Japan ends Russian coal imports, expels diplomats
Japan said Friday it will end imports of Russian coal and announced the expulsion of eight of Moscow's diplomats over "war crimes" in Ukraine.
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Vaccine supply outstrips demand, access inequity remains
After two years of racing to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, the number of available doses now surpasses demand in many areas.
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India under fresh scrutiny as UN panel calls for shunning coal
The mounds of jet-black coal shimmering under the afternoon sun at the Dadri power plant are a raw illustration of India's coal dependence -- a habit that despite increasing pressure, the country is finding hard to kick.
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South African captain Elgar hits third half-century
Dean Elgar hit his third successive half-century to get South Africa off to a good start on the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.
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Israeli PM gives security 'full freedom' to act after attack
Israel's premier on Friday gave security agencies "full freedom" of operation to curb surging violence, after the latest deadly attack saw a Palestinian gunman kill two men in a popular nightlife area.
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Indonesian thrill-seekers dine in the sky
Indonesians are heading out to eat again as the Covid-19 pandemic's grip on the country loosens, and some thrill-seekers in Jakarta are celebrating by having dinner while dangling 50 meters in the air.
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Tape of you: Sheeran films songwriting sessions after court case
Ed Sheeran says he now films his songwriting sessions to try to avoid future copyright claims after winning a high-profile court case this week.
Read more35 killed in train station strike as civilians flee east Ukraine
Dozens of people were killed in a rocket attack on the train station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Friday as civilians raced to leave the Donbas region in the crosshairs of the Russian army.
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Macron targets Le Pen as election lead narrows
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hit out at his main election rival, far-right leader Marine Le Pen, as his narrowing lead in polls intensified concerns among supporters that winning a second term is far from assured.
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De Bromhead hopes Blackmore and Minella Times overcome weighty National issue
Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore may have had, in the former's words, "plenty of tough moments" this season, but also some magical ones and Saturday may bring another if Minella Times wins a second straight Grand National at Aintree.
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