Olympic torch lights up France ahead of the Paris Games
If there was any doubt as to whether the French public would embrace the Olympics, the month of May gave a pretty clear indication, as over a million spectators turned out to watch the Olympic torch light up its path across the country.
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Sleeping giants Bath back where 'we should be': Van Graan
Bath coach Johann van Graan believes the club are "exactly where we should be" heading into Saturday's English Premiership final against Northampton following a remarkable transformation under his leadership.
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US hiring surges past expectations as job market still strong
US job growth blew past estimates in May while unemployment also edged up, according to government data released Friday, underscoring the labor market's resilience as policymakers seek to cool the economy gradually.
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Calzona seeks Euro redemption with Slovakia after Napoli flop
For Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, Euro 2024 may be an opportunity to make up for a disastrous spring at the helm of Serie A defending champions Napoli.
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UK's Sunak apologises for skipping main D-Day event
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised on Friday for leaving the D-Day commemorations in France early to give a domestic television interview, the latest self-inflicted setback to his stuttering general election campaign.
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Croatian legend Elkasevic, seeking seventh Euro title, sails into discus final
Croatian discus legend Sandra Elkasevic got her bid for a record seventh European title off to a smooth start by cruising through qualifiers at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday.
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Treble-chasing Swiatek bids to extend French Open reign
Iga Swiatek goes into Saturday's French Open final as the overwhelming favourite in her quest for a third successive Roland Garros title against surprise challenger Jasmine Paolini of Italy.
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European stock markets decline before US jobs report
Stock markets retreated and the dollar steadied Friday before US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the central bank's next policy decision looming.
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Ivory Coast bets on solar in clean energy drive
The sun beats down from a cloudless sky on the town of Boundiali, where Ivory Coast's first solar power plant embodies the drive to embrace clean energy without abandoning fossil fuels.
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Chelsea sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo
Chelsea have signed defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Premier League rivals Fulham on a free transfer.
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