UNESCO inscribes Ukrainian borshch soup as endangered heritage
The UN's cultural agency on Friday inscribed the culture of cooking borshch soup in Ukraine on its list of endangered cultural heritage, in a move urged by Kyiv but vehemently opposed by Moscow.
Read moreEurozone inflation hits record, as gas crunch looms
Eurozone inflation accelerated to another record high in June, official data showed on Friday, as Russia's war in Ukraine drives up energy prices and hammers the European economy.
Read moreRoyal approval for Tour de France opener in Copenhagen
Fans packed downtown Copenhagen ahead of the Tour de France's Grand Depart Friday where Denmark's Crown Prince Frederick had promised to watch from in front of the royal palace, while over a billion television viewers are expected to tune in over the three weeks.
Read moreUS warns of jihadists and Russian forces as Africa war games end
The United States' top general for Africa has warned of "violent extremism" and the threat of Russian mercenaries in the Sahel region, speaking as war games wrapped up in Morocco.
Read moreWimbledon celebrates 100 years of Centre Court
Wimbledon is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of its iconic Centre Court, described as a "white elephant" when it opened, as it launches a new tradition of playing on the middle Sunday of the tournament.
Read moreUK PM back in crisis mode after foreign tour
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned Friday from an overseas tour to face multiple crises, including the latest resignation of a senior Conservative from his scandal-hit government.
Read moreStrikes kill 19 in Ukraine's Odessa
Missile strikes killed 19 people and wounded dozens in Ukraine's Odessa region Friday, a day after Russian troops abandoned positions on a strategic island in a major setback to the Kremlin's invasion.
Read moreAmazon secure Champions League rights in UK for first time
Amazon has secured live rights to the Champions League in the UK for the first time from 2024.
Read moreTrial of US basketball star Griner opens in Russia
The trial of US basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia since February, opened on Friday as tensions rage over Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
Read moreFrance international Tolisso completes return to Lyon
France international midfielder Corentin Tolisso has completed his return to Lyon from Bayern Munich, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Friday.
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