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Verstappen matches Senna pole record at Imola

Major-record 78 make record-tying low 1-under cut at PGA

Celtic celebrate Scottish title with comeback win over St Mirren

Brighton boss De Zerbi to leave at end of season

New Caledonia 'under siege' as French troops bid to restore order

Retiring Hart thanks Celtic fans for making him feel 'special'

Threats and bullets: Mexico's candidates risk lives to compete

'Poor Things' director Lanthimos is my muse, says 'feminist' Emma Ston...

PGA Championship resumes at Valhalla after delay for heavy fog

Film director Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran on foot: Guardian

Slovak PM shooting: 'positive' health outlook, suspect in detention

Slovakia reels from PM's shooting as suspect goes to court

The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected on Saturday before a penal court that will decide whether to hold him in pre-trial detention.

Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7

The death toll from severe weather that lashed the Texas city of Houston has risen to seven, authorities said Friday.

'Danger behind the beauty': more solar storms could be heading our way

Tourists normally have to pay big money and brave cold climates for a chance to see an aurora, but last weekend many people around the world simply had to look up to see these colourful displays dance across the sky.

Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with AFP on Friday he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.

Pacers pummel Knicks to stay alive in NBA playoffs

The Indiana Pacers produced another big win on their home court Friday, routing the New York Knicks 116-103 to force a decisive game seven in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series.

Paris Paralympics: seven to watch

With just over 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games start in Paris on August 28, AFP Sport looks at the big names of the 17th edition:

Paralympics count on team effort to create Paris Games breakout

Paralympic organisers, with a cast of compelling athletes and a record-breaking broadcasting deal, are hoping this year's Paris Games can mark a breakout.

Lille, Brest contest Champions League spot as French season ends

The fight for direct Champions League qualification between Lille and surprise package Brest is the main outstanding issue to be decided in this weekend's final games of the French Ligue 1 season.

Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream

Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders on Sunday.