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Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests
Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump's designs to take over the Arctic island.
Sports
Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory
Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown.
Sports
More medley gold for McIntosh, Marchand at Austin Pro Swim
Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand delivered another pair of dominant wins on Friday as they powered to 400m individual medley victories on the third day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas.
Nature
US to repeal the basis for its climate rules: What to know
President Donald Trump's administration is finalizing its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, with an announcement expected in the coming weeks.
Politics
Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force.
Economy
China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty
China on Friday proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing's desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance.
Sports
Mets sign Bichette after Tucker opts for Dodgers: reports
The New York Mets have signed Bo Bichette to a blockbuster contract after missing out on high-profile target Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, US media reported Friday.
Politics
'We don't want to lose him': Trump says of aide tipped to head Fed
US President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he would be reluctant to lose his economic adviser Kevin Hassett, a top contender to be the next Federal Reserve chairman.
Economy
Milan menswear fashion week heads to the slopes
Milan's menswear fashion week began on Friday, with very wintry, sporty shows from Ralph Lauren and Dsquared2.
Sports
Man Utd retains 'magic' feel for Carrick
Michael Carrick believes the allure around Manchester United has survived years of declining fortunes on the field as he begins his short-term stint as manager at Old Trafford.
Sports
Petrokina dazzles with European figure skating title
Estonian Niina Petrokina became European figure skating champion for the second consecutive time after a magnificent free programme in Sheffield on Friday.
Sports
'Magical' Dembele brace fires Paris Saint-Germain top in France
Ousmane Dembele scored twice as champions Paris Saint-Germain climbed top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a dominant 3-0 win over Lille at a rainy Parc des Princes.
Sports
Bath cruise against Edinburgh as Bulls stun Pau in Champions Cup
English champions Bath ensured a top seeding for the Champions Cup knock-out stages with a nine-try bonus point 63-10 thumping of Edinburgh on Friday.
Politics
Ugandan opposition says leader seized by army helicopter after election
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter from his home on Friday, his party said, a day after elections marred by reports of violence.
Technology
US Supreme Court agrees to hear Monsanto weedkiller case
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by German chemicals giant Bayer to put an end to a wave of lawsuits over the weedkiller Roundup.
Boulevard
Ugandan opposition leader seized by army helicopter after election
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter from his home on Friday, his party said, a day after elections marred by reports of violence.
Politics
Brazil, EU hail trade deal as victory for multilateralism
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday hailed a trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc as a victory for multilateralism at a time of global volatility.
Politics
'Nothing's changed' in Gaza as US peace deal enters second phase
From his tent in Gaza City, Mahmoud Abdel Aal said residents were frustrated and worried because nothing had changed in the Palestinian territory since the start of the US-brokered ceasefire's second phase.
Boulevard
Trump threatens tariffs as US lawmakers back Denmark, Greenland
Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.
Boulevard
Swiss fire fatalities not given routine autopsies: lawyers
The victims of the Swiss New Year fire disaster have not undergone routine autopsies to determine how they died, lawyers representing their families said Friday.
Politics
Trump threatens tariffs on nations that don't back Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump said Friday he may slap trade tariffs on countries that don't support his plans to take over Greenland, part of the territory of NATO ally Denmark.
Politics
Trump says 'thank you' to Iran for not hanging protesters
US President Donald Trump thanked Iran's leadership on Friday after saying Tehran had called off the executions of hundreds of protesters arrested in a brutal crackdown.
Politics
Machado says Venezuela beginning 'transition' to democracy
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Friday her country is starting a "true transition" to democracy and will become free with support from the United States and President Donald Trump.
Politics
France PM edges closer to forcing budget through without a vote
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Friday inched closer to forcing his budget bill through parliament without a vote while desperately seeking a way to avoid being toppled by parliament as a result.
Economy
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI announced Thursday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, as the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot seeks to increase revenue to cover its soaring costs.
Economy
Russian inflation drops sharply in 2025
Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.
Sports
India's Sundar ruled out of New Zealand T20 series
India's Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand after being diagnosed with a "side strain", the country’s cricket board said late on Friday.
Economy
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don't back Greenland takeover plan
US President Donald Trump said Friday he may impose trade tariffs on countries that don't support his plans to take over Greenland, part of the territory of NATO ally Denmark.
Sports
Local UK police chief retires amid Maccabi fan ban row
A top UK police chief who oversaw a contentious decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a Birmingham match retired on Friday after public pressure for him to step down.
Sports
Czech family produces perfect pucks for Olympic ice hockey
The smell of rubber is everywhere as the ageing machine press coughs up a tray full of ice hockey pucks that will hit the Olympic ice in February.
Boulevard
Local UK police chief retires amid Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban row
A top UK police chief who oversaw a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a Birmingham match stepped down by retiring on Friday after growing calls for him to go.
Politics
Former Ukraine PM Tymoshenko released on bail in graft probe
A court in Kyiv released former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on bail on Friday pending a trial to determine whether she paid members of Ukraine's parliament to sway their voting.