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Georgia police arrest dozens in clashes with pro-EU protesters

Georgia police arrest dozens in clashes with pro-EU protesters

Police in Georgia arrested dozens of people overnight and early Friday in a violent crackdown on protests against the government's decision to delay EU membership talks.

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US stocks rise on Black Friday

US stocks rise on Black Friday

Wall Street shares rose in a holiday-shortened session as the Black Friday shopping spree got under way and traders speculated whether Donald Trump may temper his trade tariff threats.

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Leclerc on top for Ferrari in Qatar GP practice

Leclerc on top for Ferrari in Qatar GP practice

Charles Leclerc demonstrated Ferrari's potential for wrecking McLaren's bid for a first title in 26 years when he topped the times ahead of Lando Norris in Friday's opening practice at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law

British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law

UK lawmakers voted Friday in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.

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Jihadists, allies enter Syria's second city in lightning assault

Jihadists, allies enter Syria's second city in lightning assault

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies reached Syria's second city of Aleppo Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.

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Amorim puts faith in Mount to turn around Man Utd career

Amorim puts faith in Mount to turn around Man Utd career

Ruben Amorim says he "believes a lot" in Mason Mount and that the former Chelsea midfielder is desperate to succeed at Manchester United after an injury-blighted career at Old Trafford so far.

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Guardiola will not 'run' from Man City rebuild

Guardiola will not 'run' from Man City rebuild

Pep Guardiola says he is braced for the challenge of turning around Manchester City's fortunes after the worst run of his managerial career ahead of a daunting trip to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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Assisted dying campaigners, opponents rally at UK parliament

Assisted dying campaigners, opponents rally at UK parliament

Supporters and opponents of Britain's assisted dying bill descended on the UK's Westminster parliament on Friday as lawmakers prepared to vote on the issue.

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Durable prop Healy set to carve name in Irish rugby history

Durable prop Healy set to carve name in Irish rugby history

Cian Healy makes knives away from the rugby pitch and the man labelled a "giant of the game" by coach Andy Farrell will carve out a niche for himself on Saturday by becoming Ireland's record caps winner.

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Macron unveils Notre Dame after 'impossible' restoration

Macron unveils Notre Dame after 'impossible' restoration

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday inspected the gleaming restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral, saying workers had done the "impossible" by healing a "national wound" caused by a 2019 fire that ravaged the mediaeval landmark.

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