Macron says Qatar played 'very important role' in release of US hostages held by Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said Qatar had played a key role in the release by Palestinian militant group Hamas of two American hostages held since its attack against Israel on October 7, adding he was confident of further releases.
Read moreNew Zealand into Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.
Read moreHamas frees two US hostages as Israel readies Gaza invasion
Israel confirmed on Friday that Hamas had released two Americans among more than 200 hostages abducted earlier this month as it kept up its unrelenting bombing of Gaza in response to the Islamists' unprecedented attacks across the border.
Read moreBrandt sinks Bremen to send Dortmund top
A superb second-half chip from Julian Brandt sent Borussia Dortmund to the top of the Bundeslia table with a 1-0 home win over Werder Bremen on Friday.
Read moreApple scraps Jon Stewart show over China, AI clashes: report
US comedian Jon Stewart's talk show on Apple TV+ has reportedly been canceled after just two series due to clashes between its host and the company over topics such as China and artificial intelligence.
Read moreRepublicans back to drawing board in quest for US House leader
A damaging, weeks-long Republican leadership crisis deepened further Friday, leaving the paralyzed US legislature unable to perform even basic functions like funding the government and addressing growing national security concerns.
Read moreMeta, Google quit tech summit over organizer's Israel remarks
Meta and Google have pulled out of the Web Summit, one of the tech sector's biggest annual events, after the organizer criticized Israel's actions following the Hamas attacks, the companies said on Friday.
Read moreHamas hostage relatives urge Red Cross to help free them
Relatives of some of the 200 people taken hostage by Islamist group Hamas in its October 7 assault in Israel urged the Red Cross Friday for help, saying more had to be done to free them.
Read moreWarner blocked by 'bison' in World Cup escape
Opener David Warner revealed he did not see the dropped catch which allowed him to go on and make a sensational 163 in Australia's 62-run win over Pakistan in the World Cup at Bengaluru on Friday.
Read moreVerstappen on top again in Texas practice
Newly-crowned three-time world champion Max Verstappen picked up in the heat of Texas where he left off in Qatar as he topped the times in Friday’s sole practice session at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
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