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US and China hail 'progress' after trade talks end in Geneva
Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' retains top spot in N.America box office
Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' retains top spot in N.America box office

Marvel's newest superhero film "Thunderbolts*" remained top dog at the North American box office for a second straight weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

May 11, 2025

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Parade, protests kick off Eurovision Song Contest week
Parade, protests kick off Eurovision Song Contest week

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

May 11, 2025

Forest owner Marinakis says Nuno row due to medical staff's error
Forest owner Marinakis says Nuno row due to medical staff's error

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis insisted his on-field debate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw at home to Leicester was due to his frustration at "the medical staff's misjudgement" regarding an injury to striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

May 11, 2025

Hamas officials say group held direct Gaza ceasefire talks with US
Hamas officials say group held direct Gaza ceasefire talks with US

Hamas and US representatives have held rare direct talks in Qatar, two officials from the Palestinian group told AFP on Sunday, while deadly Israeli strikes hit the besieged Gaza Strip.

May 11, 2025

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Trump urges Ukraine to accept talks with Russia
Trump urges Ukraine to accept talks with Russia

US President Donald Trump called on Sunday for Ukraine to accept Russia's offer of direct talks in Istanbul, saying a face-to-face meeting would determine whether peace was possible.

May 11, 2025

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Arsenal hit back to rescue valuable draw at Liverpool
Arsenal hit back to rescue valuable draw at Liverpool

Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool as the Gunners moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League on Sunday.

May 11, 2025