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Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan

Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan

A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring 38 others, police told AFP.

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O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic

O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill believes it is "absolutely extraordinary" that Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl has commented on his team selection ahead of Sunday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox.

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Ukrainian, Slovak leaders hold call amid energy spat

Ukrainian, Slovak leaders hold call amid energy spat

The leaders of Ukraine and Slovakia held a call on Friday amid an escalating row over Russian oil supplies via Ukraine to both Slovakia and Hungary.

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French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe

French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe

France's hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon has sparked new accusations of antisemitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name "Epstein" during a rally as calls grew on left-wing politicians Friday to break with the LFI leader.

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Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand

Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept Pakistan's slender hopes alive.

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UK police arrest man after Churchill statue sprayed with graffiti

UK police arrest man after Churchill statue sprayed with graffiti

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage, UK police said Friday, after pro-Palestinian graffiti was sprayed on a Winston Churchill statue in central London.

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Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties

Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties

Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing at a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.

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Red Cross urges Afghanistan-Pakistan 'de-escalation'

Red Cross urges Afghanistan-Pakistan 'de-escalation'

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for a de-escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, insisting that civilians must be protected and healthcare access guaranteed.

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Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's ex king

Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's ex king

Calls for Spain's former King Juan Carlos I to return from exile have resurfaced after declassified files confirmed his role in stopping a 1981 coup and defending the country's fledging democracy.

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Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears, Wall Street slips on AI

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears, Wall Street slips on AI

Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid as tech stocks suffered.

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