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Politics
A tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" will be escorted to the French port of Marseille-Fos, sources close to the case said Friday, a day after the navy intercepted it.
Politics
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as "insulting" Donald Trump's claim that British troops avoided the front line in Afghanistan, amid widespread anger at the US president's remarks.
Sports
Mikel Arteta said Ethan Nwaneri's loan move to Marseille on Friday will be the making of the 18-year-old.
Boulevard
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested in Mexico and is being brought to the United States to face cocaine trafficking and murder charges, FBI chief Kash Patel announced Friday.
Weather
A massive winter storm was set to drop a hazardous mix of freezing rain and heavy snow on some 160 million Americans starting Friday, threatening "catastrophic" icy conditions.
Sports
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Cole Palmer remains "very happy" at the club despite reports the 23-year-old is homesick in London.
Politics
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in Abu Dhabi, the UAE said Friday, as Moscow said it was not dropping its demand that Kyiv pull out of its eastern Donbas region.
Sports
Lewis Hamilton is braced for the "massive challenge" of adapting to the seismic change in technical regulations facing the 2026 Formula One grid as Ferrari unveiled their new car on Friday.
Sports
Former Wales and British and Ireland Lions wing Liam Williams announced on Friday that he has retired from international rugby.
Economy
Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit fresh highs Friday after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize Greenland and hit European allies with fresh tariffs.
Boulevard
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been taken into custody, US media reported on Friday.
Politics
Ukrainian, Russian and US officials meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Ukraine war.
Economy
When top US diplomat Marco Rubio criticised European culture on X this week, a team at the French foreign ministry was swift to hit back online.
Sports
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick believes Kobbie Mainoo has the quality and character to become a key player for the club after a frustrating spell during Ruben Amorim's reign.
Politics
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived Friday in Nuuk for talks with her Greenlandic counterpart after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize the Arctic island and agree to negotiations.
Sports
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed powered into a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a bogey-free 66.
Politics
Europeans were among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred this week by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to Iraq, whose premier urged EU countries to repatriate their nationals.
Politics
The world must utterly reject the outcome of this weekend's final round of "sham" elections in Myanmar, the United Nations' special rapporteur on the country said Friday.
Nature
Sarajevo had the worst air quality of any major city in the world for a second straight day Friday, data showed, as Bosnian authorities issued an alert for the choked capital.
Sports
Williams' preparations for the 2026 Formula One season have been dealt a significant blow after conceding defeat in having their car ready for next week's first testing session in Barcelona.
Sports
Snow production has hit all targets but preparations for next month's Winter Olympics look set to be finalised "at the very last minute", according to the president of the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Sports
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are tasked with chasing down the best team in the world in Premier League leaders Arsenal as he launched a defiant defence of his players after a chastening week.
Politics
Britain said Donald Trump was "wrong to diminish" the role of NATO troops in Afghanistan, as a claim by the US president that they did not fight on the front line sparked outrage.
Economy
Major German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen said Friday it had scrapped some of its electric vehicle projects due to lacklustre demand, leading it to expect an annual loss.
Economy
After a week of hearing various US officials denigrate Europe, its leaders and its regulations at Davos, ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Friday that the harsh words could be just what the continent needed.
Culture
British academic Daisy Dixon felt "violated" after the Grok chatbot on Elon Musk's X social media platform allowed users to generate sexualised images of her in a bikini or lingerie.
Politics
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes Friday following his move to force his budget through parliament, in a symbolic victory with more such challenges expected.
Sports
Mark McCall, one of the most successful coaches in English rugby, is to step down as director of rugby at Saracens at the end of the season, the English Prem club announced on Friday.
Politics
Poor security at a camp in Syria housing thousands of suspected relatives of Islamic State group jihadists has prevented UN agency staff from entering, days after Kurdish forces withdrew and the army deployed at the site.
Sports
World champion Marco Odermatt underlined his credentials as a firm favourite for Olympic gold next month by scorching to victory in the World Cup super-G at Kitzbuehel on Friday.
Politics
US President Donald Trump stole the show at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but he may have also made the annual gabfest of the global elite relevant again -- at least for a week.
Sports
England coach Steve Borthwick named Greg Fisilau among three uncapped players for his Six Nations squad on Friday, but there was no place for former captain Owen Farrell or teenage wing Noah Caluori.
Weather
Children sliding around on plastic bags, boys engaging in lively snowball fights, and families taking selfies on white-covered streets: residents of Kabul rejoiced on Friday at the long-awaited first snowfall of the winter.
Politics
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will on Friday hold talks with her Greenlandic counterpart after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from his threats to seize the Arctic island and agree to talks.
Politics
Stocks were subdued and precious metals hit fresh highs Friday after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize Greenland and to issue tariffs against European allies.
Sports
Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Reds will only get better in the years to come as a huge outlay on young talent in the transfer market begins to bear fruit.
Culture
Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace were among the stars who attended the funeral Friday of legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, with some mourners wearing touches of his trademark red in tribute.
Politics
When the Israeli Bedouin village of Tarabin al-Sana backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party in the last elections, they expected their lives would improve.
Politics
Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way talks between Ukrainian, Russian and American officials in the UAE later on Friday.