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Sinner's bid to reach Italian Open final held up by Roman rain

Sinner's bid to reach Italian Open final held up by Roman rain

Jannik Sinner will have to wait to complete his passage to the Italian Open final after his gripping last four clash with Daniil Medvedev was interrupted by rain on Friday.

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Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification

Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification

Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe's elite competition next season.

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US says Iran-backed militia commander planned Jewish site attacks

US says Iran-backed militia commander planned Jewish site attacks

US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States.

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Bolivia unrest continues despite government deal with miners

Bolivia unrest continues despite government deal with miners

The Bolivian government struck a deal with protesting miners on Friday, but was still grappling with blockades and demonstrations by other workers across La Paz.

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Scheffler slams 'absurd' PGA pin locations

Scheffler slams 'absurd' PGA pin locations

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday's second round at Aronimink as "kind of absurd."

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New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda

New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda

A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, with neighbouring Uganda also confirming one related death.

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Democrats accuse Trump of stock trade corruption

Democrats accuse Trump of stock trade corruption

Democrats accused US President Donald Trump of corruption on Friday after the disclosure of major stock market transactions carried out in his name, although his son denied there was wrongdoing.

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'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.

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Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold new talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce.

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Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink

Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink

South African Aldrich Potgieter grabbed the early lead in a chaotic second round of the PGA Championship on Friday as cold and windy conditions helped cause carnage at Aronimink.

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