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Disgraced ex-prince Andrew sublet royal cottages, UK auditors reveal

Disgraced ex-prince Andrew sublet royal cottages, UK auditors reveal

Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew earned a private income from subletting cottages while paying a symbolic "peppercorn rent" for a mansion for over two decades, government auditors revealed Friday.

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US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown

US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown

The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, but only after a long day of votes on multiple amendments that highlighted Republican infighting over some of the president's other contentious policy proposals.

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Pro-apartheid past of former boss roils Dutch climate group

Pro-apartheid past of former boss roils Dutch climate group

The Dutch climate pressure group that won a landmark court case against Shell has been plunged into turmoil after its boss jumped ship to Tata Steel, only to be sacked a day later over his pro-apartheid past.

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France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder

France questions judicial system after girl's suspected murder

France's government was on Friday assessing possible judicial failings, after allegations investigators could have prevented a 11-year-old girl's disappearance by better dealing with previous sexual abuse complaints.

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Ireland head coach Farrell extends contract until 2031

Ireland head coach Farrell extends contract until 2031

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension that will take him to the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Friday.

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Israel strikes Lebanese village after warning to several areas

Israel strikes Lebanese village after warning to several areas

Israel's air force struck a Lebanese village on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants rejected a truce brokered by the United States.

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Hurricanes hammer hapless Brumbies to make Super Rugby semi-finals

Hurricanes hammer hapless Brumbies to make Super Rugby semi-finals

Cam Roigard and Ruben Love gave another glimpse of their potential All Blacks combination on Friday as the Wellington Hurricanes hammered the ACT Brumbies 66-12 to roll into the Super Rugby semi-finals.

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UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war

UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war

The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months.

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Sicily braces for post-wedding blowout of Dua Lipa, Callum Turner

Sicily braces for post-wedding blowout of Dua Lipa, Callum Turner

The yacht is docked, the paparazzi have arrived, and Dua Lipa and Callum Turner -- the celebrity newlyweds set to party in Sicily this weekend -- have been spotted at their five-star hotel.

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Sooryavanshi, 15, in line for maiden India call-up: report

Sooryavanshi, 15, in line for maiden India call-up: report

The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to be named in India's T20 squad while skipper Suryakumar Yadav could get the axe when selectors meet on Saturday, according to reports.

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