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'Michael' moonwalks back to top of N. America box office
'Michael' moonwalks back to top of N. America box office

"Michael," the biopic about late music superstar Michael Jackson, has returned to the top spot at the North American box office, showing impressive staying power with audiences, industry estimates showed Sunday.

May 17, 2026

Putter powers sizzling Kitayama to record 63 at PGA
Putter powers sizzling Kitayama to record 63 at PGA

Kurt Kitayama matched the lowest final round in major golf history at the PGA Championship on Sunday, firing a bogey-free seven-under par 63 at pernicious Aronimink.

May 17, 2026

Travolta channelled film greats in low-thrust plane movie
Travolta channelled film greats in low-thrust plane movie

Superstar John Travolta said Sunday he had channelled some of cinema's greatest filmmakers into his plane-themed directorial debut which has premiered to mixed reviews.

May 17, 2026

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'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia
'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia

From his underground post, the commander of Ukraine's unmanned forces, Robert Brovdi, known as "Madyar", has been meticulously planning increasingly frequent strikes deep into Russian territory, which he sees as retribution for Russia's invasion.

May 17, 2026

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Carrick expects clarity on Man Utd future in 'coming days'
Carrick expects clarity on Man Utd future in 'coming days'

Michael Carrick said he expects his future as Manchester United manager to be clarified this week amid reports he will sign a two-year deal to remain at the club.

May 17, 2026