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Serbia's parliament on Friday moved to fast-track the demolition of the bombed-out Yugoslav Army headquarters in central Belgrade, the site of a proposed luxury hotel backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said on Friday he is "mentally stronger" after a six-month enforced break that included having to sit out the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia because of a shoulder injury.

Powerful G20 nations are pushing back on efforts to promote global access for health at this month's summit in South Africa, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Friday, calling the move disappointing.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after criticism from Wayne Rooney that his approach is disruptive.

Hundreds of flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers who are working without pay amid congressional paralysis on funding the US budget.

Mikel Arteta said Granit Xhaka had made him a "better coach" as the Arsenal manager prepares to lock horns with the Sunderland captain on Saturday.

On a cool November morning, members of a local council in central Nigeria met religious leaders at the traditional ruler's palace to discuss religious harmony as US President Donald Trump revs up accusations of Christian persecution in Africa's most populous country.

In a World War II bunker east of Frankfurt, a steel door weighing over four tonnes protects Germany's largest reserve of rare earths, a treasure at the heart of rising geopolitical tensions.

President Ahmed al-Sharaa will become Syria's first leader to pay an official visit to the White House on Monday, a crowning achievement for the ex-jihadist who since taking power has ended his country's isolation.

Japan's Yuma Kagiyama took the lead after the NHK Trophy short programme on Friday as he gears up for the Winter Olympics with his first Grand Prix appearance this season.

The world's leading furniture company, Ikea, reported a sharp fall in annual profits on Friday as it focused on dropping prices to boost volume and faced higher costs due to US tariffs.

European and Asian stock markets retreated Friday after a slide on Wall Street following weak US jobs data and signals that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates this year.

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were Friday recalled by England for the team's final two World Cup qualifiers after what manager Thomas Tuchel described as "immense performances" for their clubs.

The German FA (DFB) on Friday announced a four-year contract extension for president Bernd Neuendorf, whose ambitious agenda includes a potential World Cup bid.

An end to fighting in Sudan still seems far off despite the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, fighting the army for more than two years, endorsing a truce proposal.

US officials and rights defenders gathered at the United Nations in Geneva on Friday to voice concerns over human rights under President Donald Trump's administration, and denounce Washington's decision to snub a review of its record.

Teenage freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli, one of Italy's medal hopes at the upcoming Winter Olympics, risks sitting out Milan-Cortina after tearing a knee ligament, the country's winter sports federation (FISI) said Friday.

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were Friday recalled to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

Tanzanian rights groups condemned on Friday widespread reports of "reprisal killings" of civilians, some in their own homes, in post-election violence that the opposition say killed hundreds.

Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Friday ahead of this weekend's showdown against Manchester City but manager Arne Slot has pleaded for patience with the club's record signing.

Louis Rees-Zammit is poised to make a return to international rugby union after he was named among the Wales replacements for Sunday's match against Argentina in Cardiff.

China's third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping's drive to modernise the military.

A twin-prop Chinook helicopter shatters the calm of the Dutch countryside, hovering just metres from a canal before dumping four huge sandbags into the water: welcome to Operation Cloudburst.

World leaders will meet for a second day of climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon on Friday after fiery speeches and renewed criticism of Big Oil marked the opening session.

Travelers faced mounting uncertainty over air travel in the United States after a directive to decrease flights at dozens of major airports went into effect on Friday.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Friday, Seoul's military said, around a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine.

As guardian of the occupied West Bank's oldest olive tree, Salah Abu Ali prunes its branches and gathers its fruit even as violence plagues the Palestinian territory during this year's harvest.

Flashy AI, robotics and self-driving cars will be on show at the annual Web Summit in Lisbon from Monday, but global tensions over high-tech trade, competition and sovereignty will be weighing on the minds of entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers.

Jalen Green made a triumphant season debut for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, scoring 29 points in a dominant 115-102 NBA victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers.

Japan will for the first time screen a documentary directed by a prominent campaigner in the country's #MeToo movement, months after it was nominated for an Oscar.

South Africa play France on Saturday for the first time since lifting a record fourth Rugby World Cup in 2023 with wily head coach Rassie Erasmus predicting a "brutal clash" between two of the world's leading sides.

Dusan Vlahovic has been entrusted with leading Juventus' attack ahead of Saturday's local derby with Torino, as new coach Luciano Spalletti eyes a Serie A title challenge.

Overshadowed by Bayern Munich's explosive start to the season, RB Leipzig are quietly putting together an impressive opening to their Bundesliga campaign.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has opened an inquiry after former women's captain Jahanara Alam accused former and serving officials of sexual harassment.

Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass and the Denver Broncos stretched their NFL win streak to seven games by defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 on Thursday.

Typhoon Kalmaegi churned across Vietnam early Friday, claiming five more lives after its devastating passage through the Philippines where the death toll rose to 188.

US forces on Thursday struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 70.

Ultra-short video series "Strange Mirror of Mountains and Seas" is filled with dragon-like monsters, handsome protagonists and plenty of melodrama -- almost all of it, including the lifelike human characters, created by artificial intelligence.

US President Donald Trump hosted all five Central Asian leaders on Thursday for the first time, a few months after they held separate summits with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping.