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Britain's Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway's late King Harald next week in place of his father King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.
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Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race
US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs
Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.
Kane voted player of the year in Germany
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.
Kane voted German footballer of the year
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.
Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka
Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks
Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks.
Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi
Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 million), according to reports on Sunday.
Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double
Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.
Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games
Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry.
Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea
Devdutt Padikkal continued to impress, posting yet another half-century as India reached 187-3 at tea on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways
Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test.
'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight
Dressed as his favourite superhero, Indonesian teenager Rudiyansah walks along a charred landscape, helping douse wildfires that have razed large parts of Borneo island.
Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test series in Australia and were keen to return as they aim for more consistency.
Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.
Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.
Starc heroics put Australia on brink of victory over Bangladesh
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to put Australia on the brink of a commanding second Test victory inside two days on Sunday.
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff
Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment 'justice'
Kept in the dark after reporting her boss for harassment, South Korean advocate Baek Song-yi is now campaigning for survivors' right to know how their bullies were disciplined.
Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto
A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win.
Starc strikes as Bangladesh struggle to stay alive in 2nd Test
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc ripped into the Bangladesh top order as Australia took an iron grip on the second Test Sunday with the visitors battling to stay alive at lunch on day two.
Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a participation medal apparently depicting a stadium in far-away Munich in Germany.
Prince Harry: royal misfit making unlikely UK return
Prince Harry, who relocates back to Britain shortly with his family, will open a new chapter in his ever-eventful life which once seemed improbable amid royal feuds, battles over security and lawsuits against UK tabloids.
Australia in control with 146-run first innings lead over Bangladesh
Shoriful Islam took a career-best 7-48 and Cameron Green hit a valuable 67, as Australia were dismissed for 210 in their first innings on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on Sunday to lead by 146.
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final
Jessica Pegula rallied from a break down in the final set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
World No. 3 Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincy final
World number three Jessica Pegula out-lasted defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250
Race cars roared across Washington city streets in the shadow of iconic landmarks on Saturday as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, created by President Donald Trump, began with practice and qualifying for Sunday's first-of-its-kind event.
Wyndham Clark surges clear at BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark surged into a commanding five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Saturday, bouncing back from an opening-hole double bogey to fire a superb round of 65.
Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return
Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.
Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week.
Real Madrid beat Espanyol in Mourinho's first game on return
Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.
Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup
Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.
Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final
Arthur Fils charged into the men's final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as he dispatched Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in a match delayed for 45 minutes by rain and lightning.