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Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution

WTA reduces 2027 schedule for world's top 50

Spotlight on UK-UAE ties amid Manchester City scandal

US says 'in Europe's best interest' to cooperate on fuel supply

Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict

Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says

Downing Street says Manchester City not 'above the rules'

A saintly spat and debate snub: Brazil enters final polls stretch

Hadjar wants to 'fight for the title' from next season

Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again

Bolivia's attorney general arrested for alleged drug trafficking, money laundering

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation

German sugar tax sparks new government row

Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station

Matsuyama survives wobble to clinch St. Jude Championship

Hideki Matsuyama survived a back nine near-collapse to recover and win the PGA Tour's St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis on Sunday.

Ernesto restrengthens into Atlantic hurricane

Ernesto restrengthened into a hurricane Sunday as it traveled well off the shore of eastern United States, threatening wind and rain along the US and Canadian coasts after pummeling Puerto Rico and Bermuda.

Koepka beats Rahm in playoff to win LIV Golf Greenbrier title

Brooks Koepka beat Jon Rahm in a playoff to win the LIV Golf Greenbrier title on Sunday for his record fifth career crown on the Saudi-backed series.

Mbappe and Madrid denied in Mallorca draw

Kylian Mbappe was left frustrated on his Real Madrid La Liga debut on Sunday as a resilient Real Mallorca held the Spanish and European champions to a 1-1 draw in their title defence opener.

Sabalenka ousts No.1 Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final against Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.

Putin arrives in Azerbaijan for state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Azerbaijan's capital Baku on Sunday for a two-day state visit, Russian news agencies reported.

Blinken in Israel as Netanyahu, Hamas trade blame over Gaza talks

Israel's under-pressure prime minister traded blame with Hamas militants on Sunday for delays in reaching a Gaza truce accord as top US diplomat Antony Blinken landed in Tel Aviv to push for a deal.

Harris on battleground bus tour ahead of Democratic convention

Kamala Harris embarked on a bus tour of the potentially election-deciding state of Pennsylvania on Sunday, as she keeps up the momentum before her star turn at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Conte apologises for Napoli's opening day 'debacle' at Verona

Antonio Conte apologised to Napoli fans after Sunday's 3-0 humiliation at Verona in his first Serie A match in charge, while last season's surprise package Bologna were held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese.

Maresca understands Chelsea frustration as axed Sterling seeks 'clarity'

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said it is "normal" for players to be upset at being left out after Raheem Sterling's camp issued a statement following his exclusion for Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.

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Man City beat Chelsea to start Premier League title defence