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China's Yin wins in Shanghai for back-to-back LPGA titles

Court to rule on first climate lawsuit against Italian state

After a year in turmoil, the Louvre faces uncertain future

Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations

Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes

One million migrating raptors dodge illegal hunters above Georgia's Black Sea coast

Ordinary day, extraordinary times: Kyiv under Russian attack

Rays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series

What is holding up the US-India trade deal?

Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China

France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting

Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia

'Never seen anything like it': mass looting grips Paris

Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

US approves transfer of Dutch, Danish F-16s to Ukraine

Washington has told Denmark and the Netherlands that they will be permitted to hand over their F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine when the country's pilots are trained to operate them, the US State Department said Friday.

Pochettino's faith in Broja may curb Chelsea's striker chase

Mauricio Pochettino says his faith in Armando Broja could stop him signing a new striker after Chelsea failed in their bid to prise Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.

Pakistan police say 87 Christian homes, 19 churches damaged in blasphemy riot

More than 80 Christian homes and 19 churches in Pakistan were vandalised when a Muslim mob rampaged through the streets over alleged blasphemy this week, a top police official said Friday.

Postecoglou urges Spurs fans to show united front amid protests

Ange Postecoglou has pleaded with frustrated Tottenham fans to back their team as they plan a protest before Saturday's clash with Manchester United.

Canada's far north speeds up evacuations as fire approaches main city

Residents of Yellowknife in Canada's far north on Friday raced to evacuate ahead of a midday deadline as wildfires bear down on the remote city and other parts of the vast country.

Guardiola backs Man City prodigy Palmer to shine in De Bruyne's absence

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City rising star Cole Palmer can fill the void left by Kevin De Bruyne's long-term injury absence.

More than 80 Christian homes, 19 churches vandalised in Pakistan blasphemy riot: police

More than 80 Christian homes and 19 churches in Pakistan were vandalised when a Muslim mob rampaged through the streets over alleged blasphemy this week, the head of Punjab provincial police, Usman Anwar, said Friday.

Fears of meddling as Guatemala votes in tense runoff

Guatemalans will vote Sunday in a presidential runoff tainted by efforts to disqualify the surprise frontrunner, whose promise to crack down on corruption has fired up voters.

Former referee Owens insists Farrell deserved red card

Former leading referee Nigel Owens warned rugby union is in "big trouble" if Owen Farrell's dangerous tackle against Wales is no longer regarded as worthy of a sending off.

Klopp glad to bring 'late bloomer' Endo to Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday he was happy to sign "late bloomer" Wataru Endo, with the Japan midfielder arriving at Anfield after Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia opted to join Chelsea instead.

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