Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close
World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
New Delhi hotel blaze kills 21, including foreigners
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for news
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Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm up
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Javier Bardem terrifies Amy Adams in TV adaptation of 'Cape Fear'
Cuba has 'technocrats' willing to negotiate, Rubio says
US sanctions interrupt Visa, Mastercard payments in Cuba
Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham
Somalia ex-PM says attacked by govt forces in Mogadishu
Rubio brushes off Trump mental acuity concerns as 'absurd'
German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene
Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
UN urges AI firms to reveal environmental footprint
Henry fit to lead New Zealand's attack at Lord's
UK PM slams violence over police handcuffing of dying student
England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side
EU eases spending rules to tackle energy shock
Romania wants to boost air defence after drone strike blamed on Russia
France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations
Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
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Politics
A drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building set off furious condemnation of Russia by Romania and its NATO allies on Friday but President Vladimir Putin insisted there was no evidence to blame his country.
Sports
Burnley striker Lyle Foster missed a penalty as 2026 World Cup qualifiers South Africa drew 0-0 with Nicaragua in chilly Soweto on Friday in a warm-up match.
Sports
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam.
Sports
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million).
Sports
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam.
Sports
Organisers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps said on Friday that Lyon was now "the best solution" to host ice events in place of Nice.
Economy
Ministers gathered for a digital G7 meeting in Paris Friday made progress on online child protection but only nodded to AI's energy impact in a joint declaration on the sector's challenges.
Politics
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday slammed Washington for designating the country's two biggest crime factions as terrorist groups, warning the United States against "playing games with our democracy."
Sports
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 was in vain as Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Politics
A drone drops an explosive onto mountainous terrain below, shattering the silence of the Andes as Colombia's military enters an arms race with guerrillas already using the remote devices to wreak havoc.
Politics
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was making his decision on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran insisted there was still "no final agreement" on ending the Middle East war.
Sports
Dick Advocaat believes that he and former Old Firm rival Martin O'Neill are proof of how veteran managers can still be successful regardless of age as he returns to Glasgow's Hampden Park with Curacao for a friendly against Scotland.
Politics
Protesters clashed with US law enforcement outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey, a top US official said Friday, after inmates inside staged a hunger strike over conditions.
Politics
The German government Friday dismissed rumours that Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rivals were laying the groundwork to oust him as his popularity craters, reforms stall and the far right gains in strength.
Sports
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta called on his players to "own the moment" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Culture
Getting hot and sweaty in a British heatwave, volunteers from home and abroad have been hard at work all week to restore a historic naked chalk giant dubbed "Rude Man" on a hillside in southwest England.
Politics
US President Donald Trump on Friday mocked Jill Biden for saying she thought her husband Joe was having a stroke during a 2024 election debate, accusing the former first lady of being a bad wife.
Sports
An attack by Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on a woman umpire was "unacceptable" and will result in a "significant sanction", French Open organisers said Friday.
Sports
France coach Didier Deschamps warned against being over confident ahead of his side's bid to win a second World Cup in three editions.
Politics
US President Donald Trump said he was meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.
Politics
The White House's troubled bid for a star-studded musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence took yet another hit Friday after three more acts pulled out, citing political tensions.
Sports
Jonas Vingegaard took another step towards his first Giro d'Italia victory on Friday after emerging unscathed from a brutal 19th stage won by his teammate Sepp Kuss.
Economy
Stock markets were mixed while oil prices fell again on Friday on investor optimism that the United States and Iran would reach a deal to extend their ceasefire.
Politics
US President Donald Trump said he was making his final decision on a potential deal with Iran on Friday, as Tehran insisted any agreement on ending the Middle East war hinged on Washington dropping its "excessive demands".
Sports
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team are not favourites to defend their crown in Saturday's Champions League final clash against Arsenal.
The Canadian man who helped scores of people worldwide kill themselves by selling them poison pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide, as prosecutors said they will withdraw murder charges.
Sports
Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal after tasting success last season.
Politics
Inhabitants of the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, expressed fear, bewilderment and anger on Friday after a drone crashed into a residential building, wounding two people during the night.
Sports
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele insisted his team are still hungry for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal.
Politics
Iran's top negotiator said Friday that Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance said progress had been made on a deal to extend a ceasefire and provide a framework for peace talks.
Sports
Iga Swiatek booked her place in the last 16 of the French Open on Friday, while Novak Djokovic will seek to capitalise on an unexpectedly open draw following the shock exit of Jannik Sinner.
Politics
Professional photo and video journalists working in Gaza are to receive an annual press freedom award on Monday for risking their lives to report on the war, an association of publishers has said.