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Farhan and Abrar star as resurgent Pakistan win Bangladesh series

Farhan and Abrar star as resurgent Pakistan win Bangladesh series

Opener Sahibzada Farhan notched his maiden half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed grabbed three wickets to guide Pakistan to another convincing 57-run win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday.

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Trump accuses China of violating tariff de-escalation deal

Trump accuses China of violating tariff de-escalation deal

US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had "totally violated" a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when the two sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations.

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Flood fears recede after Swiss glacier collapse

Flood fears recede after Swiss glacier collapse

An artificial lake building up behind the rubble left by a glacier that dramatically plunged down a Swiss mountainside, destroying a village, is beginning to drain, authorities said Friday, reducing fears of a second catastrophe.

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'Nice show': Swiatek says women deserve French Open night matches

'Nice show': Swiatek says women deserve French Open night matches

Three-time reigning champion Iga Swiatek said women's matches can provide just as much entertainment as the men's as she weighed in Friday on the uneven scheduling of French Open night sessions.

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World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers, targets Khelif

World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers, targets Khelif

World Boxing announced on Friday it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.

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'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music

'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.

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Navalny widow, media watchdog to launch TV channel

Navalny widow, media watchdog to launch TV channel

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Reporters Without Borders will launch a television channel to "promote free speech in Russia", the press freedom advocacy group said on Friday.

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'We deserve to be here' - Inzaghi calls on Inter to seize chance in Champions League final

'We deserve to be here' - Inzaghi calls on Inter to seize chance in Champions League final

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich.

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Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser

Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser

Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.

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Taylor Swift buys back rights to her old music

Taylor Swift buys back rights to her old music

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.

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