Scientists engineer fruit flies capable of 'virgin birth'
Scientists said on Friday they have genetically engineered female fruit flies that can have offspring without needing a male, marking the first time "virgin birth" has been induced in an animal.
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Struggling Alpine continues leadership shakeup
Alpine vice-president Bruno Famin on Friday said that differences of opinion about recent performances and future plans had led to the shock departures of team chief Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane.
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Stocks push higher as inflation eases
Wall Street rebounded Friday and eurozone stocks edged higher on data showing easing inflation, while the yen yo-yoed after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy.
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British boxer Benn says he has been cleared over positive drugs tests
Conor Benn says he is free to resume his boxing career, announcing he has been cleared by a UK Anti-Doping investigation into the two failed drugs tests that forced the cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.
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Kenzo presents first fashion show in China
Against Shanghai's glittering river skyline, Kenzo-clad models strutted down a breezy open-air runway on Friday for the French fashion brand's first-ever show in China.
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Trump vows to fight on in 2024 White House race if sentenced
Former US president Donald Trump said Friday he would not end his run for the White House if convicted and sentenced in any of the criminal investigations threatening to derail his tumultuous comeback bid.
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Broad double sparks Australia collapse in fifth Ashes Test
Stuart Broad took two wickets in quick succession before James Anderson got in on the act as England hit back against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.
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US oil giants report lower profits but lift shareholder payouts
ExxonMobil and Chevron reported profits Friday that were much lower than last year's due a drop in commodity prices, but still lofty enough to enable increased shareholder distributions.
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No climate crisis agreement at G20 environment meeting
Environment ministers from G20 nations failed to agree on peaking global emissions by 2025 and other crucial issues to address the global climate crisis at their meeting in India on Friday.
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Team boss suspended from women's Tour after Vollering penalty
Danny Stam, the head of the SD Worx team, was thrown off the Women's Tour de France on Friday in the aftermath of a penalty for his star rider Demi Vollering.
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