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In Mexico City, Day of the Dead parade inspired by 007

In Mexico City, Day of the Dead parade inspired by 007

While Day of the Dead is a centuries-old tradition in Mexico, its parade in the capital is a newer addition -- with thanks to Bond, James Bond.

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Fresh frustration for Maresca as Man City lose to Brighton

Fresh frustration for Maresca as Man City lose to Brighton

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was left with a familiar feeling of frustration following a 1-0 loss at home to Brighton on Saturday that condemned his side to a second straight defeat in the Premier League.

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Norris fastest ahead of Antonelli in final Mexico practice

Norris fastest ahead of Antonelli in final Mexico practice

World champion Lando Norris, who won last year's race from pole position, topped the times ahead of his probable successor Kimi Antonelli by just 0.001 seconds in Saturday's final practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Zaman's century foils Sri Lanka as Pakistan win tri-series

Zaman's century foils Sri Lanka as Pakistan win tri-series

Opener Fakhar Zaman returned to form with a brilliant century to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday.

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Hammers boss Nuno under pressure after West Brom loss

Hammers boss Nuno under pressure after West Brom loss

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was under renewed pressure after a 3-1 loss at home to West Brom on Saturday left the Championship promotion favourites six points off top spot in eighth place.

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Bordeaux edge Bayonne to keep pressure on Toulouse

Bordeaux edge Bayonne to keep pressure on Toulouse

Bordeaux-Begles kept the pressure on Top 14 leaders Toulouse with a 19-14 victory over Bayonne on Saturday.

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Spanish village gathers for memorial Mass for train crash victims

Spanish village gathers for memorial Mass for train crash victims

Residents and local officials gathered on Saturday in a Spanish village near the site of a high-speed train collision that killed at least 69 people for a memorial Mass honouring the victims.

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Haas sideline Ocon and give 32-year-old Hirakawa F1 debut in Mexico

Haas sideline Ocon and give 32-year-old Hirakawa F1 debut in Mexico

Ryo Hirakawa has replaced Esteban Ocon as one of the Haas starting drivers at the Mexican Grand Prix, the team announced Saturday.

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Clashes break out as hundreds of thousands protest in France

Clashes break out as hundreds of thousands protest in France

Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in Paris and elsewhere on Saturday as hundreds of thousands marched across France against soaring living costs and police violence, with some demonstrators dressed as clowns and witches for Halloween.

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Brighton stun Man City, 10-man Man Utd beaten by Chelsea

Brighton stun Man City, 10-man Man Utd beaten by Chelsea

Brighton inflicted a second straight Premier League defeat on Manchester City with a 1-0 win to close within two points of the leaders on Saturday, while Manchester United slumped to another damaging defeat for Michael Carrick at Chelsea.

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