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US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'

US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'

US President JD Vance on Friday blamed Britain's handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man on what he called civilizational decline caused by an "invasion" of migrants.

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McLaren hit a bump after celebrations

McLaren hit a bump after celebrations

Twenty-four hours after celebrating their landmark 1,000 Formula One race entry with an array of champion drivers and cars, defending team champions McLaren hit a bump in Friday's practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

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Trump urges new spy chief to fire employees

Trump urges new spy chief to fire employees

US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants his incoming acting spy chief to start firing employees, deepening the controversy over the appointment of a man with no previous intelligence experience.

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US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing

US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing

A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.

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Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling at Lord's

Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling at Lord's

Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

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Cobolli to play Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws

Cobolli to play Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws

Italy's Flavio Cobolli said he was "sad and happy at the same time" after reaching his first Grand Slam final at the French Open on Friday, following the last-minute withdrawal due to illness of his last-four opponent and compatriot Matteo Arnaldi.

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Zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover

Zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover

Alexander Zverev said on Friday that he "feels fine" and does not think French Open final opponent Flavio Cobolli will have an advantage due to his last-four walkover after Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal.

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US judge blocks Trump restrictions on legal immigration

US judge blocks Trump restrictions on legal immigration

A US federal judge on Friday blocked a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.

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Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad

Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next month's MLS All-Star Game at Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Eurovision viewing figures drop to 131 million after boycott

Eurovision viewing figures drop to 131 million after boycott

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 131 million viewers, organisers said Friday, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted over Israel's participation.

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