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Guns, drugs and car chases: GTA 6 preview lands on Netflix after leaks
Rockstar Games on Thursday launched, for the first time on Netflix, a preview of its hotly anticipated next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, which will be released in November after a months-long delay and recent leaks.
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Arteta braced for 'tough' Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal
Mikel Arteta revealed he has had difficult conversations with forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus as both Brazilian internationals appear set to depart Arsenal.
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Lyon's Challenge Cup win just rewards for Mignoni - Couilloud
Lyon scrum-half Baptiste Couilloud said his team's 30-12 European Challenge Cup victory over Toulon was a perfect send-off for coach Pierre Mignoni.
Pakistani trans drama wins Cannes 'Queer Palm' award
A Pakistani movie featuring a daring portrait of a transgender dancer in the Muslim country on Friday won the Cannes "Queer Palm" prize for best LGBT, "queer" or feminist-themed movie, the jury head told AFP.
ABBA superfans flock to avatar show in London
Glammed up in satin knickerbockers, sequins and platform boots, ABBA fans streamed into a concert hall in east London Friday for the opening night of "ABBA Voyage", the Swedish supergroup's digital avatar show.
Blockbuster Depp vs Heard defamation case goes to the jury
A jury began deliberations on Friday in the blockbuster defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard after a six-week trial featuring blistering mutual accusations of domestic abuse.
Alcaraz youngest man to reach French Open last 16 since 2006
Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to make the fourth round at the French Open on Friday since Novak Djokovic in 2006.
Country music stars distance themselves from NRA after school massacre
Country music has long been closely linked to America's pro-gun lobby, but several stars have distanced themselves from the National Rife Association following the mass shooting at a Texas school.
'Zero problem' as Nadal takes on Nadal at French Open
Rafael Nadal insisted there will be "zero problem" when Toni Nadal, his uncle and coach for the best part of three decades, plots his downfall at the French Open on Sunday.
Lyon dominate Toulon to claim maiden European Challenge Cup title
New Zealanders Jordan Taufua and Charles Ngatai were at the heart of a tough-as-teak Lyon defence that helped the Top 14 team to its first European title with a comprehensive 30-12 victory over Toulon in the Challenge Cup final on Friday.
Djokovic, Nadal and Alcaraz roll into last 16 at French Open
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal closed in Friday on a blockbuster clash at the French Open as both reached the last 16, while 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to make the second week in Paris since 2006.
US regulators scrutinize Musk's Twitter stock buys
US market authorities have asked Elon Musk to explain an apparent delay in reporting his Twitter stock buys, the agency revealed Friday, the latest questions on the methods and intent of his troubled bid for the platform.
French Open day 6: Who said what
Who said what on the sixth day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Friday:
Africa beckons for Royal after dramatic draw with Orlando Pirates
Royal AM equalised in added time to draw 2-2 with Orlando Pirates in the South African Premiership on Friday, and move closer to playing in Africa just 10 months after becoming a top-flight club.
Fraser-Pryce seeks 200m marker at Eugene Diamond League
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says the 200m at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on Saturday could be a key pointer as she weighs whether to pursue a 100-200m double at the World Championships on the same Hayward Field track in July.
Regret? Skupski prioritises French Open over Champions League ticket
Britain's Neal Skupski will put his French Open doubles title dreams on hold for a few hours Saturday in the hope of watching his beloved Liverpool defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris.
Mexican judge suspends bullfights in world's largest ring
A Mexican judge on Friday ordered a suspension of bullfighting in Mexico City's Plaza de Toros, the world's largest bullring, after activists filed a lawsuit against the centuries-old practice.
Russia moves on key city amid Ukraine church schism
Russian troops were approaching the strategic city of Severodonetsk on Friday in a relentless offensive to control Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, as the war triggered a historic schism in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church's Moscow branch.
Jury begins deliberations in blockbuster Depp vs Heard trial
A jury began deliberations Friday in the defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard after a six-week trial featuring blistering mutual accusations of domestic abuse.
ICC prosecutor urges Russia to cooperate on Ukraine probe
Russia should cooperate with the International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged war crimes carried out during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the tribunal's prosecutor told AFP on Friday.
Klopp urges Liverpool to show Madrid who's boss in Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to show they can more than match Real Madrid as the European giants collide in a Champions League final on Saturday for the second time in five seasons.
'I don't like Paris night sessions,' says Nadal
Rafael Nadal on Friday gave a resounding thumbs down to night sessions at the French Open, admitting "I don't like them".
Hamilton says bumpy Monaco track makes for 'roller-coaster ride'
Lewis Hamilton described his experience in Friday's practice at the Monaco Grand Prix as like taking the "bumpiest roller-coaster ride ever".
Michelle Williams 'shows up' for hot US director
Michelle Williams dials down the glamour to make herself nearly unrecognisable in her new collaboration with one of the hottest US independent directors, Kelly Reichardt, premiering in competition at Cannes on Friday.
'Zero problem' for Nadal facing Uncle Toni and Auger-Aliassime in French Open clash
Rafael Nadal insisted it will be "zero problem" for him to see his uncle Toni Nadal attempting to plot his downfall as coach of Felix Auger-Aliassime, the player he faces for a French Open quarter-final spot on Sunday.
Ancelotti says Real Madrid can achieve 'the maximum' by winning Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid are close to achieving "the maximum" this season as they look to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday and complete a European-Spanish double.
'Breaks my heart' to see Becker in prison, says Djokovic
Novak Djokovic said Friday "it breaks my heart" to see former coach Boris Becker in prison over charges relating to a 2017 bankruptcy and hopes the German legend stays "healthy and strong".
Lawyers deliver closing arguments in blockbuster Depp vs Heard trial
Lawyers for "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard delivered closing arguments on Friday after a six-week trial featuring blistering mutual accusations of domestic abuse.
Nelly Korda to return to action at US Women's Open
US golf star Nelly Korda said Friday she will return to competition at the US Women's Open, more than a month after she was sidelined by a blood clot in her left arm.
Leclerc completes 'double top' for Ferrari in Monaco practice
Charles Leclerc completed a convincing 'double top' at his home Monaco Grand Prix on Friday, finishing second practice fastest ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz.
McCullum aims to rid England of 'fear of failure'
England's new Test coach Brendon McCullum hopes his outsider status as a New Zealander will help rid the under-performing team of their "fear of failure" after a dismal 15 months.
Klopp shrugs off Mane speculation, but concerned over new Paris pitch
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shrugged off the distraction of speculation over Sadio Mane's future as he prepared Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid on a fresh pitch at the Stade de France.
Harry, Meghan to attend queen's jubilee service: biographer
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to attend a cathedral service early next month as part of celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee year, their biographer said Friday.
Mountain king Bouwman wins Giro 19th stage, Carapaz clings onto pink jersey
Dutch rider Koen Bouwman won a sprint finish in the mountains for stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia at Santuario di Castelmonte on Friday as Richard Carapaz held the leader's pink jersey.