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Spurs boosted by Romero return for Chelsea clash
Thomas Frank insists he won't take risks over Cristian Romero's fitness as the Tottenham captain prepares to return against Chelsea on Saturday.
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Sudan's RSF claims arrests as UN warns of 'horrendous' atrocities in Darfur
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they had arrested several fighters accused of abuses during the capture of El-Fasher, with the United Nations demanding an investigation Friday into the "horrendous accounts" of atrocities emerging from the city.
Nature
US says 'non-market' tactics needed to counter China's rare earth dominance
G7 countries will have to use "non-market" tactics to curb China's dominance in rare earth production, the US energy secretary said Friday, calling the effort a "strategic necessity."
Technology
China sends youngest astronaut, mice to space station
A new crew took off for China's space station on Friday, including the country's youngest ever astronaut and four lab mice.
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From adored prince to outcast, Andrew's years-long fall from grace
Andrew has hit a new low in his inexorable fall from grace, stripped of his cherished royal titles and exiled to rural England.
Sports
Rodri return fuels Guardiola belief in Man City title challenge
Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will contend for the Premier League title if Rodri can rediscover his best form after returning from injury.
Technology
China holds send-off ceremony for space station astronauts
China held a send-off ceremony on Friday for a new crew of astronauts set to depart for its space station, including its youngest "taikonaut" and four lab mice.
Sports
Barcelona to show off unfinished Camp Nou with public training session
After two years in exile as the Camp Nou was renovated, Barcelona will return to the stadium for a public training session on November 7, the club announced Friday.
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Turkish court jails 11 for life over deadly hotel inferno
A Turkish court on Friday sentenced 11 people, including the owner of the hotel, to life in prison over a fire at a luxury ski resort that killed 78 people including about 30 children.
Sports
Auger-Aliassime ends Vacherot run to reach Paris Masters semis
Felix Auger-Aliassime cruised to a straight-sets victory over Valentin Vacherot on Friday to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals and keep his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals alive.
Sports
Australia captain Wilson denies Wallabies use 'dangerous' breakdown tactics
Australia captain Harry Wilson has rejected claims the Wallabies use illegal and dangerous breakdown tactics as they prepare to face England on Saturday.
Politics
'Populists can be beaten': Dutch centrist Jetten claims election win
Dutch centrist leader Rob Jetten on Friday claimed victory in a knife-edge election over far-right head Geert Wilders, saying his surprise success showed populist movements could be beaten in Europe.
Economy
China's suspension of rare earth controls applies to EU: official
The EU's commissioner for trade on Friday said China's one-year suspension on its restrictions of rare earth materials would apply to the bloc as well as the United States.
Economy
Italy complains about strong euro, urges ECB to cut rates
Italy's foreign minister called on the European Central Bank on Friday to reduce interest rates to weaken the euro, warning its strength was hurting his country's exporters.
Boulevard
Louvre to get anti-ramming barriers by year end: minister
France's culture minister said Friday anti-ramming devices would be set up around the Louvre by year's end, after a high-profile heist at the famed museum reignited debate over its security.
Economy
Wall Street bounces on Amazon, Apple earnings
Wall Street stocks moved higher on Friday as investors welcomed strong earnings reports by Amazon and Apple.
Technology
AI giants turn to massive debt to finance tech race
Meta raised $30 billion in debt on Thursday, as tech giants flush with cash turn to borrowing to finance the expensive race to lead in artificial intelligence.
Politics
Japan PM says raised 'serious concerns' with Xi on South China Sea, Xinjiang
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she raised "serious concerns" about the South China Sea, Hong Kong and Xinjiang in a "candid" first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Economy
Shein set to open first physical store in Paris
Controversial online fast-fashion seller Shein will open its first bricks and mortar store in the world in Paris next week, its new landlord announced Friday.
Boulevard
Turkish court jails 11 for life over deadly hotel fire
A Turkish court on Friday sentenced 11 people, including the owner of the hotel, to life in prison over a fire at a luxury ski resort that killed 78 people including about 30 children.
Sports
Hazlewood stars as Australia ease past India to win 2nd T20
Mitchell Marsh slammed a brisk 46 after Josh Hazlewood took 3-13 as Australia cruised past India by four wickets to win the second Twenty20 international on Friday.
Stocks extend losses tracking AI, Fed and trade
Europe and Asian stock markets mostly fell Friday at the end of a fluctuating week as traders reacted to company earnings, central bank decisions and a tentative US-China trade truce.
Sports
Arteta concerned for players' welfare in Arsenal fixture pile-up
Mikel Arteta warned that player welfare should be the primary concern for football's rule-makers as Arsenal's fixture pile-up threatens to put his team at risk.
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From adored prince to royal outcast, Andrew's protracted downfall
Once dubbed "Randy Andy" by the British tabloids, Andrew, the former prince, has hit a new low: the disgraced royal has been stripped of his cherished titles and exiled to rural England.
Sports
Maresca backs 'stupid' Delap to come good for Chelsea
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said Liam Delap has apologised for getting sent-off in Wednesday's League Cup win at Wolves, which drew stinging criticism from his manager.
Politics
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire, to hold another round of peace talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a temporary ceasefire and will hold another round of peace talks in Istanbul next week, aiming to defuse tensions after a deadly flare-up this month.
Politics
Sudan's RSF says arrests fighters accused of abuses in El-Fasher
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they had arrested several fighters accused of committing abuses during the capture of the western city of El-Fasher, as a UN official warned the "horror is continuing" in both Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan.
Politics
Key dates in the fall of Britain's former prince Andrew
Key dates in the life of Andrew, King Charles III's younger brother, who has been stripped of his royal titles over allegations stemming from his friendship with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein:
Sports
Cricket falls silent across Australia after teenager killed by ball
A minute's silence was held ahead of Australia against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the sport mourned the teenage Australian player who died after being hit by a ball.
Sports
Vinicius Junior in the clear over Clasico outburst
Vinicius Junior will face no disciplinary action for his Clasico substitution outburst, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso revealed on Friday.
Politics
UK welcomes king's move to strip Andrew of royal titles
King Charles III's historic decision to strip his brother Andrew of his royal titles and effectively exile him won widespread backing Friday, but failed to calm calls for further action and greater oversight of the monarchy.
Sports
Liverpool must snap losing 'habit', says under-fire Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side must not make a habit of losing games they should win after six defeats in their last seven games plunged the Premier League champions into crisis.