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Two die in 'respiratory illness' outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Two die in 'respiratory illness' outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

An outbreak of "severe acute respiratory illness" on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two people dead, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa's health ministry told AFP on Sunday.

May 03, 2026

Barcelona sink Bayern to reach women's Champions League final
Barcelona sink Bayern to reach women's Champions League final

Alexia Putellas struck twice as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-2 in an entertaining battle to reach the women's Champions League final, sealing a 5-3 aggregate win on Sunday.

May 03, 2026

True Love lands eighth English 1000 Guineas for O'Brien
True Love lands eighth English 1000 Guineas for O'Brien

Trainer Aidan O'Brien's second string True Love delivered the Irishman an eighth English 1000 Guineas success at Newmarket on Sunday to move him within one win of equalling the record for victories in the race.

May 03, 2026

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Pogacar ends dominant Tour of Romandie with fourth win
Pogacar ends dominant Tour of Romandie with fourth win

Tadej Pogacar surged to the line Sunday for the fourth win in five full stages to complete an emphatic victory in the Tour of Romandie.

May 03, 2026

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How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'
How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'

After three seasons in the second flight, Schalke's 1-0 home win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday returned the German giants to the Bundesliga.

May 03, 2026