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South Korean chip giant SK hynix soared 13 percent on its first day of trading on Wall Street on Friday, capping one of the world's biggest ever stock sales as it takes advantage of the AI boom.

Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than ever at this World Cup having led the favourites into the semi-finals.

Michael Edwards has quit his role as chief executive of football with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, the company announced on Friday.

Julien Alfred and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered two masterclasses with outstanding victories in a high-quality Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday that brought a raft of records.

Victor Wembanyama had a message for San Antonio Spurs fans on Friday while other NBA stars look for new teams as free agents -- "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over.

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday finalized a rule narrowing the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, in a move conservationists warned could open the door to widespread habitat destruction.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday.

Scottie Scheffler's four-year run of 78 successive made cuts finally came to an end as the world number one crashed out of the Scottish Open on Friday.

King Charles III and his wife Camilla on Friday met his son Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in four years, British media reported.

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped during a rare attack in southwestern Nigeria 56 days ago have been rescued, the presidency said on Friday.

Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a "true inspiration" as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival's title bid on Friday.

World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday.

Four US senators said Friday they had reached agreement with President Donald Trump to advance bipartisan legislation targeting countries buying Russian energy -- potentially clearing the way for stronger pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

Novak Djokovic said he expects to play Wimbledon "at least one more time" after the Serb's bid for an eighth All England Club title was shattered by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday.

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people of different nationalities after trapping them in vehicles and as they tried to get away, authorities said on Friday.

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon final in ruthless style on Friday, leaving broken dreams in their wake as Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fery fell short in their bids to make history.

Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the decades-old foes was over.

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner clinically swept aside record-chasing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday to set up a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.

Alexander Zverev said he is "hungry" for more silverware after the French Open champion swaggered into his first Wimbledon final with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Arthur Fery on Friday.

Smriti Mandhana struck a stylish 83 while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both contributed fifties as India made 285 against England on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.

Centre-back Marc Guehi is at risk of missing England's World Cup quarter-final on Saturday against Norway as he tries to overcome a hamstring strain he suffered in the win over Mexico, according to several reports.

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka told fans to "keep dreaming" as he prepares to lead his team against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

UK police on Friday launched a murder probe after a former government minister was found dead in her home.

Water reserves are being depleted rapidly in northern Italy, with farming under threat, as the region's main river dries up, local officials warned on Friday.

Lottie Woad found her range on Friday as she birdied five of the last eight holes for a seven-under par second round and a one-shot lead at the Evian Championship.

Arthur Fery insists he can handle the increased scrutiny and expectations that will follow his fairytale run at Wimbledon after Alexander Zverev ended the Briton's bid for All England Club history.

Harry Brook hopes to be involved in a special England cricket and football 'double' this weekend.

Tim Merlier admitted that he had been "scared" that he might not win a Tour de France stage this year before he triumphed in Bordeaux on Friday.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of the year, according to official figures released Friday.

India's cricket board will review the T20 team's performance after a dismal run that saw the world champions lose successive series in Ireland and England, a top official said Friday.