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Rennes beat Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1
Adrien Thomasson scored the only goal of the game as Rennes went provisionally top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a 1-0 win over Marseille, who slumped to a third successive defeat.
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Seasoned Scandinavian campaigners Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen shone on the opening day of the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
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Duplantis delivers masterclass for Ultimate pole vault win
World and Olympic champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory on the opening day of the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
Roblox to launch wallet to pay creators faster and will allow off-platform gaming
The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced on Friday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for creators to get paid quickly.
Weapons, spyware and AI scams: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse
Anthropic has released a 154-page report describing how bad actors used its Claude AI system for state-sponsored surveillance, propaganda operations and more.
Springboks wary of new-look All Blacks in Baltimore test
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Springboks will be ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side as the world champions look to wrap up a series victory in Baltimore on Saturday.
Gary Oldman hopes Jack Lowden is the new James Bond
British actor Gary Oldman on Friday backed his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden to be the new James Bond, as rumors swirl that the next 007 has been cast.
Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles for career Grand Slam together
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend rallied to beat Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery for the US Open women's doubles title on Friday, completing a career doubles Grand Slam.
Six-stop race is best on tyre-shredding Madrid track says Russell
George Russell said he feared high tyre wear might require teams to make six pit-stops during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after finishing fifth in second practice at the challenging new hybrid Madriring circuit.
Verstappen unimpressed with new Madrid street track
Max Verstappen did not mince his words on Friday after finishing sixth in second practice, four-tenths adrift of pace-setting championship leader Kimi Antonelli, at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Prosecutors seek up to 10 years prison over violent burglary of Donnarumma
French prosecutors on Friday sought prison terms of up to 10 years against three men accused of holding Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his pregnant girlfriend captive during a violent burglary at their home in Paris.
Razaullah heroics deny England quickfire win in 3rd Test against Pakistan
Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight on Friday to keep England waiting for a clean sweep in their three-Test series.
Solheim Cup on a knife-edge after Korda record
The Solheim Cup teetered on a knife-edge after a see-saw day one Friday, Europe and the United States locked at 4-4 after both sessions were drawn for the first time in the competition's history.
Masks banned at planned UK protests: police
Protesters at a planned anti-immigration rally and counter-demonstration in southern England this weekend will be banned from wearing face masks, police said Friday, amid fears of unrest.
Corruption probe targets Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro
Revelations that Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering rocked his right-wing campaign Friday, weeks before elections.
Antonelli on top ahead of Ferraris in Madrid practice
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in Friday's second practice session ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
New No.1 Rybakina out to thwart Sabalenka US Open three-peat bid
Aryna Sabalenka is "ready for the fight" as she eyes a third straight title at the US Open, where the woman standing in her way, Elena Rybakina, has already ended Sabalenka's reign at number one in the world.
US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a poignant ceremony in New York marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
The main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.
'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice
Even the smallest choice in Iran today becomes a "political act," with cinema a powerful tool of resistance, Iranian director Ali Asgari said at the Venice Film Festival Friday.
De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi refused to say if Richarlison would remain with the club after reports that the Brazil striker wants to end his contract.
Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe
Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonario's campaign was rocked on Friday by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, just weeks before the vote.
Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia -- and US leaders
Relatives of those killed in the 9/11 attacks on Friday called out Saudi Arabia for alleged complicity in the carnage -- and chided past US presidents in attendance at a remembrance ceremony for failing to call Riyadh to account.
England dismiss Pakistan's Masood to close on victory in 3rd Test
Shan Masood was dismissed for a battling 95 as Pakistan dug deep to avoid an England win inside three days in the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
Egyptian teenager Abdelkarim to extend Barca deal to 2030
Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim will sign a new contract with Barcelona next week that runs until 2030, the club said on Friday.
Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso
Xabi Alonso admitted his entertaining Chelsea team need to tighten up defensively after a swashbuckling start to the season that has featured goals galore at both ends.
Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze
The Philippine coast guard has recovered 30 bodies from a ferry consumed in a blaze that swept through it "in seconds", a spokeswoman said Friday, adding that more remained on the stricken vessel.
Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia
A family member of one of those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks unleashed searing criticism of Saudi Arabia live on US television during the reading of victims' names at the 9/11 Memorial Friday.
United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's jibe that City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby.
Russell edges Antonelli in accident-free opening practice in Madrid
George Russell topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli in Friday's accident-free opening practice ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
New York commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a ceremony marked by controversy over President Donald Trump's absence and right-wing outrage over the attendance of the city's first Muslim mayor.
Pakistan's Masood frustrates England's victory push in 3rd Test
Shan Masood and Azan Awais both scored half-centuries as Pakistan held up England's victory charge in the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province
An Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, the deadliest in its history, has spread to a seventh province, bordering the Central African Republic and Congo-Brazzaville, the governor of South-Ubangi province said on Friday.
Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool: Iraola
Andoni Iraola said Alexander Isak is in "a really good place" as the Liverpool striker looks to bounce back from his miserable debut season at Anfield.