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Verstappen tops final practice in Jeddah, Ferrari stand-in Bearman 10th
Max Verstappen topped Friday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix third and final practice for the troubled Red Bull team after British teenager Oliver Bearman was handed a dramatic debut for Ferrari.
IRA double agent likely cost more lives than saved: British police
The actions of a prized double agent within paramilitary group the IRA who worked for British security services probably led to more lives being lost than saved in Northern Ireland, an independent investigation said on Friday.
Dupont absence a 'massive loss' for France, says Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland said Friday that the absence of Antoine Dupont was a "massive loss" for a France team that has struggled this Six Nations.
Valencia's Diakhaby undergoes surgery on serious knee injury
Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby has undergone surgery on the severe knee injury he suffered playing against Real Madrid in La Liga last weekend, his club said on Friday.
Fanning mistrust on health, Russia seeks foothold in West Africa
"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. The conference on December 22, 2023, in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou brought together researchers and naturopathic practitioners from several West African countries who praised the possibilities of traditional plants.
Man Utd's Ten Hag says win ratio could be '75 percent' but for injuries
Erik ten Hag believes he may have won up to three-quarters of his first 100 matches at Manchester United were it not for a punishing injury list that he said no team could cope with.
British teen Bearman replaces sick Sainz at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix suffering from appendicitis with 18-year-old British reserve driver Oliver Bearman taking the Spaniard's place, Ferrari announced Friday.
Scotland not thinking about Van Der Merwe try record, says Darge
Rory Darge said Friday that Scotland are not focusing on Duhan Van Der Merwe's bid to break Stuart Hogg's try record against Italy as they eye a possible first Six Nations title.
Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays
Eli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for patients with the devastating brain disorder.
Stock markets rise after US jobs report
US stock markets rose slightly Friday as investors digested a jobs report showing that hiring in the United States was higher than expected last month.
'Horner Affair' casts shadow over Women's Day in Formula One
On a day when women should be centre stage in Formula One for all the right reasons, it is the fallout from the 'Horner Affair', which has seen a female Red Bull employee suspended, which continues to garner the headlines.
Guardiola is best manager of my lifetime, says Liverpool's Klopp
Jurgen Klopp on Friday hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the best manager of his lifetime as he prepares his Liverpool team for what could be the final chapter in their captivating rivalry.
US hiring beats expectations with solid showing in February
Hiring in the United States was robust in February although unemployment crept up, government data showed Friday, a potentially encouraging sign for policymakers hoping to cool the economy without tipping it into a downturn.
Care glad he didn't give up as 100th England rugby cap looms
Danny Care said he was proud of his resilience now he's on the cusp of becoming just the sixth England men's rugby player to win 100 Test caps.
El Nino raises food security risk in southern Africa: FAO
The El Nino weather phenomenon, coupled with widespread drought, is posing an increasing risk to food security in southern Africa, a UN agency warned Friday.
German federal prosecutors to probe Tesla plant sabotage
German federal prosecutors said Friday they had taken over investigations into a suspected arson attack this week that caused a power outage and forced Tesla to halt production at its plant near Berlin.
EU Commission chief hopes Cyprus-Gaza aid route will open Sunday
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed hope Friday that a humanitarian aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza will open this weekend, amid fears of famine in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
England defence coach Jones unfazed at facing native Ireland in Six Nations
England defence coach Felix Jones says he will have no qualms trying to stop his native Ireland's bid for a second straight Six Nations Grand Slam at Twickenham on Saturday.
Red Cross warns of 'immense crisis' in DR Congo
The Red Cross on Friday said clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo had triggered an "immense" crisis that risked going unnoticed and appealing for nearly $60 million to provide desperately-needed aid.
Nigeria sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country's northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.
Zelensky to hold Istanbul talks with Erdogan on war, Black Sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul on Friday for talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the war with Russia, Turkish state media reported.
'Freak' Stokes gets Rohit with very first ball since knee surgery
England captain Ben Stokes on Friday cleaned up his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma with the very first ball he has bowled since having knee surgery late last year.
British teen Bearman replaces sick Sainz at Saudi Arabia GP
Spain's Carlos Sainz has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix this weekend with appendicitis with 18-year-old British reserve driver Oliver Bearman taking his place, the Ferrari team announced Friday.
Dragon Ball: Japanese manga that transcended borders
Beloved for its genre-defining artwork, universal enjoyability and stateless characters, Akira Toriyama's "Dragon Ball" set the standard for Japan's globally renowned manga graphic novel industry.
S.Africa's music star Tyla cancels world tour due to injury
South Africa's Grammy-winning artist Tyla has cancelled her much-anticipated world tour just weeks before it was start due to an injury.
'We haven't given up on league title' says Bayern's Tuchel
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday his side "haven't given up on the Bundesliga title" despite sitting 10 points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen with 10 games left.
Vu pulls out of LPGA China event giving Boutier shot at number one
Top-ranked Lilia Vu withdrew from the Blue Bay LPGA in China before the second round on Friday, opening the door for Celine Boutier to become world number one.
Skipper Lamaro urges Italy calm for Scotland Six Nations test
Michele Lamaro said Friday that Italy should not get ahead of themselves as they prepare for the visit of Scotland and a chance to end an 11-year winless run at home in the Six Nations.
EU Commission chief hopes aid route from Cyprus to Gaza opens Sunday
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed hopes Friday that a humanitarian aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza will open this weekend, amid fears of famine in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Stock markets diverge before US jobs data
Stock markets diverged Friday, with all eyes on key US jobs data to see if it alters expectations of a cut to US interest rates in June.
Are Spain's working hours too late? Govt reopens debate
An integral part of Spanish culture or a longstanding tradition that needlessly burdens staff? Spain's late working hours -- predominantly in bars, shops and restaurants -- have sparked heated debate over the government's wish to curb "unreasonable" excesses.
Galthie rings French changes for Six Nations trip to Wales
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Friday announced eight changes for his team for this weekend's Six Nations trip to Wales in round four of the competition.