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Merz says no 'immediate' Ukraine EU membership, floats Kyiv joining meetings

Merz says no 'immediate' Ukraine EU membership, floats Kyiv joining meetings

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday there was no prospect of Ukraine's "immediate accession" to the EU, but suggested Kyiv could join meetings of the bloc's members without voting rights.

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G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for US

G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for US

Environment ministers from G7 nations said progress was made at a two-day meeting in Paris despite climate change left off the agenda to avoid friction with the United States.

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'Hands off': Teddy bear tale teaches French preschoolers consent

'Hands off': Teddy bear tale teaches French preschoolers consent

Preschoolers watch attentively as French actor Lucie Langlais Vignon, 41, holds up stuffed toys to tell the story of the bear cub who scolds the duckling for reaching up her skirt.

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Russia, Ukraine swap 193 POWs

Russia, Ukraine swap 193 POWs

Russia and Ukraine on Friday swapped 193 captured soldiers each, the second exchange this month in one of the few areas of cooperation between Moscow and Kyiv.

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'We have to be stronger': De Zerbi demands Spurs improve as relegation fears mount

'We have to be stronger': De Zerbi demands Spurs improve as relegation fears mount

Roberto De Zerbi has warned his "suffering" Tottenham stars to show a stronger mentality in the fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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Man City will not risk Rodri in FA Cup semi-final: Guardiola

Man City will not risk Rodri in FA Cup semi-final: Guardiola

Rodri will not be risked in Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend even though he is recovering from a groin injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

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Macron leaves future open as political curtain nears

Macron leaves future open as political curtain nears

With just one year left in his second five-year term, French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will quit politics in 2027 -- leaving observers and supporters guessing about his next moves.

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Germany launches spying probe into Signal attacks targeting MPs

Germany launches spying probe into Signal attacks targeting MPs

German prosecutors Friday launched a spying investigation into phishing attacks targeting lawmakers on the Signal messaging app, with an MP saying the latest Russia-directed plot against Germany was a "wake-up call".

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Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta

Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta

Mikel Arteta insists spluttering Arsenal still believe they can win the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City.

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Injured Spain star Yamal will come back stronger at World Cup: Flick

Injured Spain star Yamal will come back stronger at World Cup: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that injured teenage star Lamine Yamal would return to action at the World Cup this summer with Spain, even "stronger" than he is now.

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