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Trump renews call for end to seasonal clock changes
President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his call for an end to the "costly" custom of moving clocks back one hour every autumn, which he said was imposing an unnecessary financial burden on the United States.

Gaza rescuers say family of 10 killed in Israel strike
Dozens of Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed "only women and children" after a ceasefire collapsed, the UN said, as an Israeli attack in the territory's south on Friday killed a family of 10.

Trump tariffs unnerve locals in Irish 'pharma' hub
Vast pharmaceutical factories pepper the green landscape in southern Ireland, but the wind turbines next to the plants outside Cork are in the eye of Donald Trump's global trade storm.

UK parliament recalled to 'protect' British Steel's future
UK lawmakers will be recalled from their Easter break to hold an emergency session on the future of the British Steel, officials said Friday, with the government likely to take over the struggling company.

Bogota ends one year of climate-induced water rationing
Residents in Colombia's biggest city Bogota won a much-desired reprieve from year-long water rationing Friday, with authorities announcing tough climate-induced cuts will end.

Trump tells Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine as Witkoff meets Putin
US President Donald Trump on Friday told Moscow to "get moving" on ending its "senseless war" with Ukraine, moments before his envoy Steve Witkoff began talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia on the conflict.

US senators ask SEC for Trump insider trading probe
A group of US senators on Friday urged the government's markets corruption watchdog to investigate whether President Donald Trump or White House insiders broke securities laws ahead of his dramatic reversal on global tariffs.

No need for 'a wake-up call' says McLaren boss Stella
McLaren team chief Andrea Stella has strongly denied Max Verstappen's win in Japan last weekend was "a wake-up call".

Foden, Grealish abuse examples of 'crazy world' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Jack Grealish and Phil Foden "don't feel good" after they suffered abuse in separate incidents during last weekend's 0-0 draw at local rivals Manchester United.

Former England cricket star Anderson given knighthood
Former England fast bowler James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.

Dollar slides, stocks diverge as US-China trade war escalates
The dollar tumbled, gold hit a fresh record high and stock markets seesawed Friday as China again retaliated against US tariffs, deepening a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

UK parliament to be recalled Saturday to discuss British Steel's future
UK lawmakers will be recalled from their Easter break to discuss the future of British Steel in parliament on Saturday, the House of Commons said, with reports the struggling company could be nationalised.

JPMorgan Chase sees 'considerable turbulence' facing economy as profits rise
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Friday that US Treasury bonds remained a safe place in an unpredictable world as he warned of "considerable turbulence" facing the economy.

Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation
Spain's public broadcaster said on Friday it has called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to "concerns" over the situation in war-torn Gaza.

Postecoglou tracking down 'leak' inside Tottenham
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said a leak of information from inside the club is making his job more difficult as the Australian closes in on finding the source of the problem.

Havertz could return for Arsenal before end of season: Arteta
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could return from injury before the end of the season to boost the Gunners' bid for Champions League glory.

Putin to meet Trump envoy Witkoff for Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday for talks on the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin said, cautioning they were unlikely to reach a breakthrough.

Alcaraz fights back against Fils to reach Monte Carlo semis
Carlos Alcaraz battled back from a set down to beat French rising star Arthur Fils in a gripping Monte Carlo Masters quarter-final on Friday.

Norris turns on the heat at sweltering Bahrain practice
World championship leader Lando Norris topped the timesheets in a baking hot opening practice ahead of Alpine's Pierre Gasly at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday.

Masters leader Rose set for early charge in round two
Masters leader Justin Rose made an early start in Friday's second round of the 89th Masters, trying to stretch his three-stroke edge after an opening seven-under 65 at Augusta National.

Trump's trade whiplash sends dollar into tailspin
The mighty dollar is sliding sharply as President Donald Trump's turbulent trade agenda has battered US credibility in global markets and fanned fears of a self-inflicted economic downturn.

Trial of Tunisian opposition figures resumes, 6 on hunger strike
The trial of dozens of Tunisian opposition figures resumed on Tuesday under tight security, with six detained defendants on hunger strike after they were barred from attending court in person.

Hope sparkles anew for India's jewellers after US tariff pause
India's gems and jewellery industry is breathing a momentary sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump paused harsh tariffs that threatened to hit lucrative exports and tens of thousands of jobs.

Zirkzee hits back at 'ridiculous' criticism of Man Utd keeper Onana
Joshua Zirkzee has slammed "ridiculous" criticism of Andre Onana after the Manchester United goalkeeper's costly mistakes in the Europa League quarter-final draw at Lyon.

Brazilian woman accuses ex-France international Payet of domestic violence
A Brazilian woman claiming to have had a romantic relationship with French footballer Dimitri Payet has lodged a complaint against him in Rio de Janeiro for "physical and psychological violence", according to a report viewed by AFP.

Three things on Mohamed Salah's rise to goalscoring icon
Mohamed Salah can cement his legacy as one of the Premier League's all-time greats after extending his stay at Liverpool for another two years on Friday.

Recovering pope 'happy' to get out and about: Vatican
Pope Francis was "happy" to get out and about this week but while his health is improving, it is too soon to confirm his participation in Easter celebrations, the Vatican said Friday.

Dollar slides, stocks diverge as China hits back at US tariffs
The dollar tumbled and gold hit a fresh record high on Friday, while stocks diverged as hiked Chinese tariffs on the United States deepened a trade between the world's two largest economies.

Trump envoy Witkoff in Russia as US pushes for Ukraine truce
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russia's top economic negotiator Kirill Dmitriev on Friday, state media reported, the US official's third visit to the country as Washington pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Elegance of the Edwardians on display at Buckingham Palace
A rare exhibition is exploring the glamorous lives and fashions of two royal couples who reigned over Britain during the Edwardian period as the country tipped ever closer to World War I.

China lifts tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war escalates
China said Friday it would raise its tariffs on US goods to 125 percent in a further escalation of a trade war that threatens to bring exports to a halt between the world's two biggest economies.

Three-time America's Cup winner Burling leaves Team New Zealand
Peter Burling, one of the most successful skippers in the history of the America's Cup, will not be a part of Emirates Team New Zealand's bid to retain the trophy, the team announced on Friday.