France's Magnier sprints to victory in crash-hit Giro opener
Paul Magnier won the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia in Bulgaria on Friday in a bunch sprint, after a late crash left most of the peloton out of contention.
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Is there anybody out there? Pentagon releases secret UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s -- fanning speculation over whether extraterrestrial life exists.
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US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low
US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world's largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence came in at its lowest-ever level.
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US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran's response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict.
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German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs
Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German luxury auto manufacturer.
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Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his own future was not on his mind as he battles to save the club from relegation.
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US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April
US employment rose more than expected in April while the unemployment rate remained steady, according to government data released Friday, with the world's largest economy firming recent labor market gains though analysts warned of underlying weakness.
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Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen
Hundreds of fishermen in an Indonesian coastal town on the island of Java have been forced to stop going out to sea and told AFP their livelihoods are at risk due to soaring fuel prices.
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US expecting Iran response on deal despite naval clash
The United States was awaiting Iran's response to its latest proposed peace deal on Friday, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash that rattled markets and revived fears of a return to fighting.
Read moreStocks diverge, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
Stock markets diverged and oil prices steadied Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.
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