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Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand closed out the US Open in Austin, Texas, with dominant victories in the 200m butterfly on Saturday.

While the US Federal Reserve's final interest rate meeting this year could see an unusual amount of division, financial markets view a third straight interest rate cut as nearly certain.

A fire at a nightclub in the west Indian state of Goa has killed at least 23 people, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other officials said early Sunday.

French animated film "Arco" -- an optimistic adventure financed by Oscar winner Natalie Portman and adored by critics -- seems to have what it takes to make a run to the Academy Awards thanks to director Ugo Bienvenu.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure from scandals surrounding strikes on alleged drug boats and his use of Signal to discuss sensitive military information, sparking growing criticism and calls for him to quit.

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lampooned after turning up for the second Ashes Test against Australia with a pillow tucked under his arm in a move blasted as "a shocking look".

Australia captain Pat Cummins said he will be "good to go" for the third Ashes Test after missing the first two with a back injury in more bad news for struggling England.

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered Saturday in Mexico's capital to support President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the leftist leader sought to demonstrate her continued popularity following a month of political pushback and major protests.

Arne Slot was still reeling from Liverpool’s latest stumble at Leeds when Mohamed Salah took aim at his coach and the club's hierarchy in a post-match rant that could mark the end of his legendary career at Anfield.

Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Surprise package Lens will emerge from the weekend as French Ligue 1 leaders after a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday but Paris Saint-Germain thumped Rennes in the late game to loom just one point behind them.

Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been "thrown under the bus" during the Premier League champions' slump in form.

Austrian Sepp Straka fired two eagles and four birdies in an eight-under par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead over two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Saturday.

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida.

Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as holders Bordeaux-Begles began the defence of their Champions Cup title with a 46-33 comeback win over the Bulls in South Africa on Saturday.

Alex Berenguer's superb strike from outside the area earned Athletic Bilbao a late 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga.

Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been "thrown under the bus" during the Premier League champions’ slump in form.

Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago.

Liverpool's latest sorry collapse to draw 3-3 at struggling Leeds on Saturday shone the spotlight on manager Arne Slot’s inability to summon a response from a side that was crowned Premier League champions just months ago.

New Zealand's Alice Robinson bagged her second giant slalom victory of the season on Saturday at the alpine skiing World Cup meeting in Mont-Tremblant in Canada.

Liverpool only have themselves to blame for throwing away another two Premier League points according to Arne Slot after Leeds snatched a dramatic 3-3 draw at Elland Road.

Hundreds of people demonstrated on Saturday in the Tunisian capital against the government under the slogan "opposition is not a crime", calling for the release of jailed activists.

Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first goal of the five-month-old season to give Orlando Pirates a 1-0 extra-time victory over Marumo Gallants on Saturday in the South African League Cup final.

Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as holders Bordeaux-Begles began the defence of their Champions Cup title with a 46-33 comeback win over the Bulls in South Africa.

Liverpool suffered another embarrassing capitulation to ramp up the pressure on manager Arne Slot as Leeds twice hit back to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.

London police arrested four people Saturday after apple crumble and custard were thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, in the latest direct action protest stunt.

The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out with FIFA on Saturday confirming the full match schedule for the first 48-team tournament, a day after the star-studded draw ceremony in Washingon dominated by Donald Trump.

Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after hammering high-flying Como 4-0 at the San Siro, ahead of the visit of struggling Liverpool in the Champions League.

Enzo Maresca fears Liam Delap faces a new spell on the sidelines after the striker injured his shoulder in Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City can rival Arsenal for the Premier League title if they maintain the standards showed in cruising past Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday.

Surprise package Lens ensured they will emerge from the weekend as French Ligue 1 leaders with a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday.