French prosecutors seek Lafarge trial for terror financing
French prosecutors have recommended that cement maker Lafarge stand trial on charges of terrorism financing over its past activities in Syria, a source close to the case told AFP Friday.
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CAF president Motsepe refuses to confirm dates for 2025 AFCON
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe on Friday refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations, due to take place in 2025.
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Four astronauts splash down after Axiom private mission
An all-European quartet of astronauts, including Turkey's first, splashed down off the Florida coast on Friday morning, completing Axiom Space's third private mission to the International Space Station.
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Israel PM orders army to prepare to evacuate civilians from Gaza's Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare to "evacuate" hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza's Rafah, his office said Friday, after Washington warned it would not support any ground assault on the city.
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'Refreshed' Darge ready to lead Scotland against France in Six Nations
Scotland co-captain Rory Darge says he has no doubts about his ability to lead the side in Saturday's Six Nations clash against France at Murrayfield following six weeks out injured.
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Arteta unfazed by criticism of Arsenal celebrations
Mikel Arteta vowed to keep showing his emotions after the Arsenal manager and his players came under fire for over-celebrating their vital Premier League victory against Liverpool.
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Icelanders race to repair damage after volcano damage
Icelanders were working Friday to get hot-water supplies fixed in thousands of houses a day after a third volcanic eruption in two months, as experts said the tremors had eased.
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Postecoglou says Son keen for Spurs return after Asian Cup misery
Ange Postecoglou hailed the professionalism of Tottenham captain Son Heung-min ahead of his quick return for Saturday's clash with Brighton following South Korea's Asian Cup exit.
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Stock markets diverge as investors track earnings
Wall Street's broad-based S&P 500 broke the 5,000-point mark on Friday but global stock markets fluctuated as traders digested another series of company results and revisions to US inflation data.
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Polish farmers protest Ukraine imports and EU regulations
Polish farmers on Friday staged blockades across the country to protest competition from Ukraine and heavy EU regulations, with Warsaw hinting it could impose new import bans on Ukrainian agricultural products.
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