Peruvians live in fear as extortion runs rampant
Extortionists in Peru are becoming ever bolder: executing bus drivers at the wheel and detonating bombs at schools, holding the country in a grip of fear as police struggle to crack down.
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Stocks hang onto gains as rate cuts in focus
Global stocks on Friday mostly held onto gains made earlier this week on expectations of a cut to US interest rates.
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Philipsen wins Vuelta stage 19 for treble
Jasper Philipsen edged a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage 19 victory on Friday racking up his third stage win of the race.
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UN expert urges protection for indigenous Botswana people
A United Nations human rights expert on Friday urged Botswana's government to grant constitutional recognition and stronger protections to indigenous communities, citing longstanding discrimination against the San people.
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Costa Rica arrests four in murder of Nicaraguan exile
Costa Rica police have arrested four suspects in the assassination on its soil of a fierce critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega in June, an official said Friday.
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Strasbourg skipper Emegha to join Chelsea at end of season
Strasbourg captain Emmanuel Emegha will join Chelsea next season, the two clubs owned by the same BlueCo consortium announced on Friday.
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EU to fast-track review of 2035 combustion-engine ban
The EU pledged Friday to fast-track a review of its plans to end combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035, after pressure from Europe's embattled carmakers.
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Big-spending Liverpool are Premier League's strongest: Arsenal boss Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits title rivals Liverpool have assembled the "strongest" squad in the Premier League after the champions signed Alexander Isak for a British record fee.
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Baby gorilla to return to Nigeria after Istanbul airport rescue
Shinning down a lamp-post, the tiny gorilla almost seems to be laughing as he dodges past his keeper at an Istanbul zoo he's called home since being rescued from traffickers.
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Frank praises Levy's legacy at Spurs after shock exit
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank conceded he was surprised by Daniel Levy's sudden departure, but hailed the former chairman's legacy after 24 years at the club.
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