US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States.
The Bolivian government struck a deal with protesting miners on Friday, but was still grappling with blockades and demonstrations by other workers across La Paz.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday's second round at Aronimink as "kind of absurd."
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Culture
Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.
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The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.
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Casper Ruud reached the final of the Italian Open on Friday after dismantling Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a rain-interrupted match and setting up a potential title showdown with Jannik Sinner.
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The Bolivian government said Friday it had struck a deal with thousands of protesting miners who had clashed with police the previous day in La Paz.
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While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services.
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Politics
German Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day", as she discussed her latest acclaimed turn in a historical drama.
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Alex Smalley, chasing his first PGA Tour title, grabbed a one-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as cold and windy Aronimink played havoc with contenders.
KTM's Pedro Acosta set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, the sixth of 22 rounds in the MotoGP world championship.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal.
Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable Blockhaus climb in the Apennines.
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The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.
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The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, US officials said Friday, as Washington reorganizes its forces in Europe after announcing it would withdraw thousands of troops from Germany.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials.
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one year until 2027.
A massive Russian bombardment of Kyiv this week that lit up the night sky, sent thunderous booms echoing through the capital, and killed two dozen civilians, has revealed a stark dichotomy in Ukraine's air defence architecture.
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