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Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul, Medvedev ousted in Toronto
Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak.
Alcaraz turns the page after Toronto exit
Carlos Alcaraz could only look ahead on Friday after suffering a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 quarter-final exit at the hands of inspired American Tommy Paul at the ATP Toronto Masters.
Messi scores another as Miami ease into semi-finals
Lionel Messi made it eight goals in five games for Inter Miami as they eased into the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Friday.
Malaysians vote in six state elections seen as referendum on Anwar
Malaysians in six states went to the polls Saturday to vote for state assembly members in elections widely seen as a barometer of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Rows and refuseniks: Spain defy turbulence to make World Cup semis
Spain were plunged into turmoil when 15 players refused to feature under coach Jorge Vilda, but less than a year later they are in the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time.
Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 67
Hawaii's chief legal officer said Friday she was opening a probe into the handling of devastating wildfires that killed at least 67 people in the state this week, as criticism grows of the official response.
Niger coup supporters protest West African military force
Thousands of Niger coup supporters took to the streets on Friday to protest against plans by West African nations to deploy a military force to the country, as a key regional meeting on a possible intervention was scrapped.
Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul in Toronto quarter-finals
Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak.
Catch 'em all: Pokemon hooks kids, parents and investors
Dressed up and ready for battle, around 10,000 Pokemon fans have descended on Yokohama in Japan this weekend, looking for fun but also collector's item cards potentially worth serious money.
'It's gone': stunned residents find nothing but ashes in Hawaii wildfire town
When Anthony La Puente made it back to the place he had called home for the last 16 years, there was almost nothing left.
Rise of the machines: AI spells danger for Hollywood stunt workers
Hollywood's striking actors fear that artificial intelligence is coming for their jobs -- but for many stunt performers, that dystopian danger is already a reality.
Swiatek holds off Collins to line up Montreal semi-final with Pegula
World number one Iga Swiatek outlasted a determined Danielle Collins 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Friday to book a semi-final clash with Jessica Pegula at the WTA Montreal Open.
Residents return to find homes in ruin from Hawaii fire
People who fled the ferocious wildfire that tore through a picturesque Hawaiian town began returning Friday to find their homes in ashes.
Glover seizes lead with 64 at St. Jude Championship
Lucas Glover, the 2009 US Open champion, fired a six-under-par 64 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the St. Jude Championship, the FedEx Cup playoff opener.
De Bruyne injury sours winning Premier League start for Man City
Manchester City could be without Kevin De Bruyne for a number of weeks after he suffered the recurrence of a hamstring injury as the defending champions opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley on Friday.
De Minaur shocks Medvedev to reach ATP Toronto semi-finals
Alex de Minaur ended Daniil Medvedev's winning run at the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday, surprising the second seed 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 to reach the semi-finals.
US to invest $1.2 bn on facilities to pull carbon from air
The US government said Friday it will spend up to $1.2 billion for two pioneering facilities to vacuum carbon out of the air, a historic gamble on a still developing technology to combat global warming that is criticized by some experts.
Stock markets end week mixed after US wholesale inflation rise
Stock markets wavered Friday after US data showed bigger-than-expected rise in wholesale inflation and traders weighed the likelihood of more interest-rate hikes this year.
West African countries suspend key military meeting on Niger coup
West African nations on Friday suspended a key military meeting on the crisis in Niger, a day after saying they would muster a "standby" force in their bid to reinstate the country's deposed leader.
Lille rescue point at Nice in Ligue 1 opener
Nice and Lille battled out a 1-1 draw on Friday as the wraps came off the new-look Ligue 1 season on Friday.
Prisoner deal heralds Iran-US thaw, but no nuclear deal seen
Two and a half years into Joe Biden's presidency, and after exhaustive diplomacy with Iran's clerical leadership, his administration has reached a first deal -- to free five detained Americans.
Haaland scores twice as Man City cruise to opening win at Burnley
Erling Haaland started the Premier League season with a bang as the Norwegian struck twice in defending champions Manchester City's 3-0 win at promoted Burnley.
Hawaii's deadly wildfire: what we know
The terrifying wildfire that destroyed a historic Hawaiian town seems to have caught many occupants unaware.
Firmino hits hat-trick on Saudi debut
Brazilian forward and former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino hit a hat-trick on his Saudi Pro League debut on Friday as Al- Ahli defeated Al-Hazem 3-1.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed after bail revoked
A US federal judge on Friday ordered FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried back to prison after prosecutors argued he had violated the conditions of his bail and tampered with witnesses, less than two months before his trial.
Hurdles star McLaughlin out of world championships with injury
Reigning world and Olympic 400-meter hurdles champion Sydney McLaughlin said Friday a knee injury will keep her from competing in the World Athletics Championships that open next week in Budapest.
What to know about Argentina's primary elections
Argentines will vote in a primary election on Sunday, a bellwether for who could be the next president, and what this could mean for an economy clobbered by triple-digit inflation.
Russia steps up the pressure in northeast Ukraine
Russia on Friday said it had improved its fighting positions around the northeast Ukraine town of Kupiansk, where its advance has prompted Ukrainian officials to urge residents to evacuate.
Rescue ship saves 600 migrants in Mediterranean: NGO
Rescue ship Ocean Viking has saved more than 600 migrants adrift in the Mediterranean over the last two days, the organisation that runs it, SOS Mediterranee, said on Friday.
Samsonova upsets Sabalenka to advance in Montreal
Russia's Liudmila Samsonova upset Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to book her place in the quarter-finals of the weather-hit WTA Montreal Open on Friday.
Haaland scores first goal of Premier League season after three minutes
Erling Haaland took just over three minutes to score the opening goal of the Premier League season as Manchester City struck early at Burnley on Friday.
Mickelson denies Ryder Cup bet after book claim
Phil Mickelson has denied placing bets on the outcome of the 2012 Ryder Cup made by a former gambling associate in a forthcoming memoir.