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Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal
Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal

President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a peace deal or "there won't be anything left of them."

May 17, 2026

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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third
West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third

West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

May 17, 2026

Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome
Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome

Hundreds of ecstatic fans waving Bulgarian flags turned out at Sofia airport Sunday to give a triumphant welcome home to Dara, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, after her surprise victory.

May 17, 2026

Starc takes four to keep Delhi alive in IPL
Starc takes four to keep Delhi alive in IPL

Australia's Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

May 17, 2026

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Sinner wins Italian Open, extends Masters tournament streak
Sinner wins Italian Open, extends Masters tournament streak

Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victory.

May 17, 2026

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Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61 - SRU
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61 - SRU

Scotland great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Sunday.

May 17, 2026