Stocks mixed as markets eye more US rate hikes
Asian and European stock markets traded mixed Friday as a drop in US jobsless claims revived expectations of two more interest-rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, adding to worries about China's economy.
Read moreMessi's conqueror Renard wants more 'unforgettable' World Cup moments
Herve Renard masterminded defeat of Lionel Messi's Argentina in the Qatar World Cup group stage and now is hoping to experience more "emotions that you can't buy" at the Women's World Cup.
Read moreFears for UK 'green' policies after shock by-election result
Contentious plans by London's mayor to extend a scheme taxing the use of the most polluting vehicles were being blamed Friday for costing his opposition Labour party Boris Johnson's old parliamentary seat.
Read moreBurnley sign former Southampton winger Redmond
Newly promoted Premier League club Burnley signed Nathan Redmond on a free transfer on Friday after the former Southampton winger left Turkish club Besiktas.
Read moreBritish Open changes 'penal' bunkers after complaints
British Open officials have changed the way the bunkers are raked at the Royal Liverpool course after complaints from players that they were overly "penal".
Read moreMacron demands 'sound answers' after riots shake France
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday asked his government to draw lessons from recent riots sparked by the police shooting of a teenager, or risk deep divisions in France.
Read morePutellas cameo as Spain cruise in ominous World Cup display
Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women's World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday's ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica.
Read moreWestern help missing in battle for Bakhmut
It took three tries for the group of Ukrainian soldiers to fire a huge shell from a Soviet-era howitzer at a Russian position in Bakhmut.
Read moreTitmus 'raring to go' as world swimming showdown looms
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus said Friday that she was "feeling the buzz" for the first time since winning double Olympic gold in 2021 as she prepares for the world championships.
Read moreClassy Spain send Women's World Cup warning
Rampant Spain issued a Women's World Cup warning on Friday with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica while Switzerland ensured there would be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.
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