia strike on Kyiv apartment block kills six, Ukraine says
A barrage of Russian missiles hit Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in one apartment block, attacks that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a "heinous" bid to spread terror.
Arrest made in shooting of 'Last Chance U' coach: US police
Police in California investigating the shooting of an American football coach from the hit Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U" said Friday they have made an arrest.
At COP30, senator warns US 'deliberately losing' clean tech race with China
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, one of only a handful of senior US political leaders attending this year's UN climate summit, told AFP Friday that President Donald Trump's America is "deliberately losing" the clean tech race to China.
US, Switzerland say deal reached on trade and tariffs
The United States and Switzerland said Friday that they have reached an agreement to sharply lower tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, with the Alpine nation vowing to invest $200 billion in the US to win over the White House.
Fossil fuel lobbyists out in force at Amazon climate talks: NGOs
Lobbyists tied to the fossil fuel industry have turned up in strength at the UN climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon, an NGO coalition said Friday, warning that their presence undermines the process.
Returning Alldritt blames himself for France axing
Returning France captain Gregory Alldritt on Friday said he was the only one to blame after being dropped by coach Fabien Galthie for last weekend's humbling loss to South Africa.
Stocks struggle on US rates, tech rally fears
Global stock markets struggled for momentum Friday as doubts built over whether the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next month and amid persistent fears of a tech bubble.
A rare oil CEO shows up at COP30, spars with activists
The head of France's TotalEnergies, one of the few oil executives to attend UN climate talks in Brazil, jousted Friday with activists, defended his presence and sidestepped questions about his sector's role in global warming.
Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton
US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants the Justice Department and FBI to investigate links between the late alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and former Democratic president Bill Clinton.
England great Anderson says 'weak' Australia still Ashes favourites
James Anderson believes England head into the Ashes as underdogs despite agreeing with former new-ball partner Stuart Broad that Australia are at their "weakest" for the last 15 years.
Indigenous protesters disrupt UN climate summit again
Dozens of Indigenous demonstrators blocked the entrance to the UN climate summit in Brazil on Friday in a plea for the world to pay attention to their plight in the Amazon.
Gun salutes for King Charles III as he marks 77th birthday
King Charles III enjoyed a busy 77th birthday on Friday, seemingly determined to carry on working despite ongoing cancer treatment.
Ford urges England to make their own New Zealand history
George Ford insisted on Friday that England won't lack self-belief when they go in search of a rare win over New Zealand at Twickenham.
Acosta top in Valencia MotoGP practice as Martin returns
Pedro Acosta was fastest in practice for the Valencia Grand Prix on Friday, as Aprilia's Jorge Martin enjoyed a full day back on the bike after injury.
Michelle Yeoh to get honorary award at Berlin film fest
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at next year's Berlinale film festival, organisers said Friday.
Bulgaria names manager to take over Russia's Lukoil refinery after US sanctions
Bulgaria on Friday nominated a senior government official to take control of a major Lukoil refinery in the east of the country following US sanctions against the Russian oil giant.
Spain players on their way to becoming 'legendary': coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday his squad are on their way to becoming "legendary" like the players that won the country's first World Cup, in 2010, and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships.
US, Switzerland say reached deal on trade and tariffs
The United States and Switzerland are set to unveil details of a trade pact Friday, with both sides reaching an agreement to sharply lower tariffs recently imposed by President Donald Trump, officials said.
Saudi prince, eyeing defence pledge, to meet Trump after long US absence
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will press for security guarantees while US President Donald Trump will urge him to normalise ties with Israel when the de facto Saudi ruler breaks a seven-year absence from Washington this week.
Water shortage pushes Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan into energy crisis
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are facing an energy crisis as water levels have plummeted at the reservoirs powering their largests hydropower stations, officials said this week.
Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton
Jannik Sinner comfortably beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Friday to complete a perfect group stage in his ATP Finals title defence.
Darge returns to Scotland starting side against Argentina
Rory Darge has been recalled at openside flanker in the only change to the Scotland starting side for Sunday's clash with Argentina at Murrayfield.
'Battling' McIlroy closes in on Race to Dubai title
Despite struggling with his game, Rory McIlroy once again showed his mastery of the Earth course with a three-under par 69 in Friday's second round keeping the world number two way ahead in the Race to Dubai.
Heyes says England need fans' help to seal 'massive' New Zealand win
Prop forward Joe Heyes on Friday urged the Twickenham crowd to play their part by roaring England to victory over New Zealand.
Indigenous protest blocks entrance to UN climate summit
Dozens of Indigenous protesters, some holding babies, peacefully blocked the entrance to the UN climate summit in Brazil on Friday to demand a meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and discuss their plight in the Amazon.