India flags Pak’s terror financing at IMF; abstains from bailout vote
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-pakistan-tensions-imf-bailout-package-for-pakistan-executive-meeting-india-abstains-from-voting-details-operation-sindoor/articleshow/121036703.cms

India-Pakistan tensions: India has voiced strong concerns at the IMF's Executive Board meeting regarding bailout packages for Pakistan, citing its poor track record and potential misuse of funds for terrorism. India highlighted Pakistan's repeated reliance on IMF programs, questioning their effectiveness and the country's economic policies.

Sweden's national security adviser quits over Grindr images
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74nlgyv7r4o

Tobias Thyberg resigned from the job just hours after taking up the position on Thursday.

'Mood of the nation will decide IPL restart'
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c5y28jw6p1xo

Any potential resumption of the Indian Premier League would depend on the "mood of the nation", according to former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta.

UK to see temperatures rise for the weekend
https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cvg93lk4nwlo

Warming up but with a risk of rain in some areas. Darren Bett looks ahead to the weather this weekend.

How can India and Pakistan find a way to de-escalate?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzg8ygeezo

India and Pakistan both blame each other for escalating military tensions.

Steve Rosenberg at Victory Day parade: Russia wants to be seen as unbeatable
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwyvx9zeq04o

Vladimir Putin leads commemorations as Moscow marks its annual parade.

'Best day of my life' - Pollock on Lions call
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c8e6rzp75xgo

Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock says his selection on Thursday for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia was "the best day of his life".

South Africa hits out at US Afrikaner refugee plan
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2q937wlqgo

There are reports that the first set of South Africans could arrive as refugees in the US next week.

Blue state Republicans threaten mutiny over state and local taxes in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blue-state-republicans-threaten-mutiny-over-state-local-taxes-trumps-big-beautiful-bill

Republicans are divided over how to handle state and local tax deductions in the reconciliation process.

DAVID MARCUS: New York's new statue takes wokeness to unprecedented heights
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-new-yorks-new-statue-takes-wokeness-unprecedented-heights

A statue called "Grounded in the Stars" by the artist Thomas J Price is now appearing in New York City's Times Square. It depicts a generic Black woman with dour facial expression.

UNC refutes report that Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, is barred from school's football facility
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/unc-refutes-report-jordon-hudson-bill-belichicks-girlfriend-barred-from-schools-football-facility

Jordon Hudson is not barred from UNC's football facility, the school said in a statement Friday, refuting an earlier report.

Jewish Columbia students recount wild library takeover by anti-Israel protesters
https://www.foxnews.com/media/jewish-columbia-students-recount-wild-library-takeover-anti-israel-protesters

Jewish Columbia students described the violence and antisemitism they experienced during an anti-Israel takeover of their campus during finals week.

CNN's Jennings breaks down laughing at 'View' host Navarro's claim Biden doesn't 'tell many lies'
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnns-jennings-breaks-down-laughing-view-host-navarros-claim-biden-doesnt-tell-many-lies

CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings laughed at fellow network commentator Ana Navarro after she insisted President Joe Biden is a trustworthy person.

Trump, lawmakers at odds over whether FEMA should be elevated to Cabinet-level agency or completely overhauled
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-lawmakers-odds-over-whether-fema-should-elevated-cabinet-level-agency-completely-overhauled

FEMA is currently housed under the Department of Homeland Security, but the House's effort would solidify FEMA as its own separate agency.

Hegseth orders deadline for trans service members to leave military: 'Out at the DOD'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-orders-deadline-trans-service-members-leave-military-out-dod

Transgender service members were given 30 to 60 days to leave the military under a new Pentagon policy, following the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the ban to take effect.

Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins
https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-francis-era-deal-chinese-communist-party-again-under-scrutiny-conclave-meets

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.

High school lacrosse player, 16, dies of injuries sustained during game
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/high-school-lacrosse-player-16-dies-injuries-sustained-during-game

Dylan Veselic, a 16-year-old high school lacrosse player, died on Thursday after a shot hit him in the head below his helmet.

Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles, moved family to North Carolina for calmer life
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/twisted-sister-singer-dee-snider-ditched-los-angeles-moved-family-north-carolina-calmer-life

Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles for the rural lifestyle of North Carolina. The Twister Sister frontman and his wife chose to create a life they "never had."

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
https://www.foxnews.com/us/cardinal-dolan-describes-pope-xiv-citizen-world-build-bridges-trump

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

Tiger Woods visits White House for 1st time since making relationship with Vanessa Trump public
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tiger-woods-visits-white-house-first-time-since-making-relationship-vanessa-trump-public

Tiger Woods was at the White House on Thursday for the first time since he announced he was dating President Donald Trump's former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump.