US to return stolen Cambodian treasures
The United States handed back more than a dozen valuable antiquities to Cambodia on Friday, a prosecutor said, after they were plundered and illegally trafficked, ending up in a prestigious New York museum.
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Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance
Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier.
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Melania Trump welcomes new US citizens in rare public speech
Former first lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance Friday, telling new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony to "be proud of yourself, stand your ground and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead."
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'It's finished!': IEA boss says COP28 bid farewell to fossil fuels
While the UN's COP28 climate summit marked a pivot moment, when the world pledged to say "goodbye" to fossil fuels, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told AFP on Friday, it needs to now urgently boost finance for the energy transition in developing countries.
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Colombia confirmed as host of next UN biodiversity talks
Colombia was officialy confirmed Friday as the host of the the UN's next biodiversity summit to be held in late 2024 after Turkey backed out.
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Mexico's Maya Train opens, despite environmental concerns
Mexico's Maya Train, a flagship project of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, was set to open Friday with a promise of prosperity for one of the country's most impoverished regions, but also dogged by accusations that it has devastated the environment.
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Managers have 'huge duty' to behave well, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta says managers have a "huge duty" to behave properly after the Arsenal boss escaped punishment for his Newcastle rant.
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UK's iconic King's College Chapel gets controversial solar makeover
High above the historic streets of Cambridge in eastern England, the installation of solar panels atop King's College Chapel, the world-famous university's most recognisable landmark, has stirred excitement -- and controversy.
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Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy
Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier.
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Israel opens Gaza aid crossing as pressure mounts for restraint
Israel opened a new aid crossing into Gaza on Friday as key backer the United States urged more restraint in its all-out offensive against Hamas.
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