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Smells like teen spirit as US thrash Peru 4-1

Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Cavy chaos: Hundreds attend New Zealand's biggest guinea pig show

Alcaraz saves match points to keep Europe ahead in Laver Cup

Venezuela releases more political prisoners after opposition talks

Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La Fuente

England's best 'for a long time' despite Spain defeat, says Kane

Lyon collapse at Stade Francais to suffer first Top 14 loss

Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds

Oyarzabal and Spain sink England again as Modric shines for Croatia

Filmmaker Mike Leigh wins top prize at Spain festival with 'last film'

Housing protesters camp in central Madrid after mass demonstration

Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

Louise Trotter expands her palette at Bottega Veneta

Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza 'we no longer know'

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.

Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam.

Cannes red carpet showstoppers

While the Oscars and the Met Ball are one-night wonders, the Cannes Film Festival is the fashion equivalent of an ultra marathon -- 11 days and nights of unrelenting red carpet premieres featuring some of the planet's biggest stars and influencers.

Tennis players 'ignored', want 'respect' in Grand Slam pay dispute

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open, which Jannik Sinner says is about "respect".

Stocks gain, oil wavers as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Stocks pushed higher Friday while oil prices were little changed as traders tracked headlines on the chances for peace in the Middle East, against a backdrop of corporate earnings optimism and AI enthusiasm that have pushed indexes to record highs.

Dethroned clay queen Swiatek 'willing to fight'

For the first time since 2022, Iga Swiatek comes into the French Open without the status of defending women's champion but, she said on Friday, "it doesn't matter".

Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 4: Moscow

Ukrainian drones struck a college in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing four people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said.

France's youngest PM Attal to run for president

France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far right.

Women directors close Cannes, putting gender imbalance in spotlight

Films by two women directors wrapped up the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, with men once again dominating the line up in a refelction of an industry where progress towards gender parity has stalled.

Man City needed 'new energy' as Guardiola seeks break from coaching

Pep Guardiola said Friday he feared he would run out of the energy required to lead Manchester City after announcing his glittering 10-year tenure as manager will come to an end.

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