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Yankees keep Boone as manager for 2025 MLB season
Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees in 2025 for his eighth season after guiding the team to the World Series, the Yankees announced on Friday.
Jewish students block Austria far-right parliament speaker at Holocaust memorial
A group of Jewish students on Friday prevented Austria's first far-right parliamentary speaker from laying a wreath at a Holocaust memorial, accusing him of "spitting in the faces of our ancestors".
Spain's grim search for flood missing moves to coast
Spanish navy diver Alvaro Carrillo donned his wetsuit and prepared a speedboat to scour a normally picturesque lagoon made murky by a sea of debris -- and potentially bodies.
European businesses brace for Trump return
The return of Donald Trump and his protectionist agenda to the White House will likely rock US trade relations with the world, including Europe.
11 bodies found in Mexico truck were of missing group: prosecutors
The 11 people, including two minors, found dead in a pickup truck in southern Mexico were part of a group reported missing last month, authorities in Guerrero state said Friday.
Germany's embattled Scholz open to talks on early election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections.
UN peacekeepers say Israel army damages south Lebanon position
UN peacekeepers on Friday accused the Israeli army of damaging one of their south Lebanon positions in a "deliberate and direct" action against their forces.
Toll from Mozambique election protests up to at least 30
Mozambique's opposition on Friday promised fresh protests, as rights groups said at least 30 people had been killed in three weeks of demonstrations over contested election results.
Superstar Dupont raring to go for France return
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday he is "eager" to play for his country's 15-a-side team once again this weekend following his Olympics-enforced absence.
First flight with Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam lands in Tel Aviv
The first flight carrying some Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam after violent clashes following a football match there landed on Friday at Ben Gurion International Airport, the Israel Airports Authority said.
Resilient but threatened, Kenya celebrates Maa culture
The Maa Festival celebrates one of the best-known parts of Kenya's culture, which has been remarkably resilient even as it is strained by modernisation and climate change.
Van Nistelrooy accepts Man Utd lack a clinical striker
Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy conceded the Red Devils are missing a world-class striker, but remains hopeful that Ramus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee can develop into that role.
Maresca says Chelsea can beat 'any team'
Enzo Maresca says in-form Chelsea believe they can "win against any team" as he prepares for Sunday's match against Arsenal.
Kolisi on the bench as Springboks ring changes for Scotland clash
South Africa's double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is one of seven forwards among eight replacements in Rassie Erasmus's matchday 23 for the Springboks' tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
A plane carrying Israeli football supporters brought home from Amsterdam by the government landed on Friday at Israel's Ben Gurion airport as authorities condemned a night of "hateful anti-Semitic" violence.
Stock markets waver after US election rally, rate cut
Wall Street shares mostly rose but global stock markets fell on Friday following rallies this week as investors weighed the impact of Donald Trump's presidential election win and efforts to prop up China's economy.
Guardiola will 'solve' Man City's malaise
Pep Guardiola is confident he can remedy Manchester City's issues after losing three consecutive games for the first time since 2018.
Russia seeks six years for medic for criticising Ukraine campaign
Russian prosecutors on Friday demanded a six-year prison sentence for a paediatrician accused of criticising the Ukraine campaign during a private appointment, in a case that has revealed the extent of repression gripping Russia.
Leveraging Trump win, embattled Macron eyes diplomatic comeback
Hamstrung by troubles at home, French President Emmanuel Macron has been firing on all cylinders since Donald Trump's re-election -- seemingly looking to leverage the Republican's return to make a diplomatic comeback of his own.
England cricket great Botham hails Hughes for Aussie croc rescue
England cricket great Ian Botham said he was "nearly catch of the day" after being pulled out of crocodile infested waters by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes while on a fishing trip in Australia.
Mbappe 'down but not out' says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his troubled French striker Kylian Mbappe was as down as the rest of the team over recent setbacks but remained motivated ahead of Saturday's Liga clash with Osasuna.
Arsenal ready to rebound after troubled spell: Arteta
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to bounce back from their nightmare spell in Sunday's crucial clash with Chelsea after sensing his players' hunger during a team meeting this week.
Cartier owner's profit sinks as China sales slump
Cartier owner Richemont posted Friday a hefty drop in net profit for the first half of the year as watch sales sank in China, where weak consumer spending has hit the luxury sector.
UN aims to set standards for scandal-hit carbon markets
Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits, a long-awaited decision some hope can bring credibility to a scandal-ridden sector.
Australia rugby captain Wilson aiming to hit England for six
Harry Wilson is determined to do his bit to rebalance the Anglo-Australian rugby rivalry when the cricket enthusiast leads the Wallabies against England in their tour opener at Twickenham on Saturday.
Amsterdam mayor 'ashamed' by 'unbearable' attacks on Israel football fans
Amsterdam's mayor said Friday the city had been "deeply damaged" by "hateful anti-Semitic rioters" who hunted down and attacked fans of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv in a night of "unbearable" violence.
UN probe says women, children comprise the majority of Gaza war dead
The UN on Friday condemned the staggering number of civilians killed in Israel's war in Gaza, with women and children comprising nearly 70 percent of the thousands of fatalities it had managed to verify.
England's Lawrence eager to face rising Wallabies star Suaalii
Ollie Lawrence is relishing the prospect of confronting Australia debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii when England face the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday.
Judge Spurs at end of the season, says Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham are "making progress" but says any judgements on his work should wait until the end of the season.
Paris Olympic horses to be awarded military medals
Fly de Vesquerie, the horse which helped Elodie Clouvel to a silver medal in the modern pentathlon in the Paris Olympics, is to be awarded France's Bronze Medal of National Defence, AFP learned on Friday from the gendarmerie.
Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record
Spain was soaked in its wettest October on record last month which culminated in catastrophic floods that have killed 219 people and left dozens missing, the government said on Friday.
Spain call up uncapped trio for Nations League
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday named uncapped trio Aitor Paredes, Marc Casado and Samu Omorodion in his squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Denmark.