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Culture
Nazi-looted portrait found in home of Dutch SS leader's family: art sleuth
An artwork plundered by the Nazis from the world-famous Goudstikker collection has surfaced in the family of a notorious SS collaborator in the Netherlands, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand told AFP Monday.
Health
US citizen from hantavirus ship tests positive
The operation to repatriate passengers of the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak continued into Monday, as US officials said an American had tested positive for the virus.
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Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region.
Sports
Domestic dominance not enough, Barca's ambition is European glory
As the dust settles on Barcelona's title celebrations, the cava bottles are sent for recycling and the open-top bus heads back to the garage, work for next season will already be underway.
Sports
Spurs star Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Reid
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in the jaw in the second quarter of the Spurs' 114-109 NBA playoff loss on Sunday.
Nature
In India, heat-triggered insurance offers 'some relief'
Clothes seller Lata Solanki used to face a devastating choice when India's summer heat hit dangerous levels: risk her health going door-to-door for sales, or lose her income?
Sports
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants -- but will FIFA's determination to have more nations participating remove much of the jeopardy which helped make the competition so great?
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Is risk-averse Hollywood running scared of Cannes critics?
Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Top Gun have all premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the last decade. But in 2026, not a single Hollywood blockbuster is programmed there, raising questions about why US studios are ghosting the event.
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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight.
Sports
Focus, longevity: Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks mutual admiration
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other with their mental focus and golfing skills.
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Middle East conflicts a danger for whales off S.Africa: study
Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP.
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Renovated Istanbul Greek Orthodox school to be inaugurated, but not reopened: patriarchate
The renovation of a long-closed Greek Orthodox school on an Istanbul island will be finished in September, although it does not yet have a licence to reopen, the patriarchate said Sunday.
Sports
Norwegian rookie Reitan wins PGA Truist Championship
Kristoffer Reitan, a PGA Tour rookie from Norway, won a back-nine shootout in Sunday's final round to seize his first PGA victory at the Truist Championship.
Sports
Knicks sweep past 76ers into NBA Eastern Conference finals
The New York Knicks, fueled by a stunning three-point barrage, powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 on Sunday and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Sports
'I'll never forget this day': Barca's Flick after Liga triumph
Hours after the death of his father, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick led the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title with a Clasico win over rivals Real Madrid and said it was a day he would "never" forget.
Sports
Aussie Herbert wins LIV Golf Virginia title
Australian Lucas Herbert captured his first LIV Golf title in wire-to-wire fashion on Sunday, holding off Spain's Sergio Garcia to win LIV Golf Virginia by four strokes.
Sports
Le Garrec guides La Rochelle past Racing in Top 14
Nolann Le Garrec scored 18 points to help guide La Rochelle to a nail-biting 26-24 victory over Racing 92 in Top 14 action on Sunday.
Sports
PSG all but secure Ligue 1 title with two games to spare
Paris Saint-Germain effectively wrapped up another Ligue 1 title on Sunday as a 1-0 win over Brest left them six points clear of nearest rivals Lens with two games remaining, with Luis Enrique's side also boasting a superior goal difference.
Sports
Key factors behind Barca's La Liga title triumph
Hansi Flick's Barcelona successfully retained their La Liga title, clinching victory on Sunday, after beating rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico at Camp Nou.
Sports
Snedeker captures PGA Myrtle Beach Classic title
Brandt Snedeker fired a five-under par 66 in Sunday's final round to win the PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic and snap an eight-year win drought.
Sports
Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.
Sports
Crisis club Milan's Champions League return at risk, Como in Europe
AC Milan slumped into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta put their Champions League return at risk, while Como qualified for Europe for the first time.
Sports
Arsenal glimpse title glory as VAR 'earthquake' rocks Premier League
Arsenal are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown for 22 years after a VAR "earthquake" rocked the title race in their contentious 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
Sports
Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery to capture first pick
The Washington Wizards, who had the worst record in the NBA this past season, won the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday to claim the top pick in next month's draft.
Sports
Leaders Bengaluru edge to last-ball win over Mumbai
Rasikh Salam scrambled two runs off the final delivery from Raj Bawa as Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning ways on Sunday with a nervy two-wicket defeat of Mumbai Indians.
Sports
Jeeno defends title at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open
World number two Jeeno Thitikul fired a three-under par 69 to hold off China's Yin Ruoning and win her second consecutive LPGA Mizuho Americas Open title by four strokes on Sunday.
Health
Plane with hantavirus evacuees lands in Netherlands
A plane carrying evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius landed in the Netherlands on Sunday, passengers disembarking in seemingly good health and spirits, an AFP reporter saw.
Sports
Arteta praises 'brave' officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for 'clear foul'
Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh and the VAR officials for their "brave" decision to disallow Callum Wilson's equaliser for a "clear foul" in the final seconds of Arsenal's contentious 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
Prizmic follows Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16
Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday to reach the last 16 in Rome.
Sports
West Ham's Bowen slams decision to rule out Wilson goal against Arsenal
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen blasted the controversial decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Selfies galore as Eurovision kicks off in Vienna
Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.
Sports
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat West Ham 1-0, while Aston Villa were held 2-2 at Burnley on Sunday.
Sports
Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as a hugely contentious decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal handed the leaders a vital 1-0 win against West Ham on Sunday.
Culture
'Devil Wears Prada 2' holds strong at N. America box office
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" withstood a strong challenge from "Mortal Kombat II" to remain atop the North American box office for a second week running, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Sports
Record-equalling Patel sets up Chennai victory over Lucknow in IPL
Urvil Patel smashed a record-equalling half-century but it was impact player Prashant Veer who steered Chennai Super Kings over the line to a five-wicket win over Lucknow SuperGiants in the IPL on Sunday.
Sports
French rookie Magnier wins his second stage of Giro d'Italia
Paul Magnier showed nous beyond his years by snatching victory at Sofia in the third stage of the Giro d'Italia to pip Italian hope Jonathan Milan and Dylan Groenewegen.
Sports
Jorge Martin wins French MotoGP and Ogura ends Japan's drought
Jorge Martin overtook MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, while Ai Ogura secured Japan's first podium finish for 14 years.
Sports
Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday.
Sports
Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16
Dino Prizmic followed up on knocking Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday to reach the last 16 in Rome.
Sports
Adam Yates out of Giro d'Italia with concussion after crash
British rider Adam Yates has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d'Italia with concussion before Sunday's third stage a day after being involved in a heavy crash.
Sports
Barcelona need a point against Real Madrid to win La Liga
Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later Sunday, with Madrid in disarray after a dressing-room bust-up between two of their leading players.