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India, Pakistan reach ceasefire -- but trade claims of violations

India, Pakistan reach ceasefire -- but trade claims of violations

India and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations early Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.

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'Long time coming': Bayern's Kane toasts breakthrough title

'Long time coming': Bayern's Kane toasts breakthrough title

Harry Kane said his first team title was "worth the wait," after his league-winning Bayern Munich side were presented with the Bundesliga shield on Saturday.

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US, China conclude first day of trade talks in Geneva

US, China conclude first day of trade talks in Geneva

Senior US and Chinese officials on Saturday concluded the first of two days of talks aimed at resolving the trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, with Chinese state media calling the negotiations an "important step."

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Kane tastes first title as champions Bayern bid farewell to Mueller

Kane tastes first title as champions Bayern bid farewell to Mueller

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0, with veteran Thomas Mueller playing his last home game for the club.

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Benfica deny Sporting to take Portuguese title race to wire

Benfica deny Sporting to take Portuguese title race to wire

Benfica held Sporting Lisbon to a tense 1-1 Lisbon derby draw on Saturday to take the Portuguese title race down to the final day.

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Sinner makes triumphant return from doping ban at Italian Open

Sinner makes triumphant return from doping ban at Italian Open

Jannik Sinner made no mistake on his return to tennis on Saturday after a three-month doping ban, sweeping aside Mariano Navone in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 at the Italian Open in front of thrilled fans in Rome.

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Sinner wins at Italian Open in first match since doping ban

Sinner wins at Italian Open in first match since doping ban

Jannik Sinner made a triumphant return to tennis on Saturday by beating Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 at the Italian Open, his first match following his doping ban.

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Leo XIV, new pope and 'humble servant of God', visits Francis's tomb

Leo XIV, new pope and 'humble servant of God', visits Francis's tomb

Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and hours after vowing to humbly follow in his predecessor's footsteps.

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India claims Pakistan violated truce, says it is retaliating

India claims Pakistan violated truce, says it is retaliating

India accused Pakistan of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement Saturday and said it was retaliating, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.

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Champions League race hots up as Man City held, Villa win

Champions League race hots up as Man City held, Villa win

Manchester City were held to a shock goalless draw by Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday while Aston Villa beat Bournemouth as the race for Champions League places hots up.

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