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Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support

Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support after over a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan but there was again a call Friday for him to resign.

Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices

A legal battle between Apple and OpenAI over the ChatGPT-maker's secretive device project escalated this week when the artificial intelligence (AI) developer called the iPhone-maker's allegations "baseless" and asked for the lawsuit's dismissal.

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Four children 'critical' in hospital as UK hit by Arctic weather

Four children were fighting for their lives on Monday, after being pulled from an icy lake as an Arctic blast sent temperatures tumbling across the UK.

Stock markets track Wall St down on inflation fears

Equity markets dropped and the dollar edged up Monday after a forecast-beating US inflation reading dampened hopes for a more dovish tilt by the Federal Reserve in its battle against soaring prices.

Britain's GDP grows 0.5 percent in October: statistics office

Britain's economy grew 0.5 percent in October, official data showed Monday, after a sharp fall the previous month in part because of the national holiday for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Asian markets track Wall St down on inflation fears

Asian markets dropped and the dollar edged up Monday after a forecast-beating US inflation reading dampened hopes for a more dovish tilt by the Federal Reserve in its battle against soaring prices.

ECB mulls rate hike slowdown on 'peak inflation' hopes

Growing hopes that the eurozone's red-hot inflation is nearing its peak could prompt European Central Bank policymakers to opt for a smaller rate hike on Thursday, observers said.

Blind surfer Matt Formston: conquering the world's biggest waves

Matt Formston proudly shows off a photo of him surfing a liquid mountain off the Portuguese coast, where some of the biggest waves on the planet crash to shore. No matter that he can't see it because he is blind.

On a dismal film weekend, 'Wakanda' stays on top

Disney and Marvel’s "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" has again led the North American box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, but the film's estimated weekend take of just $11.1 million reflected a deep slump in moviegoing.

Pacquiao returns to ring for clash with South Korean YouTuber

Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring Sunday for the first time since retiring from the sport last year, facing off against a South Korean YouTuber in an exhibition match near Seoul.

Russia oil embargo, price cap disrupts tankers

The European Union embargo on Russia's oil and an international cap on the price of the country's crude is disrupting the maritime transport sector.

'Everything increasing except wages': inflation batters Ethiopia

"Everything is increasing except our wages," Ethiopian porter Zerihun told AFP, summing up the financial crisis facing the Horn of Africa nation as it reels from skyrocketing inflation and an economic slowdown.

NASA Moon capsule Orion due to splash down after record-setting voyage

After making a close pass at the Moon and venturing further into space than any previous habitable spacecraft, NASA's Orion capsule is due to splash down Sunday in the final test of a high-stakes mission called Artemis.

US Fed poised for smaller rate hike with eye on wage growth

The US Federal Reserve is poised to slow its interest rate hikes next week, economists say, as central bankers' most forceful moves in decades to fight inflation ripple through the economy.

Amid protests, Peru's new leader asked to quickly form cabinet

The head of Peru's legislature called Saturday on the country's new leader Dina Boluarte to appoint a new cabinet urgently amid continuing street protests following the removal of Pedro Castillo as president.

Thailand hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers

Thailand celebrated the arrival of its 10 millionth international visitor of 2022 on Saturday, according to the tourism authority, as the kingdom consolidated the recovery of its Covid-battered travel sector.

US sports reporter dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup

One of America's leading soccer reporters, who made headlines when he was detained at the Qatar World Cup for wearing a rainbow shirt, died Friday while covering the quarter finals in Doha, according to his wife and the US Soccer federation.

France's Mediawan buys majority stake in Brad Pitt's Plan B

French media company Mediawan has bought a majority stake in US film star Brad Pitt's production house Plan B Entertainment, it said Friday, in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million.

California dreaming: Para surf hopefuls eye Los Angeles Olympics

Under perfect California skies, Liv Stone elegantly flips her board into the hollow of a wave, perfectly executing the kind of move this disabled surfer would love to replicate at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

Keep talking: Disgraced crypto king's high-risk strategy

Omnipresent on talk shows and conference panels, disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried is defying the advice of the legal profession and staying in the public eye despite facing the real threat of prosecution and even jail time.

Canada to hasten permitting for critical minerals mines

Canada will look to quickly ramp up production of critical minerals that are vital to its transition away from climate-harming fossil fuels, according to a new strategy unveiled Friday.

'Little America:' the TV series that questions the American dream

Apple TV + series "Little America" returned to screens for a second season Friday with the aim of challenging the American dream, creator Sian Heder told AFP.

UK sentences head of Kurdish people-smuggling gang to 8 years' jail

The convicted ringleader of a "large-scale" Kurdish people-smuggling gang, who is currently on the run, was on Friday sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

PETA takes UK military to court for rejecting fake fur hats

Animal rights group PETA said Friday it is taking legal action against the UK defence ministry over its refusal to test a fake fur version of the distinctive bearskin hats worn by ceremonial guards.

Stock markets mixed on renewed US Fed rate fears

Global stocks diverged on Friday after hotter-than-expected US wholesale prices renewed concerns that the Federal Reserve will stick to aggressive policies against inflation.

Equities boosted by China news before rate calls

Global stocks rose Friday on China's slowing inflation and economic reopening, alongside hopes of less aggressive interest rate hikes next week.

The hot trend is low-profile fashion designers

The days of gigantic personalities like John Galliano, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld stomping their way around the fashion world are over. Today's stars might still be extraordinary individuals, but it is discretion that sells.

China's Xi to hold Arab summits on Saudi trip

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Arab leaders at summits in Riyadh on Friday after striking a series of agreements with Saudi Arabia, strengthening ties as the top oil exporter quarrels with Washington.

Equity markets boosted by China hopes, eyes now on US inflation

Stock markets rose Friday and the dollar dipped as traders continue to weigh concerns about rising interest rates and a possible recession against optimism over China's economic reopening.

Asian markets boosted by China hopes, eyes now on US rates data

Asian markets rose Friday and the dollar dipped as traders continue to weigh concerns about rising interest rates and a possible recession against optimism of China's economic reopening.

Let the lava flow! Iceland's volcano show is a hit

In a dark auditorium in Reykjavik, bubbling orange lava flows down a slide to within inches of awe-struck visitors.

China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet

China on Friday announced the first delivery of its new domestically produced passenger jet, with the aircraft expected to make its commercial debut early next year.

US currency to bear signatures of two women for first time

Most people don't have to worry if their signature is sloppy -- but if it's your name on the US dollar bill, it's best to practice, says US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

Playing with paradise: Defunct Bali golf course another Trump fiasco

Beer bottles and broken plastic chairs litter the fairways of a derelict golf course on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, where laid-off workers lament the unfulfilled promises of a Donald Trump "dream project".

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