US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran regarding a potential nuclear deal. Another negotiator, Jared Kushner, is already present in Switzerland for the discussions.
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 champion, surged to a four-stroke lead at the US Open through 16 holes before darkness halted play. He was six under par, with Sam Stevens and others chasing at two under. The first round was delayed by fog and will extend into Friday.
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at six under par after the fog-delayed first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Conditions shifted from tough morning winds to more benign afternoon play, allowing Clark to establish his lead. Several players, including Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg, are also under par.
The first round of World Cup fixtures has concluded, with Opta data revealing key insights. Mexico's slow build-up contrasted with South Africa's lack of threat. South Korea's win featured a long passing sequence, while Bosnia and Herzegovina relied heavily on set pieces. The USA dominated Paraguay, and many favorites struggled due to low-quality chances.
The 2026 World Cup continues with key matches in Groups A and B. Co-hosts Canada and Mexico aim for crucial wins, while Czechia and Switzerland seek to rebound from opening-round results. The guide includes match times, broadcast details, and players to watch.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch aims to minimize distractions as co-host of the World Cup, focusing on the pivotal Group B match against Qatar. With Alphonso Davies available, the team seeks its first men's World Cup win, prioritizing points over style.
BBC Radio 4's "The World Tonight" is being cancelled after over 50 years as part of significant cost-saving measures. The cuts will also lead to job losses, program reductions, and a review of BBC channels and stations, with a focus on shifting content to digital platforms.
Francesca Jones was defeated by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round after failing to convert two match points. Jones lost 6-3 5-7 7-6 (7-4) in a three-hour match, despite a strong comeback.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen began the Nottingham Open with a victory over Maria Sakkari, navigating a temporary change in her coaching staff as her long-term coach recovers from an accident. Zheng aims to build momentum for Wimbledon.
Wimbledon has increased prize money by 20% to £64.2m, the largest rise in its history. However, this may not satisfy top players demanding a larger revenue share, leading to ongoing disputes.
Park Eun-shin leads the KPGA Classic with Aimvita after the first round, scoring 9-under-par with a modified Stableford system. He aims for his first win in over three years.
BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and an AI powered by Microsoft Copilot Chat have made their predictions for the opening round of the Fifa World Cup 2026 group games. The AI aims to replicate its success from the BBC Premier League Predictions League.
Nick Kyrgios has returned to professional tennis with a straight-sets victory over Corentin Moutet at the ATP event in Stuttgart. The Australian, who has battled multiple surgeries, expressed happiness to be back on court after doubting his future in the sport.
A report by economist Tiya Banerjee suggests rich countries perform better in women's football due to greater investment, not general sporting prowess or progressive gender norms alone. Public funding yields higher returns in the women's game compared to the men's heavily privatized market.
Peruvians vote in presidential election runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez amid rising crime and political instability
EU election observers have denied reports of malfeasance in Colombia's presidential race, stating the election was "transparent, orderly, and smooth." Despite outgoing President Gustavo Petro's claims of fraud, the mission found no evidence of irregularities.
Colombia's presidential election will go to a runoff between hard-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella surprisingly led the first round with 43.74% of the vote, ahead of Cepeda's 40.90%. The second round is scheduled for June 21.
Colombia's presidential election campaign has intensified following the first round, with left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella trading barbs. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro's initial claims of irregularities, later softened, have fueled the polarized atmosphere.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftwing senator Iván Cepeda will compete in Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21. De la Espriella's first-round victory was a surprise, fueled by a tactical shift of rightwing voters and dissatisfaction with politics.
Colombian election polls failed, with outsider Aberlardo de la Espriella winning the first round against officialist Iván Cepeda. The runoff is uncertain, depending on which extreme is more feared, with both candidates needing centrist votes.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, securing 43.7% of the vote. He will face senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff on June 21. President Gustavo Petro has questioned the preliminary results, alleging fraud.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and senator Iván Cepeda will face off in Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21. Espriella led the first round with 43.7% of the vote, while Cepeda secured 40.9%. President Petro has questioned the preliminary results, alleging fraud.
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's first-round elections with 44% of the vote, narrowly ahead of leftist Iván Cepeda (41%). Both will face a runoff on June 21 amid claims of irregularities from Cepeda and outgoing President Petro.
Colombians are voting in a presidential election where candidates offer starkly different approaches to ending decades of armed conflict. The vote is seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro's policies, with key contenders debating negotiation versus a harder line on armed groups.
