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Ukraine warns Russia to 'storm' Kyiv as West sanctions Putin

Ukraine warns Russia to 'storm' Kyiv as West sanctions Putin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Russian troops would attempt to take the capital Kyiv before dawn, as Western nations announced personal sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin.

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Canelo moves up to fight Bivol for light heavyweight crown

Canelo moves up to fight Bivol for light heavyweight crown

Undisputed world super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez of Mexico will fight undefeated Russian Dmitry Bivol for his World Boxing Association light-heavyweight title on May 7, Alvarez confirmed Friday.

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Road to US opioid settlements has been long and complicated

Road to US opioid settlements has been long and complicated

The US opioid crisis has claimed more than 500,000 lives in the last 20 years. It has also spawned one of the most complex legal campaigns in the country's history.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine

Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine

Russia, as expected, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Friday that "deplores in the strongest terms" the country's "aggression" against Ukraine and demanded the immediate withdrawal of its troops.

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Inter draw at Genoa to let Milan off hook

Inter draw at Genoa to let Milan off hook

Inter Milan failed to capitalise on AC Milan's home draw against Udinese on Friday with a goalless draw at Genoa which allowed their local rivals to stay top of Serie A.

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Ukraine resists Russian troops in Kyiv as West sanctions Putin

Ukraine resists Russian troops in Kyiv as West sanctions Putin

Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the capital Kyiv on Friday as the United States, European Union and Britain announced personal sanctions against Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

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Saints push Norwich deeper into relegation trouble

Saints push Norwich deeper into relegation trouble

Southampton pushed Norwich deeper into relegation trouble as the Premier League's bottom club slumped to a 2-0 defeat at St Mary's on Friday.

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US health agency loosens Covid mask guidelines

US health agency loosens Covid mask guidelines

The United States top health agency on Friday drastically revised its guidelines for masking to stop Covid-19 transmission, a decision that means most Americans won't be advised to wear them in indoor public spaces, including school children.

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Milan slip up with Udinese to open door to title rivals

Milan slip up with Udinese to open door to title rivals

AC Milan slipped up for the second time in as many weeks on Friday with a 1-1 draw with Udinese which gave their Serie A title rivals a chance to reach them at the summit.

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West urges Libyans to keep oil firm out of politics

West urges Libyans to keep oil firm out of politics

Five Western nations urged Libyans on Friday not to drag the National Oil Corporation into political disputes that could threaten the country's fragile peace.

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