Russia arrests nationalist Kremlin critic for 'extremism' on charges of extremism
Former separatist commander and nationalist military blogger Igor Girkin, a frequent critic of Russia's leadership, was arrested on Friday and remanded in custody awaiting trial on charges of extremism.
Read moreRecord-breaking heat wave baking southern US set to expand
A record-breaking heat wave stretching across the southern United States is expected to expand in the coming days and weeks, as scientists warn July will likely be the hottest month ever recorded.
Read moreChelsea's Aubameyang seals three-year Marseille deal
Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Marseille on a three-year contract, the French Ligue 1 club announced Friday.
Read moreWood strikes for England in fourth Ashes Test after Bairstow runs riot
Fast bowler Mark Wood took three wickets after Jonny Bairstow pulverised Australia with a thrilling 99 not out as England strengthened their grip on a must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday.
Read moreRed Bull chief rejects Hamilton claims about cost cap breaches
Red Bull team chief Christian Horner on Friday responded vigorously to claims that his team escaped with only a "smack on the wrist" for their cost cap breaches last year.
Read moreRovanpera takes Estonia Rally lead as penalised Tanak dominates
World champion Kalle Rovanpera swept into the lead in the Estonia Rally on Friday taking the two stages that desperate local driver Ott Tanak failed to win.
Read moreMohoric denies Asgreen in Tour de France photo finish
Slovenian Matej Mohoric won a photo finish to take stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday and deny Dane Kasper Asgreen back-to-back stage wins.
Read moreAustralian castaway's dog gets new life with 'second dad' in Mexico
Bella, the dog who survived more than two months at sea on raw fish and rainwater with stranded Australian sailor Tim Shaddock, has found a new life in Mexico with a "second dad" and a pug "brother."
Read moreNew war with Azerbaijan 'very likely': Armenia PM to AFP
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Friday of the risk of a new war with Azerbaijan, accusing Baku of "genocide" in the breakaway Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Read moreMcIlroy praises changes to 'penal' bunkers at British Open
Rory McIlroy welcomed overnight changes made to bunkers at the British Open on Friday after players complained they were too tough.
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