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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.
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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.
Economy
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.
Economy
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.
Politics
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.
Culture
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.
Politics
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.
Economy
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.
Weather
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.
Sports
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.
Economy
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.
Weather
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.
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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.
Sports
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.
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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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Culture
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.
Politics
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.
Sports
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.
Economy
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.
Economy
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.
Politics
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Sports
'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.
Sports
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.
Nature
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.
Russia strikes on Kyiv apartment blocks kill six, Ukraine says
Russia struck residential parts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, Ukraine said, killing six people in a single apartment block in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as "heinous" and aimed at civilians.
Politics
Tanzania president announces inquiry into protest deaths
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday announced an inquiry into the killings that occurred during the election that returned her to power, and called for leniency for some protesters charged with treason.
Sports
Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight defeat - promoter
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drugs test on October 25, the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London, his promoter announced Friday.