Rovanpera crashes, Tanak limps out of Rally of Finland
World champion Kalle Rovanpera crashed when leading his home Rally of Finland on Friday.
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Putin nemesis Navalny in 10 dates
Russia's top opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, survived a dramatic poisoning attack in 2020 only to be sent to a penal colony, where he has been sentenced to a further 19 years behind bars.
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Southgate understands anger over Henderson's Saudi move
England manager Gareth Southgate says he understands the criticism directed at Jordan Henderson, a vocal supporter of the LGBT community, following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
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US hiring cooler than expected in July but jobs market still solid
Job growth in the United States was lower than anticipated in July, according to government data released Friday, hovering at the slowest pace since late 2020 in encouraging news for policymakers.
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After Spanish ban, dwarf bullfighters take show to France
A Spanish troupe of dwarf bullfighters have taken their act to France after their home country banned such shows on the grounds that they encouraged mockery of disabled people.
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Stock markets diverge on mixed US jobs data
Stock markets diverged on Friday, with US stocks pushing higher after positive earnings and a tepid jobs report that could help the Federal Reserve hold off on further interest rate hikes.
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Ukraine attack hits Russian warship at Black Sea base
Ukraine carried out a seaborne drone strike on a Russian navy ship at a Black Sea base, a security source told AFP Friday, as Moscow said it had repelled a similar attack over annexed Crimea.
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US hiring cooler than expected in July but wage gains hold steady
Job creation in the United States was lower than anticipated in July, according to government data released Friday, hovering at the slowest pace since late 2020 in encouraging news for policymakers.
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Gvardiol close to finalising Man City move
Pep Guardiola confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol was undergoing a medical at Manchester City on Friday ahead of a proposed move from RB Leipzig as he prepared his team to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.
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Maersk sees weaker demand for shipping
Maersk, the world's second-largest container shipping firm, said Friday it expects shipping volumes to fall this year as companies continue to reduce inventories.
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