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Shock -- and relief -- as Americans digest Biden's election exit

Shock -- and relief -- as Americans digest Biden's election exit

President Joe Biden's shock decision Sunday to end his reelection bid drew an outpouring of heartfelt reactions from American voters.

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In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism

In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism

Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island.

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World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends reelection bid

World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends reelection bid

World leaders lined up to pay tribute to US President Joe Biden Sunday after he announced he was dropping out of the US presidential race.

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Giron wins Hall of Fame Open for first ATP title

Giron wins Hall of Fame Open for first ATP title

Marcos Giron captured his first ATP title on Sunday, defeating fellow American Alex Michelsen 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 7-5 to win the Hall of Fame Open final.

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Anatomy of a fall: Biden passes the torch

Anatomy of a fall: Biden passes the torch

Four years ago, as he ran for the White House, Joe Biden saw himself as a one-term president -- a savvy conduit from the chaotic years of Donald Trump to a new generation of Democratic leaders.

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All over for Cavendish? 'Yes, probably'

All over for Cavendish? 'Yes, probably'

Mark Cavendish signed off on his record-setting Tour de France performance on Sunday by admitting he had "probably" competed in the final race of his career.

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World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends re-election bid

World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends re-election bid

World leaders lined up to pay tribute to US President Joe Biden Sunday after he announced he was dropping out of the US presidential race, even as Republicans called on him to step down from the job before the end of his term.

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Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris

Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris

Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House.

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Thailand's Chanettee holds off Ryu to win LPGA Dana Open

Thailand's Chanettee holds off Ryu to win LPGA Dana Open

Chanettee Wannasaen closed with back-to-back birdies to capture her second career LPGA title on Sunday, edging South Korean Ryu Hae-ran by a stroke to win the Dana Open.

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Five-wicket Bashir excites Stokes as England seal West Indies series

Five-wicket Bashir excites Stokes as England seal West Indies series

Ben Stokes said Shoaib Bashir had "showed the world" he belonged in international cricket after the 20-year-old off-spinner bowled England to a series-clinching victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.

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