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Max Verstappen said he is expecting a very competitive battle for pole position in Saturday’s qualifying session at the Mexican Grand Prix after emerging on top of both practice sessions on Friday.

The United States and China agreed Friday to work towards setting up a meeting between the two countries' leaders next month, American officials said after President Joe Biden met Beijing's top diplomat at the White House.

Team chief Toto Wolff on Friday said Mercedes would always risk disqualification, as happened with Lewis Hamilton at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix, rather than take a cautious approach to racing.

Max Verstappen maintained his and Red Bull’s Formula One domination on Friday when he completed a ‘double top’ in free practice at this weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix.

The United States said Friday it sought to degrade ammunition supplies of Iranian-linked militias with strikes in Syria but insisted it did not want to widen the Middle East conflict.

Two-time reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan won Friday's women's short program at Skate Canada, the second event of the ISU Grand Prix season.

Jittery residents of southern Maine remained on edge Friday as state and federal law enforcement agents combed woods and deployed divers into a river in a massive hunt for a man accused of gunning down 18 people with a semi-automatic rifle in a bowling alley and a bar.

Owen Farrell hailed England's versatility as the team survived a "scrappy game" to beat Argentina 26-23 to claim third place at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

X on Friday unveiled a $16-a-month subscription plan allowing users who pay more to get the biggest boost for their replies posted at the platform formerly known as Twitter.

England captain Owen Farrell said his side survived a "scrappy game" on Friday to beat Argentina 26-23 to claim third place at the Rugby World Cup.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will try to hold off Poland's second-placed Iga Swiatek for the year-end world number one spot when the WTA Finals begin Sunday at Cancun, Mexico.

Ange Postecoglou told Tottenham fans to dream after his side moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League for the first time.

Lauren Hemp's first-half strike was enough for England to beat Belgium 1-0 on Friday and boost their Nations League hopes and chances of qualifying for next year's Olympic Games.

The UN General Assembly on Friday called by a large majority for an "immediate humanitarian truce" in Gaza, on the 21st day of the Israel-Hamas conflict as the Israeli army announced it was extending its ground operation into the shattered territory.

Global stocks were mixed Friday following uneven earnings as worries over the Middle Eastern conflict lifted oil prices.

Nice moved back to the top of Ligue 1 in France on Friday after Hicham Boudaoui's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win away at struggling Clermont.

Girona threw down the gauntlet to Spain's big two who meet in the Clasico on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Friday to move top of La Liga.

The armed wing of Hamas said late Friday its fighters were battling Israeli forces inside Gaza, after Israel said it would expand its ground operations against the Palestinian militant group in the territory.

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup.

Tottenham moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday continued a remarkable start under Ange Postecoglou.

Hurricane Otis caused at least 27 deaths and major damage as it battered Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco as a scale-topping category 5 storm, according to officials.

The LPGA Tour will stage a new $3.5 million event starting next year at TPC Boston, with the FM Global Championship offering the largest women's purse outside majors and Tour Championship.

President Joe Biden met China's foreign minister at the White House Friday to prepare for a possible US visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two countries try to ease tensions.

The United States said Friday it sought to degrade ammunition supplies of Iranian-linked militias with strikes in Syria but insisted it did not want to widen the Middle East conflict.

Hamas said on Friday it was "ready" for an invasion of Gaza as Israel said it was "extending" its ground operation after air strikes cut communications across the shattered Palestinian territory.

South African skipper Temba Bavuma admitted his team was lucky after pulling off a one wicket win over Pakistan in a sensational finish to their World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.

Finnish-Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, on trial in Toronto for alleged serial rapes, categorically denied any sexual misconduct as he wrapped up several days of defense testimony on Friday.

Airlines began to evacuate tourists from Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco on Friday after a scale-topping Category 5 hurricane left a trail of destruction and at least 27 people dead, authorities said.

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur warned against a "witch-hunt" after their World Cup dream suffered a likely fatal blow on Friday.

Spain star Jenni Hermoso scored on Friday on her return to action for her country after disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony.

US President Joe Biden met China's foreign minister for talks on Friday as the two countries seek to smooth ties ahead of a possible visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

A US court sentenced a retired Colombian military officer to life in prison for his role in the assassination of Haiti's president in 2021.