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Isolated Macron stung by French voters' 'revenge'

Isolated Macron stung by French voters' 'revenge'

Emmanuel Macron has taken many risks in a political career marked by countless crises but his decision to call snap elections may be one too many, marring his legacy and ushering in an era of extremes.

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French far right eyes power after election win

French far right eyes power after election win

France's far right was on Sunday eyeing a historic chance to form a government and claim the post of prime minister after winning the first round of legislative elections with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third.

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Our fans came for Ronaldo, now are behind us at Euros: Slovenia's Gnezda Cerin

Our fans came for Ronaldo, now are behind us at Euros: Slovenia's Gnezda Cerin

Slovenia fans flocked to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly earlier this year, said midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin on Sunday, but they are now fully behind the national team as they face Portugal in the Euro 2024 last 16.

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Mbappe finds face mask 'horrible' as France captain plays on with broken nose

Mbappe finds face mask 'horrible' as France captain plays on with broken nose

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as he prepared for Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium at Euro 2024.

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Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia

Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia

England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.

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'Inside Out 2' tops N. American box office for third weekend

'Inside Out 2' tops N. American box office for third weekend

"Inside Out 2" kept its number one spot at North American box offices for the third weekend in a row, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, stalked closely by the latest installment in the "Quiet Place" horror franchise.

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French far right wins election first round: estimates

French far right wins election first round: estimates

France's far right won the first round of pivotal legislative elections on Sunday with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third behind the left after the highest turnout in over four decades, estimates said.

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Portugal must tire out Slovenia in Euros last 16, says Fernandes

Portugal must tire out Slovenia in Euros last 16, says Fernandes

Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said his team needs to "tire out" Slovenia on Monday in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash in Frankfurt.

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World Cup was a milestone for cricket's global ambitions

World Cup was a milestone for cricket's global ambitions

The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final, with India crowned champions on Saturday, but the tournament may also go down as a milestone for a game which is keen to expand its global footprint.

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Caribbean braces as Beryl strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Caribbean braces as Beryl strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm Sunday as it threatened the southeast Caribbean with potentially life-threatening winds and storm surge, US trackers said.

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