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'Work to be done': aviation still overwhelmingly male
Rebecca Lutte regularly takes to the skies behind the controls of her RV-10 kit plane.
Lyles defends 200m title, Jackson trumps Fraser-Pryce
Noah Lyles defended his world 200m title in electric fashion in a second US sprint cleansweep on Thursday, while Shericka Jackson thwarted Jamaican teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's bid for a sprint double in the women's race.
US Capitol riot probe slams Trump inaction, urges accountability
The House committee probing the assault on the US Capitol laid out a searing, prime-time indictment on Thursday of Donald Trump's refusal to halt or condemn the violence and insisted he should be held accountable for a gross dereliction of presidential duty.
Lyles defends 200m crown as US sweep podium
Noah Lyles produced a scintillating performance to retain his world 200m crown on Thursday as US sprinters claimed their second podium clean sweep of the World Championships in Oregon.
Asian markets mostly rise after Wall St rally, euro dips
Asian markets rose Friday following a third straight rally on Wall Street, as below-par US data eased expectations for a sharper pace of interest rate hikes.
'Life after is more important': A child of Japan's baby hatch
Inside Koichi Miyatsu's blue, child-sized backpack are neatly folded cartoon-print sweatshirts and a pair of white sneakers -- all he has from before he was left at Japan's only "baby hatch".
Jackson edges Fraser-Pryce to win world 200m gold
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson outgunned compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the back straight to win 200m gold at the World Athletics Championships on Thursday.
All Blacks retain Cane, Foster despite Irish series defeat
The New Zealand All Blacks on Friday retained Ian Foster as head coach and Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship despite calls for the pair to be replaced after the home series defeat to Ireland.
Paris Olympics face tough hurdles with two years to go
As he left the Tokyo Olympics last August, Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris 2024 organising committee, told AFP he was "prepared to run a marathon at 100-metre speed."
Japan plans September 27 state funeral for Abe
Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend.
Japan's baby hatch hospital offers mothers 'last resort'
When the alarm sounds at Jikei hospital in southern Japan, nurses race down a spiral staircase. Their mission: to rescue an infant left in the country's only baby hatch.
Tunisia to vote on constitution seen as threat to democracy
Tunisians will vote Monday on a constitution that would give President Kais Saied almost unchecked powers, a key moment in his plan to overhaul the political system in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
US airlines post profits, but struggle to boost capacity
Strong travel demand has enabled the biggest US airlines to return to profitability, but efforts to restore capacity back to pre-pandemic levels face manpower and cost challenges.
Japan defence report sounds alarm on Russia, threats to Taiwan
Japan's defence ministry said Friday it was alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and had growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo weighs significantly increasing military spending.
Trump should be held accountable for trying to overturn 2020 election: committee
The House committee probing the assault on the US Capitol laid out a searing, prime-time indictment on Thursday of Donald Trump's refusal to halt or condemn the violence and insisted he should be held legally accountable for a gross dereliction of presidential duty.
Im, Piercy fire 65s to share lead at PGA 3M Open
South Korea's Im Sung-jae and American Scott Piercy each fired six-under-par 65s to share the lead after Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's 3M Open.
US decathlete Scantling out of World Championships after doping suspension
United States decathlon medal hopeful Garrett Scantling was ruled out of the World Championships on Thursday after accepting a provisional suspension for an anti-doping rule violation, the United States Anti-Doping Agency said.
Trump used 'lawlessness and corruption' to try to overturn 2020 election: probe chair
President Donald Trump "blazed a path of "lawlessness and corruption" as he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 US election, the chairman of the House committee investigating last year's attack on the Capitol said Thursday.
At least 18 killed in police raid on Rio favela
At least 18 people were killed in the latest police raid targeting organized crime groups in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, Brazilian police said Thursday.
Lewandowski, Benzema set for duel as Barcelona-Real meet in Vegas 'Clasico'
Barcelona take on Real Madrid in a pre-season Clasico friendly in Las Vegas on Saturday that promises to offer a glimpse into the future of the Spanish giants' iconic rivalry.
Security forces smash Sri Lanka's main protest camp
Sri Lankan security forces demolished the main anti-government protest camp in the capital early Friday and evicted activists hours before the new president was due to name a cabinet.
Snap to slow hiring after dismal earnings pummel stock price
Snapchat's owner plans to "substantially" slow recruitment after bleak results Thursday wiped 25 percent off the stock price of the tech firm, which is facing difficulties on several fronts.
Boeing outmanoeuvres Airbus at first Farnborough since Covid
US planemaker Boeing triumphed this week as it scooped up more orders than its European rival Airbus at the first Farnborough Airshow since aviation was ravaged by Covid.
Uruguay says pursuing China trade deal with or without Mercosur partners
Uruguay insisted on Thursday that it would pursue a free trade deal with China with or without its partners in the South American Mercosur trade bloc.
Mexican mother of autistic boy dies after being set on fire
A Mexican activist and mother of an autistic child has died after being set on fire, authorities said, sparking protests, condemnation and demands for justice on Thursday.
Record temperatures set across US as heat wave engulfs nation
A relentless US heat wave that has triggered health alerts for more than 100 million people is set to intensify this weekend, with temperatures and humidity forecast to surge to suffocating highs in many parts of the country.
Security forces dismantle Sri Lanka's main protest camp
Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp in the capital Colombo early Friday, dismantling it and evicting activists gathered outside the president's office.
Euro gets boost ECB supersizes rate hike, US stocks rise again
The euro advanced against the dollar on Thursday after Russia resumed gas supplies to Europe and the European Central Bank surprised markets with a 0.5-percentage-point rate hike.
Germany beat Austria to reach women's Euro 2022 semis
Germany remain on course for a ninth women's European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Thursday.
Fresh negotiations to end Panama living cost protest
The Panamanian government and protesters were set for a fresh round of negotiations Thursday to end more than two weeks of living cost protests that have interrupted food supplies and harmed the economy.
Biden says 'doing great' after positive Covid test
President Joe Biden said Thursday he was "doing great" after testing positive for Covid at the age of 79, vowing to continue to work while isolating at the White House with only mild symptoms.
First wild jaguars in 70 years born in Argentina national park
A captive-born jaguar released into Argentina's Ibera National Park last year has given birth to two cubs -- the first to be born wild in the protected wetland in 70 years, the Rewilding Argentina conservation body said Thursday.