Zelensky says 'slower' Western supplies threaten counteroffensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Friday that "slower" arms supplies from Western countries were threatening his counteroffensive, calling for more "powerful and long-range" weapons to push back Russian forces.
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'Germany still among the world's best', says Japan coach Moriyasu
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Friday struggling Germany were still among the world's best despite the four-time World Champions' recent results.
Read moreGun salutes and reflection as UK remembers Queen Elizabeth II
Ceremonial gun salutes rang out across the UK on Friday to mark the accession of King Charles III, as he paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death.
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Vienna tour aims to demystify 'Hitler balcony' after far-right clip
A guided tour is seeking to demystify the so-called "Hitler balcony" in Vienna after the notorious landmark appeared in a video promoting Austria's far-right party.
Read moreChastain backs strikes as she closes political Venice fest
Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain arrived at the Venice Film Festival Friday with a provocative new film, "Memory", and an impassioned message in support of the Hollywood strikes by actors and writers.
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Gauff carrying Williams legacy into US Open final
Serena Williams may be one year into her retirement but American teenager Coco Gauff will be proudly carrying the tennis icon's legacy when she takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final on Saturday.
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G20 gathers in India, without China's Xi
US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi on Friday for their annual summit, as deep divisions between heavyweight members and a no-show by China's Xi Jinping called the bloc's relevance into question.
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Debt-ridden Zambia's leader to visit top creditor China
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema will begin an official visit to China on Sunday, as the heavily indebted African nation works to secure financial relief after a restructuring agreement reached in June.
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Stocks wobble as traders eye further US rate hike
Stock markets wobbled Friday as traders increasingly bet on the Federal Reserve sticking to its policy of raising US interest rates as the world's biggest economy shows resilience despite inflation staying high.
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Jessica Chastain: 'Actors silenced over abuse, unfair contracts'
Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain offered impassioned support for ongoing Hollywood strikes as she appeared in Venice to promote her new film "Memory" on Friday.
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