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EU hits X with 120-mn-euro fine, risking Trump ire

EU hits X with 120-mn-euro fine, risking Trump ire

The European Union hit Elon Musk's X with a 120-million-euro ($140-million) fine Friday for breaking its digital rules, in a move that risks a fresh clash with US President Donald Trump's administration.

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Arsenal's Merino has earned striking role: Arteta

Arsenal's Merino has earned striking role: Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Friday that midfielder Mikel Merino has earned the right to be considered for a striking role even when all his other forwards are fit.

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Putin offers India 'uninterrupted' oil in summit talks with Modi

Putin offers India 'uninterrupted' oil in summit talks with Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready to continue "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India, as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow.

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New Trump strategy vows shift from global role to regional

New Trump strategy vows shift from global role to regional

President Donald Trump's administration said in a long-awaited new strategy document Friday that the United States will shift from its historic global role toward increasing dominance in Latin America and vigorously fighting migration.

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World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform

World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform

World Athletics has ditched a reform to the long jump that would have replaced the traditional board behind which jumps must be made.

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French town offers 1,000-euro birth bonuses to save local clinic

French town offers 1,000-euro birth bonuses to save local clinic

A small French town is to offer expectant mothers 1,000 euros from next year to give birth at the local maternity ward in a bid to save it from closing.

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After wins abroad, Syria leader must gain trust at home

After wins abroad, Syria leader must gain trust at home

One year after ousting Bashar al-Assad, Ahmed al-Sharaa has restored Syria's international standing and won sanctions relief.

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Slot spots 'positive' signs at struggling Liverpool

Slot spots 'positive' signs at struggling Liverpool

Arne Slot insisted Friday that Liverpool have taken a "step forward" in their past two matches and believes Florian Wirtz is finally finding his feet as he attempts to save the club's season.

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Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage

Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.

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South Africa rugby coach Erasmus extends contract until 2031

South Africa rugby coach Erasmus extends contract until 2031

Double World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract until 2031, the South African rugby federation announced Friday.

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