Turkey sack coach Montella after Nations League woe
Vincenzo Montella was sacked as head coach of Turkey on Friday following a string of Nations League defeats.
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US sanctions: a 'test of resilience' for ICC
Donald Trump's US administration has announced sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that threaten to cripple its operations and spark fresh transatlantic tension.
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US announces sanctions on ICC, hours after Nobel award to former judge
The United States on Friday announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cripple the tribunal's operations just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize went to a former ICC judge who warned of mounting political attacks on the court.
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NFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86
Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86.
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Montenegro expels popular Russian war blogger wanted by US
Montenegro on Friday ordered the expulsion of a popular Russian pro-Ukraine war blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk on national security grounds, just hours after his arrest, the interior ministry said.
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Hurricane Isaias set to strike Gulf Coast late Friday
Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensified into a major category 3 storm on Friday, triggering mandatory evacuations as it barrelled towards the US Gulf Coast where it was projected to make landfall in the evening.
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Rubio calls on all Venezuela opposition figures to join talks with govt
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called on all opposition factions in Venezuela to join talks with the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez on a future political transition.
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Trump forms panel to probe US Fed governor Lisa Cook
US President Donald Trump has set up a committee to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged "false statements" linked to mortgages, renewing his efforts to oust her.
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Australia struggle against South Africa quicks in first Test
South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.
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Clashes in Durban as fresh anti-migrant riots erupt in South Africa
South African police battled Friday to control rioters and looters in the east coast city of Durban amid a second day of unrest targeted at foreign nationals.
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