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Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel

Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel

US President Donald Trump on Friday voiced frustration with Iran's stance in nuclear negotiations but said he had not yet decided whether to carry out a threatened attack, as US staff were authorized to leave Israel due to heightened risks.

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Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history".

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Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place

Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place

Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting 15.

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Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion

Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion

Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground as fans invaded the pitch during chaotic scenes at a match in Puerto Rico on Thursday.

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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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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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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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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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