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Maignan 'serene and strong' despite abuse, says AC Milan coach

Maignan 'serene and strong' despite abuse, says AC Milan coach

Mike Maignan, the victim of racist abuse in AC Milan's last match, is "serene and strong" ahead of his next Serie A game, coach Stefano Pioli said on Friday.

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Norris signs new 'multi-year' McLaren contract

Norris signs new 'multi-year' McLaren contract

Lando Norris signed a "multi-year" contract extension with McLaren on Friday to end speculation over his Formula One future.

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Three lions find refuge from Ukraine war in France

Three lions find refuge from Ukraine war in France

Three lions kept in captivity in Ukraine arrived at a wildlife park in France on Friday after their rescue from the war-ravaged country.

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UK's King Charles III 'doing well' after prostate surgery

UK's King Charles III 'doing well' after prostate surgery

Britain's King Charles III was said to be "doing well" after undergoing scheduled prostate surgery on Friday, at the same private clinic where his daughter-in-law is recovering from an operation.

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Klopp to take sabbatical, rules out ever managing another English club

Klopp to take sabbatical, rules out ever managing another English club

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plans to take a break from football for a year once his time in charge at Anfield finishes at the end of the season.

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'End to war': World reacts to Gaza-Israel ruling

'End to war': World reacts to Gaza-Israel ruling

The reactions to the top UN court's ruling Friday in the Israel-Gaza case were split along the lines of the war raging in the Palestinian territory.

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Everton boss Dyche adamant end to Calvert-Lewin goal drought in sight

Everton boss Dyche adamant end to Calvert-Lewin goal drought in sight

Everton manager Sean Dyche underlined his confidence in Dominic Calvert-Lewin by insisting Friday an end to the striker's goal drought was "coming his way".

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South Africa hails 'decisive victory' at UN court 

South Africa hails 'decisive victory' at UN court 

South Africa on Friday hailed a ruling by the United Nations' top court that Israel should do everything it can to prevent any acts of genocide in Gaza, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying he hoped it would lead to a ceasefire.

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Hero or vigilante? Speed camera saboteur divides Italy

Hero or vigilante? Speed camera saboteur divides Italy

Hailed by exasperated motorists or condemned as a vigilante who risks lives, a saboteur known as "Fleximan" has been destroying speed cameras across northern Italy, sparking a national debate.

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Fears as homeschooling rates 'surge' in England

Fears as homeschooling rates 'surge' in England

Education campaigners demanded government action Friday after new figures revealed the number of children in England being homeschooled jumped more than 13 percent in one term last year.

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