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McFarlane hails Chelsea 'character' after FA Cup semi-final win
Suspect in US press gala shooting - what we know
Suspect in US press gala shooting - what we know

The suspected attacker in the shooting that plunged a press gala attended by US President Donald Trump into chaos has been identified by news media as a 31-year-old California man.

April 26, 2026

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Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee
Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee

Republican US Senator Thom Tillis said Sunday that he would support Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chairman after the investigation into the current Fed chief was dropped.

April 26, 2026

Attacks in Mali: What we know
Attacks in Mali: What we know

Mali has been plunged into an unprecedented security crisis after an alliance of Tuareg rebels and a jihadist group carried out synchronised attacks against the West African country's military leadership.

April 26, 2026

Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time
Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time

European champion Demi Vollering won her third Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day classic after a solo breakaway 35km from the finish on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

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Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Sunday he would join forces with former premier Naftali Bennett ahead of this year's elections, in a move aimed at unseating incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu.

April 26, 2026

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Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage French sensation Paul Seixas.

April 26, 2026