Syria monitor says security forces 'execute' 69 Alawites after fierce clashes
A Syrian war monitor said Friday that security forces "executed" 69 members of the Alawite minority, a day after deadly clashes with gunmen loyal to toppled president Bashar al-Assad.
Read moreArsenal's Arteta warns misfiring Man Utd still a threat
Mikel Arteta said this week's 7-1 hammering of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League had given the club a huge lift but urged caution ahead of Sunday's trip to misfiring Manchester United.
Read moreChildren get tooth brushing lessons as UK battles dental care crisis
England on Friday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis.
Read moreProtections drop for wolves in most of Europe
Wolves became less protected in most of Europe on Friday as new conservation regulations came into force, except in three countries that objected to the move including the United Kingdom, the Council of Europe said.
Read moreDoris hopes Ireland give departing trio final home Test to remember
Ireland captain Caelan Doris hopes the final home Test match for three Irish legends can give his side an "extra edge" in Saturday's Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road.
Read moreItaly change six for England, Capuozzo at full-back
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday announced six changes, one positional, to the starting line-up for the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.
Read moreDisco, reggae on King Charles's 'eclectic' Apple playlist
Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones are among artists from around the Commonwealth who have made it onto King Charles III's playlist in a collaboration with Apple Music.
Read moreBrighton boss Hurzeler targets 'new peaks' in Premier League
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has urged his side to "climb new peaks" as they seek to move into the Premier League's top six.
Read moreBosnian Serb leader Dodik asks Serbs to quit federal police, judiciary
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik on Friday called on ethnic Serbs to quit the federal police force and courts and join the government of the deeply divided country's Serb statelet.
Read moreAustralian casino firm strikes deal to avoid liquidity crunch
Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said Friday it has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a major resort in return for a cash lifeline to stay afloat.
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