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Finn Russell hopes Scotland can turn the pain of a Rugby World Cup defeat by South Africa to their advantage when they face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is expecting a tougher challenge from Manchester United in the coming years after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a minority stake in the club was completed this week.

France believes that Russia's security service FSB was behind a campaign in which Star of David graffiti were daubed on buildings in and around Paris last autumn, a French source said Friday.

Manchester United's new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe unveiled Friday his Ineos group's latest 4x4 vehicle, which will come in two electric versions as the British billionaire criticised range limits on 'green' cars.

David Moyes revealed Friday that West Ham have offered him a new contract, but said he is yet to decide whether to stay at the Premier League club.

The first American spaceship on the Moon since Apollo is "alive and well" following a drama-packed touchdown, the company that built it said Friday as it worked to download data and images from the uncrewed robot.

Israeli air strikes targeted homes in southern Gaza, witnesses said on Friday, adding to what aid groups describe as an increasingly hopeless humanitarian situation despite efforts towards new truce talks.

Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

Global equities pushed higher Friday as investors digested a record-breaking week powered by US technology titan Nvidia's blockbuster results and the artificial intelligence boom.

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders says it is impossible to replace Jurgen Klopp and that the club must find someone who can develop their own dynasty.

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United "belong" in the Champions League but must prove it after losing in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund to injury.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says his switch to Ferrari programmed for 2025 will add a brand new chapter to his sparkling career, but insisted he hopes to leave Mercedes on a high.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived Friday in Ukraine in an effort to put pressure on his Republican opponents in Congress to unlock crucial aid as Russia's war enters its third year.

England's Joe Root was roundly praised Friday after becoming the first batsman to make 10 Test centuries against India after departing from his team's attacking strategy and back to more conservative cricket.

England coach Steve Borthwick says his Six Nations title-chasers will be underdogs against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday despite a perfect record in this year's tournament.

France's Eiffel Tower was to remain closed on Saturday morning as staff voted to extend a strike over the monument's management, unions said Friday.

US President Joe Biden on Friday announced sanctions on more than 500 targets in Russia on the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, vowing sustained pressure to stop President Vladimir Putin's "war machine."

Triple road race world champion Peter Sagan underwent heart checks Friday to deal with an arrhythmia problem that emerged in a mountain bike race last weekend, his personal spokesman told AFP.

France and Armenia on Friday hailed growing military cooperation as Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan seeks to reduce his small country's dependence on former master Russia.

Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea have started to "click" in recent weeks after a poor start to the season as he prepares his team to take on injury-hit Liverpool in Sunday's League Cup final.

Manchester United were dealt another injury blow on Friday as in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund was ruled out for up to three weeks with a muscle injury.

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says it would be disrespectful to regard Wales as a potential 'banana skin' when the Six Nations titleholders host the Welsh at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Ireland, with two impressive victories under their belt, will start as warm favourites for the Six Nations third-round match with Wales, who have lost both their matches by narrow margins, at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

US President Joe Biden on Friday announced sanctions on more than 500 targets in Russia on the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, vowing sustained pressure to stop President Vladimir Putin's "war machine."

Farmers drove their tractors into central Paris on Friday to raise the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who has promised them a meeting at France's coming agriculture fair bonanza to discuss their grievances.

Thousands of Pakistanis protested against the Supreme Court's top judge on Friday, after he issued a ruling related to blasphemy that sparked online backlash and thinly veiled death threats.

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday his summer departure could focus his squad, saying he "can be a little more ruthless" after the announcement.

Joe Root hit an unbeaten 106 to lead England's recovery from early trouble after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday.

Global equities wavered Friday as investors digested a record-breaking week powered by US technology titan Nvidia's blockbuster results and the artificial intelligence boom.

Giant lock Posolo Tuilagi will make his first France start against Italy in the Six Nations this weekend, after head coach Fabien Galthie named his team on Friday.

Martin Page-Relo will start at scrum-half for Italy when they take on France in the third round of the Six Nations in Lille on Sunday.

Liverpool could be handed a major boost ahead of the League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai all in contention to play after injury problems.