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Swedish tennis player Ymer retires after 'unfair' doping ban

Swedish tennis player Ymer retires after 'unfair' doping ban

Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer on Friday announced his decision to step away from professional tennis, following his 18-month suspension in July for having missed three doping tests.

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Head of Ethiopia's crisis-hit Amhara region resigns

Head of Ethiopia's crisis-hit Amhara region resigns

The head of Ethiopia's violence-stricken region of Amhara, which the federal government has placed under a state of emergency, has stepped down, according to an official statement reported Friday.

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NASA and SpaceX re-attempt launch of four crew to ISS

NASA and SpaceX re-attempt launch of four crew to ISS

NASA and SpaceX will try again on Saturday to send the next crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station.

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Guatemala boosts security after threats to president-elect

Guatemala boosts security after threats to president-elect

Guatemalan authorities said Friday that security measures had been boosted after threats against president-elect Bernard Arevalo, just days after his shock landslide election victory.

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No letup in Sudan fighting as UN issues dire warning

No letup in Sudan fighting as UN issues dire warning

Fighting in Sudan showed no signs of abating Friday as the United Nations issued a dire warning over the impact of a war it said threatens to "consume" the country.

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Giannis wants more from Bucks to sign NBA extension: report

Giannis wants more from Bucks to sign NBA extension: report

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he needs to see more proof the Milwaukee Bucks will remain an NBA title contender before he signs a contract extension, according to a report on Friday.

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'Dune: Part Two' pushed back to 2024 as Hollywood strikes bite

'Dune: Part Two' pushed back to 2024 as Hollywood strikes bite

Warner Bros. has pushed back the hotly anticipated release of sci-fi sequel "Dune: Part Two" until next year and postponed two other films -- one of the biggest changes so far to the movie calendar amid the ongoing actors' and writers' strikes.

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Tilting the scales of justice: Trump's height, weight raise eyebrows

Tilting the scales of justice: Trump's height, weight raise eyebrows

Does Donald Trump truly weigh 215 pounds, as stated by authorities after his arrest on racketeering and conspiracy charges in Georgia? Many Americans are not buying it.

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Arteta wants Saudi transfer window to shut in line with Europe

Arteta wants Saudi transfer window to shut in line with Europe

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants the Saudi Pro League transfer window to close at the same time as in Europe's top divisions.

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Greek fires death toll rises to 21 as firefighters battle on

Greek fires death toll rises to 21 as firefighters battle on

The death toll from the wildfires across Greece rose to 21 Friday, as Greek firefighters struggled to contain multiple blazes.

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