Macron says ambassador to Niger 'literally held hostage'
President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France's envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy and accused military rulers of blocking food deliveries to the mission.
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US stocks fall as strike hits auto sector
Wall Street indices retreated on Friday as a historic strike in the US auto sector dampened the mood after forecast-busting Chinese economic data sent Asian and European stock markets higher.
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Zelensky expected for second wartime White House visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the White House on Thursday as he seeks to solidify US support for the war against Russian invasion, a source said.
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Malan stars as England post 311-9 against New Zealand in 4th ODI
Dawid Malan made an emphatic case for World Cup selection with a sparkling 127 in England's total of 311-9 in the fourth one-day international against New Zealand on Friday.
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Arteta urges Arsenal to embrace 'battle' to end Everton curse
Mikel Arteta has warned his Arsenal stars they will only end their Everton curse if they are willing to put their bodies on the line at Goodison Park on Sunday.
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Lavia injury blow is 'sad situation' for Chelsea: Pochettino
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on Friday admitted the ankle injury that will rule out new signing Romeo Lavia for several weeks is a "sad situation" for his spluttering side.
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Klaasen hammers century as South Africa post 416-5 in 4th ODI
Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead a South African batting assault against Australia in the fourth one-day international at SuperSport Park on Friday.
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Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for voluptuous art, dead at 91
Colombia's most famous artist, Fernando Botero, who was known for his voluptuous depictions of people and animals, has died aged 91, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.
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Almost all of Spain's women's World Cup players rule out call-up
Almost all of Spain's women's World Cup-winning squad said Friday that the recent changes by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) did not go far enough for them to return to the national team.
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Thousands stage climate protests across Germany
Tens of thousands of people rallied in cities across Germany on Friday at climate protests urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to do more for environmental protection.
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