Sudan army recaptures presidential palace from RSF
The Sudanese army recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces on Friday, dealing a major blow to the paramilitaries who responded with deadly drone attacks.
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Turkey braces for day three of protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkey braced for a third day of protests on Friday, as anger spread across the country over the arrest of Istanbul's popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.
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Russian central bank holds key rate at two-decade high
Russia's central bank kept its key rate at 21 percent on Friday, locking in two-decade-high borrowing costs as it battles rampant inflation.
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French actor Depardieu goes on trial on sexual assault charges
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who has faced a string of assault and rape allegations, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021.
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Israeli opposition appeals against intel chief sacking
Israeli opposition parties and a non-governmental organisation launched legal challenges Friday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to sack the internal security agency chief, a move that has deepened divisions in the country.
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French Olympic boss rules out new term after failed IOC bid
French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) boss David Lappartient on Friday ruled out going for a second term in the office a day after his failed bid for the International Olympic Committee presidency.
Read moreTravel chaos after power outage closes London's Heathrow airport
Heathrow airport was completely shut down on Friday after a power outage due to a fire at a London electricity substation, causing travel chaos for passengers around the world and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights from Europe's busiest air hub.
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Stock markets extend losses as Trump's tariffs hit global outlook
Major stock markets extended losses on Friday on heightened concerns over the potential fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.
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Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption
A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
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As euphoria of victory fades, IOC chief Coventry faces geopolitical reality
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry will face a whole host of geopolitical challenges including dealing with US President Donald Trump and Russia when the elation of her historic election victory wears off.
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