China's recent military activities 'abnormal': Taiwan defence minister
Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week.
Read moreBerlin marathon asks climate protesters to respect race
Organisers of the Berlin marathon pleaded with climate activists on Friday not to disrupt this weekend's race but said they were prepared for "such eventualities".
Read moreKarabakh separatist stronghold encircled but ceasefire holds
Residents in Nagorno-Karabakh's separatist stronghold cowered in basements Friday as a fragile ceasefire held two days after Azerbaijan reclaimed control of the region in a lightning offensive.
Read moreMotoGP apologises for deleting Kashmir from India map
MotoGP apologised to Indian fans Friday for displaying a map of the country without Kashmir -- which is disputed with Pakistan -- on its live stream of a practice session.
Read moreEU reduces record Intel antitrust fine to 376 mn euros
The European Commission slapped a new fine of 376 million euros ($400 million) on US chipmaker Intel on Friday after an EU court annulled a previous record penalty for abusing its dominance in the computer chip market.
Read moreAs electric shift stalls, Volkswagen weighs up savings
Volkswagen's factory in the heart of the east German city of Dresden was conceived as a showcase for the auto giant's electric future but on a September afternoon the production line stands still.
Read moreUSA sweep Europe in first Solheim Cup session
Lexi Thompson starred as the United States romped to a clean sweep of the opening morning foursomes against Europe at the Solheim Cup in Spain on Friday.
Read moreStock markets mixed as traders eye high interest rates for longer
European and Asian stock markets diverged Friday with traders contemplating further hikes to interest rates as inflation stays high despite a recent cooling of consumer-price rises.
Read moreEngland's Smith to 'light up the world' at full-back against Chile
England scrum-half Danny Care said on Friday Marcus Smith will "light up the world" when he features for the first time in his career at full-back against Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Read moreNagelsmann given chance by Germany after Bayern disappointment
Julian Nagelsmann hit a rare low ebb when he was surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich earlier this year, but has now been given the chance to lead his native Germany at next year's European Championship on home soil.
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