Josh Kerr of Britain won the 3,000 metres title at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, while other athletes broke records in the heptathlon, 400 metres, and pole vault.
Turkey, Poland, and Denmark secured crucial victories in their respective World Cup playoff semi-finals, moving one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Italy's World Cup drought continues after a playoff loss to Bosnia, while the Czech Republic and Sweden secured their spots in the tournament with dramatic victories over Denmark and Poland, respectively.
Inter edge Genoa to go top
Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.
A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.
The 23-year-old Palmer's two assists in five minutes during the second half turned the match around for Premier League club Chelsea and his efforts saw him named Player of the Match.
Poland manager Michal Probierz resigned from his position on Thursday, four days after star striker Robert Lewandowski said he will no longer play for the national team under him.
When the Soviet army reached Auschwitz 80 years ago, on January 27, 1945, it found only about 7,000 inmates. What they saw was beyond words -- living skeletons, lice-infested human forms with just skin and bones, barely able to stand, greeted them.
Of these only 150 attacks were successful, officials said on Monday.
Kylian Mbappe could not have anticipated a better start to his Real Madrid career as he scored a debut goal to help his new team win the European Super Cup.
Images from Day 6 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between France and Poland, at Dortmund BVB Stadion, Germany, on Tuesday.
The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.
France striker Kylian Mbappe is making progress in his recovery from a broken nose but will not definitely play in Tuesday's Euro 2024 game against Poland, coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday.
Images from Day 5 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Scenes from the NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11, 2023.
Yamal, who at kick-off was 16 years and 338 days old, comfortably beats the previous record set by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski.
Personal data like mobile numbers, PAN, addresses and pre-existing medical conditions of about 3.1 crore customers of Star Health Insurance is allegedly available on a website created by a hacker identified as xenZen. The hacker claimed that Star Health's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) sold all the data and later tried to change the terms of their deal.
The advisory has asked government staffers to delete such an e-mail if received in their inbox.
India have found their batting template for the T20 World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma said after the team beat Bangladesh in Saturday's Super Eight contest to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament and close in on a semi-final spot.
Iranian hackers shared unsolicited information they had stolen from former United States President Donald Trump's presidential campaign with people who were associated with President Joe Biden's campaign over the summer, CNN reported, citing federal law enforcement officials.
Spain's 'vertical football' too much for ageing Croatia
European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.
Indian contingent led out by Sumit, Bhagyashri at Paralympic opening ceremony
At the moment I don't see me having an expiry date, I'd love to stay here for many years to come, says Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who'll be completing a landmark on Tuesday.
Masked Kylian Mbappe fit to face Netherlands
Images from the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Wednesday.
Riccardo Calafiori's second-half own goal earned dominant Spain a 1-0 victory over defending champions Italy on Thursday to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B winners.
Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win
Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel
'He is strong, he feels strong, he is a leader for the defence; we will need him (to stay performing) at that level.'
Wout Weghorst earned praise for his winning goal in their European Championship opener against Poland o
The Spaniards, looking for a record fourth Euro crown, struck twice in three minutes, with Fabian Ruiz setting up Alvaro Morata in the 29th and firing in himself a little later.
How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.
His contract was due to expire in 2024, and this extension ends speculation that Ancelotti would take over as manager of Brazil.
A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.
With poll fever gathering steam, business is booming for New Delhi's detective agencies as politicians, especially aspiring candidates, are hiring private eyes to spy on their rivals and even colleagues.
Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.
Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the G20 summit by video, Russia fired an estimated 100 missiles at residential buildings in Kyiv and other strategic locations.
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