NATO base in Germany raises security level over 'potential threat'
German police said Friday they were helping bolster security at a NATO airbase in the west of the country which has raised its security level over an unspecified "potential threat".
Read moreSmith's first Test century leaves England on top against Sri Lanka
Jamie Smith scored his maiden Test hundred before Mark Wood hit out as England established a sizeable first-innings lead over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Friday.
Read moreNorris fastest in first Dutch Grand Prix practice
Britain's Lando Norris was fastest in the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix Friday, pipping home favourite Max Verstappen in wildly unpredictable weather conditions on the Zandvoort circuit.
Read moreHamas official slams Israeli 'refusal' of Gaza deal over border troops
A Hamas official on Friday accused Israel's prime minister of refusing to agree to a final truce accord for Gaza, where the presence of Israeli troops on the Egyptian border remained a major sticking point.
Read moreBTS' Suga says 'very sorry' over drunk e-scooter incident
A member of K-pop megagroup BTS arrived at a South Korean police station Friday for questioning, telling reporters he was "very sorry" for driving an electric scooter while drunk.
Read moreUS businessman Textor open to selling Palace shares to buy Everton
American businessman John Textor hopes to complete a takeover of Everton after outlining his intention to sell his shares in Crystal Palace.
Read moreBracing for war: Lebanese hospitals ready emergency plans
In Lebanon's biggest public hospital, nurses are busy honing their life-saving skills as the spectre of all-out war looms, 10 months into intensifying clashes between Hezbollah and Israel over the Gaza war.
Read moreHowe hopes to keep Trippier amid exit talk
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insists he wants to keep Kieran Trippier after reports that the England defender is looking to leave St James' Park.
Read moreStocks mostly rise as Powell speech looms
Asian and European stock markets mostly rose Friday hours before a much-anticipated speech by US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that could shed more light on expected interest-rate cuts.
Read moreMbappe set for 'beautiful' Bernabeu debut: Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe will enjoy a "beautiful day" when he makes his home debut for the Spanish giants on Sunday in La Liga.
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