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US has destroyed all its chemical weapons: Biden
President Joe Biden announced Friday that the United States has fully destroyed its decades-old stockpiles of chemical weapons, fulfilling a commitment under the three-decade-old Chemical Weapons Convention.
Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at Wimbledon to make last 16
Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for the 15th time on Friday with a straight-sets defeat of old rival Stan Wawrinka.
World daily temperature records smashed -- here's how we know
World daily temperature records have been smashed this week, according to preliminary data.
Pochettino ready to risk reputation at Chelsea, but Kane bid off the agenda
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to "risk" his reputation at troubled Chelsea, but the new Blues boss won't be bolstered by a reunion with Harry Kane.
US to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, drawing criticism
The United States announced Friday it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces face tough fighting in their counteroffensive against invading Russian troops.
Stocks mixed, dollar lower as US hiring slows
Global stocks moved indecisively and the dollar retreated Friday as markets digested a mixed US employment report that showed moderating jobs growth but solid wage increases.
US says it will send cluster munitions to Ukraine
The United States announced Friday it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces face tough fighting in their counteroffensive against invading Russian troops.
Alcaraz shines as Murray hints Wimbledon days numbered
Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to a potential Wimbledon title showdown with Novak Djokovic on Friday as two-time champion Andy Murray hinted his All England Club days may be numbered after suffering a heart-breaking defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Moeen says England still have Ashes hope while they have Stokes
Moeen Ali hailed another "brilliant" performance by Ben Stokes as he insisted England could still pull off a remarkable Ashes triumph so long as their inspirational captain was involved in the game.
Dutch government collapses over migration row
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed on Friday due to a bitter row about migration measures, with opposition parties calling for swift elections.
Senegal leader backs permanent African Union seat at G20
Granting the African Union a permanent seat at the G20 group of wealthy nations would undo an "injustice", Senegalese President Macky Sall said on Friday.
US says still no 'pathway' to get jailed journalist home from Russia
The White House said Friday there is still no clear "pathway" to getting jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich home from Russia, despite high level talks.
Zelensky meets Erdogan after securing US cluster bombs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday entered crunch talks with Turkey's leader after securing a US pledge for cluster munitions that could inflict massive damage on Russian forces on the battlefield.
Underwater mining of high seas inches closer, worrying environmentalists
Governments will soon likely be able to apply for deep sea mining contracts in international waters, a plunge into the unknown that is worrying conservationists as calls for a moratorium on such digging grow.
'Teflon' Dutch PM serves up fresh political crisis
Dubbed "Teflon Mark" because scandals slide off him like a pancake from a non-stick skillet, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has this time cooked up a crisis of his own making.
Teamsters hold 'practice pickets' for possible UPS strike
UPS drivers came out in force Friday for a "practice picket" event organized by the Teamsters as the union edges towards a possible strike in light of stalled contract talks.
One dead in Kenya protests over tax hikes
One man was shot dead in Kenya on Friday, a hospital official said, following anti-government protests over a cost-of-living crisis and a raft of controversial tax hikes.
Fury among aid groups as US approves cluster bombs for Ukraine
Humanitarian organisations on Friday condemned plans by the United States to supply controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine, citing the long-lasting danger posed by the weapons which leave behind unexploded bomblets.
Alcaraz shines as Murray suffers Wimbledon heartbreak
Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to a potential Wimbledon title showdown with Novak Djokovic on Friday as two-time champion Andy Murray admitted his All England Club days may be numbered after suffering a heart-breaking defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Dutch government collapses over migration row: media
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed after just a year and a half in office on Friday in a row over measures to curb the flow of migrants, local media said.
Cool Verstappen stays calm and modest as Hollywood cameras roll
A cool Max Verstappen completed a ‘double top’ for Red Bull in Friday practice for the British Grand Prix with his now-customary calm efficiency before admitting it was “quite a good day for us.”
Zelensky meets Turkey's Erdogan to push Ukraine NATO bid
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday entered crunch talks with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the final leg of a European tour aimed at pushing Ukraine's bid to join NATO and secure more weapons from allies.
Stokes and Moeen revive England's Ashes bid
England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday.
'I don't know if I'll be back,' says Murray
Crestfallen Andy Murray admitted he doesn't know if he will be back at Wimbledon next year after a heart-breaking second round loss to world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday.
Moeen at the double after Stokes revives England's Ashes bid
Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday after England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings, had kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive.
Hamilton stays upbeat despite poor Mercedes form
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton stayed upbeat on Friday finishing 15th for Mercedes after second practice for this weekend's British Grand Prix.
'Sky's the limit' for 800m world champion Mu
Athing Mu's focus this season remains on defence of her 800m world title in Budapest, but the American says she can feel her horizons expanding under coach Bobby Kersee.
Tsitsipas battles back to knock Murray out of Wimbledon
World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back to defeat two-time champion Andy Murray and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.
Verstappen pips Sainz as Red Bull rule British GP practice
Max Verstappen completed a dominant sweep of Friday's free practice sessions for Red Bull by narrowly outpacing Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on an intriguing day at the British Grand Prix.
Sall says ruled out third term because no 'serious threat' to Senegal
Senegalese President Macky Sall has said the country would have "stopped functioning" if he had declared his decision not to seek a controversial third term sooner, in an interview published on Friday.
Hazardous 'forever chemicals' detected in nearly half of US tap water
At least 45 percent of the United States' tap water is contaminated with toxic "forever" chemicals, according to a study by a government agency.
Scottish govt proposes to make drug possession legal
Scotland, which has one of the highest drug death rates in Europe, is seeking to decriminalise all drugs for personal use, according to a policy paper published Friday.