French court hands down heavy sentences in teacher beheading trial
A French court on Friday handed heavy sentences to several men convicted of having played a role in the jihadist beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty in 2020 -- a murder that horrified France.
Read moreIsrael army says troops shot Syrian protester in leg
The Israeli military said its forces shot a protester during a demonstration against the army's activities in a village in southern Syria on Friday, injuring him in the leg.
Read moreTien sets-up all-American NextGen semi-final duel
Learner Tien set-up an all-American last-four clash against close friend Alex Michelsen at the NextGen ATP Finals on Friday by knocking out top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils.
Read moreBulked-up Fury promises 'war' in Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury weighed in at the heaviest of his career on Friday as he vowed to go to war with Oleksandr Usyk in their world title rematch.
Read moreMajor reshuffle as Trudeau faces party pressure, Trump taunts
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday shook up his cabinet, changing one-third of his team as political turmoil threatens his leadership and tensions erupt with incoming US president Donald Trump.
Read moreReggaeton star Daddy Yankee in court, says wife embezzled $100 mn
Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee turned heads Friday when he faced off in a Puerto Rico court against his estranged wife, whom he accuses of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his companies.
Read moreInjured Eze out of Palace's clash with Arsenal
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has been ruled out of their grudge match with Arsenal on Saturday.
Read moreNorway's Deila named coach of MLS Atlanta United
Ronny Deila, who captured two Scottish Premiership crowns with Celtic and an MLS Cup with New York City FC, was named the new head coach of Atlanta United on Friday.
Read moreIn Damascus meeting, US drops reward for arrest of Syria's new leader
A senior US diplomat told Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday that Washington was scrapping a reward for his arrest, and welcomed "positive messages" from their talks including a promise to fight terrorism.
Read moreInter-American Court rules Colombia drilling violated native rights
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Friday that Colombia had violated the rights of the U'wa Indigenous people by authorizing oil, gas and mining projects on their ancestral lands.
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