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Olympic champ Finke slams 'stupid' criticism of US world swim team
Three-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke said Sunday that criticism of the United States swimming squad at the world championships in Singapore was "weak" and "stupid".

Bangladesh protest victim gives evidence at ex-PM trial
The first witness in the trial of Bangladesh's fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina gave evidence on Sunday, a man shot in the face during protests that toppled her last year.

McIntosh wins fourth Singapore gold with 400m medley title
Summer McIntosh led from start to finish to win her fourth gold at the Singapore world championships on Sunday with a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley.

Siraj strikes for India as England's Brook rides his luck in Oval thriller
Mohammed Siraj struck again for India before England's Harry Brook counter-attacked in style as a dramatic fifth and deciding Test at the Oval remained in the balance on Sunday.

Rovanpera delights home crowd with Rally of Finland victory
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera boosted his bid for a third world rally championship title with a dominant win in front of his home fans in the Rally of Finland on Sunday.

Tunisia's Jaouadi pushes through pain for second world gold
Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added the 1,500m freestyle world title to his 800m crown on Sunday for a Singapore double, with two-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke only third.

Australia's beaming Harris foils Walsh treble bid at swimming worlds
Australia's Meg Harris denied Gretchen Walsh a sprint treble at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Sunday, winning the 50m freestyle for her first individual world title.
Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with mass for 1 million pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.
Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with Rome mass for 1 million pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.

Israel PM says in 'profound shock' over hostage videos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed "profound shock" over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.

Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' closes with huge Rome mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.

Citroen 2CV lovers gather in Slovenia to take the slow road
Fans of an iconic French car gather this week in Slovenia to reclaim a slow, stress-free way of life where repairs are easy and cars are slow.

Assange joins pro-Palestinian protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday, closing the world famous landmark.

All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out of Argentina Tests
All Black Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of two Tests in Argentina, New Zealand Rugby announced Sunday, with the scrum-half joining a worrying injury list ahead of the Rugby Championship.

'Struggling' Marchand targets second gold at swimming worlds
Leon Marchand admitted he was "struggling" on the final day of the world championships on Sunday after qualifying for the 400m individual medley final with an uncharacteristically sluggish swim.

Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan in T20
Jason Holder smashed a four on the final ball to give West Indies a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Saturday, liting the hosts level in their T20 international series.

Chaos, gangs, gunfire: Gaza aid fails to reach most needy
The trickle of food aid Israel allows to enter Gaza after nearly 22 months of war is seized by Palestinians risking their lives under fire, looted by gangs or diverted in chaotic circumstances rather than reaching those most in need, UN agencies, aid groups and analysts say.

Top seed Zverev, defending champ Popyrin book ATP Toronto quarter-final
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to an ATP Toronto Masters quarter-final against defending champion Alexei Popyrin as his fourth-round opponent Francisco Cerundolo was forced to retire with an abdominal injury on Saturday.

Filmmakers try to cash in on India-Pakistan battle
Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people.

Rain suspends MLB Speedway Classic until Sunday
Heavy rain washed out Major League Baseball's "Speedway Classic" on Saturday, suspending play in the first inning and postponing the finish at Bristol Motor Speedway until Sunday.

Lions' Sheehan cited for foul play in third Wallabies Test
British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan was cited Sunday for foul play over an incident in the third Test against Australia that flattened Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh.

Farrell content despite Australia denying Lions whitewash
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says their gruelling Australian tour was "an absolute delight" despite failing to secure a whitewash, and left the door open to leading them again in 2029 against the All Blacks.

Messi exits early with injury in Miami's Leagues Cup win
Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium.

OPEC+ slated to increase oil output in bid to regain market share
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are expected to further hike oil production in a meeting Sunday, a move analysts say is aimed at regaining market share amid resilient crude prices.

Peace offering? Donald Trump's Nobel obsession
A craving for international prestige, a decade-long Obama rivalry and perhaps a dash of provocation: a mercurial melange of factors is at play in Donald Trump's obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize.

Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff in Montreal
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko took down top-seeded American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday, thrilling the home crowd as she reached the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal.

Messi exits with injury in 11th minute of Leagues Cup match
Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium.

Trans non-binary runner Hiltz slams 'slippery slope' gene tests
Transgender and non-binary US distance runner Nikki Hiltz criticized World Athletics' plans to introduce gene testing for female athletes on Saturday, saying the move would be a "slippery slope."

McLaughlin-Levrone, Russell book World Championship berths at US trials
Olympic champions Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Masai Russell produced convincing wins at the US trials in Oregon to punch their tickets to the athletics World Championships on Saturday.

Rybakina outlasts Yastremska to reach WTA Montreal quarter-finals
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Dayana Yastremska 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday to book a quarter-final clash with Marta Kostyuk at the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal.

Young seizes five-stroke lead at PGA Wyndham Championship
Cameron Young fired a five-under par 65 to grab a five-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour Wyndham Championship.

Rescuers recover body of trapped worker at Chile copper mine
One of five miners trapped after a partial collapse at the world's largest underground copper mine has been found dead, Chile's state-owned Codelco group announced Saturday.