Alexander Zverev secured his first Grand Slam title, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the French Open final, ending years of near misses in major championships.
India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy ended a 742-day title drought by winning the Singapore Open badminton tournament. The world No. 3 pair defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final.
Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties after a season of immense effort, including a Premier League title win. Key players like Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães faced challenges, while manager Mikel Arteta ponders future tactical and medical improvements.
A hantavirus outbreak on the Hondius cruise ship, with 3 deaths and 8 cases among 19 nationalities, highlighted the challenges of managing global health threats post-COVID-19, serving as a "dress rehearsal" for future pandemics.
Cristiano Ronaldo secured his first Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over Damac FC. The Portuguese star, 41, celebrated emotionally after a long wait for domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes 'associate member' status for Ukraine, offering participation in EU Council meetings and sending non-voting MEPs and a commissioner. This pragmatic approach aims to integrate Kyiv politically and economically while acknowledging the lengthy accession process. Experts debate its symbolic value versus practical impact, with some questioning its legal coherence and special treatment compared to other candidate countries.
Arsenal F.C. have won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City F.C. drew with AFC Bournemouth. This marks manager Mikel Arteta's first Premier League title.
RACQ urges Queensland drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks following a significant rise in near misses. With 125 road deaths this year, the state is on track for one of its deadliest years.
Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on a rural Tasmanian road, narrowly missing two motorcyclists. Police are seeking information to identify the drivers involved in the May 2 incident.
Everything that Arsenal had poured into a hugely impressive Champions League campaign came down to this. It was not about more plaudits, more pride. It was purely about taking the next step, moving to the verge of history.On an increasingly frenzied night, when the ghosts of previous near misses under Mikel Arteta provided a part of the story, they made surely the boldest advance so far under their manager. It is the prospect of what comes next in the final against Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich that tantalises. It was a night when Arteta struggled to keep a lid on his emotions. Ditto his Atlético Madrid counterpart, Diego Simeone. But it only made the final whistle sound more beautiful for everybody with Arsenal in their hearts. Continue reading...
Daizen Maeda scored twice and provided an assist as Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 to stay level on points with Hearts and a point clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race. The Japanese forward, who had not scored since January, netted three goals and two assists in six days after a season-long struggle. Celtic are targeting a fifth successive league title with the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline looming next month.
