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The Derby crown fits Stoute, the doyen of the 'Sport of Kings'
"He is no longer a spring chicken but he has not lost his talent," Michael Holding told AFP regarding Michael Stoute, the trainer who proved his close friend right on Saturday by winning his sixth Epsom Derby.
Residents return home as Athens firefighters bring blaze under control
Residents of a southern suburb of Athens returned to their homes on Sunday after firefighters managed to bring under control a wildfire that had forced them to evacuate the day before, the emergency services said on Sunday.
Bangladesh port depot fire kills 38, injures 300
At least 38 people died and hundreds were injured after a fire that sparked a huge chemical explosion and was still blazing on Sunday at a shipping container depot in Bangladesh, officials said.
Athens wildfire losing intensity, firefighters say
A wildfire whipped up by gale-force winds in a southern suburb of Athens on Saturday, forcing residents to evacuate and damaging properties, has faded in intensity as the winds have dropped, the fire brigade said on Sunday.
Bangladesh port depot fire kills 34, injures 300
At least 34 people have died after a fire that sparked a huge chemical explosion and was still blazing on Sunday at a shipping container depot in Bangladesh, officials said.
'Smart' Haney beats Kambosos to become undisputed lightweight world champion
Unbeaten American Devin Haney fought a "smart fight" to comfortably beat Australia's George Kambosos on points Sunday and become the first undisputed lightweight world champion in modern boxing history.
Sheeran to crown queen's four-day jubilee party
British pop superstar Ed Sheeran was on Sunday set to bring the curtain down on four days of momentous nationwide celebrations to honour Queen Elizabeth II's historic Platinum Jubilee.
Unbeaten Fulton rips Roman to keep super bantamweight titles
Undefeated Stephen Fulton held on to his two world super bantamweight boxing titles Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over fellow American Daniel Roman.
At least 16 killed, 170 injured in Bangladesh depot fire
At least 16 people were killed and 170 others injured after a massive fire tore through a container depot in southern Bangladesh, officials said Sunday.
Sudan band's music empowers sidelined ethnic group
Noureddine Jaber, a musician with a unique part-guitar, part-tamboura instrument, is giving voice to Sudan's long-marginalised eastern communities through a new album.
Inoue, Donaire promise repeat of 2019 bantamweight classic
Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire produced a stone-cold bantamweight boxing classic when they fought in Japan in 2019, and the pair are promising that more is in store in Tuesday's much-anticipated sequel.
Aussie Lee grabs lead with 54-hole record at US Women's Open
Australia's Minjee Lee fired a four-under-par 67 to set a 54-hole scoring record and seize a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the 77th US Women's Open.
Horschel pulls clear with sizzling 65 at Memorial
Billy Horschel fired a brilliant seven-under-par 65 to take a commanding five-shot lead after the third round of the PGA Tour's Memorial tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio on Saturday.
War film 'Shershaah' steals show as Bollywood's Oscars return
War movie "Shershaah" marched off with Best Picture and Best Director as Bollywood's Oscars returned for the first time since the pandemic began with an all-singing, all-dancing awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
5 killed, at least 100 injured in Bangladesh depot fire
At least five people died and some 100 were injured after a massive fire tore through a container depot in Bangladesh's southeastern town of Sitakunda, officials said Sunday.
Slovenians race to celebrate legendary fold-up bike
Thousands of Slovenian cycling enthusiasts flocked to the mountain resort of Kranjska Gora on Saturday to honour the "Pony", a formidable 20-inch-wheel foldable bicycle, in an uphill race that has little to do with the country's world cycling champions.
England beaten in Hungary, Italy hold Germany in Nations League
A tired England side went down to a surprise 1-0 defeat in Hungary in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, while Germany had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with an inexperienced Italy team.
Mane grabs hat-trick for Senegal and hints at leaving Liverpool
Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick as Senegal overcame Benin 3-1 on Saturday in the first match of their Africa Cup of Nations title defence, and hinted that he will not be at Liverpool next season.
Inexperienced Italy side hold Germany in Nations League
Germany needed a Joshua Kimmich equaliser as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with a much-changed Italy team in the UEFA Nations League in Bologna on Saturday.
Warriors ready to 'turn page' on game one stunner: Kerr
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr backed his team to "turn the page" on their shocking NBA Finals opening loss as they attempt to square the series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
Britain gets in party mode with star-studded concert for queen's jubilee
Britain went into full celebration mode Saturday to honour Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, as a "party at the palace" concert got under way featuring an array of stars including Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli.
Stokes and Root spark England revival against New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes rode his luck as he combined with predecessor Joe Root in a thrilling rally at Lord's on Saturday to set up a dramatic finish to the first Test against New Zealand.
McKennie to start for USA against Uruguay: Berhalter
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will return to the USA starting line-up for Sunday's friendly against Uruguay as he continues his comeback from injury, head coach Gregg Berhalter confirmed on Saturday.
Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique separate
Together, they were one of the world's most famous couples, but more than a decade later, Colombian superstar Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique have called time on their relationship, they announced Saturday.
Tanak flies into commanding lead in Rally of Italy
Ott Tanak flew past the competition on Saturday's second day of the Rally of Italy to take a commanding lead into the final day in Sardinia.
Greece evacuates Athens suburb under wildfire threat
A wildfire whipped by gale-force winds blazed through vegetation in a southern suburb of Athens on Saturday, the fire brigade said, forcing residents to evacuate and damaging about 20 properties.
Stokes and Root leave New Zealand opener on a knife edge
England captain Ben Stokes and predecessor Joe Root led a thrilling rally on Saturday to set up a dramatic finish to the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
England slump to shock defeat in Hungary
England slumped to their first defeat against Hungary in 60 years on Saturday as the hosts earned a shock 1-0 win in Budapest to launch their Nations League campaign.
Swiatek says 35th straight win makes French Open title more 'special'
Iga Swiatek said equalling the longest unbeaten run by a female player in the 21st century made winning her second French Open title on Saturday even more "special".
'It's Roland Garros, it's Rafa!': Moya shrugs off Nadal fears
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya said Saturday he has no worries over the Spaniard's physical condition ahead of his 14th French Open final by emphasising: "It's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!"
'Hate myself for crying': Gauff wins new fans as tears flow in Paris
Coco Gauff wept in her courtside chair, cried on the trophy podium and sobbed again in the press room as the US teenager admitted her French Open final defeat Saturday was a "lot to handle".
Baby formula plant linked to US shortage resumes production
Production resumed Saturday at an Abbott Nutrition baby formula plant in the US whose closure helped fuel a crippling nationwide shortage.