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UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

A former British Marine held back tears Friday as he appeared in court for the first time, charged with driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win, leaving 79 people injured.

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England's Bethell glad of Kohli influence after 1st ODI heroics

England's Bethell glad of Kohli influence after 1st ODI heroics

Jacob Bethell said time spent with Virat Kohli compensated for a limited playing stint in the Indian Premier League after he bolstered his hopes of a Test recall with an impressive one-day international innings against the West Indies.

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Milan turn to old boy Allegri as managerial musical chairs begins

Milan turn to old boy Allegri as managerial musical chairs begins

Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A.

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Norris quickest in opening practice for Spanish GP

Norris quickest in opening practice for Spanish GP

Lando Norris confirmed his return to form on Friday when he topped the times for McLaren ahead of Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen in opening free practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Sabalenka, Zheng advance as Musetti battles into French Open last 16

Sabalenka, Zheng advance as Musetti battles into French Open last 16

Top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen eased into the French Open last 16 on Friday as Italy's Lorenzo Musetti rallied from a set down to book his ticket to the men's fourth round.

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Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China

Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China

US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had "violated" a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when both sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations.

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Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study

Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study

Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.

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Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations

Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations

Britain's hard-right Reform UK has become the first political party in the country to accept donations through bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, raising fresh concerns over transparency.

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Egypt denies court ruling threatens historic monastery

Egypt denies court ruling threatens historic monastery

Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.

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Italy's Musetti battles into French Open last 16

Italy's Musetti battles into French Open last 16

Italy's Lorenzo Musetti rallied from a set down to book his spot in the French Open last 16 on Friday.

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