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Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks Amid Calls for a National Inquiry
As Israel approaches an election later this month, residents near the Gaza border and bereaved families are pushing for an official reckoning over intelligence failures ahead of the 2023 attacks.
Djokovic Beats Zverev to Stay Perfect at China Open, Extends Beijing Streak to 32-0
The 39-year-old saved his best tennis for a tight third set against the world's top-ranked player, reaching the semifinals without ever needing a trainer's visit.
Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell's Late Retirement Hands Antonelli a Boost
A power unit failure while leading cost Russell a likely win and widened teammate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 84 points, while Hamilton salvaged third for Ferrari's first podium in five races.
Marc Marquez Wins Japanese GP, Cuts Title Lead to Just Two Points
A Lap 11 lunge at Turn 9 gave Marquez his 79th career MotoGP win and tightened the championship fight with Jorge Martin heading into the Indonesia round.
Natalia Silva Wins Vacant Flyweight Title as UFC 332 Sets Finish Records
Silva outpointed Wang Cong to improve to 9-0 inside the Octagon, on a card that set UFC records for first-round finishes and total knockouts.
India Beat Pakistan in Asian Games Final to Sweep Both Cricket Golds
Abhishek Sharma's 28-ball fifty set the tone as India defended their T20 title, while Shivam Dube held his nerve in the final over to seal a 19-run win in Nagoya.
England Thrash Croatia 7-0 for Record Nations League Win
Harry Kane scored twice and Bukayo Saka added a brace as England ran riot in Rijeka, inflicting Croatia's heaviest defeat and their second win over the Croatians in 2026 alone.
Bosnia Votes in Election That Could Shape Its Path to EU Membership
About 3.4 million voters are choosing a multiethnic presidency and parliament in one of the world's most complicated electoral systems, a product of the peace deal that ended the 1990s war.
Passengers Describe Mid-Air Struggle After Flydubai Co-Pilot Stabs Captain
A Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight plunged nearly 14,000 feet after the co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. Passengers and crew stormed the cockpit and a backup pilot team landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.
WTA Makes Italian Open Equal-Pay, Completing Parity Across All Combined 1000 Events
Starting in 2027, Rome will pay women the same total prize money as men, closing a gap that traces back to Billie Jean King earning $600 at the tournament in 1970 while the men's champion took home $3,500.
Hamilton Backs Vasseur But Questions Structure Above Him as Ferrari's Power Deficit Bites
With Mercedes leading the constructors' standings by 160 points, Hamilton says Ferrari's underpowered engine is costing the team up to six tenths a lap on the straights.
Marc Marquez Tops Opening Practice at Motegi as Brother Alex Sets Lap Record
Championship leader Jorge Martin stayed close behind in FP1, while home wildcard Takaaki Nakagami fractured his collarbone within five minutes of the session starting.