The Supreme Court's striking down of President Donald Trump's global tariffs, while a relief to many, heralds more months of uncertainty as US businesses brace for new levies and a fight for refunds plays out.
Canada and the United States will face off in a blockbuster men's ice hockey final after the two North American giants both got through Friday's semi-finals with Finland and Slovakia to set up a gold medal showdown.
Jake Paul has undergone a second surgery on his jaw after his knockout loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, the YouTuber-turned-boxer said Friday.
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Two flashing headers from Ludovic Ajorque in the first-half fired Brest to a 2-0 home win as Marseille got off to a losing start under new coach Habib Beye in Ligue 1 on Friday.
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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 45, has accepted a wild card to play the prestigious Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament in March, organizers said Friday.
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Families in Venezuela continued to wait anxiously outside prisons Friday, as questions swirled about a newly passed mass amnesty law pushed through by interim authorities following the US toppling of Nicolas Maduro.
February 20, 2026
Olympic ice hockey tournament favourites Canada came back from two goals down to beat Finland 3-2 in the final seconds to reach the Milan-Cortina Games final thanks to Nathan MacKinnon's late power play goal.
February 20, 2026
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu on Friday paid tribute to Wales coach Steve Tandy for turning him into Test-match leadership material.
February 20, 2026
Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Friday there was "no such thing as a family day", conceding that he was not able to spend much time with his wife and children as the Russian invasion drags into a fifth year.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Friday that his country is not losing its war against Russia, has taken hundreds of square kilometres in a new counteroffensive, and that European troops should deploy right on the front line after any ceasefire.
Sweden's women curlers defeated Canada on Friday to set up an Olympic title showdown with Switzerland, who eliminated the United States.
The Trump administration has framed its divisive push to round up undocumented migrants in Minnesota as a win for his mass deportation agenda, despite a major backlash and decisive local opposition.
UK police on Friday said they were "contacting" ex-prince Andrew's protection officers for information, as his sensational arrest tipped the British monarchy into a crisis unprecedented in its modern era.
February 20, 2026
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Ireland captain Caelan Doris has told side to put Henry Pollock "under pressure as much as possible" as they bid to win the battle of the back row against England in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, further boosting American firepower in a region that has seen a massive military buildup ahead of potential strikes against Iran.
Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered by injuries but hopes to go to the World Cup first.
Stocks pushed higher on Friday after the US Supreme Court overturned most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which could boost company earnings around the globe.
Captain Mitchell Marsh crashed a belligerent 64 off 33 balls as Australia finished their dismal T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket romp past Oman in Kandy on Friday.
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