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Venezuela's political transition talks launch in Caracas

Venezuela's political transition talks start: AFP

UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino

2 killed, 13 wounded in bus blast near Syrian capital: state media

Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost

All Blacks skipper Taylor cautiously recovering from calf strain

PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco

UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths

CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA

UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat

Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US

Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP

Taiwan blocks key bridge in drill for potential Chinese invasion

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Venezuela’s Oil Return

Sweden’s welfare reckoning

Ayahuasca, 'source of knowledge' in the heart of the Amazon

In the heart of the Ecuadoran Amazon live the Cofan Avie, masters of ayahuasca -- the powerful hallucinogenic concoction said to open the door to the "spirit" world.

Syria rebel rescuers urge help after child dies of quake injuries

White Helmets rescuers in rebel-held northwest Syria called on international help Friday to save people with quake-related crush injuries after a boy they rescued died from the condition.

Macron under fire for honouring Bezos with top award

President Emmanuel Macron was under fire from the French left on Friday for handing billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos the country's highest order of merit.

First Western tanks arrive in Ukraine, Zelensky eyes 'victory this year'

President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Friday to do everything to defeat Russia this year, as the first Western tanks arrived in Ukraine on the anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II.

Ten Hag warns League Cup final referee of 'annoying' Newcastle time-wasting

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned match officials to be wary of Newcastle's "annoying" time-wasting in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

French teenager charged with murder over teacher killing: lawyer

Prosecutors on Friday charged a 16-year-old boy with murder over the fatal stabbing of his Spanish teacher during class earlier this week in southwest France, his lawyer said.

Klopp signed new contract to oversee 'tricky' Liverpool rebuild

Jurgen Klopp admitted on Friday his struggling Liverpool squad need a rebuild, saying he signed a new contract last season to oversee the repair job at Anfield.

Jill Biden in Kenya on visit focusing on drought

US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in decades.

Wolvaardt, Brits spur South Africa in semi-final

Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits hit half-centuries as South Africa produced their best batting performance of the tournament in their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.