US Justice Dept names special counsel to probe Biden's son
The US Justice Department on Friday escalated its investigation into President Joe Biden's son Hunter, naming a special counsel amid allegations he engaged in illicit business deals overseas.
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Norway's record-breaking climber defends feat after sherpa death
A Norwegian climber who last month became the joint-fastest person to summit the world's 14 highest peaks said her team did everything they could to help a dying sherpa as they completed their quest on K2.
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Chelsea consider return to transfer market after Nkunku injury
Mauricio Pochettino said Friday that Chelsea could have to go back into the transfer market after Blues forward Christopher Nkunku underwent knee surgery.
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Key Spanish lagoon dries out due to drought, overexploitation
The largest permanent lagoon in drought-hit southern Spain's Donana natural park, home of one of Europe's largest wetlands, has completely dried out for the second summer in a row.
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Rio's iconic Copacabana Palace celebrates 100 years of glamour
With its gleaming white facade looming over Rio de Janeiro's iconic beachfront, the Copacabana Palace is celebrating 100 years of welcoming stars, presidents, and royalty.
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Stock markets waver after US wholesale inflation data
Stock markets wavered Friday after data showed a bigger-than-expected rise in US wholesale inflation and traders weigh the likelihood of more interest-rate hikes this year.
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Evenepoel wins time trial world title
Remco Evenepoel of Belgium won the men's time trial world title on Friday ahead of Filippo Ganna of Italy with Britain's Josh Tarling in third.
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US to invest $1.2 bn in plants to pull carbon from air
The US government said Friday it will spend up to $1.2 billion for two pioneering facilities to vacuum carbon out of the air, a technology to combat global warming that is not universally praised by experts.
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Greek justice interview suspects over fan killing
Greek justice on Friday began interviewing dozens of suspects over the fatal stabbing of a fan near Athens ahead of a Champions League game this week.
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Brighton boss says he's 'already forgotten' Caicedo
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi insisted he'd "already forgotten" about midfielder Moises Caicedo after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed the Reds had reached an agreement for the Ecuador international.
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