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Bayern look to 'turn misery into momentum' against Bielefeld
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann on Friday urged his side to turn "misery into momentum" as they return to Bundesliga action on Sunday after a shock Champions League exit to Villarreal.
Five million people flee war in Ukraine
More than five million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion, UN figures showed on Friday, in Europe's fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II.
EU embargo on Russian oil, gas will take 'months'
The EU is working on broadening sanctions on Russia to include oil and gas embargoes but such measures would take "several months", European officials told AFP on Friday.
Spaniard Davidovich Fokina beats Fritz to reach first Masters semi-final
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reached his first Masters semi-final on Friday adding Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz to his high profile scalps this week with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 win in Monte Carlo.
Nagelsmann gets death threats after Bayern's shock exit
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday he had been subjected to online death threats after his team's surprise Champions League exit to Villarreal this week.
Russian regulator says French radio RFI's website blocked
Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor on Friday blocked access to the website of French radio station RFI for violating a law banning the dissemination of false or extremist information.
S.Africa flood toll nears 400 as rescuers search for missing
Police, army and volunteer rescuers on Friday widened the search for dozens still missing five days after the deadliest storm to strike South Africa's coastal city of Durban in living memory as the death toll rose to nearly 400.
Russian strike hits missile unit outside Kyiv: AFP
A Ukrainian military factory outside Kyiv that produced missiles allegedly used to hit Russia's Moskva warship was partly destroyed by overnight Russian strikes, an AFP journalist at the scene saw Friday.
Russia hits Kyiv missile factory after Moskva flagship sinks
Russian strikes pounded a military factory near Kyiv that makes the missiles Ukraine claims it used to sink the Moskva naval flagship, with Moscow on Friday vowing further such attacks.
Bankrupt Sri Lanka rations fuel as crisis worsens
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka imposed fuel rationing on Friday in another worsening of the economic crisis that has sparked widespread demonstrations calling for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation.
Ricketts-led consortium withdraws bid to buy Chelsea
The Ricketts-led consortium announced on Friday it had withdrawn its bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea, which is being sold by owner Roman Abramovich.
Pedri out after sustaining hamstring injury
Barcelona midfielder Pedri sustained a hamstring injury in his side's defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals, the Spanish club announced Friday.
More than 150 hurt in Jerusalem clashes as religious festivals overlap
More than 150 people were wounded Friday in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the first face-off in the area since the start of Ramadan.
Shanghai lockdowns threaten China's auto output while port congestion worsens
Chinese automakers warned they may have to put the brakes on production if Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai persist, with a top Huawei executive also sounding the alarm Friday about snarled supply chains.
Russia to step up Kyiv missile strikes after Moskva sinks
Moscow warned Friday it would step up missile attacks on Kyiv in response to what it said were sorties across the border, the day after its Black Sea naval flagship sank.
S.African rescuers in desperate search for dozens missing in floods
Police, army and volunteer rescuers on Friday widened the search for dozens still missing five days after more than 340 people died in the deadliest storm to strike South Africa's coastal city of Durban in living memory.
Philippines' Duterte blocks bill to register social media users
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected a proposed law requiring social media users to register their real names and phone numbers, citing threats to free speech and privacy, his spokesman said Friday.
Premier League club Burnley sack manager Dyche
Relegation-threatened Premier League club Burnley announced on Friday they had sacked long-serving manager Sean Dyche.
Uber suspends services in Tanzania over new fare rules
US ride-hailing giant Uber has suspended its services in Tanzania, saying government legislation that raises fares and cuts its commission made it difficult for it to operate.
Root resigns as England Test captain after torrid year
Joe Root resigned as England's Test captain on Friday after a rollercoaster five-year term that ended in a torrid run of results including an Ashes drubbing and defeat in the West Indies.
Root resigns as England Test captain
Joe Root resigned as England's Test captain on Friday after a five-year term that ended in a torrid run of results including an Ashes drubbing and defeat in the West Indies.
IPL powerhouse Mumbai Indians slump to bottom of table
The Mumbai Indians are the richest and most successful side in IPL history, having won the tournament five times, but currently sit at the bottom of the table after losing their first five games on the trot.
Shanghai lockdowns threaten China auto production
Chinese auto makers warned they may have to put the brakes on production if strict Covid-19 curbs in Shanghai persist, with a top Huawei executive also sounding the alarm Friday about snarled supply chains.
Joe Root resigns as England Test captain
Joe Root is stepping down as England's Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday.
Shanghai residents scuffle with police over virus policy
Shanghai residents scuffled with hazmat-suited police ordering them to surrender their homes to Covid-19 patients, videos on social media showed, providing a rare glimpse into rising discontent in the megacity over China's inflexible virus response.
More than 100 hurt in Jerusalem clashes as religious festivals overlap
More than 100 people were wounded Friday in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, in fresh violence as Jewish and Christian festivals overlap with Ramadan.
Shanghai lockdowns could force China carmakers to stop production, XP
Chinese auto makers may have to put the brakes on production if strict Covid-19 curbs in Shanghai persist, said the founder of electric carmaker XPeng, as a prolonged lockdown of the economic hub menaces supply chains.
North Korea celebrates founding leader's birthday
North Korea celebrated the birthday of its founding leader on Friday, state media reported, but mystery surrounded when a military parade -- at which the regime may unveil new weapons -- might happen.
Kim Hyo-joo seizes LPGA Lotte Championship lead
South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo fired a second straight five-under par 67 on Thursday to capture the 36-hole lead at the LPGA Lotte Championship at windy Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii.
Web of support for Ukrainian refugees in Romania
Eyes glued to her two screens, Romanian Olivia Vereha works tirelessly to make sure an essential website for Ukrainian refugees runs smoothly.
Kosovo's underground LGBTQ community leads 'double life'
For Flamur and his gay partner, freedom is restricted to the four walls of a Pristina apartment. Only behind lock and key can they be themselves while the ultra-conservative society outside still brands their love "unnatural".
Shanghai residents scuffle with police over virus policy: video
Shanghai residents scuffled with hazmat-suited police ordering them to surrender their homes to Covid-19 patients, videos on social media showed, providing a rare glimpse into rising discontent in the megacity over China's inflexible virus response.