Ireland captain Doris set for 'ultimate test' against England in Six Nations
Ireland captain Caelan Doris expects his side to face the "ultimate test" when they launch their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title against England in Dublin on Saturday.
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Maresca says Chelsea form hit by transfer talk
Enzo Maresca says transfer speculation has "100 percent" contributed to Chelsea's mid-season slump, predicting there will be comings and goings in the final days of the January window.
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Centuries-old Algerian indigenous tradition champions sharing
In a village nestled in the mountains of northeastern Algeria, locals and visitors gathered under a cold winter sky to celebrate Tamechrit, a centuries-old Berber tradition rooted in sharing.
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Calls for UK govt to allow bird flu vaccines for poultry
Several farming organisations on Friday urged the UK government to allow vaccinations for poultry against bird flu amid an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in the country.
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Olympic balloon 'to return every summer' to Paris up to LA Games: Macron
The flame-free Olympic balloon tethered to a cauldron that was an iconic symbol of last summer's Games in Paris is to return to the French capital every year up until the next edition in Los Angeles in 2028, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday.
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France forward Ikone leaves Fiorentina for Como
France international forward Jonathan Ikone has been loaned by Fiorentina to rival Serie A side Como with an option to buy, his new club said Friday.
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Green energy projects adding to Sami people's climate woes: Amnesty
Climate change and efforts to curb it by moving away from fossil fuels are both threatening the rights and livelihood of Sami indigenous people in the Arctic, Amnesty International said Friday.
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Guardiola fears Man City burnout with Real clash looming
Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City's bid to knock holders Real Madrid out of the Champions League will be hampered by the gruelling demands of the Premier League schedule.
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US skating great Dick Button dies aged 95
US figure skating great Dick Button, a two-time Olympic champion whose technical prowess revolutionised the sport has died aged 95, US Figure Skating announced.
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Roma face Porto in Europa League play-offs, Man Utd learn possible opponents
Former winners Porto were drawn Friday to face Claudio Ranieri's Roma in the standout tie of the Europa League knockout phase play-offs, while Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were among the clubs to discover their potential opponents in the last 16.
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