US envoy hopeful on Iran talks as strikes target nuclear facilities
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington "this week" to end the month-long war, as US-Israeli strikes hit two Iranian nuclear facilities.
Read more
Controversial African champions Morocco salvage Ecuador draw on Ouahbi debut
New African champions Morocco snatched a late 1-1 friendly draw with Ecuador on Friday in their first match since the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown.
Read more
Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland rests
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday.
Read more
'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway
US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal -- and dubbed the crucial waterway the "Strait of Trump."
Read more
Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller in Switzerland
Florian Wirtz starred for Germany with two stunning goals and two assists as Germany edged neighbours Switzerland 4-3 in a breathless friendly in Basel on Friday.
Read more
White jeered on England return as Uruguay snatch friendly draw
England defender Ben White was booed after scoring on his return from a self-imposed international exile and conceded the late penalty that allowed Uruguay to snatch a 1-1 draw in Friday's friendly at Wembley.
Read more
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police
Golf superstar Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday, law enforcement officials said.
Read more
Oyarzabal double fires Spain to win over Serbia
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two terrific goals as European champions Spain beat Serbia 3-0 in a friendly on Friday to underline their status as leading title contenders at this year's World Cup.
Read more
More to IOC gender testing than appeasing Trump: ex-IOC executive
The International Olympic Committee's new policy on gender testing could be seen as "smart positioning" given the current US political climate but a former IOC marketing executive has told AFP he did not believe it was the "driving factor".
Read more
Japan's Sakamoto ends career with fourth world skating title
Japanese star Kaori Sakamoto signed off her career in style by claiming women's gold for a fourth time at the world figure skating championships in Prague on Friday.
Read moreIn The News
