Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine
Russia, as expected, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Friday that "deplores in the strongest terms" the country's "aggression" against Ukraine and demanded the immediate withdrawal of its troops.
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Inter draw at Genoa to let Milan off hook
Inter Milan failed to capitalise on AC Milan's home draw against Udinese on Friday with a goalless draw at Genoa which allowed their local rivals to stay top of Serie A.
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Ukraine resists Russian troops in Kyiv as West sanctions Putin
Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the capital Kyiv on Friday as the United States, European Union and Britain announced personal sanctions against Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
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Saints push Norwich deeper into relegation trouble
Southampton pushed Norwich deeper into relegation trouble as the Premier League's bottom club slumped to a 2-0 defeat at St Mary's on Friday.
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US health agency loosens Covid mask guidelines
The United States top health agency on Friday drastically revised its guidelines for masking to stop Covid-19 transmission, a decision that means most Americans won't be advised to wear them in indoor public spaces, including school children.
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Milan slip up with Udinese to open door to title rivals
AC Milan slipped up for the second time in as many weeks on Friday with a 1-1 draw with Udinese which gave their Serie A title rivals a chance to reach them at the summit.
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West urges Libyans to keep oil firm out of politics
Five Western nations urged Libyans on Friday not to drag the National Oil Corporation into political disputes that could threaten the country's fragile peace.
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Nul points: Eurovision bars Russia over Ukraine conflict
No Russian entertainers will be permitted to take part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union said Friday.
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Hamilton, Russell on top, Verstappen pays 'no attention' to times
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton laid down an early marker ahead of the new Formula One season on Friday when he set the fastest time in pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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Facebook says penalized by Russia after refusing to halt fact-checkers
Facebook's parent company Meta said Friday that Russia will hit its services with restrictions after the social media giant defied authorities' order to stop fact-checkers and content warning labels on its platforms.
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