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Macron says still sees France, Germany developing European fighter jet

Macron says still sees France, Germany developing European fighter jet

French President Emmanuel Macron denied Friday that a troubled fighter jet programme with Germany was dead, telling reporters Paris and Berlin were still working on that and other defence projects.

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Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Riyad Mahrez says Al Ahli have achieved "something incredible" in reaching back-to-back Asian Champions League finals, but warned his side not to underestimate tournament debutants Machida Zelvia when they meet for the trophy in Jeddah on Saturday.

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Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state, amid ongoing efforts to limit the impact of overtourism in its multi-billion-euro travel industry.

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Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

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Rugby legend McCaw hails 'spectacular' NZ stadium built after deadly quake

Rugby legend McCaw hails 'spectacular' NZ stadium built after deadly quake

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw said on Friday the city of Christchurch finally had "one of the last pieces of the puzzle" in its post-quake reconstruction as new stadium Te Kaha hosted its first rugby match.

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Mideast war drives up condom, rubber glove prices: manufacturers

Mideast war drives up condom, rubber glove prices: manufacturers

Prices of rubber products have shot up due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the Middle East war, the world's largest condom maker and a leading glove manufacturer, both based in Malaysia, said on Friday.

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Gulf states in limbo as US-Iran crisis drags on

Gulf states in limbo as US-Iran crisis drags on

After weathering unprecedented attacks from Iran, the wealthy Gulf states are now stuck between war and peace as talks stall and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed -- threatening economic recovery.

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Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push

Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push

Arne Slot warned Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.

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Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production

Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, a day after the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

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Suspected Nazi-looted Stradivarius reappears in France, says expert

Suspected Nazi-looted Stradivarius reappears in France, says expert

Has a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth $10 million and stolen by the Nazis during World War II turned up in France?

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