Asia, Europe stocks chase Wall Street higher
Asian and European equities rallied Friday on clarity over rising US interest rates, while the euro hit a one-month dollar low before France's presidential election.
Read more39 killed in train station strike as civilians flee east Ukraine
A rocket attack on a train station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed dozens on Friday as civilians raced to leave the Donbas region in the crosshairs of the Russian army.
Read moreClimate activists shut London's Tower Bridge
UK climate activist group Extinction Rebellion shut down London's iconic Tower Bridge on Friday after two of its protesters abseiled over its sides.
Read moreUkraine war pushes world food prices to record high
World food prices hit an all-time high in March following Russia's invasion of agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, a UN agency said on Friday, adding to concerns about the risk of hunger around the world.
Read moreMan City present toughest challenge in the world says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said facing Manchester City is the toughest task in football and hailed Pep Guardiola as the world's best coach.
Read moreJapan ends Russian coal imports, expels diplomats
Japan said Friday it will end imports of Russian coal and announced the expulsion of eight of Moscow's diplomats over "war crimes" in Ukraine.
Read moreVaccine supply outstrips demand, access inequity remains
After two years of racing to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, the number of available doses now surpasses demand in many areas.
Read moreIndia under fresh scrutiny as UN panel calls for shunning coal
The mounds of jet-black coal shimmering under the afternoon sun at the Dadri power plant are a raw illustration of India's coal dependence -- a habit that despite increasing pressure, the country is finding hard to kick.
Read moreSouth African captain Elgar hits third half-century
Dean Elgar hit his third successive half-century to get South Africa off to a good start on the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.
Read moreIsraeli PM gives security 'full freedom' to act after attack
Israel's premier on Friday gave security agencies "full freedom" of operation to curb surging violence, after the latest deadly attack saw a Palestinian gunman kill two men in a popular nightlife area.
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