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Gakpo stars for Netherlands at World Cup as transfer suitors circle
A move to the Premier League looks to be inevitable before long for Netherlands star Cody Gakpo but his goalscoring form so far at the World Cup may mean PSV Eindhoven will raise their asking price in the January transfer window.
'Proud' Australia reach first Davis Cup final since 2003
Australia reached their first Davis Cup final since 2003 on Friday when they battled back to beat last year's runners-up Croatia 2-1.
No political football for Iran World Cup clash: US coach
United States coach Gregg Berhalter said politics would not come into his team's must-win World Cup clash with Iran following the Americans' battling draw with England on Friday.
Southgate tells England to ignore the noise after limp World Cup draw
Gareth Southgate urged England's players to block out the noise after they were booed off following a limp 0-0 draw against the United States in Friday's World Cup clash.
Australia reach first Davis Cup final since 2003
Australia reached their first Davis Cup final since 2003 on Friday when they battled back to beat last year's runners-up Croatia 2-1.
Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as England made to wait
Host nation Qatar crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after a second straight defeat before an uninspired England missed the chance to wrap up qualification for the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with the United States.
Three killed in twin school shootings in Brazil
At least three people including an adolescent girl were killed and 11 others wounded Friday when a 16-year-old shooter opened fire on two schools in southeastern Brazil, officials said.
Five key decisions at global wildlife summit
A global wildlife summit that ends Friday passed resolutions to protect hundreds of threatened species, including sharks, reptiles, turtles as well as trees.
Russian shelling kills 15 in Kherson as Ukraine battles to restore power
Russian shelling on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed 15 civilians Friday, officials said, as engineers across the country sought to restore heat, water and power to major cities.
London fire service vows reform after damning review
London's fire service said on Friday it was taking "immediate action", after an independent review concluded it was institutionally misogynistic and racist.
Sluggish England frustrated in US stalemate
England missed a chance to book their place in the World Cup last 16 as Gareth Southgate's side produced a limp display in their 0-0 draw against the United States on Friday.
Macron to raise US subsidies in talks with Biden next week
French President Emmanuel Macron will raise concerns about the effects of American industrial subsidies and tax breaks during talks with US President Joe Biden in Washington next week, a top French official said Friday.
Germany face Spain with spectre of early World Cup exit looming
Just one match into the Qatar World Cup, Germany face what amounts to a must-win clash against Spain on Sunday, a team they have not beaten in a competitive fixture since 1988.
Gakpo on target but Dutch disappoint in World Cup draw with Ecuador
Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.
EU ministers endorse new migrant plan after France-Italy spat
European interior ministers welcomed Friday an EU plan to better coordinate the handling of migrant arrivals, after a furious row over a refugee rescue boat erupted between Italy and France.
Argentina fans pray for Maradona magic amid tributes
Argentine football greats and thousands of World Cup fans paid tributes Friday to Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of the football icon's death.
De Minaur pulls Australia level in Davis Cup semi-finals
Alex de Minaur stunned former US Open champion Marin Cilic in straight sets to pull 28-time champions Australia level with Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday.
Honduras under state of emergency over gang activity
Police stepped up their presence on the streets of Honduras Friday after President Xiomara Castro declared a state of emergency to quash a rise in gang activity in the Central American nation.
Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as Iran stun Wales
Host nation Qatar were eliminated from the World Cup on Friday after a second straight defeat as Iran beat Wales 2-0 to breathe new life into a campaign overshadowed by mass anti-government protests at home.
Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says Sanchez
Qatar's early World Cup exit will not be fatal for the country's football development, manager Felix Sanchez said Friday, after the hosts became the first team to be eliminated.
Host nation Qatar eliminated from the World Cup
Host nation Qatar crashed out of their own World Cup on Friday after they were beaten 3-1 by Senegal and Ecuador held the Netherlands to a draw.
Italians inspired by Freddie Mercury in Espoo figure skating
Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini channeled British rockers Queen as they took an early lead in pairs at the Espoo figure skating Grand Prix to keep alive their hopes of making the finals in Turin.
Iranians celebrate World Cup slaying of Welsh Dragons
With the sound of the referee's final whistle, Iranians poured into Tehran's streets on foot, by scooter and car to celebrate their national team's World Cup win over Wales on Friday.
Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina at the World Cup will count for little if they fail to get out of the group stage in Qatar.
Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador
Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.
Meta calls for UK govt rethink over plans to scrap EU laws
Facebook owner Meta is urging UK lawmakers considering legislation to scrap all retained European Union laws by 2024 to maintain some e-commerce rules to keep Britain globally competitive.
Giroud ready to tower above French giants
From Raymond Kopa to Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane to Thierry Henry, France has produced some of football's all-time greats, but Olivier Giroud needs just one more goal for Les Bleus to tower over all of his compatriots.
Coric edges Croatia ahead of Australia in Davis Cup semi-finals
Borna Coric gave Croatia the lead over Australia in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday, sweeping aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets.
Ibrahim, Farooqi help Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in ODI opener
Opener Ibrahim Zadran's sparkling century and four wickets by Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan to an emphatic 60-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international on Friday.
Taliban treatment of women could be crime against humanity: UN expert
Taliban restrictions on the freedoms of women and girls could amount to a crime against humanity, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan said Friday.
Spain PM takes over as Socialist International chief
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was on Friday named head of the Socialist International (SI) as the movement of centre-left parties gathered in Madrid for a three-day congress.
Putin tells Russian mothers he shares 'pain' of soldier deaths
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday told a group of mothers whose sons are fighting in Ukraine that he shares the pain of those who have lost loved ones in the conflict.