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US Treasury chief to speak with China counterpart as tensions flare
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to speak Friday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, an official from President Donald Trump's administration told AFP -- as Washington works to rally allies to respond to Beijing's rare earth curbs.
Economy
Stocks slide even as fears over banks, trade war ease
Global stocks mostly fell Friday even as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
Sports
Postecoglou defiant despite Forest slump
Ange Postecoglou says that if he is given time at a club it always ends "with me and a trophy" as he fights to save his job at Nottingham Forest.
US sinks international deal on decarbonising ships
An international vote to formally approve cutting maritime emissions was delayed by a year Friday, in a victory for the United States which opposes the carbon-cutting plan.
Politics
Zelensky to push for Tomahawk missiles in Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at the White House Friday to push the US leader for long-range Tomahawk missiles that can strike deep inside Russia.
Sports
Amorim wants sense of urgency at Man Utd despite Ratcliffe backing
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the support of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will mean little if he fails to turn around the club's fortunes.
Politics
Turkish experts await Israeli go ahead to help recover bodies in Gaza
A team of Turkish disaster response specialists is stationed at the Egyptian border, awaiting Israeli authorisation to enter Gaza and help in search and recovery operations, a Turkish official told AFP on Friday.
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France tries Algerian woman for rape and murder of 12-year-old girl
An Algerian woman apologised for her "horrible" actions Friday as she went on trial accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Paris, in a case that sparked horror in France and was seized by the far right.
US stocks rise as fears over banks, trade war ease
US stock markets rose Friday as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
Temporary Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire expires, next step unclear
A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan expired on Friday evening, with no clear indication of what comes next.
Politics
Report calls French massacre of WWII African riflemen premeditated, covered up
French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with previous death tolls vastly underestimated, according to a paper submitted to the Senegalese president, an exclusive copy of which was obtained by AFP.
Politics
In Brazil, Michelle Bolsonaro leaves it to God, and Jair
Brazil's right is scrambling for a candidate in next year's election after leader Jair Bolsonaro was convicted over a botched coup -- and one of the names that keeps cropping up is that of his wife, Michelle.
Sports
Guardiola has 'unfinished business' at Man City
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are heading in the right direction after a significant rebuild, vowing he still has "unfinished business" at the Etihad, nine years into his reign.
Sports
Flawless Fleetwood jumps into India Championship lead
Tommy Fleetwood played a flawless second round of eight-under to move into the lead at the India Championship on Friday, while Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy was six strokes off the lead.
Mango founder's son under scrutiny as police probe death
Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his son has become a suspect.
Politics
Temporary Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire nears end
A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan neared its end Friday evening, following deadly violence between the neighbouring countries.
UK government in talks to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government was holding urgent talks on Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match at Aston Villa that Israel's government branded "shameful".
Economy
US puts plan to cut ship emissions in troubled waters
An international plan to cut emissions from ships hung in the balance on Friday as the United States urged countries to reject it and oil producers pushed for a delay.
Politics
BBC accepts sanction over 'misleading' Gaza documentary
The UK media watchdog on Friday sanctioned the BBC for a Gaza documentary whose child narrator was later revealed to be the son of Hamas's former deputy minister of agriculture, branding it "materially misleading".
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King Charles III to visit Vatican next week
Britain's King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will make an historic state visit to the Vatican next week to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
Sports
'Very unlucky' Odegaard faces weeks out, says Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November international break due to the Norwegian's latest injury setback.
Sports
Marquez return in Valencia 'a possibility', says team boss
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, who withdrew from the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix after injuring a shoulder, will also miss the next round in Portugal but could return for the final race of the season, his team said on Friday.
Dozens injured at state funeral for Kenya opposition leader Odinga
Dozens were injured, many seriously, at the state funeral of Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday as crowds rushed to see his coffin, AFP journalists saw.
Stocks retreat as US credit fears pile on pressure
European and Asian stock markets Friday tracked losses on Wall Street as fresh credit market fears compounded worries about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown.
Weather
Water salinity hurting farmers, livestock in Iraq
Iraqi farmer Umm Ali has watched her poultry die as salinity levels in the country's south hit record highs, rendering already scarce water unfit for human consumption and killing livestock.
Politics
Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire enters second day
A ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan moved into its second day on Friday, following deadly violence between the neighbouring countries.
Politics
Venezuela deploys troops, reports of new US boat strike
Venezuela deployed thousands of troops near the Colombian border on Thursday in response to the US military buildup in the Caribbean, where US media reported a new strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat.
Boulevard
Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after mourners killed
Kenya held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi on Friday, a day after security forces opened fire to disperse huge crowds of mourners, killing at least three.
Sports
In-form Kane 'hungry' as Bayern and Dortmund face off
Vincent Kompany lauded striker Harry Kane's "hunger" as his Bayern Munich side prepare to host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in a clash between the league's two unbeaten teams.
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Mexican national Guard aids towns isolated by flood that killed 70
The Mexican National Guard sent supplies on Thursday to flood-hit communities, after heavy rains killed 70 people and left dozens missing.
Economy
Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche
The ex-head of British supercar brand McLaren could take over as Porsche CEO, said the German sports car maker Friday, which is struggling with weak demand and a troubled EV shift.
Sports
Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "results don't lie" after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive improvements ahead of Manchester United's visit to Anfield on Sunday.