Stocks climb, dollar drops as Fed seen halting rate rises soon
Equity markets rose Friday, with Paris hitting a record-high, as investors reacted positively to easing inflation, recession concerns and some strong earnings.
Read moreGoal-hungry Haaland targets more records for Man City
Is any record safe with Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland around?
Read moreNadal out of Barcelona in fresh French Open blow
Rafael Nadal's preparation for a tilt at a record-extending 15th French Open title suffered a further blow when he announced Friday his withdrawal from the ATP Barcelona tournament.
Read moreAs Napoli prepare for historic title, fans feud with owner
Napoli fans are preparing for their biggest party in over three decades but a row between hardcore supporters and club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis threatens to take the shine off the colourful festivities already beginning in Naples.
Read moreBrazil's Lula meets Xi in Beijing after lashing out at US dollar, IMF
Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to forge closer ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing on Friday, a day after he lashed out at the power of the US dollar and the IMF.
Read moreMacron visits Notre-Dame to mark fire anniversary
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral on Friday to mark four years since the fire that destroyed significant parts of the historic landmark.
Read moreBiden wraps up Ireland trip at Catholic shrine
US President Joe Biden was winding down an emotive visit to Ireland with a visit Friday to the Roman Catholic pilgrimage site in Knock, before delving deeper into his Irish family history.
Read moreGraft-accused MEP Eva Kaili released from jail
Greek MEP Eva Kaili, who has been charged with corruption as part of the so-called Qatargate inquiry, was released from prison and placed under house arrest on Friday.
Read moreEurope's Jupiter probe set for new launch attempt
The European Space Agency's JUICE mission to explore Jupiter's icy, ocean-bearing moons will again try to blast off on Friday, a day after the first launch attempt was called off due to the threat of lightning.
Read moreRussian oil exports hit near three-year high in March: IEA
Russian oil exports jumped to their highest level in almost three years in March despite Western sanctions, but revenues were down sharply from last year, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
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