Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes.
Swiss striker Breel Embolo has signed for Atlanta United, the Major League Soccer club announced Sunday, in a deal reportedly worth $18 million.
Scott Jamieson ended his 14-year wait for a European tour title on Sunday and then promptly found himself taking a phone call from Donald Trump.
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Culture
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance.
August 23, 2026
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Thirty people died in Guinea's capital Conakry on Sunday when a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed before dawn onto neighbouring homes following heavy rains, the government said.
August 23, 2026
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 Premier League loss away to Brighton on Sunday.
August 23, 2026
Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City playmaker inspired a dramatic 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
August 23, 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up another victory in the pole vault at the Diamond League meet in Silesia on Sunday.
August 23, 2026
Sports
Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off.
August 23, 2026
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A high-speed crash for the local hero, thrilling overtakes between legends of the sport, and a unique party atmosphere: the dramatic last edition of the Dutch Grand Prix lived up to the hype.
World 100m champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden roared to victories at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, as Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis wrapped up another dominant pole vault display.
Matthew Brennan emerged triumphant from a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage two victory while overall favourite Tadej Pogacar retained the red jersey on Sunday.
Volkswagen's CEO warned Sunday the company was in a "more than critical" state ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff where he will defend the company's savings plans.
August 23, 2026
Sports
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up victory at the Diamond League meet in Silesia on Sunday.
August 23, 2026
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Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.
Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.
With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.
August 22, 2026
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