Russia backs jail time for 'fake' army news, restricts media
Russian lawmakers approved legislation Friday to impose fines and harsh jail terms for publishing "fake news" about the army -- the latest move to silence dissent one week after Moscow launched the invasion of Ukraine.
Read moreSupport for Macron shown rising amid Ukraine war crisis
A new poll Friday showed a surge in support for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of presidential elections next month, a day after he confirmed he was running for a second term.
Read moreSony and Honda plan joint electric vehicle firm
Sony is teaming up with automaker Honda to start a new company that will develop and sell electric vehicles, as the Japanese tech and electronics giant leaps into the rapidly growing sector.
Read moreOutrage as Russian forces attack Ukrainian nuclear plant
Ukraine accused the Kremlin of "nuclear terror" on Friday, after Europe's largest atomic power plant was attacked and taken over by invading forces, sparking Western horror at the threat of Russia's war contaminating all of Europe.
Read moreRussia says 'limiting' sites of BBC, Deutsche Welle, Meduza
Russia's media watchdog said Friday it had restricted access to the BBC and other independent media websites, tightening controls over the internet more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Read moreWorld number one Ko, Yang share lead in Singapore
World number one Ko Jin-young of South Korea fired a five-under-par 67 to share the second-round lead with compatriot Amy Yang on Friday at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
Read moreWest Indies beat New Zealand in World Cup opener
Host nation New Zealand lost the opening match of the Women's Cricket World Cup in dramatic fashion Friday when the West Indies claimed three wickets in the final over.
Read moreBrazil football great Carlos to play for English pub team
Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos will get a taste of English grassroots football when he turns out for a pub team on Friday.
Read moreKohli falls for 45 in 100th Test as Sri Lanka hit back
India's cricketing hero Virat Kohli fell for 45 in his 100th Test as Sri Lankan bowlers rattled the hosts' top-order in the opening match on Friday.
Read morePakistan lose Shafique after solid start in first Test
Pakistan lost opener Abdullah Shafique after a solid start before reaching 105-1 at lunch Friday on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi.
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