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A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was back on the witness stand on Friday being grilled by lawyers of the former US president.

As Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Scudetto after their home game against Torino on Sunday the focus on the pitch shifts to the battle for European berths, relegation from the top flight and promotion from Serie B.

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League leaders prepare for a defining moment in the title race against north London rivals Tottenham.

US stocks rebounded Friday on the back of buoyant big tech earnings while London hit another record peak as investors tracked a series of takeover bids for UK companies.

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting after they aired a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians in its battle against jihadists.

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has received US approval for a gene therapy against a form of hemophilia, a rare and inherited blood clotting disorder, the company said Friday.

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday.

Erik ten Hag said Friday he has a "lot of sympathy" for Marcus Rashford as the Manchester United manager demanded support for his misfiring forward.

The US central bank's favored measure of inflation accelerated last month, according to government data published Friday, pushing back the chances of an interest rate cut this summer.

A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was to take the witness stand again on Friday for grilling by lawyers of the former US president.

Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not "spend one second" thinking about referees as he prepares to face Nottingham Forest following the relegation-threatened club's stinging criticism of match officials.

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka battled past Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the third round.

Paris Saint-Germain can complete the first step of a potential treble on Saturday knowing a victory at home to Le Havre will wrap up a record-extending 12th French league title with three matches to spare.

Powered by the return of All Blacks' lock Scott Barrett, the Canterbury Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a 39-0 Super Rugby victory over the Melbourne Rebels Friday.

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are big enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

French barber Roger Amilhastre, 90, could have hung up his clippers decades ago but he said his passion for hair gives him a reason to get up in the morning.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.

Angry at their government agreeing to cede territory to arch-foe Azerbaijan, dozens of Armenian protesters have blocked major highways and vowed to fight the transfer of land they say is rightfully theirs.

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.

The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales stepped down last September.

Phil Foden is relishing "six more finals" after helping keep Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race by reaching the landmark of 50 top-flight goals.

A delegation from mediator Egypt is travelling to Israel on Friday, a source close to the Israeli government told AFP, in what local media said is a bid to reignite stalled hostage-release negotiations.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday he will not lose sleep over the fevered speculation about Bruno Guimaraes's future but admitted the club will find it tough to sign elite players due to financial constraints.

London's stock market fired its way to another record peak on Friday, with investors gripped by a series of eye-catching takeovers this week for listed UK companies.

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace said Friday it had accepted a $5.3-billion takeover bid from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which highlighted the British group's "capability in artificial intelligence".

Syria has avoided getting embroiled in the Gaza war, experts said, despite a strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, blamed on Israel, that threatened to ignite a regional conflagration.

The Israeli army said Friday a civilian was killed near the country's northern border with Lebanon, as near-daily exchanges of fire with Hezbollah rage.

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany takes no pleasure from the chance to add to Manchester United's problems this weekend despite his long association with Manchester City.

German Nico Hulkenberg will leave Haas to join Sauber at the end of the ongoing Formula One season, the two teams announced on Friday.