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Sat, 09 May 2026 05:20:21 GMT
Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM
The former government-insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption. Magyar, 45, also wants to undo changes Orban -- who fostered close ties with US President Donald Trump and Russian ...

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:42:17 GMT
Putin says army fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Victory Parade address
Putin has made the memory of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II a central narrative of his 25-year rule, and authorities typically mark the parade with pomp and grandeur. But a spate of Ukrainian long-range attacks in recent weeks...

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:24:13 GMT
Trapped seafarers traumatised by Gulf fighting: charities
From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing have found themselves not just stranded but in some cases right in the firing line of the US-Israeli war with Iran. "We hear stories of how frightened...

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:06:11 GMT
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers
A defensive menace all night, French superstar Wembanyama took a tight, tense and physical game out of the Timberwolves' grasp with a stunning offensive fourth quarter including 16 points. The 7-foot-4 prodigy, playing his first NBA post-season, fi...

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:00:35 GMT
At 100th major, Aussie Scott sees best as yet to come
The 45-year-old Australian, who missed the cut in his major debut at the 2000 British Open, placed 47th at the 2001 British Open and has not missed a major since. "My head's still really in, like I should be able to compete and win these things, so...

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:00:34 GMT
Scheffler and McIlroy fancied for PGA Championship title
Scheffler, who won the 2022 and 2024 Masters and last year's British Open and PGA Championship, took a week off before trying for a first major title defense after a hot start to the season. The 29-year-old American won his first start of the year ...

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:04:11 GMT
World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Lisa will feature, world governing body FIFA confirmed on Friday. Mexico will get the party started, 90 minutes before the kickoff of the tournament's f...

Fri, 08 May 2026 23:38:14 GMT
Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open
The world number two from Thailand built a 36-hole total of eight-under 136 at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey, where the chilly, blustery winds made putting the speedy, undulating greens particularly difficult for much of t...

Fri, 08 May 2026 23:02:10 GMT
McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf
The reigning Masters champion, a six-time major winner from Northern Ireland, admitted there will be some "bridges to cross" in any comebacks. McIlroy has long been a vocal LIV opponent and unhappy with PGA Tour players who jumped to $25 million ev...

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:42:15 GMT
Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
Im birdied the par-five 10th and 15th holes and answered a bogey at the 12th hole with a birdie at 14 to stand on nine-under 133 after 36 holes at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. "I'm very happy I'm leading," Im said. "I didn't putt very...

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:30:17 GMT
Peru presidential hopeful says electoral 'coup' underway
Nearly a month after they went to the polls, Peruvians are still waiting to know the final results, with legal challenges causing long delays to the count. Lopez Aliaga, Lima's former mayor, has repeatedly claimed that the election was fraudulent a...

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:30 GMT
Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
The result also keeps the Ligue 1 title race alive with second-placed Lens the only team that can still pip Paris Saint-Germain to the trophy. The 16-year-old substitute Mesloub picked up a loose ball in the box with his first touch in the 79th min...

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:50:18 GMT
Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund
Frankfurt starlet Can Uzun scored after just two minutes but Dortmund hit back with two goals in five minutes through Serhou Guirassy and Nico Schlotterbeck to take the lead at half-time. Dortmund's 18-year-old forward Samuele Inacio added a third...

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:38:11 GMT
Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid
"There are a lot of guys who are dealing with injuries or a lack of match fitness, but the truth is that when the group is together it has been proven that it competes and always wants to win," Messi said of Argentina in an interview with host Pollo...

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:16:16 GMT
Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros
Tennis icon Djokovic was sent packing by big-hitting Croatian Prizmic, who claimed the biggest scalp of his young career with a stunning 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 win on centre court in Rome. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, was making his comeback from ...

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