An ex-kickboxer preaching Orthodox traditions who has effectively banned abortion and declared war on alcohol: ultra-conservative governor Georgy Filimonov is the face of Vladimir Putin's rule in Russia's Vologda region.
As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies.
Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed as the new head coach of Ecuador for the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign, the nation's football federation announced Sunday.
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Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station.
September 14, 2026
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September 14, 2026
- Bills edge Texans while Bears beat Panthers in NFL record-setting opener
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Quiet enough to hear a pin drop. Then, thunderous applause and shrieks of joy erupted at the Swedish Social Democrats election party on Sunday as supporters celebrated the far-right's predicted drop in support from early counting.
September 13, 2026
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Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday.
September 13, 2026
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season.
September 13, 2026
Champions Toulouse bounced back from their shock defeat to La Rochelle last week with a stunning eight-try 48-12 thrashing of an under-strength Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday.
September 13, 2026
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Sassuolo midfielder Vasilije Adzic scored a last-gasp winner against his parent club to consign Juventus to their first defeat of the season after a five-goal thriller on Sunday, while Napoli broke a three-match losing streak to beat Bologna.
September 13, 2026
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Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment".
Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston and Lamar Jackson sparked Baltimore to a lopsided victory at Indianapolis on Sunday as most NFL teams began their 2026 campaign.
Sweden's leftwing opposition bloc held a razor-thin lead in Sunday's general election with half of votes counted, with the far right seen losing ground.
The United States won the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday.
September 13, 2026
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Top AI executives say they want to slow the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development, but competition, US government reluctance and geopolitical factors stand in the way.
September 13, 2026
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Formula One’s new Madring circuit failed to capture the imagination of the fans or the drivers on Sunday when it delivered a processional Spanish Grand Prix decided by a safety car decision.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m hurdles afterburners to wrap up the Ultimate Championship in Budapest in sensational style on Sunday.
Enzo Maresca took on the seemingly impossible job of succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, but the Italian is off to the perfect start after his 10 men defied Manchester United for a famous 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
The A-list witches of Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2" cast away Sony's "Spider-Man" from its weeks-long perch atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.
September 13, 2026
- Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey
- Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama 'Misty Green'
- Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground
- Spaniard Mas claims 'special' home Vuelta a Espana triumph
- Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football
- Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek claim classy Ultimate sprint doubles
- Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner
- Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m