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Singapore says AI-related demand lifting economy

Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino

Demeter Tactical Investments (ME) Limited bolsters governance with two board appointments

Charity races to raise millions to buy historic English estate

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens

Hungary parliament to elect Orban-critic judge as president

Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

Wallabies lock Amatosero given three-match ban for Japan red card

Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina

Swiatek races into Toronto semis as Svitolina battles through

Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade

Pay fears grow for US security workers in shutdown

Thousands of US homeland security employees are facing growing uncertainty over their pay after being told Friday's check could be their last until a record-long partial government shutdown is ended.

Hungary rivals rally crowds in closing strait of election campaign

Crowds of flag-waving Hungarians have been cheering on their candidates for an election on Sunday, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban and challenger Peter Magyar hold frantic last-minute rallies.

Swede goes on trial for pressuring wife to sell sex

A Swedish man suspected of exploiting his "vulnerable" wife to have sex with scores of men for payment, went on trial on Friday for aggravated pimping, rape and assault.

US inflation surges 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard.

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US at talks in Pakistan

US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Friday against trying to "play" Washington, as he set off for talks in Islamabad aimed at transforming a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.

Fernandez remains out despite apology: Chelsea boss Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said that Enzo Fernandez remains dropped for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City despite apologising for comments that cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.

Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck extends contract until 2031

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club announced Friday.

De Zerbi vows to save troubled Spurs from relegation

Roberto De Zerbi vowed to save troubled Tottenham from the humiliation of Premier League relegation as the Italian prepares for his first game in charge against Sunderland on Sunday.

Antwerp port reopens to North Sea shipping after oil spill

Belgium's Antwerp port said Friday that it had reopened to North Sea shipping after an oil spill brought traffic to a near-halt in Europe's second-largest port.

Stocks mixed, oil steadies on guarded optimism for Iran ceasefire

Stock markets were mixed and oil prices were steady Friday with investors cautiously optimistic about the US-Iran ceasefire holding, and as a US inflation report was not as bad as feared.

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