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Trump ordered to testify in Capitol assault probe
Lawmakers probing the 2021 attack on the US Capitol said Friday they had issued former president Donald Trump with a subpoena to give evidence on his involvement in the violence.
UN Security Council targets Haiti gangs with sanctions
The UN Security Council on Friday agreed unanimously on a sanctions regime targeting the gangs terrorizing the population in Haiti -- including an asset freeze on a powerful gang leader.
Tigray's rebels agree to peace talks as Ethiopia PM vows 'end' to war
Tigray's rebel authorities said Friday they would attend talks next week aimed at ending war in Ethiopia, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed fighting "will end and peace will prevail".
US budget deficit drops by half in 2022 on pandemic recovery
The US budget deficit fell by half in the past year to $1.4 trillion on the back of a pandemic recovery and as relief spending eased, the government said Friday.
France concerned by US climate bill but doesn't want 'war'
France's foreign minister voiced alarm Friday over a massive US climate spending package, saying it risked unfair competition, but said Europe did not want a green trade war.
US Soccer makes progress in Yates report reforms
US Soccer has created a public list identifying individuals subject to SafeSport bans or discipline among its first steps to implementing recommendations from a report outlining abuses in women's football.
US, Russian defence ministers hold rare call as Ukraine advances
Russia's defence minister held rare telephone talks with his US counterpart Friday after Kremlin proxy officials said they were turning Ukraine's southern city of Kherson into a "fortress" as Kyiv's forces advance.
Pro-Draghi League moderate named Italy economy minister
Giancarlo Giorgetti, named Italy's new economy minister on Friday, is considered one of the more moderate, pro-Europe members of Matteo Salvini's League party.
Arsenal's Gabriel signs new contract
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League leaders on Friday.
Italy's far-right 'Christian mother' Meloni
As a teen activist she praised Mussolini, but Giorgia Meloni has transformed herself and her post-fascist Brothers of Italy party from radicals on the political fringe to a national force now set to lead the government.
Netflix adds disclaimer to 'The Crown' after anger over story lines
Netflix has added a disclaimer to its hit series "The Crown" after a former British prime minister and acting royalty accused the streaming giant of confusing truth with fiction in its story lines.
Zhang becomes China's first man in tennis top 100
Zhang Zhizhen will become the first ever Chinese man to break into the ATP top 100 next week despite losing his Naples quarter-final with Mackenzie McDonald on Friday.
Far-right Meloni named Italy's first woman PM
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was named Italian prime minister Friday, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy.
UN Security Council agrees sanctions targeting Haiti gangs
The UN Security Council on Friday agreed unanimously on a sanctions regime targeting the gangs terrorizing the population in Haiti -- including an asset freeze on a powerful gang leader.
Kakhovka hydro dam: A strategic facility for Crimea
The Kakhovka hydroelectric dam in southern Ukraine was captured in the beginning of the invasion because of its strategic importance: it supplies the Moscow-annexed Crimean peninsula with water.
India's Reliance reports mixed results as taxes hurt oil business
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries reported mixed quarterly results on Friday, with weakness in its core oil-refining business hurting profits even as its retail and telecom arms posted strong earnings.
Monkeypox retreating but threat remains, experts warn
The global monkeypox outbreak has been receding for months, but experts warn against prematurely declaring victory because a resurgence remains possible and the virus still circulates in the African countries where it has long been endemic.
'Absolute farce': UK gripped by latest Johnson plot twist
British former prime minister Boris Johnson's prospective return to Downing Street reads like a Shakespearean arc of redemption after a fall -- but critics see elements of farce.
Klopp backs Gerrard to recover from Villa sacking
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident Anfield icon Steven Gerrard will bounce back from his sacking as Aston Villa manager.
Trump ally Bannon sentenced to prison for contempt of Congress
Donald Trump's former aide Steve Bannon was sentenced Friday to four months in prison for refusing to testify in the congressional probe of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Mordaunt enters Tory race as Johnson eyes comeback for PM
Britain's divisive former leader Boris Johnson on Friday received heavyweight Conservative backing to stage a sensational comeback following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Conte fears Spurs could be derailed by 'big difficulty' with injuries
Antonio Conte says Tottenham are in danger of being derailed by their "big difficulty" with injuries after Dejan Kulusevski's return to action was delayed.
Twitter shares fall as Musk takeover faces fresh questions
Twitter shares fell about five percent early Friday as the proposed takeover by Elon Musk faced new questions and weak Snap results weighed on social media shares.
Unhappy and unwanted: What's next for Man Utd malcontent Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United are locked in a stand-off after Erik ten Hag punished the star for his Tottenham tantrum by dropping him from the squad for Saturday's clash with Chelsea.
Hong Kong to let Covid-hit participants of banking summit leave on own flights: official
Foreign participants at a high-profile financial summit in Hong Kong next month would be able to skip isolation and leave via "appropriate flight arrangements" if they catch Covid, a top health official said Friday.
Halep says will fight to clean name after doping suspension
Former world number one Simona Halep said Friday she will "fight until the end" to prove she did not knowingly take a prohibited substance after she was provisionally suspended for doping.
Vietnam's 'wave of repression' threatens climate goals: rights groups
A "new wave of repression" in Vietnam is jeopardising progress in tackling climate change, human rights groups told UN chief Antonio Guterres Friday as he began a visit to Hanoi.
Ethiopia PM vows 'end' to war as Tigray's rebels agree to peace talks
Tigray's rebel authorities said Friday they would attend talks next week aimed at ending war in Ethiopia, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed fighting "will end and peace will prevail".
Man City boss Guardiola apologises after offensive Hillsborough chants
Pep Guardiola has apologised for offensive chants by Manchester City fans referring to the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during his side's defeat at Liverpool.
French climate activists target store lights in Paris night raids
Paris climate activists have found a new way to get across their message against energy waste in the City of Light -- switching off store signs and advertising screens that are kept on all night even though the government has urged people to cut back electricity use.
Kante injury blow won't affect Chelsea contract talks: Potter
Chelsea manager Graham Potter says N'Golo Kante's long-running injury problems will not affect any contract talks with the Premier League club.
Pound hit by UK political crisis
Global stocks wavered on Friday on renewed concerns about rising interest rates while the British pound slumped over the UK's political drama.