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'Gen Z has risen up': Tens of thousands mass for tense France school protests

Mandhana named India women's team captain after Kaur quits

Caribbean tourism hotspot loses men to Russian war machine

'The sound keeps coming back': children maimed in Ethiopia's Tigray clashes

Danish reservists practice war games to respond to 'aggression'

Paris Women's Fashion Week: the key trends

Bhuvneshwar returns to India's T20 squad for New Zealand tour

i-payout Introduces a New Approach to Payments, Closing the Beneficiary Information Gap

Asos says probing 'unauthorised activity' after phone alerts

New Generation of Crypto Miners Released by ASICID

Stocks climb as oil prices retreat under $100 per barrel

New investor forecasts LIV Golf teams could be worth $100 mn each

Neutrinos: space particles that change our view of universe

Shakira, Pique return to court over children visit arrangements

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Klopp 'needs time' to make impact as Red Bull boss, says Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday backed Jurgen Klopp to make an impact in his new job at Red Bull, but said the former Liverpool manager "needs time".

Belgium name Frenchman Garcia as new national team coach

Belgium's football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco.

Putin ready to talk to Trump, waiting for 'signals', Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to US counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals from Washington first, the Kremlin said on Friday, fuelling expectations the two would be in contact.

Sinner to meet Zverev in Australian Open final after Djokovic exit

Defending champion Jannik Sinner blew past Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a showdown with Alexander Zverev for the title.

Global stock markets build on Trump rally

Global stock markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to US President Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge and his more friendly comments with regard to China.

France asks EU to delay rights, environment business rules

France on Friday asked the European Union to suspend "indefinitely" landmark new rules on environmental and human rights supply chain standards, saying they were too burdensome for businesses.

Arteta doubles down on need for Arsenal striker

Mikel Arteta reiterated Friday that Arsenal are actively looking to sign a striker, admitting they "lack options" as the clock ticks down towards the end of the January transfer window.

Philippines turns to comic book to assert South China Sea claims

The Philippine government launched a comic book Friday asserting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, amid rising tensions with Beijing over the strategic waterway.

Louvre holds first fashion exhibition, eyeing new audiences

The Louvre in Paris opened its first-ever fashion exhibition on Friday, seeking to draw new, younger audiences to the world's most popular museum.

Desire burns bright but uncertainty abounds for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's injury retirement from his Australian Open semi-final after a gruelling first set on Friday, and his subsequent comments, have left question marks about how the last chapter of his great career might unfold.

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