Russia says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences
Russia said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wanted to capture the whole of Ukraine.
Read moreThailand's Chanettee leads by two at LPGA Queen City event
Thailand's Chanettee Wannasaen fired a four-under par 68 to hold her two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.
Read moreFitch downgrades France's credit rating in new debt blow
The Fitch agency downgraded France's credit rating on Friday, as President Emmanuel Macron struggles with political instability and disagreements on how to put the country's strained public finances in order.
Read moreDolphins' Hill says focus is on football amid domestic violence allegations
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said Friday he is focusing on football amid reports the NFL has launched an investigation into domestic violence allegations against him.
Read moreNigerian chef aims for rice hotpot record
With more than five tonnes of rice, tomato concentrate, cooking oil and onions, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci attempted on Friday to conjure up the biggest rice jollof ever made.
Read moreWhat next for Brazil after Bolsonaro's conviction?
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.
Read moreFitch downgrades France's credit rating in new debt battle blow
The Fitch agency downgraded France's credit rating on Friday, as President Emmanuel Macron struggles with political instability and disagreements on how to put the country's strained public finances in order.
Read moreFifty reported dead in Gaza as Israel steps up attacks on main city
Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza on Friday, the territory's civil defence agency said, as the army stepped up its attacks on Gaza City.
Read moreGreenwood among scorers as Marseille cruise to four-goal victory
Marseille warmed up for a trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League by cruising to a 4-0 win at home to 10-man Lorient in Ligue 1 on Friday, with Mason Greenwood's early penalty setting them on the way.
Read moreNine-man Leverkusen beat Frankfurt in coach Hjulmand's debut
Alex Grimaldo scored a free-kick in each half as Bayer Leverkusen survived two red cards to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 at home on Friday in new coach Kasper Hjulmand's debut.
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