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Bolsonaro, Lula on the attack in final debate for Brazil vote
Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva repeatedly slammed each other as liars in a final debate Friday night that touched on the economy, corruption and foreign policy only two days before Brazil's run-off elections.
In Jordan camp, a new generation of Syrians born in exile
Ten years after fleeing war in her native Syria, Hadeel is expecting a third child, brought into a life of poverty and uncertainty at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.
Brazil's comedians see perfect timing 'to make people laugh'
A divisive election duel has Brazilians on edge and sometimes depressed, but for comedian Fabio Porchat, it's the perfect time to break out the jokes.
Brazil runoff: 3 key factors
Charisma and campaign strategy won't be the only things in play when Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva face off in a polarizing runoff election Sunday.
Tropical storm slams into Philippines, death toll rises to 72
Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, after unleashing flash floods and landslides that left at least 72 people dead, officials said.
Spurs release Canadian guard Primo in both's 'best interest'
Joshua Primo was released on Friday by the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, who called the move in the "best interest' of the club and the 19-year-old Canadian guard.
Fun in the sun but LIV teams yet to connect with fans
LIV Golf's $50 million team championship got underway at a sun-drenched Trump National on Friday but while there was some top quality golf it was clear the organizers' hope of partisan support from fans has yet to materialise.
Sainz beats Leclerc as Ferrari duo top opening practice
George Russell topped the times for Mercedes after Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari during Friday's second practice at the Mexico Formula One Grand Prix.
Biden will attend COP27 climate summit: White House
US President Joe Biden will attend next month's COP27 United Nations climate summit in Egypt, the White House said Friday, vowing he would "highlight the need for the world to act."
Poland picks US firm to build 1st nuclear power station: PM
Poland on Friday picked US firm Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power station, as the country bids to shore up its energy security at a time of soaring tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
Intruder hunting US politician Pelosi attacks her husband with hammer
An intruder attacked the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer, fracturing his skull, after breaking into their California home on Friday in search of her.
MLS playoffs down to final four as big guns face-off
Los Angeles FC and Philadelphia Union aim to buck the trend for top-seeded teams in Major League Soccer’s playoffs by securing their places in the MLS Cup final in Sunday's conference championship games.
Heat waves cost poor countries the most, exacerbating inequality
Heat waves, intensified by climate change, have cost the global economy trillions of dollars in the last 30 years, a study published Friday found, with poor countries paying the steepest price.
Crane fires 62 to grab Bermuda PGA lead
Ben Crane, trying to end an eight-year PGA victory drought, fired a nine-under-par 62 to seize a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Bermuda Championship.
Covid vaccines may cause period problems, experts warn
Some Covid vaccines may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, specialists at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) warned Friday, recommending that this be added to the list of potential side-effects.
Gloucester go third in Premiership with win over Exeter
Gloucester moved up to third in the English Premiership as Louis Rees-Zammit starred in a 38-22 victory over Exeter at Kingsholm.
Dupont focusing on France's winning form as World Cup looms
France captain Antoine Dupont admitted Friday that the Rugby World Cup his country will host next year looms large, but insisted the focus was on continuing his side's fine form that has seen them notch up 10 straight wins.
Apple rally fuels tech share turnaround, lifting US stocks
Tech shares were back on their front foot Friday following solid Apple results, boosting the Nasdaq nearly three percent and adding to weekly gains.
Twitter: Influential network with a relatively limited audience
Purchased by Elon Musk for $44 billion, Twitter is popular with politicians, journalists and celebrities, but the social media giant draws a smaller user base than some competitors, including Facebook.
Power workers struggle to keep Ukraine's energy on stream
Perched on a gondola, two employees fix a cable to a large pylon.
Musk seeks to soothe critics with Twitter content panel
Twitter formally became the private property of Elon Musk on Friday, steering the social media giant down an uncertain path under the stewardship of one of its most vocal critics.
Avengers assemble for Brazil's knife-edge election
Hollywood's biggest superheroes flew into Brazil's election Friday, as the "Avengers" answered calls for help from supporters of presidential challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Ukraine braces for more power cuts, as Russia hits call-up target
Four million people across Ukraine have been hit by power cuts due to Russia's bombing campaign, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, as officials in the capital Kyiv warned of "unprecedented" outages.
Twitter users test free speech limits in new Musk era
Twitter users wasted no time Friday testing the limits of free speech on the platform under new owner Elon Musk, with posts questioning transgender identity and masks.
Hannah Goslar, friend of Anne Frank, dies aged 93
Hannah Goslar, one of Anne Frank's best friends who like her was held in the Bergen-Belsen Nazi concentration camp during World War II, died on Friday aged 93, the Anne Frank Foundation said.
Ten years after Sandy, Atlantic City still suffering floods
A decade after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the US east coast, the seaside town Atlantic City has fortified its famous boardwalk that narrowly divides casinos and the ocean.
What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like?
After months of controversy, Elon Musk is now at the head of one of the most influential social networks on the planet, whose "tremendous potential" he has promised to unleash.
Wasps to be relegated after entering administration
English rugby giants Wasps are to be relegated from the Premiership after entering administration, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed on Friday.
UK govt says will call N.Irish elections 'within 12 weeks'
The British government said on Friday it would call elections in Northern Ireland within 12 weeks, the second time since May, after UK and local lawmakers failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules.
US oil giants report huge profits in tight energy market
A day after blockbuster profits from European oil heavyweights, US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported another round of bumper earnings, prompting fresh attention from the White House.
Intruder attacks husband of top US Democrat with hammer
An intruder attacked the husband of the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer after breaking into their California home Friday, police said, leaving him needing hospital treatment.
Alonso reinstated in seventh at Austin after successful protest
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso was reinstated in seventh place at the United States Grand Prix on Friday when his Alpine team successfully protested a 30-second post-race penalty that had demoted him to 15th.