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Fallen giant Hamburg close in on top-flight redemption

Fallen giant Hamburg close in on top-flight redemption

Fallen German giants Hamburg are on the cusp of a return to the Bundesliga, seven years after a first-ever relegation shook the club's foundations.

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Dozens of minors killed in Mexico cartel infighting

Dozens of minors killed in Mexico cartel infighting

Dozens of minors have been killed during months of fighting between two factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel in northwestern Mexico, a local ombudsman said Friday.

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Trump fires librarian of US Congress

Trump fires librarian of US Congress

US President Donald Trump has fired the country's top librarian, his spokeswoman confirmed Friday, cutting short the term of the only woman and first African American to take on the role.

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Spurs will show no fear against Man Utd in Europa League final: Van de Ven

Spurs will show no fear against Man Utd in Europa League final: Van de Ven

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham will show no fear when they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month.

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Renowned Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender dies at 103

Renowned Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender dies at 103

One of Germany's most renowned Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedlaender, has died at the age of 103 in her native Berlin, her foundation announced on Friday.

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Woods, 16-year-old Charlie, misses out in US Open qualifier

Woods, 16-year-old Charlie, misses out in US Open qualifier

It's going to be at least another year before 16-year-old Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, will be playing in the US Open.

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Pakistan says India has put neighbours 'closer to major conflict'

Pakistan says India has put neighbours 'closer to major conflict'

Pakistan on Friday accused India of bringing the nuclear-armed neighbours "closer to a major conflict", as the death toll from three days of missile, artillery and drone attacks passed 50.

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On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalry

On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalry

A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry play a vital role in the fight against jihadism today.

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France, Poland sign treaty with mutual defence pledge

France, Poland sign treaty with mutual defence pledge

France and Poland on Friday signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack by an aggressor, strengthening ties between the EU heavyweights in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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NATO chief seeks defence spending at 5% of GDP by 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief seeks defence spending at 5% of GDP by 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

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