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Sacha Baron Cohen revives the 'problematic dinosaur' Ali G in new film
With "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Sacha Baron Cohen has returned to the guerrilla-style comedy that catapulted him to global fame -- but this time, the character has faced criticsm.
Blakely vaults out of the shadow of Biles for all-around world title
American Skye Blakely kept her nerve on her closing routine on Friday to take her first solo gold in the individual all-around competition at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
New race in Barcelona tops 17-event '27 IndyCar season
IndyCar will stage a race next year in Barcelona, the hometown of five-time series champion Alex Palou, as part of a 17-event campaign in 2027, officials announced on Friday.
Oil tops $116 with stocks mixed on earnings, AI
Oil prices rose to their highest levels since late April on Friday, with benchmark crude contract Brent North Sea climbing above $116 a barrel as the Middle East conflict raged on.
Neymar backs Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election
Brazilian football star Neymar on Friday threw his support behind right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of a tight runoff election against leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday.
Trump orders lawsuit to block Alaska Senate result if Republicans lose
President Donald Trump on Friday said he ordered a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of Alaska's Senate election result if the Republican incumbent loses -- ramping up questions over whether he will accept midterms defeat.
Melania Trump says she brokered truce in war-torn Ukrainian city
US First Lady Melania Trump said in a surprise announcement Friday she had brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the ravaged city of Oleshky, where citizens are trapped and running out of food.
Ebola patient in Nigeria is Swiss, had not visited DR Congo: Bern
The Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman, and the wife of a staff member at Switzerland's embassy in Abuja, Bern said Friday.
Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in opening practice for US Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s four-time champion Max Verstappen, as Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, in Friday’s opening practice at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne
Lionel Messi received Spain's most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by an emergency medical team on Friday after collapsing during training, the club said.
France to deploy 70,000 police as students urge further protests
France will deploy some 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests this weekend after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago, the government said Friday.
Macron condemns 'racist terrorist attack' after deadly shooting near Paris
A gunman firing from his car killed one person and wounded five -- including a 12-year-old girl shot eight times -- in the Paris suburbs Friday, in what the French presidency condemned as a "racist terrorist attack".
Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran
The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, but there is unlikely to be a military solution for either side in the devastating conflict, experts say.
Shiffrin sidesteps slalom in 'exploration' season
Mikaela Shiffrin headlines the line-up that kicks off the alpine skiing World Cup season in the Austrian resort of Soelden this weekend, the US star explaining she was ready to explore her strengths beyond slalom.
European, Mideast foreign ministers push peace and diplomacy at Istanbul talks
Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries met in Istanbul on Friday in an unprecedented format, urging diplomacy and peaceful solutions to prevail across the Middle East as well as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing: club
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by an emergency medical team on Friday after collapsing during training, the club said.
Ex-All Black centre Williams undergoes 'miracle' heart surgery
Former New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams said in a video published on Friday his heart "was about to pop" before undergoing life-saving surgery.
Alonso sees Courtois similarities in Chelsea's Penders
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso sees similarities to Thibaut Courtois in Mike Penders as he backed the goalkeeper to step into the void left by Emi Martinez's injury.
Netanyahu launches major West Bank operation after Israeli soldiers killed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major military operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in an attack near Hebron, days ahead of Israeli elections in which security has been a central focus.
Melania Trump announces truce in Ukrainian city 'on brink of disaster'
US First Lady Melania Trump said in a surprise announcement Friday she had brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the ravaged city of Oleshky, where citizens are trapped and running out of food.
AFP photographer captures striking images from West Bank attack
An AFP photographer on Friday found himself witnessing a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers while on his way to an assignment in the occupied West Bank, managing to capture the grisly scene as the crossfire unfolded around him.
Saka to be carefully managed after latest injury setback, says Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday he will have to manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England international's latest injury setback.
Oil hits $116 with stocks mixed on earnings, AI
Oil prices traded at five-month highs on Friday, with benchmark crude contract Brent North Sea rising above $116 a barrel, as the Middle East conflict raged on.
Goodell says NFL's France debut 'just the beginning'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believes the sport has a long-term future in France ahead of Sunday's first regular-season game in the country.
De Zerbi says Tottenham's dire record at Chelsea 'more motivation'
Roberto De Zerbi said Tottenham Hotspur will use their woeful record at Chelsea as motivation when they make the trip across London on Saturday.
Singapore widens haze probe to local firms linked to Indonesian fires
Singapore expanded on Friday its probe into companies linked to fires in Indonesia, asking 10 locally-based firms for information about their efforts to contain blazes blamed for toxic haze covering the region.
Lula, Bolsonaro in final debate showdown before Brazil vote
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final televised debate on Friday, as both make a last-ditch effort to lure undecided voters in the tight election.
Hundreds of Syrians protest repeated Israeli incursions
Hundreds rallied across Syria on Friday condemning Israeli incursions in the country's south including one this week that killed a man with a disability, AFP correspondents and state media reported.
Poulter latest golfer to leave LIV
Ian Poulter has become the latest leading player to announce he is leaving LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.
Taiwan warns of 'destructive winds' as Typhoon Champi batters island
A powerful typhoon pounded Taiwan on Friday as authorities warned of "destructive winds" and urged locals to shelter from the storm.
El Salvador sends troops to Haiti to find 4 missing soldiers
El Salvador has deployed special forces to Haiti after four of its soldiers serving in a UN-backed force in the Caribbean nation went missing following a gang ambush, officials said.