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Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future
Neymar returns to his home club Santos Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future after indicating he would no longer play for Brazil following the country's World Cup disappointment.
France blocks access to Polymarket
France said Friday it was blocking access to the online prediction market Polymarket, as punters continued to make bets despite a ban already in place.
Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final
Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the United States again Friday, fomenting concern over the weekend's World Cup final outside New York.
Warholm eyes win in London stadium that kickstarted his career
Karsten Warholm on Saturday returns to the London Stadium where he won his first 400 metres hurdles world title in 2017, sparking riotous celebrations he has vowed not to repeat.
Russia fines anti-war politician as he suffers medical episode
A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering the verdict moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court for extreme high blood pressure.
Herbert takes British Open lead, equals major history with 62 alongside Burns
Lucas Herbert stormed into the lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.
J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty 'anti-rights' label on women's centre
Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling as "anti-rights".
Herbert equals major record round of 62 to take British Open lead
Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history with an eight-under par 62 to storm into the lead at the British Open on Friday.
Verstappen back on top in opening practice at Belgian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Friday's sunny opening free practice ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM
Andy Burnham vowed Friday to "give hope" back to the British people as he was confirmed as the ruling Labour party's new leader, set to be the next UK prime minister.
MEXC Adds Five Ondo Tokenized Stocks Spanning Semiconductors to Power Infrastructure
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has listed five Ondo tokenized stock trading pairs on its spot market in collaboration with Ondo Finance. The five companies span a supply chain that runs from semiconductor and precision component manufacturing to industrial cooling and power infrastructure supporting AI data centers, allowing users to trade these U.S. stocks using USDT on MEXC around the clock, with instant settlement and no traditional brokerage account required.
Kerr targets world mile record, Hodgkinson happy to 'run free'
Josh Kerr is confident he is in the kind of form that could see him break the 27-year-old world record for the mile to add his name to a storied list of previous British athletes.
Polish president vetoes civil partnerships bill
Poland's conservative President Karol Nawrocki on Friday vetoed a bill proposed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's centrist government legalising civil partnerships, he announced in a statement.
'Concerns' after Amnesty labels J.K. Rowling women's centre 'anti-rights'
Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling as "anti-rights".
US, Iran trade attacks in return to full-blown war
The United States and Iran traded attacks on Friday, with Tehran targeting American assets across the Middle East in the biggest escalation since the two foes returned to outright war.
Stocks slide, oil prices jump as tech, Mideast war in focus
Tokyo and Taipei stock markets led a fresh selloff for technology shares Friday, as concerns that the sector had been overbought in recent months intensified.
Horror film 'Obsession' is exploding cinema profit records
Low-cost horror movie "Obsession" from first-time director Curry Barker is on track to become one of the most profitable films of all time, with the cinema sensation piling up global revenues of more than $400 million.
Neutral games needed at Nations Championship, says official
Rugby's new Nations Championship has "logistical challenges" that can only be solved by having some teams play home games at neutral venues, a top official said Friday.
EU reforms carbon market under pressure from industry
The European Union on Friday proposed easing its carbon trading scheme for companies, as it unveiled reforms to one of its flagship climate policies under pressure to shore up industry.
Herbert's record front nine snatches British Open lead
Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled a British Open record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale on Friday to storm into the lead.
Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing
A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering the verdict moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court over extreme high blood pressure.
Pakistan pressures Afghans in border province to leave
Members of Afghan settlements in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border province hurriedly packed up belongings this week while others hid at home as police launched a "large-scale crackdown" on undocumented residents.
Georgia capital to demolish unfinished landmark amid political feud
Authorities in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have approved the demolition of a half-finished futuristic cultural complex, rekindling a debate over one of the city's most divisive landmarks.
Lucu urges France to keep heads in steamy Tokyo
France captain Maxime Lucu warned Friday that the heat and humidity in steamy Tokyo will affect decision-making when his side face Japan in the Nations Championship.
Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying World Cup Falklands banner
Football's global governing body FIFA will assess match reports before deciding if they take any action over Argentina's players holding up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) following their 2-1 victory over England.
Australian cyclist Dennis admits driving while disqualified
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis admitted on Friday to driving while disqualified over a 2023 road incident in the lead-up to his wife's accidental death.
Tokyo, Taipei lead losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout
Tokyo and Taipei led heavy losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.
Volvo Cars sees declining sales in 'challenging' environment
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars on Friday reported a drop in sales in the second quarter, noting a "very challenging environment," but said it expected sales to pick up in the second half of the year.
Root says England 'learning on the job' in ODIs after 99 no against India
Joe Root said his younger England team-mates were having to "learn on the job" in one-day international cricket because of a lack of experience of the 50-over games.
India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels.
China's Moonshot AI chases 'DeepSeek moment' with much-hyped model
A model released Friday by Chinese startup Moonshot AI has fuelled buzz around the country's tech prowess, as experts said it could rival some of the more advanced offerings from US labs.
MEXC May–June Report: 750M+ USDT Futures Insurance Fund & 100% Asset Reserves
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its May–June bimonthly security report, reinforcing its role as a trusted global gateway where security and trust always come first. The audit indicates that MEXC's Futures Insurance Fund surpassed a landmark threshold of 750 million USDT as of June 29, marking a substantial 34% expansion over the preceding reporting period. Concurrently, reserve verification data confirm that the coverage ratios for BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC all remained safely above 100%, with Bitcoin delivering a reserve ratio of 269.35%.