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Yemen's ancient honey production a victim of war, climate change
For Yemeni beekeeper Mohammed Saif, honey production used to be a lucrative business but years of war and climate change have taken the buzz out of the family hives.
Elon Musk fires back at Twitter in court battle
Elon Musk on Friday filed claims against Twitter as he fights back against the tech firm's lawsuit demanding he be held to his $44 billion buyout deal.
US judge orders Libya strongman to compensate victims' families
A US judge Friday ordered the military chief of eastern Libya, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, to compensate Libyan plaintiffs who allege he ordered the torture and extrajudicial killings of their family members.
With new 'super minister,' Argentina seeks political fix to economic woes
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez is looking for a political solution to the country's economic crisis with his appointment of a long-term politician as a new "super minister," analysts say.
Broken homes: Ukrainians in east begin daunting rebuild
Galyna Kios had been surviving with family and neighbours in her gloomy basement, cooking on a makeshift wood-fired stove, when the Russians came.
LGBTQ community confronts 'excruciating' monkeypox -- and its stigma
The spread of the monkeypox virus and its prevalence among gay men has raised widespread fear, growing anger and a number of uncomfortable questions for a community still scarred by the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Pilgrimage over, but long journey ahead: Pope ends penitent Canada trip
Pope Francis ended his trip to Canada Friday as he began -- by apologizing to Indigenous survivors of Catholic-run schools where for decades children were abused, after meeting with Inuit people in the Canadian Arctic.
Pope apologizes to Inuit for abuse on last leg of penitential Canada trip
Pope Francis ended his trip to Canada Friday as he began, by apologizing to Indigenous survivors of Catholic-run schools where children were abused over a span of decades, after meeting with Inuit people in the Canadian Arctic.
Moscow, Kyiv trade blame over POW jail bombing that killed dozens
Moscow and Kyiv on Friday accused each other of bombing a jail holding Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russian-held territory, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying more than 50 were killed and calling the attack a war crime.
Two-time Masters champ Watson headed to LIV Golf, Stenson leads at Bedminster
Two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson confirmed his move to Saudi-backed LIV Golf on Friday as marquee recruit Henrik Stenson snagged a share of the first-round lead on his debut.
Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox-related deaths outside Africa
Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths on Friday, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.
US sentences Canadian who narrated IS videos to life in prison
A Canadian jihadist said to be a key player in the Islamic State group's propaganda production and who narrated multiple violent videos was sentenced Friday to life in prison, the US Department of Justice said.
Uber courts drivers by letting them pick rides
Uber on Friday said it will let drivers in the United States see trip details before deciding whether to accept them -- a new feature long sought by drivers.
Pope meets Inuit in Arctic for last leg of penitential Canada trip
Pope Francis flew to the Canadian Arctic Friday to meet Inuit survivors of Catholic-run schools where Indigenous children were abused over a span of decades, in the final stop of a landmark tour apologizing for the Church's role.
Woman, children freed in Brazil after 17-year kidnap ordeal
A Brazilian woman and her two adult children, all suffering from dehydration and malnutrition, were freed by police following 17 years of captivity by her husband, authorities said on Friday.
Australia off to a flyer as swim stars shine at Commonwealth Games
Australia dominated the first night of action in the Commonwealth Games pool in Birmingham on Friday to race clear at the top of medals table.
Titmus wins gold as Australia dominate Commonwealth pool
Ariarne Titmus held off a fierce challenge to win 200m freestyle gold at the Commonwealth Games on Friday as Australia dominated on the first night of action in the Birmingham pool.
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi's potential Taiwan trip
President Joe Biden's administration tried Friday to defuse heated Chinese warnings against a possible trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as Beijing announced live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
European, US stocks rise despite latest inflation data
Despite fresh data showing the persistence of inflation, European stocks advanced following a better-than-expected GDP report, while Wall Street stock were boosted by solid earnings from Amazon, ExxonMobil and others.
Ronaldo says he will play in Man Utd friendly against Rayo Vallecano
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he will be feature in Manchester United's friendly with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday amid ongoing speculation over his future with the English giants.
Alcaraz eases into seventh semi-final of 2022
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached his seventh semi-final of the year on Friday with a straight-sets win over Facundo Bagnis at the Umag clay-court tournament.
16 dead in Kentucky flooding, toll expected to rise
Search and rescue teams were using boats and helicopters on Friday to look for survivors of flash floods caused by torrential rains which killed at least 16 people in the Appalachia region of eastern Kentucky.
Australia and New Zealand win Commonwealth Games pursuit cycling golds
Australia and New Zealand each set new Commonwealth Games records while winning gold in the women's and men's 4,000 metres team pursuit cycling events on Friday as England's Laura Kenny took an emotional bronze medal.
Two-time Masters champ Watson confirms move to LIV
Two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, currently ranked 86th in the world, confirmed his move to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series on Friday.
Sharma, Karthik lead India to 68-run defeat of West Indies
India extended their white ball dominance over the West Indies with a comprehensive 68-run victory in the opening fixture of a five-match T20 International series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Friday.
Jordan backs England 'match-winner' Roy to emerge from slump
Chris Jordan has said it will be no surprise to him if England team-mate Jason Roy emerges from a run-drought with a match-winning innings in Sunday's decisive T20 international against South Africa.
US, Russia top diplomats hold 'frank' first talks since war
The top diplomats of the United States and Russia spoke Friday for the first time since the Ukraine war, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken describing a "frank" exchange as he pushed to free two Americans.
Vettel tips Schumacher to succeed him at Aston Martin
Sebastian Vettel on Friday tipped his friend and protege Mick Schumacher to be his successor at Aston Martin next season.
New Zealand thrash Scotland by 102 runs to seal T20 series
New Zealand posted their highest Twenty20 international total of 254 as they hammered Scotland by 102 runs in Edinburgh on Friday to complete a 2-0 series win.
Near Trump course, 9/11 families slam 'hurtful' Saudi golf event
For Brett Eagleson, this week's Saudi-backed golf event at Trump National is an affront: it's happening just miles from where hijackers murdered his father on 9/11.
German, Turkish diplomats spar in Istanbul
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Friday urged Turkey to respect human rights during a testy visit at which she sparred openly with counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
'It's a struggle,' says Hamilton as Mercedes off pace in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton expects "a struggle" for him and his Mercedes team at the Hungarian Grand Prix after finishing a lowly 11th place in practice on Friday.