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Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown

Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown

Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title in 66 years on Saturday.

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Germany's Merz says wouldn't advise young people to move to US

Germany's Merz says wouldn't advise young people to move to US

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he would not advise young people in his country to move to the United States for study or work, in the latest sign of cooling ties between Berlin and Washington.

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Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears

Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears

Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday as talks between the United States and China failed to deliver progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting worries of persistent inflation pressures that could derail economic growth.

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Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

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Aussie star, Danish clubbing ode through to Eurovision final

Aussie star, Danish clubbing ode through to Eurovision final

A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final, which delivered a message in defence of LGBTQ people.

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German Oscar winner Huller feels war guilt 'every day'

German Oscar winner Huller feels war guilt 'every day'

German Oscar-winning actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day" as she discussed her latest role in a historical drama.

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Bayern warn that Canada's Davies struggling to be fit for World Cup

Bayern warn that Canada's Davies struggling to be fit for World Cup

Bayern Munich on Friday pledged to do everything they could to give injury-hit star Alphonso Davies a chance to be fit to play for Canada at the World Cup.

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Long-serving Coleman to end Everton career at end of season

Long-serving Coleman to end Everton career at end of season

Everton captain Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year playing career with the club at the end of the season.

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Energy-hungry German industries in decline since Ukraine war: data

Energy-hungry German industries in decline since Ukraine war: data

Germany's energy-hungry industries have suffered sharp falls in output since the start of the Ukraine war, data showed Friday, with little hope of an imminent rebound.

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Gordon may have made last Newcastle appearance: Howe

Gordon may have made last Newcastle appearance: Howe

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Anthony Gordon could have made his final appearance for the club after reports that the England forward is set to join Bayern Munich.

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