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Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
The top U.N. court said Friday that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is ''unlawful'' and called on it to end and for settlement construction to stop immediately, issuing an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel's rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.
Drone strike by Yemen's Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv
An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in the group's first lethal strike into Israel.
Russia convicts US journalist of spying in a trial widely seen as politically motivated
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison on charges that his employer and the U.S. government have rejected as fabricated.
A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, grounding flights, knocking down some financial companies and news outlets, and disrupting hospitals, small businesses and government offices.
Dan Brown making a name for himself at British Open as a leader at Royal Troon
Regular guy Dan Brown had another good day at Royal Troon.
At least 3 dead in Haiti after boat catches fire during escape attempt
At least three people were dead and up to 40 others remain missing after a boat in the waters off northern Haiti caught fire with up to 80 Haitians on board trying to escape to the Turks and Caicos Islands, a government official said Friday.
Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws
Nigeria's government on Friday announced a fine of $220 million on Meta, saying its investigations found ''multiple and repeated'' violations of the country's data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp.
Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as deadly protests over government jobs escalate
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government late Friday announced a nationwide curfew across Bangladesh and ordered the deployment of military forces to maintain order following days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs.
German sentenced to death in Belarus, Europe's only nation to perform executions, rights group says
A Belarusian human rights group said Friday that a German citizen has been sentenced to death for terrorism and other charges connected to an explosion intended to undermine public order.
Mexican president calls Donald Trump 'a friend' and says he'll warn him against closing border
Mexico's president called Donald Trump ''a friend'' Friday and said he would write to the former U.S. president to warn him against pledging to close the border or blaming migrants for bringing drugs into the United States.
Venice officials defend day-tripper tax, but delay the decision on extending it
Venice city officials said Friday that the day-tripper tax netted 2.4 million euros ($2.6 million) during a test phase this summer, and that decisions on how to proceed would be made in the fall after a full analysis of the data.
UN panel calls on Belarus to release Nobel Peace laureate from prison
A United Nations panel of human rights experts called on Belarus to release the Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder of the country's most respected rights group, who has been behind bars for three years.
Tiger Woods ends his season by missing the cut in the British Open
Tiger Woods tied a personal record in the British Open on Friday, one he could have done without but perhaps should come to expect.
Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised a tentative deal between Serbia and the European Union signed on Friday that paves the way for the disputed excavation of lithium, a mega project that could reduce Europe's dependency on China but one that has been fiercely criticized by environmentalists and opposition groups.
Tunisian presidential candidate Lotfi Mraihi barred from contesting elections for life
A Tunisian court on Friday sentenced a presidential candidate Lotfi Mraihi to eight months in prison and banned him from contesting elections for life, in the latest move to stifle opponents of President Kais Saied in the upcoming October election which critics call a sham.
Adidas 'revising' campaign for retro shoes that drew criticism from Israel
Adidas said Friday that it is ''revising'' its campaign for running shoes inspired by a design dating back to the time of the 1972 Munich Olympics, which has drawn criticism from Israel over the involvement of supermodel Bella Hadid.
Italian judge orders a journalist to pay 5,000 euros in damages for making fun of Meloni's height
A judge in Milan has ordered an Italian journalist to pay 5,000 euros (nearly $5,500) in damages to Premier Giorgia Meloni for making fun of her height in social media posts.
At least three dead in Haiti after boat catches fire during escape attempt
At least three people were dead and up to 40 others remain missing after a boat in the waters off northern Haiti caught fire with up to 80 Haitians on board trying to escape to the Turks and Caicos Islands, a government official said Friday.
South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player's alleged racist remark sparks outrage
The Korean Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA over an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan during a recent preseason match in Spain.
Kenya president retains 6 former Cabinet ministers in first batch of appointments
Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday appointed the first 11 members of his Cabinet, retaining six former ministers in the key portfolios of defense and interior.