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Sat, 09 May 2026 08:35:29 GMTRussia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. But this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, the...
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:18:20 GMTLens seal return to Champions League and send Nantes down to Ligue 2
A slender home victory over Nantes on Friday evening saw high-flying Lens guarantee a return to the Champions League next season after a three-year absence. The only goal of the game was scored late on by 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub, who had only jus...
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:31:13 GMTIndonesia rescuers search for hikers killed in volcanic eruption
Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday morning, sending an ash cloud 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky, with no towns or villages near enough to face any immediate threat.
The eruption killed two Singaporean and one Indonesian hiker, ...
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:19:15 GMTMagyar 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 03:43:14 GMTPutin 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 03:25:13 GMTTrapped 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 02:39:11 GMTEuropean minnows bid to challenge social media giants
Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside transatlantic tensions under Donald Trump's second presidency.
"We think the timing is perfect, in a context where relations bet...
Sat, 09 May 2026 02:05:14 GMTWembanyama 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 01:59:12 GMTAt 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 01:59:11 GMTScheffler 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 01:19:16 GMTActing US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept
Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, as Bondi's interim successor, and the ex-prosecutor has enthusiastically taken up the mantle of carrying out the Republican president's bidding.
"(Bondi) was running the Justice Department more ...
Sat, 09 May 2026 01:19:14 GMTSpirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
Launched in 1992, the company is responsible for the "Spirit Effect" in which bare-bones service opens up travel to a broader slate of customers otherwise priced out of the market.
Spirit's business model of stripped-down travel that includes no fr...
Sat, 09 May 2026 01:05:15 GMTWorld 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 23:37:13 GMTDefending 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 23:03:13 GMTMcIlroy 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...