Gazans living in 'unbearable' conditions: UNRWA
Gazans are forced to live in bombed-out buildings or camp next to giant piles of trash, a United Nations spokeswoman said Friday, denouncing the "unbearable" conditions in the besieged territory.
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Mosaics by priest accused of abuse must go, women say
The Catholic Church is under pressure to remove hundreds of mosaics by a priest who is a world-renowned artist following a request Friday by five women who have accused of him sexual assault.
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Bagnaia sets new lap record in Dutch MotoGP qualifying at the 'Cathedral'
Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia stuck his marker in the sand at the start of the Dutch MotoGP weekend, setting a new track record in qualifying on Friday.
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EU questions Shein, Temu over consumer protection
The EU on Friday demanded wildly popular shopping platforms Shein and Temu explain what action they are taking to protect consumers, including children.
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Biden debate performance triggers panic, replacement talk
Joe Biden's presidential campaign was in full damage control mode Friday as the president sought to recover from a disastrous debate showing with Donald Trump that triggered panic among Democrats and even murmurs about replacing the 81-year-old on the White House ticket.
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Inflation data cheers Wall Street
Wall Street stocks climbed Friday after data showing cooling US inflation raised hopes of an interest-rate cut, while French equities slid before a weekend election predicted to see strong gains for the far right.
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Pogacar primed with Tour de France ready to start in Florence
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard begins his quest for a third consecutive Tour de France title on Saturday when the peloton heads out of Florence in sizzling heat for an opening stage packed with hills.
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US Fed's favored inflation measure cools slightly in May
The US Federal Reserve's favored measure of inflation eased slightly in May, according to government data published Friday, as goods prices cooled.
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Tour de France: Penpix of the four race favourites
The Tour de France embarks from Florence on Saturday, a 21-day race billed as a four-way battle for the title.
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Verstappen on top in Austria after Norris runs off in practice
Defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's opening practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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