Hungary's Orban holds Ukraine talks with Putin on trip slammed by EU, US
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Viktor Orban on Friday that Ukraine must effectively capitulate if it wants peace, in a visit to Moscow by the Hungarian leader that angered the EU, US and Kyiv.
Read moreNorris leads McLaren 1-2 as storm clouds loom at Silverstone
A beaming Lando Norris said he was excited by his prospects, but would prefer no further rain, after dominating both opening free practice sessions at the British Grand Prix on Friday.
Read moreCalifornia fires spread in July 4 weekend heatwave
California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park even as a large inferno further north came under control.
Read moreAlcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as US Open winner Coco Gauff breezed through.
Read moreEvenepoel survives fright to win time-trial as Pogacar holds lead
Remco Evenepoel recovered from a scare to win a thrilling 25.3km stage seven time-trial at the Tour de France on Friday as Tadej Pogacar dug deep to keep the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Read moreDemiral Euros ban 'unfair' but Turkish pride will grow, says coach Montella
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said Friday Merih Demiral's ban for making a controversial salute was "unfair" ahead of the team's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.
Read moreGauff overpowers qualifier to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Coco Gauff swept into the Wimbledon fourth round on Friday, seeing off the challenge of British qualifier Sonay Kartal 6-4, 6-0 with a minimum of fuss.
Read moreVinales sets German MotoGP lap record as Marquez goes flying
Spaniard Maverick Vinales broke the Sachsenring track record in Friday's practice session ahead of the German MotoGP, while Marc Marquez suffered a heavy fall.
Read moreNew PM Starmer names top team after vowing to 'rebuild' UK
Keir Starmer got down to work as Britain's new leader Friday, appointing his ministerial team after his centre-left Labour party's landslide general election victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule.
Read moreHurricane Beryl causes havoc in Mexico
Hurricane Beryl slammed into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Friday near the resort town of Tulum, with fierce winds causing material damage but no immediate injuries.
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