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May 13, 2026 06:39 (EAT) • 41 minutes ago

Gunshots at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC hides in building

At least five shots rang out, AFP journalists inside the Senate said, minutes after soldiers with rifles and protective gear went up the stairs of the building.

May 13, 2026 04:05 (EAT) • 3 hours ago

History-maker Sawe to compete at Berlin Marathon

The 31-year-old Kenyan smashed the previous world record when he ran the London Marathon in 1hr 59min 30sec in April wearing a new model of super shoes.

May 13, 2026 11:48 (EAT) • 7 hours ago

Hamburg name Krueger as Bundesliga's first female sporting director

Krueger, 40, joined the 1983 European Cup winners after two decades at Bayern Munich, where she last occupied an organisational management role.In a statement, Hamburg praised the incoming Krueger's work with former Bayern coaches Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Hansi Flick and Jupp Heynckes....

May 13, 2026 11:31 (EAT) • 7 hours ago

Czech police seek thief who stole saint's skull

St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deeds, was canonised by Pope John Paul II in 1995.

May 13, 2026 10:33 (EAT) • 8 hours ago

Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash

In a statement, Rome's prefect said that in order to manage "public order and urban mobility concurrently with a world-class event such as the Italian Open tennis tournament", the derby between Roma and Lazio will now be played on Monday, May 18 at 1845 GMT.

May 13, 2026 09:59 (EAT) • 9 hours ago

Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup

Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury in late April, which has caused him to miss the rest of the season for Barcelona, though his club have said he should be fit in time for the start of this summer's showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Athletic Bilbao's Williams picked up a muscle i...

May 13, 2026 09:31 (EAT) • 9 hours ago

Possible contenders if UK PM Starmer quits

The winner of any leadership race will be decided by the party's members.

May 13, 2026 08:58 (EAT) • 10 hours ago

Numbers behind vote that plunged UK PM Starmer into crisis

Perhaps the most symbolic blow was delivered in Wales, where the party had not lost an election for 100 years.

May 13, 2026 08:56 (EAT) • 10 hours ago

Slavia Prague get record fine after massive pitch invasion

Hundreds of Slavia fans stormed the pitch seven minutes into stoppage time of Saturday's game against arch-rivals Sparta Prague, firing flares into the Sparta stands and attacking players.

May 13, 2026 08:07 (EAT) • 11 hours ago

The 10 qualifiers from the Eurovision first semi-final

Eurovision major financial backers Britain, France, Germany and Italy have guaranteed spots in the 25-country final, alongside hosts Austria.

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Gunshots at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC hides in building

History-maker Sawe to compete at Berlin Marathon

Hamburg name Krueger as Bundesliga's first female sporting director

Czech police seek thief who stole saint's skull

Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash

Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup

Possible contenders if UK PM Starmer quits

Numbers behind vote that plunged UK PM Starmer into crisis

Slavia Prague get record fine after massive pitch invasion

The 10 qualifiers from the Eurovision first semi-final

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