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Ahead of World Cup semi-final, Argentine VP calls English 'pirates'
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Canada central bank holds key rate steady, says economy improving
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Tech stocks wobble, oil prices slip back
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Trump tells immigration agents to resume traffic stops despite killings
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Court rules England World Cup winner died from brain injury linked to heading
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Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
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Castres' ex-All Black Papali'i ruled out for six months
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Crowds cross Gibraltar-Spain frontier as border controls vanish
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British Open chiefs have no plan to change schedule if England reach World Cup final
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Women's rights charity ends Stade Francais deal after McLean arrival
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Orban's ex-FM quits Hungary parliament for China's BYD
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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO
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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
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Tech stocks lead gains, oil prices rise
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German leader not opposed to Chinese taking over car plants
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Trump tells immigration agents to keep traffic stops despite killings
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Power restored across Cuba after third outage in two weeks
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Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham
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France in 'very worrying' drought: minister
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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
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Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
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Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs
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Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
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Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
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US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
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AI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML
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'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits
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France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
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Top seed Medvedev crashes out at Wimbledon warm-up Halle
Number one seed Daniil Medvedev has crashed out of the Halle Open, a traditional Wimbledon warm-up, beaten in straight sets by Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday.
United States to host expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025
The United States will host the expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025, governing body FIFA announced Friday.
Five-wicket Hasaranga leads Sri Lanka to rout of Oman
Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took his second successive five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka crushed Oman by 10 wickets in the 2023 World Cup Qualifier on Friday,
Ogier takes Safari Rally lead as Tanak halted by zebras crossing
Sebastien Ogier dominated Friday's stages in the Safari Rally as some of his rivals lost horsepower when zebras wandered onto the course.
Zverev joins Bublik in Halle Open last four
Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev is through to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up Halle Open, after defeating Chilean Nicolas Jarry on Friday.
Paris Olympics chief hails 'crazy' torch relay route
Tony Estanguet, the chief organiser of the 2024 Paris Olympics, said the route of the torch relay unveiled on Friday was "crazy" and "unbelievable".
England call up teenager Ahmed to Ashes squad
Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to England's squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia as cover for Moeen Ali.
Eritrean Girmay to lead Tour de France team
Rising star Biniam Girmay will lead the Belgian cycling team Intermarche-Wanty at the Tour de France targeting stage wins and a top 10 overall finish.
Bublik through to Halle semis after Sinner injury
Kazakh Alexander Bublik advanced to the last four of the Wimbledon warm-up Halle Open, when Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner withdrew hurt in the second set on Friday.
Froome left out of Israel Premier Tech Tour de France team
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome was on Friday left out of Israel Premier Tech's eight-rider roster for this year's race.
Paris Olympics torch relay to go to Mont Saint Michel and French Caribbean
The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics announced the route of the torch relay on Friday, hoping to spark positive headlines after a difficult week when police raided their offices.
Guerreiro joins Bayern from Dortmund on free transfer
Bayern Munich have signed Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro on a free transfer, the Bavarian club announced on Friday.
Miss Gaviota, Mexico's trans lucha libre wrestler
Wearing a glittery purple leotard, Miss Gaviota steps into a ring to roaring applause from the crowd, ready to go to battle with several masked, muscular men.
Neymar faces possible $1 mn fine over Brazil property work
A "major construction" project at Brazilian football star Neymar's mansion in Rio de Janeiro state was halted on Thursday for "environmental infractions," which could result in a fine of some $1 million, authorities said.
Pace takes lead at Women's PGA Championship
South African veteran Lee-Anne Pace fired four of her five birdies on the back nine at Baltusrol on Thursday to grab a one-shot lead in the Women's PGA Championship.
Wembanyama chosen by Spurs with No.1 pick in NBA Draft
France's Victor Wembanyama was chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, sparking wild celebrations as the Texas club reveled in landing the gifted teenager seen as a once-in-a-generation talent.
McCarthy fires 60 for two-shot lead at PGA Traveler's Championship
Denny McCarthy fired 10 birdies in a 10-under-par 60 on Thursday to grab a two-shot lead over Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley in the US PGA Tour Traveler's Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Giant cut-out, prayer candles as 'Wemby-mania' grips San Antonio
From a towering plywood cut-out to prayer candles portraying him as a Saint, Victor Wembanyama's imminent arrival at the San Antonio Spurs had the Texas city crackling with anticipation on Thursday.
Qatari fund to buy minority stake in NBA, WNBA, NHL teams: reports
The Qatar Investment Authority is poised to buy a minority stake in the group that owns Washington franchises in the NBA, WNBA and NHL in a groundbreaking move by a sovereign wealth fund into US pro sports, the Washington Post reported Thursday.
Ostapenko knocks out Venus Williams in Birmingham
Venus Williams narrowly failed to reach her first WTA quarter-final in four years as the American legend was beaten by Jelena Ostapenko in the second round in Birmingham on Thursday.
Veteran Chris Paul headed to Warriors: reports
NBA veteran guard Chris Paul is headed from Washington to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole, US media reported Thursday as trade dominoes fell ahead of the draft.
Alcaraz reaches first quarter-final on grass at Queen's Club
Carlos Alcaraz reached his first quarter-final on grass as the world number two crushed Jiri Lehecka in the Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's Club on Thursday.
Jamaica eye US ambush as Gold Cup kicks off
Jamaica coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is plotting an unlikely upset as the Reggae Boyz prepare to kick off their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign against the United States on Saturday.
Perry stars for Australia before England hit back in women's Ashes
Australia's Ellyse Perry hit an eye-catching 99 before Sophie Ecclestone led England's fightback on the first day of the women's Ashes on Thursday.
UEFA chief says fan experience at Champions League final was 'not perfect'
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin admits "not everything was perfect" for Manchester City and Inter Milan fans at the Champions League final in Istanbul.
Inter's Dzeko signs two-year Fenerbahce deal
Inter Milan striker Edin Dzeko has signed for two years with Fenerbahce, the Turkish giants announced on Thursday.
Root backs England's aggressive tactics after Australia defeat
Joe Root backed England's aggressive approach in their first Test defeat against Australia as the former captain admitted he wished he used Ben Stokes' game-plan at the start of his own reign.
Questions over LIV stars remain, 100 days before Ryder Cup
European captain Luke Donald believes "nothing has changed" regarding his selection process for the Ryder Cup despite LIV Golf's shock financial merger with the PGA and DP World Tours, just 100 days from the start of the event in Rome.
Two kings enjoy crowning successes at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot lived up to its name on Thursday as King Charles III enjoyed his first winner at the meeting and the monarch of the track, Frankie Dettori, won his ninth Ascot Gold Cup in his final ride in the historic race.
Sabalenka, Gauff crash out in Berlin
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and US star Coco Gauff suffered setbacks in their Wimbledon build-ups on Thursday when they slumped to second round losses at the Berlin WTA tournament.
Hope, Pooran fire West Indies to World Cup qualifying win over Nepal
Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran hit centuries to propel the West Indies to a convincing 101-run win over Nepal at the World Cup Qualifier in Harare on Thursday.
CAS sets date for appeals over Valieva doping exoneration
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday set a date for hearing appeals that followed the exoneration of Russian figure skating prodigy Kamila Valieva for a positive dope test.