Tantric yoga sect guru goes before France judge
The leader of a controversial tantric yoga sect went before a French judge on Friday, sources close to the case said, after he and others were arrested in a probe into alleged kidnapping, rape and people trafficking.
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Rinku, spinners help India down Australia to clinch T20 series
Rinku Singh's quickfire 46 and a spin attack led by Axar Patel helped India to a series-clinching 20-run win over Australia in the fourth Twenty20 international on Friday.
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Williams confirm Sargeant to stay with F1 team in 2024
Williams have confirmed American driver Logan Sargeant will stay with the Formula One team next season.
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Nazi survivor worries about anti-Semitism in her UK haven
Alexandra Greensted was one of around 10,000 Jewish children rescued from the Nazis' clutches and transported to London, but 84 years on, she is now worried about anti-Semitism in her UK haven.
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Stocks grind higher on interest rate expectations
US and European stocks mostly rose on Friday as investors continued to anticipate a drop in interest rates as inflation wanes and economies slow.
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UK unveils £11 bn windfarm investment by UAE, German firms
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday plans by UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE to invest up to £11 billion ($14 billion) in a giant offshore windfarm.
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Pro-Kremlin maestro Gergiev named head of Bolshoi Theatre
Russia on Friday appointed notoriously pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev, a personal friend of President Vladimir Putin for decades, to lead Moscow's world famous Bolshoi Theatre.
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Author denies naming UK royals in 'racism' row
The author at the centre of renewed racism claims against Britain's royal family has denied naming members alleged to have asked about the skin colour of Prince Harry's son.
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Chelsea are 'own worst enemies': Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino admits his Chelsea players have been their own worst enemies during their rocky run this season.
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Russia's Putin honoured in Andy Warhol-inspired fashion show
A Russian clothes brand held a fashion show this week honouring long-time leader President Vladimir Putin by embellishing his face on Andy Warhol-inspired sweaters, in what one nationalist news outlet called an "unusual" display.
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