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Fresh data show US consumers still strained by inflation

Eurovision reels from boycotts over Israel

Trump takes centre stage as 2026 World Cup draw takes place

EU hits Musk's X with 120-mn-euro fine, sparking US ire

US panel votes to end recommending all newborns receive hepatitis B vaccine

Title favourite Norris reflects on 'positive' Abu Dhabi practice

Stocks consolidate as US inflation worries undermine Fed rate hopes

Volcanic eruptions may have brought Black Death to Europe

Arsenal the ultimate test for in-form Villa, says Emery

Emotions high, hope alive after Nigerian school abduction

Another original Hermes Birkin bag sells for $2.86 mn

11 million flock to Notre-Dame in year since rising from devastating fire

A year after reopening to the public, Notre-Dame cathedral has drawn more than 11 million visitors, flocking to admire its restored pale stone and minimalist furnishings after the 2019 blaze that devastated the Paris landmark.

Gymnast Nemour lifts lid on 'humiliation, tears' on way to Olympic gold

Olympic gymnastics champion Kaylia Nemour on Friday spoke of the humiliation and violence she endured on her path to gold.

'Amazing' figurines find in Egyptian tomb solves mystery

A treasure trove of 225 funerary figurines have been discovered inside a tomb in the ancient Egyptian capital of Tanis in the Nile Delta, a rare find that has also solved a long-running mystery.

McLaren will make 'practical' call on team orders in Abu Dhabi, says boss Brown

McLaren boss Zak Brown on Friday confirmed his team will exercise team orders to secure the drivers' title in Sunday's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix if it becomes clear during the race that only one remains a contender.

Stocks rise as investors look to more Fed rate cuts

World stock markets mostly rose Friday as investors speculated that the US central bank will cut rates not just this month, but ease monetary policy again throughout next year.

Norris completes Abu Dhabi practice 'double top' to boost title bid

Series leader Lando Norris completed a 'double top' to boost his bid for a maiden drivers' world championship ahead of title rival Max Verstappen in Friday's twilight second practice for this weekend's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Chiba leads Liu at skating's Grand Prix Final

Japan's Mone Chiba moved into first ahead of world champion Alysa Liu after the Grand Prix Final short programme on Friday, as a tearful Kaori Sakamoto had a night to forget.

Meta partners with news outlets to expand AI content

Meta announced Friday it will integrate content from major news organizations into its artificial intelligence assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information.

Mainoo 'being ruined' at Man Utd: Scholes

Manchester United great Paul Scholes says Kobbie Mainoo is "being ruined" by his lack of chances under Ruben Amorim, suggesting his best option is to leave Old Trafford.

Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as death toll hits 607

Heavy rains triggered fresh landslide warnings in Sri Lanka’s worst-affected central hills on Friday, as the death toll from last week’s Cyclone Ditwah jumped to 607.

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