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Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation
Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation

Iran's foreign minister returned to Islamabad for more consultations on Sunday, as international mediators tried to keep peace talks on track despite US President Donald Trump calling off his envoys' planned trip.

April 26, 2026

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Rabada's 3-25 helps Gujarat thrash Chennai in IPL
Rabada's 3-25 helps Gujarat thrash Chennai in IPL

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led a disciplined attack with figures of 3-25 to help Gujarat Titans hammer Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the IPL on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage French sensation Paul Seixas.

April 26, 2026

Gunman planned to target top Trump officials: attorney general
Gunman planned to target top Trump officials: attorney general

Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grew over the event's security.

April 26, 2026

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Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London
Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London

Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon as Tigst Assefa smashed her own women's-only world record.

April 26, 2026

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Cummins hails teen wonder Sooryavanshi as 'my new favourite player'
Cummins hails teen wonder Sooryavanshi as 'my new favourite player'

Australia's Pat Cummins says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is his "new favourite player" after the 15-year-old sensation became the youngest and fastest to score 1,000 T20 runs in a 36-ball century in the IPL.

April 26, 2026