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Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron

Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron

For Israeli settler Nitzan, Hebron's Old City and its sacred Cave of the Patriarchs shrine are a must-see for all of humanity, but for Palestinian Issa Amro, it has become a symbol of Israel's expanding grip on the city.

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Scheffler to face Hovland in Monday playoff for PGA Travelers title

Scheffler to face Hovland in Monday playoff for PGA Travelers title

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Norway's Viktor Hovland will meet Monday morning in a playoff to decide the PGA Tour Travelers Championship after finishing deadlocked on Sunday after 72 holes.

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Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship

Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran marched to her first major title on Sunday, firing five birdies in a two-under par 70 final round to win the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes.

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'Burnt out' Stokes leaves England facing tricky questions

'Burnt out' Stokes leaves England facing tricky questions

What happens next? That is the awkward question facing English cricket after Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match.

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Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says Nagelsmann

Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Sunday only winning the World Cup can silence the sceptics of his side as they prepare for a last-32 showdown against Paraguay.

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Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500

Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500

Emergency teams with rescue dogs were searching Sunday for any remaining survivors of powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela, where the death toll has surpassed 1,450 and nearly 200 building have completely collapsed.

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NOVARION Systems showcases NOVARA

NOVARION Systems showcases NOVARA

Europe’s Sovereign and Trustworthy AI Virtual Coworker, at GITEX Europe Berlin 2026

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South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran marched to her first major title on Sunday, firing five birdies in a two-under par 70 final round to win the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes.

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Canada's Marsch praises history-making World Cup 'heroes'

Canada's Marsch praises history-making World Cup 'heroes'

Coach Jesse Marsch hailed his "Canadian heroes" for making history by reaching the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, describing their upcoming clash with either the Netherlands or Morocco as a "free hit."

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Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash

Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash

A bullish Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous Japan side on Monday.

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