Irish slump drags eurozone economy into red in first quarter
The eurozone recorded an unexpected contraction in the first three months of 2026 due to a steep slump in Ireland's economic figures, according to revised data issued on Friday.
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Nearly 1.5 million displaced in Haiti: UN
Some 1.47 million people are displaced in gang-ravaged Haiti, the United Nations' migration agency said Friday, warning that its ability to help could dry up within months.
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England's Robinson takes five wickets as New Zealand all out for 113
Ollie Robinson celebrated a five-wicket haul on his return to England Test duty as New Zealand were dismissed for just 113 on day two of the first Test at Lord's on Friday.
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Former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix
Philippe Saint-Andre told AFP many people had said he "was mad" to coach French second tier rugby side Aix-en-Provence but he has proved them wrong as if they beat Vannes in Saturday's play-off final they will be promoted to the Top 14 for the first time.
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Spanish PM denies links to plot to disrupt probes into allies
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday distanced himself from an alleged plot to sabotage investigations into his entourage and Socialist party that has intensified pressure on a government already beset by legal woes.
Read moreOil dips, equities diverge on MIdeast, AI trades
Oil prices slipped and stock markets were mixed Friday as traders reacted to Mideast war developments and concerns over the AI sector.
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France probes judicial 'dysfunction' after girl's suspected murder
France's government on Friday grappled with outrage over an 11-year-old girl's killing after it emerged that the main suspect was previously accused of sexually abusing children.
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Tuvalu says fossil fuel holdings revealed by AFP 'not a good look'
Tuvalu's prime minister voiced disappointment Friday over the island nation's fossil fuel holdings, after AFP revealed a trust fund for the climate change-threatened state had invested in oil and coal.
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Serena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin
Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence.
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France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fears
France's ambition to compete in the global rush to build artifical intelligence data centres is dividing a small village outside Paris, where a massive planned facility stokes both hope for an economic dividend and fears of disruption.
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