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Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 World Cup
Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway's place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy.
Sports
Sinner hails 'amazing' ATP Finals triumph over Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner cut a delighted figure on Sunday after he finished a turbulent season in the best possible fashion, seeing off rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to retain his ATP Finals title.
Politics
UK govt defends plan to limit refugee status
Britain's interior minister on Sunday defended plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, insisting that irregular migration was "tearing our country apart".
Sports
Haaland's Norway thump Italy to qualify for first World Cup since 1998
Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Sweden's Grant captures LPGA Annika title
Sweden's Linn Grant fired a five-under par 65 on Sunday to win the LPGA Annika at Pelican title by three strokes over American Jennifer Kupcho.
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Tuchel lays down law to Bellingham after England star's frustration
Thomas Tuchel warned Jude Bellingham to respect his decisions after the England midfielder showed frustration at being substituted during Sunday's 2-0 win against Albania.
Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner ended a turbulent season in the best possible fashion on Sunday after seeing off Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5, to retain his ATP Finals title in front of delighted fans in Turin.
Sports
Portugal book spot at 2026 World Cup as England stay perfect
Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while Harry Kane ensured already-qualified England maintained their perfect record.
Sports
Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah shortlisted for top African award
Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced.
Sports
Sinner beats great rival Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title
Jannik Sinner retained the ATP Finals title on Sunday after beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 and ending a turbulent season with victory over his great rival.
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Schenk wins windy Bermuda Championship for first PGA title
Adam Schenk battled through blustery conditions in Sunday's final round to capture the Bermuda Championship for his first US PGA Tour title.
Politics
Crime, immigration dominate as Chile votes for president
Chileans stood in long lines on Sunday to vote in general elections dominated by far-right calls for an iron fist on crime and mass migrant deportations.
Sports
Kane double gives England record-setting finish on road to World Cup
Harry Kane put the seal on flawless England's record-setting finish to their World Cup qualifying campaign with a late double in Sunday's 2-0 win over Albania.
Sports
World champions South Africa add Mbonambi, Mchunu to squad
World champions South Africa added hooker Bongi Mbonambi and prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to their squad on Sunday ahead of Autumn Nations Series Tests against Ireland and Wales, SA Rugby announced.
Nature
Greenpeace says French uranium being sent to Russia
The Greenpeace environment group said Sunday that France was sending reprocessed uranium to Russia for treatment so it can be reused, despite the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
Culture
'Now You See Me' sequel steals N. American box office win
"Now You See Me: Now You Don't" -- the third installment in the crime heist franchise about a group of magicians -- debuted atop the North American box office, besting the Glen Powell-fronted remake of "The Running Man," industry estimates showed Sunday.
Argentina beat Scotland after frenzied fightback
Argentina staged an astonishing rally as they came from 21-0 behind to beat Scotland 33-24 in an Autumn Nations Series rugby international at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Sports
Argentina beat Scotland after stunning fightback
Argentina staged an astonishing rally as they came from 21-0 behind to beat Scotland 33-24 in an Autumn Nations Series rugby international at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Economy
Pope urges leaders not to leave poor behind
Pope Leo XIV decried poverty on Sunday, urging world leaders and Catholics to reach out to marginalised people, as the Church celebrated a "Jubilee of the Poor".
Sports
Pressure will boost Germany in 'knockout' Slovakia clash, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said the pressure of Monday's "knockout" 2026 World Cup qualifier with Slovakia will be the boost his side need after a stuttering campaign.
Politics
Ecuador votes on hosting foreign bases as Noboa eyes more powers
Ecuadorans went to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases and on starting a constitutional overhaul that could give Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa more power.
Sports
Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia
Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday.
Economy
Greece to supply winter gas to war battered Ukraine
Greece signed a deal with Ukraine on Sunday to supply US-origin liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the war-battered country whose energy infrastructure has been crippled by Russian strikes.
Economy
India and Pakistan blind women show spirit of cricket with handshakes
Blind women from India and Pakistan brushed aside political tensions on Sunday, shaking hands in neutral Sri Lanka at a cricket tournament for the visually impaired.
Politics
Ukraine signs deal with Greece for winter deliveries of US gas
Ukraine signed a deal with Greece on Sunday for winter deliveries of American liquefied natural gas to Kyiv, as Ukrainian energy infrastructure is battered by Russian strikes.
Sports
George glad England backed-up haka response with New Zealand win
Jamie George was pleased to have played a part in England's defiant reply to the haka but was even happier to beat New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham in perhaps the team's best performance under coach Steve Borthwick.
Sports
McIlroy loses playoff but clinches seventh Race to Dubai title
Rory McIlroy lost the week-long $10 million DP World Tour Championship on Sunday in a playoff against Matt Fitzpatrick, but did enough to ensure he was crowned the winner of the season-long Race to Dubai champion.
UK govt defends refugee shakeup in face of hard right
Britain's interior minister on Sunday defended plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, insisting that irregular migration was "tearing our country apart".
Politics
Ecuador votes on reforms as Noboa eyes anti-crime ramp-up
Ecuadorans went to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases and on beginning a constitutional rewrite that could give Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa more power.
Politics
Chileans vote in elections dominated by crime, immigration
Chileans voted Sunday in elections dominated by rising crime and immigration, fuelling far-right calls for an iron fist and Donald Trump-style threats of mass deportations.
Nature
Turkey seeks to host next COP as co-presidency plans falter
Turkey wants to host next year's UN climate change talks and is prepared to do so independently if consensus on co-presidency cannot be reached, a Turkish diplomatic source told AFP Sunday.
Sports
Bezzecchi claims Valencia MotoGP victory in season-ender
Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi won the Valencia MotoGP on Sunday to bring the season to a close and cap a fine end to his year.