New Ukraine stamp shows F-16 jets 'rubbing out' Kremlin
Ukraine on Friday issued postage stamps featuring US F-16 fighter jets, which it says it urgently needs Western allies to deliver to protect it from Russian attacks.
Read moreHundreds protest as Lebanon marks 3 years since Beirut blast
Lebanon marked three years since one of history's biggest non-nuclear explosions rocked Beirut with hundreds of protesters marching alongside victims' families Friday to demand long-awaited justice.
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Otter attacks women floating down Montana river
An aggressive otter attacked three women floating down a river in Montana, with one victim helicoptered to hospital with severe bites to her face and arms, authorities in the western US state said.
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Russia jails Navalny for 19 years on extremism charges
Russia on Friday handed jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny 19 years behind bars on extremism charges, cementing a crackdown on voices critical of the ruling elite.
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Rovanpera crashes, Tanak limps out of Rally of Finland
World champion Kalle Rovanpera crashed when leading his home Rally of Finland on Friday.
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Southgate understands anger over Henderson's Saudi move
England manager Gareth Southgate says he understands the criticism directed at Jordan Henderson, a vocal supporter of the LGBT community, following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
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US hiring cooler than expected in July but jobs market still solid
Job growth in the United States was lower than anticipated in July, according to government data released Friday, hovering at the slowest pace since late 2020 in encouraging news for policymakers.
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After Spanish ban, dwarf bullfighters take show to France
A Spanish troupe of dwarf bullfighters have taken their act to France after their home country banned such shows on the grounds that they encouraged mockery of disabled people.
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Stock markets diverge on mixed US jobs data
Stock markets diverged on Friday, with US stocks pushing higher after positive earnings and a tepid jobs report that could help the Federal Reserve hold off on further interest rate hikes.
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US hiring cooler than expected in July but wage gains hold steady
Job creation in the United States was lower than anticipated in July, according to government data released Friday, hovering at the slowest pace since late 2020 in encouraging news for policymakers.
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