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Title-chasing Lando Norris topped the times ahead of Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and his McLaren team-mate and series leader Oscar Piastri in Friday's opening practice at the United States Grand Prix.

Prince Andrew of Britain on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York and other honours after being increasingly embroiled in scandals around his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

South Africa's juggernaut rolled on in the Women's World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred contest in Colombo on Friday.

King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV will pray together in a "unique" Sistine Chapel service not seen in centuries, Buckingham Palace said Friday, as it announced next week's state visit to the Vatican.

Georgian prosecutors raided the homes of some of the country's most powerful former officials on Friday, including ex–prime minister Irakli Garibashvili, signalling what may be a shakeup within the country's ruling elite.

John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of mishandling classified information.

Two people died and dozens were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday as crowds rushed to see his coffin, Doctors Without Borders said.

Ange Postecoglou says that if he is given time at a club it always ends "with me and a trophy" as he fights to save his job at Nottingham Forest.

An international vote to formally approve cutting maritime emissions was delayed by a year Friday, in a victory for the United States which opposes the carbon-cutting plan.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the support of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will mean little if he fails to turn around the club's fortunes.

An Algerian woman apologised for her "horrible" actions Friday as she went on trial accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Paris, in a case that sparked horror in France and was seized by the far right.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are heading in the right direction after a significant rebuild, vowing he still has "unfinished business" at the Etihad, nine years into his reign.

Tommy Fleetwood played a flawless second round of eight-under to move into the lead at the India Championship on Friday, while Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy was six strokes off the lead.

Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his son has become a suspect.

Britain's King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will make an historic state visit to the Vatican next week to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November international break due to the Norwegian's latest injury setback.

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, who withdrew from the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix after injuring a shoulder, will also miss the next round in Portugal but could return for the final race of the season, his team said on Friday.

Kenya held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi on Friday, a day after security forces opened fire to disperse huge crowds of mourners, killing at least three.

Vincent Kompany lauded striker Harry Kane's "hunger" as his Bayern Munich side prepare to host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in a clash between the league's two unbeaten teams.

The Mexican National Guard sent supplies on Thursday to flood-hit communities, after heavy rains killed 70 people and left dozens missing.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "results don't lie" after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive improvements ahead of Manchester United's visit to Anfield on Sunday.

A prominent Italian journalist threatened by the mafia had his parked car blown up by a bomb overnight, causing no injuries but sparking widespread outrage Friday from politicians and press groups.

In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". Out of fashion: employing women as chief designers.

Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Hermes chief menswear designer Veronique Nichanian is to step down after 37 years in charge and will present her final show for the luxury house in January, the company announced on Friday.

Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his son has become a suspect.

France has charged four people over a suspected plot against a Russian dissident, prosecutors said Friday, after a refugee who helped reveal abuses in Russian prisons said he was targeted.

Peru's new government said Thursday that a state of emergency will be declared in the capital Lima, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organized crime.

Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights.

Inter Milan have two tests of their Serie A title credentials coming up over the next two weeks as they head to Roma on Saturday night, a week before a key clash with Napoli.

Marco Bezzecchi demolished the Australian MotoGP lap record in setting the standard during second practice on Friday, becoming the first rider ever to dip below 1:27 at Phillip Island.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Flacco passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns and Evan McPherson drilled a 36-yard field goal with seven seconds left to lift the Bengals 33-31 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday in the NFL.

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to within one win of returning to the World Series on Thursday, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.

Madagascar is set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.

Oisin Murphy will be crowned British champion flat jockey for a fifth time on Saturday at Ascot on Champions Day, but his "uber competitiveness" takes a toll on his health, the racing manager for his principal employer Qatar Racing told AFP.

Montpellier's Welsh lock Adam Beard says he is ready for a return to Test rugby after a year away as Wales prepare to name their squad for the upcoming November Test series.

League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form.

Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim's men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield.

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Japan Open ahead of her quarter-final on Friday after the four-time Grand Slam champion failed to recover from a leg injury.