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Australia's Head eyes bigger bowling role in second Test
Batsman Travis Head said his off-spin is going to be worked into Australia's strategy for the second Test against Sri Lanka after he bagged an unlikely four wickets in the series opener.
High up in Turkish valleys, Afghan shepherds dream of home
In Turkish mountains so high the silver clouds almost touch the top of his head, the homesick Afghan shepherd prepares his baaing flock for a good shear.
Covid air war being lost, experts warn, urging mass ventilation
The world is still not using one of its most effective weapons against Covid -- properly ventilating public spaces -- more than two years into the pandemic, experts warn.
Johnson, Ortiz share LIV Golf lead in Portland
Dustin Johnson and Carlos Ortiz shared the second-round lead in the LIV Golf Series stop in Portland on Friday as players jumping to the breakaway circuit continued to face criticism.
Independent Algeria turns 60, but colonial-era wounds remain
Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France on Tuesday, but rival narratives over atrocities committed during more than a century of colonial rule still trigger bitter diplomatic tensions.
Protesters rally in Spain, Morocco over migrant deaths
Demonstrators held rallies in several Spanish cities and in Rabat late Friday to protest over the deaths of 23 African migrants who died in a crush trying to enter the Spanish enclave of Melilla in northern Morocco.
Disinformation a major factor in Brazil election debate
Three months out from the Brazilian presidential election, disinformation about the two main candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and ex-leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is having a major impact.
Libyan protesters storm parliament building in Tobruk
Protesters stormed Libya's parliament building in the eastern city of Tobruk on Friday, demonstrating against deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock, Libyan media reported.
Google to delete user location history on US abortion clinic visits
Google announced Friday it would delete users' location history when they visit abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters and other places where privacy is sought.
Poston posts 65 to lead PGA John Deere Classic
J.T. Poston fired a six-under par 65 to hold a four-stroke lead late in Friday's second round of the US PGA John Deere Classic.
UK monkeypox symptoms different to prior outbreaks: study
British monkeypox patients are exhibiting symptoms that differ from previous outbreaks, the first study examining UK cases said on Friday, leading researchers to call for the definition of the disease to be updated.
Waterways in Brazil's Manaus choked by tons of trash
In Manaus, the largest city in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, tons of stinking trash fill the canals and streams, giving one the feeling that they're visiting a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Lampaert shocks 'big guys' in rain-drenched Tour de France opener
Belgian Yves Lampaert shocked the favourites to pull on the leader's yellow jersey after the rain-drenched first stage of the Tour de France, an individual time-trial in the Danish capital on Friday.
Kerry vows US to meet climate goal despite court setback
US climate envoy John Kerry vowed Friday the United States will meet goals it submitted to the United Nations on slashing greenhouse gas emissions, despite a Supreme Court ruling that curtailed the government's powers.
Outgunned island states vow to fight deep-sea mining
A handful of postage-stamp nations in the South Pacific launched an uphill battle this week against the deep-sea mining of unattached, fist-sized rocks rich in rare Earth metals.
Global stocks mixed as eurozone inflation hits record
Wall Street stocks shrugged off early weakness to begin the second half of 2022 on a solid note Friday, but record eurozone inflation underscored the potential for more turbulence ahead.
'He played hard to get': Venus in winning return with Murray
Venus Williams made a winning return to Wimbledon on Friday when the 42-year-old American teamed with Britain's Jamie Murray in the mixed doubles.
US states quickly enacting abortion bans: rights groups
Abortion has become unavailable or severely restricted in a dozen US states since last week's Supreme Court ruling, abortion rights activists said Friday.
Jazz reportedly trade center Gobert to T'Wolves as NBA moves heat up
The Utah Jazz agreed to trade star center Rudy Gobert to Minnesota, ESPN reported Friday amid a welter of free agency deals that included Zach LaVine's $215-million decision to stay with the Chicago Bulls.
Wimbledon Day 5 - Who said what
Who said what at Wimbledon on Friday, the fifth day of the 2022 championships at the All England Club:
UN urges ambitious action to protect the oceans
World leaders must do more to protect the oceans, a major United Nations conference concluded on Friday, setting its sights on a new treaty to protect the high seas.
NHL Sharks fire Boughner as coach after missing playoffs
Bob Boughner was fired on Friday as coach of the San Jose Sharks along with three of his assistants after the team missed the National Hockey League playoffs.
LIV Golf plans 14 events, firmer teams in year two: report
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series has accelerated growth plans for 2023 with 14 events rather than 10 and firmer teams with permanent captains, Golf Digest reported Friday.
Sainz on top at Silverstone as Verstappen remains confident
Carlos Sainz upstaged local hero Lewis Hamilton to top the times for Ferrari in Friday's second practice at the British Grand Prix, outpacing his Mercedes rival by just over a tenth of a second on a wet and windy day.
Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Wimbledon duel as women draw opens up
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz closed in on a Wimbledon generational clash on Friday as the women's draw was left with just four top-10 seeds standing.
Ton-up Pant turns the tables on England
Rishabh Pant gave Ben Stokes' England a taste of their own medicine with a superb counter-attacking century as India recovered from a top-order collapse on Friday's opening day of the delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston.
Lampaert shocks 'big guys' in Tour de France opener
Belgian Yves Lampaert won the first stage of the Tour de France on Friday, gate-crashing the opening day individual time-trial as crowds defied the rain along the 13.2km route in downtown Copenhagen.
NBA Hornets forward Bridges arrested on felony charges
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested on felony charges and released on bail while his wife posted social media photographs with face and body injuries.
Brazil sets new six-month Amazon deforestation record
Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon reached a record level during the first half of 2022, the INPE national space agency said Friday.
Automakers reports lower Q2 US sales as supply chain woes persist
General Motors, Toyota and other automakers suffered a hit to US sales in the latest quarter as supply chain woes continued to crimp inventories, according to results released Friday.
Wimbledon, Tour, cricket and rugby find Covid still in the air
As fans again fill stadiums this summer, a string of Covid-19 cases in major events suggest it is too early to cheer pandemic-free sport.
Hamilton thanks fans after testing week before Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton thanked his fans and promised to keep working in a bid to end his 10-race winless streak after winding up second behind Carlos Sainz in Friday's wet and windy practice at the British Grand Prix.