WHO backs farmers to grow food instead of tobacco
The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away from tobacco to help strengthen food security, particularly in Africa.
Read moreKen Loach at Cannes: 'working class is undefeated'
At 86, British director Ken Loach showed he still had fighting spirit at Cannes, presenting his latest moving homage to working class solidarity and saying: "we're still in the game".
Read moreGill's 129 helps Gujarat set up IPL final with Chennai
Red-hot Shubman Gill smashed his third century of the IPL season to help defending champions Gujarat Titans hammer Mumbai Indians by 62 runs on Friday and set up a final against Chennai Super Kings.
Read moreKey facts about Neuralink, Musk's cyborg gamble
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-implant company, has won US approval to test on humans. Here is what to know about the multi-billionaire's dream project to enable the human brain to communicate directly with computers.
Read moreVerstappen back on top in Monaco but demands more from Red Bull
Max Verstappen resumed normal service on Friday when he topped the times for Red Bull and then demanded more performance from his team ahead of Saturday’s crucial qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Read moreGoogle withdraws 'Slavery Simulator' game app after Brazil outcry
Google has withdrawn a gaming app that allowed players to buy, sell and torture black virtual "slaves" after a racism outcry in Brazil.
Read moreThomas holds pink jersey as Giro set for 'super close' finale
Britain's Geraint Thomas holds the overall Giro d'Italia leader's pink jersey heading into the final weekend after Friday's gruelling 'Queen' 19th stage won by Colombian Santiago Buitrago.
Read moreHeat's confidence not hit by heavy losses to Celtics says Adebayo
The Miami Heat suffered a crushing 110-97 defeat to the Boston Celtics in Game 5, cutting their series lead in the Eastern Conference finals to 3-2, but center Bam Adebayo insists their confidence hasn't taken a hit.
Read moreAlcaraz wants to play 'dream' doubles with Nadal at Paris Olympics
Carlos Alcaraz wants to play alongside Rafael Nadal in a formidable and "dream" doubles team at the 2024 Olympics.
Read moreWashington inches closer to debt deal
Democrats and Republicans inched towards a deal Friday, ahead of a long weekend, to extend the US debt ceiling and avoid a crippling default that could hit the world's biggest economy within days.
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