French forces deploy to quell deadly New Caledonia unrest
Hundreds of military and armed police reinforcements deployed Friday to the riot-scarred streets of France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia, seeking to quell clashes that have left five people dead and hundreds injured.
Read moreLa Rochelle in the spotlight as tight Top 14 run-in commences
Defending two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle face a challenging run-in to the end of the Top 14 season as they look to make the play-offs and avoid a trophy-less year, starting against Pau on Saturday.
Read moreThree key issues to watch for in La Liga this weekend
As La Liga reaches its penultimate week AFP Sport looks at three hot topics in Spain this weekend.
Read moreDeparting Hayes urges Chelsea to seize 'second chance' in WSL race
Emma Hayes had given up hope of ending her spell at Chelsea with a seventh Women's Super League title but the Blues are back in control of the race heading into her final game in charge.
Read moreLeverkusen eye 'immortality' as Union fight for final day survival
Champions Bayer Leverkusen chase "immortality" in the shape of an undefeated Bundesliga season on Saturday as relegation-threatened Union Berlin face a last-day battle for survival.
Read moreKlopp leaves lasting legacy after restoring Liverpool to elite
Jurgen Klopp will leave Anfield on Sunday as a living legend, having restored Liverpool to the elite of English and European football while building a lasting bond with the city and its people.
Read morePutin in trade push on final day of China trip
Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of a visit aiming to promote crucial trade with China and win greater support for his war effort in Ukraine.
Read moreTimberwolves crush Nuggets to stay alive in NBA playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive game seven in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Read moreTaiwan president takes office under close scrutiny
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.
Read moreIsrael to hit back at 'genocide' claims at UN top court
Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah.
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