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Oasis fans begin packing arena as 'historic' mega-tour kicks off in UK

Oasis fans begin packing arena as 'historic' mega-tour kicks off in UK

Oasis fans began packing the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday, with just hours to go until the legendary Britpop band kick off a highly-anticipated reunion tour nearly 16 years after last performing together.

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Oldest surviving Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Marinelli dies at 99

Oldest surviving Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Marinelli dies at 99

French cyclist Jacques Marinelli, the oldest surviving holder of the Tour de France yellow jersey, has died aged 99.

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Driven Leclerc determined to restore Ferrari to the top of F1

Driven Leclerc determined to restore Ferrari to the top of F1

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc told AFP he is determined to get the most "iconic team" in Formula One back to the summit after a difficult start to the season.

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Dozens pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota in Portugal

Dozens pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota in Portugal

Dozens of Portuguese from the president to a childhood friend grieved for Diogo Jota in his hometown on Friday after the Liverpool star and his brother's death in a car crash.

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Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks

Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks

A new fire broke out on Friday near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to increased temperatures and strong winds.

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Norris tops Silverstone practice as Horner quizzed over Verstappen

Norris tops Silverstone practice as Horner quizzed over Verstappen

Lando Norris thrilled his home fans at Silverstone when he topped the times for McLaren ahead of both Ferraris in second practice on Friday for this weekend's British Grand Prix.

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Brathwaite out for nought in 100th Test before West Indies rebuild

Brathwaite out for nought in 100th Test before West Indies rebuild

Kraigg Brathwaite fell for a duck in his 100th Test as West Indies reached 110 for three in reply to the Australian total of 286 at lunch on the second day of the second Test in Grenada on Friday.

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England's James ready for Euros opener with France, says Wiegman

England's James ready for Euros opener with France, says Wiegman

Lauren James is ready to take part in England's opening fixture of their women's European Championship title defence against France, coach Sarina Wiegman said on Friday.

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Keys latest to fall in Wimbledon wipeout as Alcaraz resumes title bid

Keys latest to fall in Wimbledon wipeout as Alcaraz resumes title bid

Australian Open champion Madison Keys joined the mass exodus of top seeds at Wimbledon on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to resume his quest for a third straight title.

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Smith and Brook tons lead England revival against India in second Test

Smith and Brook tons lead England revival against India in second Test

Jamie Smith and Harry Brook both scored commanding hundreds as England hit back against India in the second Test at Edgbaston on Friday.

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