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Blast at Montenegro court kills one, injures 5: police

Blast at Montenegro court kills one, injures 5: police

A man who set off an explosive device at a courthouse in Montenegro's capital Podgorica was killed in the blast on Friday and five others were injured, police said.

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Tractors block Brussels roads in farmer protest

Tractors block Brussels roads in farmer protest

Slow-moving convoys of some 2,700 tractors blocked roads in Brussels on Friday as farmers from the Flanders region protested at moves to cut nitrogen emissions.

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Spanish PM slams Ferrovial's planned Dutch move

Spanish PM slams Ferrovial's planned Dutch move

Spain's prime minister denounced Friday a plan by construction giant Ferrovial to move its headquarters to the Netherlands, accusing it of not wanting to pay its fair share of taxes.

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Perez fastest, Alonso shines in Bahrain GP practice

Perez fastest, Alonso shines in Bahrain GP practice

Sergio Perez topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Fernando Alonso, debuting for Aston Martin, as the defending champion team set the pace in Friday's opening practice session at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Bayern's Mane in frame for return against PSG

Bayern's Mane in frame for return against PSG

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is in the frame for a return to the starting lineup in Wednesday's second leg with Paris Saint-Germain, after manager Julian Nagelsmann on Friday promised "more minutes" for the returning striker.

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Man Utd ready to 'fight' for result at Liverpool, says Ten Hag

Man Utd ready to 'fight' for result at Liverpool, says Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are prepared to "suffer" and "sacrifice" at a hostile Anfield as they seek a win against Liverpool that would keep them on the fringes of the Premier League title race.

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EU's Borrell sees 'small improvement' at G20 with Russia

EU's Borrell sees 'small improvement' at G20 with Russia

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday he saw a "small improvement" in diplomacy with Moscow at a Group of 20 meeting that saw rare US-Russia talks.

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Dutch prosecutors seek jail for footballer Promes over stabbing

Dutch prosecutors seek jail for footballer Promes over stabbing

Dutch prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence for former Netherlands international footballer Quincy Promes at the start of his trial Friday over the stabbing of a cousin.

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France, Germany to host Charles III on first state visits as king

France, Germany to host Charles III on first state visits as king

King Charles III will make his state first state visits as UK monarch when he travels to France and Germany later this month, Buckingham Palace announced Friday.

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PSG and Morocco's Hakimi charged with rape

PSG and Morocco's Hakimi charged with rape

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi was charged with rape on Friday, French prosecutors said.

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