Powers vie for Ukraine role but no 'miracle' in sight
Powers are jostling to play the lead role in finding a diplomatic solution to Russia's war in Ukraine but such attempts risk being a sideshow unless President Vladimir Putin shows genuine interest in a negotiated settlement.
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Landmark apology for Northern Ireland abuse survivors
Northern Ireland lawmakers fell silent on Friday as they remembered victims and survivors of decades of institutional abuse in children's homes, and offered them a formal public apology.
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Haaland poised to return from injury for Dortmund
Dortmund head coach Marco Rose says in-demand forward Erling Haaland could make his long-awaited return from injury in the Bundesliga this Sunday.
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Brazil February inflation rate hits seven-year high
Brazil's inflation rate hit a seven-year high for the month of February, the government said Friday, as hefty fuel-price hikes took effect that will only exacerbate surging prices, a sore spot for President Jair Bolsonaro.
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European stocks surge on bargain hunting
European stock markets jumped Friday as investors fished for bargains after recent Ukraine-driven losses, with London buoyed also by news of an economic rebound for Britain.
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Chelsea gripped by uncertainty as Abramovich sanctions bite
Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea face an uncertain future as doubts swirl over how the European champions will even pay their wage bill after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with UK sanctions.
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Newcastle boss Howe says Chelsea will cope on the pitch despite sanctions
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes Chelsea will remain a formidable force on the pitch this season despite the sanctions imposed by the British government on Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
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2.5 million people have now fled 'senseless' Ukraine war: UN
Some 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded two weeks ago, and around two million more have been internally displaced by the "senseless" war, the United Nations said Friday.
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Nagelsmann puts Bayern on red alert for his return to Hoffenheim
Julian Nagelsmann has put his Bayern Munich side on red alert for Saturday's away trip to his former club Hoffenheim who have a knack of upset home wins over the Bundesliga leaders.
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Five things to know about LNG as EU looks beyond Russia
Europe is counting on liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help reduce its heavy dependence on Russian energy in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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