US sanctions on ICC: a 'test of resilience'
Donald Trump's US administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that threaten to cripple its operations and spark fresh transatlantic tension.
Read moreArteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was vital to "respect the process" after Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
Read moreOutrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution
Condemnation of the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base mass shooter escalated Friday, with the UN saying it would amount to torture and US lawmakers from both parties slamming the move.
Read more'Human-authored' book labels gain ground amid AI scandals
Initiatives to label books as written by humans, and not artificial intelligence, are gaining ground following a string of scandals where authors were suspected of using the technology without admitting it.
Read moreArgentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup
Defence guru Shaun Edwards and former head coach Mario Ledesma have joined the Argentina coaching staff, with the World Cup just a year away.
Read moreMan City whistleblower Pinto to stay under police protection
Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, will remain under police protection, Portuguese authorities confirmed Friday.
Read moreBMW pulls car lease offer from German far-right politician
BMW has withdrawn an offer to lease a car to a politician from the far-right AfD party who was elected to a top post in a regional German parliament, officials said Friday.
Read moreUS leads fresh Ukraine peace push with Miami talks
US, Ukrainian and European officials are due to meet in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia's war in Ukraine, with Washington seeking a way out of a dangerous stalemate.
Read moreBrazil election offers Jair Bolsonaro a shot at revenge
Brazil's right-wing frontrunner Flavio Bolsonaro has vowed that, if elected, he will free his father Jair Bolsonaro from house arrest so that the former leader can place the presidential sash on his son at his inauguration.
Read moreVerstappen continues resurgence with pole for Singapore sprint
Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street circuit.
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