US adds 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations
US employment rose more than expected in April, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed, with the world's largest economy firming recent labor market gains but analysts warning of underlying weakness.
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Negative views of US jump among Europeans: polls
Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday.
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Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.
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Rubio says expecting Iran response to US proposal on Friday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was expecting a response from Iran on Friday to US proposals for a deal to end the conflict.
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Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
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Canada captain Davies' World Cup preparations hit by fresh injury
Canada captain Alphonso Davies has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for "several weeks", Bayern Munich said on Friday, potentially disrupting his World Cup preparations.
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Poland signs 44-bn-euro EU defence loan deal to modernise military
Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission to fund the modernisation of its military and arms industry, under which it will receive nearly 44 billion euros ($52 billion).
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
Three-time champion Iga Swiatek battled into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 win over Caty McNally.
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South Africa top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
South Africa's top court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a $4-million cash-heist scandal.
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Airlines banned from adding fuel charges after ticket purchase: EU
Airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, the EU warned on Friday, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle East war.
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