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Chuck Norris, action man who inspired endless memes, dead at 86: family

Chuck Norris, action man who inspired endless memes, dead at 86: family

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

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Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement

Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

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England stars have 'last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel

England stars have 'last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel

England boss Thomas Tuchel said this month's friendlies are the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup but insisted "no one is on the plane" yet.

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League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City, says Guardiola

League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Sunday's League Cup final against Arsenal is the acid test of his side's "level" as Manchester City aim to get their season back on track.

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Injured Ronaldo misses Portugal World Cup friendlies

Injured Ronaldo misses Portugal World Cup friendlies

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, was on Friday left out of the Portugal squad to play pre-World Cup friendlies against tournament co-hosts Mexico and the United States later this month.

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Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate

Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate

Liverpool on Friday condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate".

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Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount

Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount

Far from the Middle East war, fallout from oil disruptions is reverberating across the world, unsettling lives from Lagos to Manila as people adjust to fuel price hikes and gas shortages.

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German auto exports to China plunged a third in 2025: study

German auto exports to China plunged a third in 2025: study

German auto industry exports to China plunged by a third last year as the country's manufacturers face fierce local competition, a study showed Friday, underscoring the sector's deepening crisis.

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Coach Valverde to leave Bilbao at end of season

Coach Valverde to leave Bilbao at end of season

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde is to step down at the end of the season after a hugely successful third spell in charge, he announced Friday.

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Mistral chief calls for European AI levy to pay creatives

Mistral chief calls for European AI levy to pay creatives

Companies selling artificial intelligence models in Europe should pay a "levy" to support cultural industries, the head of French developer Mistral said Friday.

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