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Workers at the "Big Three" US auto manufacturers went on strike Friday in a first-ever coordinated action to demand pay raises, winning strong support from President Joe Biden whose pro-union stand is crucial to his 2024 re-election hopes.

The crisis within Spanish football deepened Friday as the women's World Cup winners demanded more heads roll at its scandal-hit RFEF federation whose disgraced ex-boss appeared in court on sexual assault charges.

A British nurse jailed for life for murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others has lodged a legal bid to appeal her conviction, court officials said Friday.

Italian Alberto Dainese edged out compatriot Filippo Ganna in a bunch sprint to win stage 19 of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday, as Sepp Kuss maintained his overall lead.

President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France's envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy and accused military rulers of blocking food deliveries to the mission.

Wall Street indices retreated on Friday as a historic strike in the US auto sector dampened the mood after forecast-busting Chinese economic data sent Asian and European stock markets higher.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the White House on Thursday as he seeks to solidify US support for the war against Russian invasion, a source said.

Dawid Malan made an emphatic case for World Cup selection with a sparkling 127 in England's total of 311-9 in the fourth one-day international against New Zealand on Friday.

Mikel Arteta has warned his Arsenal stars they will only end their Everton curse if they are willing to put their bodies on the line at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on Friday admitted the ankle injury that will rule out new signing Romeo Lavia for several weeks is a "sad situation" for his spluttering side.

Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead a South African batting assault against Australia in the fourth one-day international at SuperSport Park on Friday.

Colombia's most famous artist, Fernando Botero, who was known for his voluptuous depictions of people and animals, has died aged 91, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.

Almost all of Spain's women's World Cup-winning squad said Friday that the recent changes by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) did not go far enough for them to return to the national team.

Tens of thousands of people rallied in cities across Germany on Friday at climate protests urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government to do more for environmental protection.

Pep Guardiola believes it would have been impossible to replace Kyle Walker if the England right-back had left the Premier League champions instead of extending his contract till 2026.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he is not worried about the potential for renewed Saudi Arabian interest in Mohamed Salah when the January transfer window opens.

The cost of fuel in Kenya hit a record high on Friday after the energy regulator revised pump prices, adding to the economic hardship facing millions of people.

Workers at the "Big Three" US auto manufacturers went on strike Friday in a first-ever coordinated action to demand pay raises, testing the resilience of the US economy and threatening President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election momentum.

Almost all of Spain's women's World Cup squad said Friday that the recent changes by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) did not go far enough for them to respond to a national call-up.

Powerhouse centre Josua Tuisova comes back into the Fiji side to face Australia in their World Cup clash in one of four changes named by head coach Simon Raiwalui on Friday.

Carlos Sainz was quickest and Charles Leclerc completed a Ferrari one-two Friday as championship leader Max Verstappen struggled in the second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his starting XV from last week’s win over Chile for the Pool D match against England in Nice on Sunday.

Tonga have some of the "best open field runners" in rugby and will be a "real challenge" in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B match, Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby said.

Colombia's most famous artist, Fernando Botero, who was known for his voluptuous depictions of people and animals, has died aged 91, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.

Asian and European stock markets rallied on Friday on forecast-busting Chinese economic data but Wall Street shares fell as a historic strike hit the US auto sector.

Monaco on Friday named a new finance and economy minister, following a rebuke from the Council of Europe earlier this year over shortcomings in the principality's anti-money laundering efforts.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said he will do everything in his power to help Richarlison after the Brazilian's emotional outburst on international duty.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he inherited a bad culture at Old Trafford as he refused to offer more details on Jadon Sancho’s future at the club on Friday.

New Monaco coach Adi Hutter says he has lofty ambitions with the French club after a blistering start to their Ligue 1 campaign.

The cost of fuel in Kenya hit a record high on Friday after the energy regulator revised pump prices, adding to the economic hardship facing millions of people.

Charles Leclerc has said his overriding aim is "to be world champion with Ferrari" first before any other rival team on the Formula One grid.

The UK government on Friday said it would provide £500 million ($621 million) to fund the production of "greener" steel at the country's biggest steelworks but that 3,000 jobs were still at risk.