Glimpses from the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals, where precision, preparation and perseverance shaped a memorable contest.
Jeanette and Marco Rubio spent some time at the Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday, May 25, 2026 three days before the United States secretary of state turns 55.
From his arrival at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose international airport with his wife Jeanette to their visit to the Missionaries of Charity, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio's hours-long trip -- the first by a US secretary of state to Kolkata since 2012 -- underscored shared values of diplomacy, service and partnership.
Naomi Osaka battled past Donna Vekic in straight sets to reach the French Open third round for the first time since 2019, continuing her impressive comeback run at Roland Garros.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a stunning appearance at Cannes 2026 in an exquisite custom sculptural gown by Designer Amit Aggarwal.
Iran's football federation has requested FIFA to clarify the timeline for issuing tournament visas after relocating their World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana due to diplomatic friction and visa complications.
Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, and Marta Kostyuk have all advanced to the fourth round of the French Open after winning their respective matches.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets in the opening round match.
The 34-year-old Neymar faces two to three more weeks on the sidelines.
Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was showered with praise by modern day cricket big hitters after his stunning 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.
A suspect was shot after opening fire on a US Secret Service checkpoint near the White House. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best, later died in hospital. One bystander was injured during the incident.
World number one Jannik Sinner started his campaign for a maiden French Open title in merciless fashion, beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic's latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after his 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca at the French Open on Friday.
Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke as he experienced physical issues in his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and fell to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat on a scorching Thursday.
Japanese player Naomi Osaka raised the fashion stakes in Paris on the third day of the Grand Slam when she walked onto Court Suzanne Lenglen in a black Kevin Germanier skirt, before unveiling her layered yellow-brown and gold Nike match dress.
The Enhanced Games, a controversial competition that permits performance-enhancing substances, has announced a $10 million bonus for any athlete who breaks Usain Bolt's 100-metre world record at their 2027 event.
Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy as Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League
Novak Djokovic expresses uncertainty about his future participation in the French Open after a surprising defeat to Joao Fonseca, raising questions about his continued presence at Roland Garros.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, uncertainty over India's broadcast rights continues amid legal intervention and concerns over free-to-air access for football fans.
Daniil Medvedev's struggles at Roland Garros continued as Australian wildcard Adam Walton stunned the former world number one in a thrilling five-set first-round upset at the French Open.
World number three Iga Swiatek continued her bid to rediscover her best form at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the third round with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek in a match littered with unforced errors.
Arsenal take on defending champions PSG in the Champions League final as Mikel Arteta's revitalised side chase their first European crown and look to complete a remarkable resurgence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lauded India as a 'huge power' with a strong affinity for Israel, highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations despite global delegitimisation efforts against the Jewish state.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised India's military modernisation efforts at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting its growing industrial and logistics capacity.
Jil Teichmann of Switzerland defeated Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach the last 16 of the French Open for the first time since 2022. Teichmann will face Mirra Andreeva in the next round.
The Beijing summit may have reduced immediate diplomatic uncertainty, but it did not resolve the deeper structural contest between the United States and China. That contest appears likely to define the coming decade, notes Varun Arya.
Gael Monfils is determined to emulate the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James by playing into his 40s and hopes to play at Wimbledon, Montreal and the U.S. Open before bringing down the curtain on his career on home soil at the Paris Masters.
Seventh seed Taylor Fritz was stunned by fellow American Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the French Open on Sunday.
Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez suffered a leg injury after tripping over an advertising sign during her doubles match at the French Open, forcing her to retire from the tournament.
The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) has partnered with Tata Steel Limited to train young footballers from the state at the Tata Football Academy (TFA) in Jamshedpur, providing professional exposure to selected boys and girls across various age categories.
Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.
US President Donald Trump concluded his Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as 'incredible' and highlighting 'fantastic trade deals' and a 'very strong' relationship between the two leaders.
Two road construction workers died and two others were injured when their pickup van overturned in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. The accident occurred near Mugakani village, with preliminary investigations suggesting rash driving as the cause.
Glimpses from Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's ceremonial Beijing engagement capture diplomacy, symbolism and statecraft at historic Chinese landmarks.
A summary of the concluding matches of the Premier League season on Sunday.
United States President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for his return home following diplomatic engagements in Beijing.
Manchester's Etihad Stadium turned into a tribute to Pep Guardiola -- the man who transformed both the club and English football over his glittering decade as boss.
World Cup fever in Argentina, home of the defending champions, has boosted sales of counterfeit jerseys and soccer trading cards, sparking protests from retailers who are already under pressure from President Javier Milei's market-opening policies.
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of USD 7.511 billion, settling at USD 681.384 billion for the week ending May 22, as the Reserve Bank of India intervened in the forex market due to rupee pressure and the lingering effects of the Middle East conflict.
A day after Guardiola's final game in charge after a trophy-laden decade, thousands lined the streets in searing 31 degrees Celsius heat and clouds of sky-blue confetti, climbing street lights and crowding every vantage point for a glimpse of the Spaniard who had defined an era.
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