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Southgate turns on English 'entitlement' over claims of easy Euros draw
Gareth Southgate rounded on claims England have been handed a soft draw at Euro 2024 as the "entitlement" that has held his nation back ahead of the Three Lions' quarter-final clash against Switzerland.
Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis
A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis.
Koeman demands Dutch silence fervent Turkish fans at Euros
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman wants his team to quiet Turkey's raucous fans in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin.
Brad Pitt at Silverstone for filming of F1 movie
Brad Pitt's previously untitled Formula One film, co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, will be called F1, it was announced on Friday at the British Grand Prix.
M23 rebels, DRC begin two-week 'humanitarian truce'
A two-week humanitarian truce began between Kinshasa and M23 rebels on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's war-scarred east.
Raducanu storms into Wimbledon last 16
Emma Raducanu reached the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time since her 2021 US Open triumph when she defeated world number nine Maria Sakkari at Wimbledon on Friday.
Hungary's Orban holds Ukraine talks with Putin on trip slammed by EU, US
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Viktor Orban on Friday that Ukraine must effectively capitulate if it wants peace, in a visit to Moscow by the Hungarian leader that angered the EU, US and Kyiv.
Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as storm clouds loom at Silverstone
A beaming Lando Norris said he was excited by his prospects, but would prefer no further rain, after dominating both opening free practice sessions at the British Grand Prix on Friday.
California fires spread in July 4 weekend heatwave
California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park even as a large inferno further north came under control.
Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as US Open winner Coco Gauff breezed through.
Evenepoel survives fright to win time-trial as Pogacar holds lead
Remco Evenepoel recovered from a scare to win a thrilling 25.3km stage seven time-trial at the Tour de France on Friday as Tadej Pogacar dug deep to keep the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Demiral Euros ban 'unfair' but Turkish pride will grow, says coach Montella
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said Friday Merih Demiral's ban for making a controversial salute was "unfair" ahead of the team's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.
Gauff overpowers qualifier to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Coco Gauff swept into the Wimbledon fourth round on Friday, seeing off the challenge of British qualifier Sonay Kartal 6-4, 6-0 with a minimum of fuss.
Vinales sets German MotoGP lap record as Marquez goes flying
Spaniard Maverick Vinales broke the Sachsenring track record in Friday's practice session ahead of the German MotoGP, while Marc Marquez suffered a heavy fall.
New PM Starmer names top team after vowing to 'rebuild' UK
Keir Starmer got down to work as Britain's new leader Friday, appointing his ministerial team after his centre-left Labour party's landslide general election victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule.
Hurricane Beryl causes havoc in Mexico
Hurricane Beryl slammed into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Friday near the resort town of Tulum, with fierce winds causing material damage but no immediate injuries.
Alcaraz back from brink to beat Tiafoe in Wimbledon thriller
Carlos Alcaraz came back from the brink in a five-set thriller against close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon on Friday, winning 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 to keep his title defence on track.
Rwanda-backed rebels, DRC begin two-week 'humanitarian truce'
A two-week humanitarian truce between Kinshasa and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels began on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's war-scarred east.
Schar keen to show Swiss class against England at Euros
Fabian Schar is hoping to show England what Switzerland are capable of in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final, but warned against underestimating the misfiring opposition.
Sun breaks through for New Zealand at Wimbledon
Lulu Sun has taken a long, winding road to the Wimbledon last 16, from New Zealand via China, Switzerland, the United States and Slovakia.
Alcaraz dodges bullet to beat Tiafoe in Wimbledon five-set thriller
Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon on Friday to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win.
China's Xi pledges support for Tajikistan 'territorial integrity'
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised on Friday to defend the "territorial integrity" of Tajikistan as he announced a boost to diplomatic relations with the neighbouring country on a rare visit.
Norris makes it double top in McLaren 1-2 at Silverstone practice
Lando Norris made it a 'double top' in Friday's practice for this weekend's British Grand Prix, the McLaren driver outpacing his team-mate Oscar Piastri by three-tenths of a second before rain swept across the Silverstone circuit.
Sicily's Catania airport reopens after Mount Etna eruption
Sicily's Catania airport reopened Friday after a temporary suspension of flights earlier in the day caused by an eruption from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.
UEFA clear Manchester clubs, Nice and Girona to play in Europe
UEFA on Friday said Manchester City and Girona can both enter the Champions League and Manchester United and Nice can play in the Europa League after addressing multi-club ownership concerns.
New Dutch PM under fire over ministers' 'racist' remarks
Newly-minted Prime Minister Dick Schoof faced a baptism of fire at the opening of the Dutch parliament over remarks by two cabinet ministers about a conspiracy theory with neo-Nazi roots.
Pound climbs after Labour's UK election win
The pound advanced Friday after Britain's centre-left Labour Party clinched an expected landslide election victory to end 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.
Pogacar keeps Tour lead as Evenepoel wins 7th stage time-trial
Tadej Pogacar dug deep to keep the overall Tour de France lead after Friday's stage seven with Remco Evenepoel winning a thrilling 25.3km time-trial through the Burgundy vineyards.
Playing in South Africa 'special', says Springboks captain Kolisi
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says it will be "special" for the world champions to play at home for the first time since last July when they face Ireland on Saturday.
New UK government faces tough economic challenge
Britain's new Labour government on Friday pledged immediate action to grow the economy after the centre-left party won a landslide general election victory.
Pro-Gaza vote dampens Labour's victory in UK election
Labour's landslide UK election victory announced on Friday had one notable blip: a chunk of its core Muslim voter base chose to back pro-Palestinian independent candidates instead.
Rachel Reeves: Britain's first woman finance chief
Rachel Reeves, Britain's first woman finance minister, is a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist who has pledged to grow the nation's economy while showing strong fiscal discipline.