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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'own' Champions League final

British naked chalk giant gets spruced up

French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire

Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence

Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19

Oil falls, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects

PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis Enrique

Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides

PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory

PSG still 'hungry' for Champions League glory: Dembele

Swiatek advances at French Open as Djokovic faces Fonseca

Asia stocks surge, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran truce deal

Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded on Friday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their war that has hobbled global energy supplies.

Canadian who sold poison for suicides to plead guilty

The man accused of helping dozens of people worldwide commit suicide by selling them poison is set to appear in a Canadian court on Friday, where he is expected to plead guilty to 14 crimes.

Bluesky accounts hijacked in pro-Russia propaganda campaign

A Russian influence campaign hijacked hundreds of Bluesky accounts -- many belonging to influential Americans -- to spread propaganda, researchers said, in a striking disinformation tactic that weaponized authentic identities rather than relying on fake accounts.

Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital

In a crowded Kathmandu restaurant far from Nepal's famed icy peaks, Billi Bierling questions climbers about their ascents, preserving each triumph in the Himalayan Database, mountaineering's revered 60-year-old register of success.

Moana Pasifika prepare to bid farewell to Super Rugby

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has urged his financially stricken team to go out on a high as the Super Rugby club prepare to play their final match, barring a last-minute reprieve.

New Zealand World Cup player becomes social media star with influencer help

New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed football account after an influencer identified him as the "least known" player in the competition and called for fans to boost his posts.

US labels two Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations

The United States on Thursday designated two well-known Brazilian crime groups, the so-called Red Command (CV) and First Capital Command (PCC), as terrorist organizations, despite opposition from Brasilia.

Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

Up to Serena to announce comeback, says reported doubles partner Mboko

Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.