Kremlin says Putin sent 'additional' signals to Trump on ceasefire
Russia on Friday said President Vladimir Putin had sent "additional" signals to counterpart Donald Trump about a Washington-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, adding it was "cautiously optimistic" about the prospect of a deal.
Read moreFunding cuts force WFP to stop food aid to one million in Myanmar
The World Food Programme will be forced to cut off one million people in war-torn Myanmar from its vital food aid because of "critical funding shortfalls", it said on Friday.
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Thai football body to sue former chief over finances
Thailand's cash-strapped football association decided Friday to sue its ex-president -- a former national police chief -- over alleged financial mismanagement, his billionaire successor said.
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Spain call up Asencio for Nations League quarters
In-form Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was named Friday in the Spain squad to play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.
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Duterte set to face ICC judges in drug war case
Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte was expected to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on Friday to face crimes against humanity charges over his deadly narcotics crackdown.
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Gold tops $3,000 for first time on Trump tariff threats
Safe-haven gold surpassed $3,000 for the first time Friday, boosted by uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariffs, while stock markets gained on hopes US lawmakers will avert a government shutdown.
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Canada's Carney to be sworn in as new PM
Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's next prime minister on Friday with the country rattled by a breakdown in relations with the United States.
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Brignone on verge of World Cup glory with La Thuile super-G triumph
Federica Brignone put one hand on the alpine skiing World Cup after winning Friday's super-G in front of delighted home fans in La Thuile.
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UK energy minister heads to China to talk climate
Britain's energy and net zero secretary will head to China this weekend to drum up support for climate commitments, in the first Beijing visit by a UK energy minister since 2017.
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Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over 'overpaid' jibe
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players' fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are "overpaid".
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