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Cyberattack halts shipments from Japan's biggest brewer
A damaging cyberattack on Japanese beer giant Asahi this week has halted shipments from its breweries and there is no resumption in sight, the company warned Friday, fuelling fears of shortages.
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Liverpool seek to steady ship, Man Utd's Amorim faces must-win game
Liverpool have no time to lick their wounds after back-to-back defeats as they prepare for a trip to Chelsea on Saturday while Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is under severe pressure to beat in-form Sunderland.
Politics
Luxembourg gets new Grand Duke with royal abdication
Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign Friday with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign.
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Cambodian ex-MP's killer jailed for life in Thailand
A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said.
Politics
Czechs head to polls with billionaire ex-premier tipped to come first
Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.
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Taylor Swift moves into 'Showgirl' era with new pop album
Taylor Swift is in a new sparkling era.
Politics
Last flotilla boat sails on towards Gaza after Israel interceptions
The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests.
Economy
Munich airport halts flights after drone sightings
Germany's Munich airport halted flights after several drone sightings, a police spokesperson told AFP early Friday, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.
Sports
Rookie Schlittler pitches gem, Yankees beat Red Sox to advance in MLB playoffs
Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler made a spectacular post-season debut, striking out 12 in eight scoreless innings to carry the New York Yankees to a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox and into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Thursday.
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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 7: rescue official
The death toll in a school collapse on Indonesia's main island of Java rose to seven on Friday after two bodies were pulled from the building's ruins, a rescue official said.
Weather
China trials 'energy-saving' underwater data centres
Power-hungry data centres run hot, so one Chinese company is planning to submerge a pod of servers in the sea off Shanghai with hopes of solving computing's energy woes.
Economy
Tech fans Tokyo rally on broadly positive day for Asian markets
A surge in tech firms helped Tokyo's Nikkei lead most Asian equities higher on Friday as investors headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note, with US rate-cut hopes out-muscling concerns about a government shutdown.
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Group leading Morocco protests demands govt dismissal
The group leading Morocco's mass protests called on Friday for the government's dismissal, following days of unrest that have seen the deaths of three people.
Economy
Virtual Jesus? People of faith divided as AI enters religion
Artificial intelligence, the technology upending nearly every corner of society, is creeping into religion, serving up virtual Jesus and automated sermons -- a change drawing mixed reviews from the faithful.
Sports
McEvoy calls on World Aquatics to make 25m sprint an official event
Speed king Cameron McEvoy has urged World Aquatics to make the 25m freestyle sprint an official event, arguing it adds excitement to the sport and will be embraced by fans.
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Australian drug kingpin to face retrial in police informant scandal
A court in Melbourne ruled Friday that one of Australia's most famous drug kingpins must face a retrial after his defence lawyer was revealed to have been a police informant.
Sports
Staniforth predicts All Blacks honours for 'freak' Manu before Top 14 match-up
Castres' Australian lock Tom Staniforth said Racing 92 centre Joey Manu has a chance of featuring for New Zealand at the 2027 Rugby World Cup before they meet each other in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Sports
AC Milan face Scudetto rivals Juve after landmark San Siro ruling
AC Milan have the chance to cap a momentous week on Sunday night as the Serie A giants face rivals Juventus after taking a huge step towards building a new stadium in place of the San Siro.
Sports
Tensions rising at Real Madrid before Villarreal test
Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday aiming to get their La Liga campaign back on track after a punishing derby defeat last weekend.
Sports
Top four face off in early Bundesliga litmus test
The Bundesliga's top four are set to collide this weekend, giving the in-form sides a chance to measure where they stand against title favourites Bayern Munich.
Sports
Could PSG finally be there for the taking in Ligue 1?
Paris Saint-Germain are fresh from a fine Champions League win in Barcelona, but there are signs that this season might present the best opportunity in a long time for someone else to win the Ligue 1 title.
Sports
South Africa eye back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns
South Africa are firm favourites to wrap up a second straight Rugby Championship title for the first time when they face Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday in a competition with an uncertain future.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge for 'mercy' ahead of sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces more than two decades in prison following a blockbuster trial that saw the music mogul accused of harrowing crimes, on Thursday asked the judge determining his fate for "mercy" and "another chance."
Sports
FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Sports
Higgo in four-way tie for PGA Tour lead in Mississippi
South African Garrick Higgo, chasing his second US PGA Tour title of the season, carded a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to join a four-way tie for the lead at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.
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New Zealand eruption survivors tell of horror on first day of inquest
An inquest heard on Friday of lifelong injuries and years of grief from survivors and family members of those who died in a massive volcanic eruption on New Zealand's northern island in 2019.
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Put the bright stripes away, Pope's Swiss Guards get new garb
The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday -- but only for special occasions.
Politics
New setback for Milei as Argentine Congress overturns spending vetoes
Argentina's struggling President Javier Milei suffered a new setback on Thursday as Congress overturned his vetoes of laws increasing funding for public universities and for pediatric care.
Health
Canada reports first death linked to measles epidemic
An infant born prematurely in the western Canadian province of Alberta died as a result of measles, officials said Thursday, the first fatality linked to the disease's resurgence in the country in the past year.
Sports
Lille goalkeeper saves three penalties in Europa League win
Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer saved three successive penalties in a remarkable end to their 1-0 win over Roma in the Europa League on Thursday.
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Frenchwoman who escaped Nazi massacre dies aged 100
Camille Senon, a feminist and union activist who narrowly escaped the Nazi massacre in her French village of Oradour-sur-Glane died on Thursday aged 100, the mayor's office said.
Politics
Protests worldwide condemn Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla
Protesters around the world Thursday railed at Israel's interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza's besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in response.