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Italian FA probe Roma after pair sacked over intimate video
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said Friday an investigation has been opened after two employees of Serie A side Roma were sacked after an intimate video of them was shared by an under-19 team player.
Russian strikes kill 20, including rescuers, in 'vile' Odesa attack
Russian missiles pounded Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa on Friday, killing more than a dozen people including rescue workers in an attack President Volodymyr Zelensky described as "vile".
Putin will lead until 'end of his natural life': activist
Vladimir Putin is likely to stay in power until "the end of his natural life" or until he is overthrown, an anti-corruption campaigner said on Friday as Russians voted in presidential polls.
Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series
Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday.
Putin vows revenge for Ukrainian attacks as Russians vote
President Vladimir Putin on Friday vowed a strong military response to a string of Ukrainian attacks on Russia's border that he described as an attempt by Kyiv to derail his bid for re-election.
Real Madrid file complaint after latest racist insults towards Vinicius
Spanish club Real Madrid announced Friday that it had filed a complaint regarding the racist insults made against Vinicius Junior before Atletico Madrid and Barcelona's midweek Champions League matches.
'Everything is already decided': No suspense as vote begins in Russia
A satin leopard headscarf framing her face, 23-year-old Russian ballerina Nadezhda walked away from the electronic booth after voting for the first time, but without much enthusiasm.
Scholz, Macron and Tusk affirm unity on Ukraine
Germany, France and Poland made a show of solidarity behind Kyiv, as the leaders came together in Berlin on Friday to mend their disagreements on how to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Wall Street stocks slide as rate cut hopes diminish
Wall Street's main stock indices pulled back Friday after a slew of data this week dampened hopes for several rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, while European equities held near recent highs on expectations of coming interest rate cuts on their side of the Atlantic.
Wainwright says only a Six Nations win over Italy will satisfy Wales
Aaron Wainwright says only a win will be good enough for Wales when they face Italy in a clash to avoid finishing bottom of the Six Nations on Saturday.
'Difficult' Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque
Under a heavy police presence, tens of thousands of Muslims attended the first Friday prayers of Ramadan in east Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a gathering weighed down by the war in Gaza.
'Superstar' Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups
Galopin Des Champs was described as a "superstar" by his trainer Willie Mullins after joining an elite club of horses to claim back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups on Friday.
World No. 2 on line in Alcaraz-Sinner semi-final showdown
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will have to find a way past "the best tennis player in the world right now" when takes on Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday.
Dragusin to get Spurs shot due to Van de Ven injury
Ange Postecoglou revealed that Radu Dragusin will be handed his first Tottenham start away to Fulham on Saturday as Micky Van de Ven misses out through injury.
First aid boat unloads in Gaza as Hamas proposes new truce
A first aid ship plying a new maritime corridor from Cyprus began unloading its cargo of desperately needed food in Gaza Friday as Hamas proposed a new six-week truce in the war.
Vodafone sells Italian unit to Swisscom, deal angers Swiss hard-right
British telecoms giant Vodafone said Friday it has agreed to sell its Italian unit to Swisscom for eight billion euros ($8.7 billion) in a cash deal that was slammed by Switzerland's main political party.
France probes racist backlash against Nakamura over Olympics
French investigators have opened an inquiry over alleged racism against French-Malian pop superstar Aya Nakamura following reports she might perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, prosecutors said Friday.
O'Mahony warns Scots they face backlash from 'hurting' Irish
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony warned Saturday's opponents Scotland they face a backlash from a team that is "hurting" and desperate to secure the win to ensure they retain the Six Nations title.
Silva, Conceicao get Portugal call ahead of Euro 2024
Young forwards Jota Silva and Francisco Conceicao were on Friday called up to the Portugal squad for the first time alongside star Cristiano Ronaldo for friendlies ahead of Euro 2024.
Russian ballot boxes vandalised as presidential vote starts
The first day of voting in Russia's presidential election was marred by acts of vandalism at polling stations Friday, with at least nine arrests for pouring dye into ballot boxes and arson attacks.
'World-class' Salah ready to wreak havoc on Man Utd, says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah is ready to wreak more damage on Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final as the Egyptian gets back up to speed after a lengthy hamstring injury.
Russian strikes kill 16, including rescuers, in Odesa
Ukraine said Friday that Russian forces had pounded the Black Sea port city of Odesa with missiles, killing more than a dozen people including a paramedic and a rescue worker.
France's Ollivon misses training before England Six Nations finale
France forward coach Laurent Sempere said flanker Charles Ollivon was missing from Friday's training session before this weekend's Six Nations game with England for "personal reasons".
Man Utd's Hojlund could return for FA Cup clash with Liverpool
Erik ten Hag expects to be boosted by the return of Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.
Man City's treble bid hit by De Bruyne injury blow
Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne will miss Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle as the Belgium midfielder battles to return from injury for the final weeks of his side's treble chase.
Girls, rivalries, football in Pope Francis's first memoir
From being "dazzled" by a beautiful girl to his role in Argentina's dictatorship, Pope Francis reviews his long life in his first autobiography -- and makes clear he is going nowhere.
US stocks drop on inflation concerns, European equities rise
European equities mostly rose Friday but US shares slipped as dealers mulled data that dampened hopes for several interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year.
Boniface 'close' to return, says Leverkusen coach Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Friday Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was "close to getting back on the pitch" and could return in March.
Pochettino eyes Wembley after Chelsea's sleepless night
Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea to book a return to Wembley in the FA Cup after revealing some of his nervous players were unable to sleep before their League Cup final defeat against Liverpool.
22 migrants including seven children dead in Aegean Sea: Turkey
Twenty-two migrants including seven children have drowned after a boat capsized off the Turkish coast, local officials said on Friday.
Huthis fire at ship off Yemen as they threaten wider campaign
A missile launched Friday by Yemen's Huthi rebels at a ship in the Red Sea caused no damage, after they threatened to expand their harassment campaign which has disrupted global trade.
Three killed in Al-Shabaab siege at Mogadishu hotel: police
Three people were killed in an hours-long siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a popular hotel near the presidential palace in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said Friday.