China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty
China on Friday proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing's desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance.
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Mets sign Bichette after Tucker opts for Dodgers: reports
The New York Mets have signed Bo Bichette to a blockbuster contract after missing out on high-profile target Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, US media reported Friday.
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Milan menswear fashion week heads to the slopes
Milan's menswear fashion week began on Friday, with very wintry, sporty shows from Ralph Lauren and Dsquared2.
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Man Utd retains 'magic' feel for Carrick
Michael Carrick believes the allure around Manchester United has survived years of declining fortunes on the field as he begins his short-term stint as manager at Old Trafford.
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Petrokina dazzles with European figure skating title
Estonian Niina Petrokina became European figure skating champion for the second consecutive time after a magnificent free programme in Sheffield on Friday.
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'Magical' Dembele brace fires Paris Saint-Germain top in France
Ousmane Dembele scored twice as champions Paris Saint-Germain climbed top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a dominant 3-0 win over Lille at a rainy Parc des Princes.
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Bath cruise against Edinburgh as Bulls stun Pau in Champions Cup
English champions Bath ensured a top seeding for the Champions Cup knock-out stages with a nine-try bonus point 63-10 thumping of Edinburgh on Friday.
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear Monsanto weedkiller case
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by German chemicals giant Bayer to put an end to a wave of lawsuits over the weedkiller Roundup.
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Ugandan opposition leader seized by army helicopter after election
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter from his home on Friday, his party said, a day after elections marred by reports of violence.
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Trump threatens tariffs as US lawmakers back Denmark, Greenland
Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.
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