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Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament

Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted.

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Bellingham drags England into World Cup semis but Tuchel demands more

Bellingham drags England into World Cup semis but Tuchel demands more

Jude Bellingham has dragged England into the World Cup semi-finals but criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel of his side's quality has sparked a fresh standoff between the pair before Wednesday's showdown against Argentina.

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Zelensky orders new PM in major government reshuffle

Zelensky orders new PM in major government reshuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major reshuffle of the government on Sunday, proposing the replacement of the prime minister and the heads of some law enforcement agencies.

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Pogacar calls for cycling calendar overhaul due to heatwave

Pogacar calls for cycling calendar overhaul due to heatwave

Tour de France king Tadej Pogacar said on Sunday that if he had his own way, he would not race at all in the hottest summer months.

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Van der Poel stays calm in the heat to win Tour de France stage nine

Van der Poel stays calm in the heat to win Tour de France stage nine

Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to intense heat.

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Van der Poel wins shortened Tour de France ninth stage

Van der Poel wins shortened Tour de France ninth stage

Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel won his third Tour de France stage on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to intense heat.

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Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway again sparked US and Iranian strikes.

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McCullum sacked as England Test coach but retains white-ball role

McCullum sacked as England Test coach but retains white-ball role

Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball set-up, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Sunday.

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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race

Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race

Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's record of 10 premier class wins on a single circuit.

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Bhatia first woman to score Lord's Test century as India run riot

Bhatia first woman to score Lord's Test century as India run riot

Yastika Bhatia rode her luck before becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's as India set England a mammoth target of 457 for victory on Sunday.

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