MANCHESTER: Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo’s strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot’s »»»

Big Ticket’s latest live draw delivered another memorable night and brought moments of celebration, with one participant walking away with the Dh25 million grand prize, while another celebrated a luxury car win. Abdul Rasheed Allipra Valappil Abdu, who won Dh25 million, is a 48-year-old driver from»»»

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, has crowned winners of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup championship, which was held over two days at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai with broad participation from clubs and academies from across the UAE. The »»»

Madrid: World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the first time. The Italian claimed a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning streak to 23 matches with a superb display in the Spanish capital. Only greats»»»

Rome: AC Milan relinquished their last, slim, hope of catching Inter at the top of the Seie A table as they subsided 2-0 on Sunday at mid-table Sassuolo. Inter Milan can clinch a 21st title should they win or draw against Parma later this evening. Should Inter lose, only second-placed Napoli, nine »»»

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say 28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe surroundings of Tan Tan, Morocco, which is near where the Americans went missing Two US service members have gone missing»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump's stinging criticism of Pope Leo XIV. Italian media reported that Rubio would meet the US pontiff himself on Thursday. The government source told»»»

RIYADH: Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta capable of producing around 50 million cubic feet per day, as the country steps up efforts to restore domestic energy output. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said the discovery followed the successful drilling»»»

ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Rubio, who is a Catholic, is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minist»»»

On May 3, 1999, 76 tornadoes tore across the U.S. Plains states, killing about 50 people and injuring hundreds. 1 of 6 | Mark Chase (R) and Jeff Morrison watch as a backhoe takes down the remains of Morrison's father's home in Moore, Okla., on May 7, 1999, four days after a tornado outbreak killed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Fresh off Al Sadd’s pulsating 6-4 win over Al Shamal in the Amir Cup quarter-final, Rafa Mujica said the Wolves have already turned their attention to Tuesday’s semi-final against arch-rivals Al Duhail. Al Sadd came through a dramatic contest on Friday in what was arguably one of the m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The race for the Amir Cup basketball tournament title enters its decisive phase tomorrow, with the semi-finals set to unfold at the Al Gharafa Indoor Sports Hall. In the first clash, Al Ahli meet last year’s runners-up Al Arabi at 6:00pm. The second semi-final follows at 8:00pm, where »»»

The electoral earthquake that shook Hungary on 12 April brought an end to 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán, one of the most prominent symbols of the conservative right in Europe and beyond. Strangely, Orbán’s survival had been a political priority for both the White House and the Kremlin, the forme»»»

Miami: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium. Miami appeared to be on their way in Argentine superstar Messi's 100th match with the South Florida side. But Orlando scored the final four go»»»

MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium. Miami appeared to be on their way in Argentine superstar Messi’s 100th match with the South Florida side. But Orlando scored the final four go»»»

Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta with an estimated production of around 50 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d). This will add to the country’s current output of about 4.2 billion cubic feet daily. In a statement, the Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ministry said on S»»»

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico: Nelly Korda capped off a strong finish with a big drive and an 8-iron to 18 inches for eagle on the final hole Saturday, giving her another 5-under 67 that stretched her lead to three shots in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. At stake for the No. 1 player in women’s golf»»»

PAMPLONA, Spain: Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. The Catalan giants moved 14 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and will be crowned champions if their rivals drop points at Es»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. Within the context, the May edition of Qatar Calendar highlights the beginning»»»

MIAMI: Formula One championship leader ​Kimi Antonelli sped to his third successive pole position on Saturday with ‌Red Bull’s ‌Max ​Verstappen ‌joining ⁠the ​Mercedes youngster ⁠on the front row. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified third fastest, ⁠with McLaren’s reigning ‌world ‌champion ​Lando ‌N»»»

DPA Lando Norris of McLaren ended Mercedes’ winning run as he took victory in the sprint race on Saturday at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix. The defending F1 champion had a good start from pole position and cruised to the win after 19 laps. Team-mate Oscar Piastri was second and Charles Leclerc o»»»

LONDON: Arsenal threw down the gauntlet to Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a 3-0 home cruise against Fulham on Saturday putting them six points clear at the top. Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in the first half at The Emirates to put his side in control, with Bukayo Saka also on»»»

SUNNYVALE, California: Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee. Lately, the mountainous, war-ravaged country is exporting something else: its coffee culture. Yemeni coffeehouses are opening at a rapid pace across the US The number of cafes run by six major chains that serv»»»

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw on Saturday, multiple participants have won cash prizes, while the grand prize has remained up for grabs. During Draw No. 260502, the winning numbers from the Days section were 10, 28, 16, 12, 31, and 4, while the Months section number was 8. Mo»»»

Barcelona: Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League qualification spot with a 5-1 romp over Levante in La Liga on Saturday. Diego Simeone rotated his whole team with the Champions League in mind as Atletico Madrid defeated Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla. Marcelino's Villarreal, third, moved 18»»»

NEWCASTLE: There was relief ‌for Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe in a week in which he met chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan to discuss the club’s future plans as they defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 in the Premier League at St. James’ Park on Saturday. The victory ends a run of five straight defe»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he would consider withdrawing some American troops stationed in Italy and Spain, after making a similar threat toward Germany amid a deepening rift with Washington’s European allies over the war with Iran. Trump threatened earlier this week to reduce the number of»»»

Madrid: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It was world number 23 Kostyuk's first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of the season. She became only the second player outside of the top 20 to win the Madrid Open, in her th»»»

CAIRO: ‌Forward Achraf Bencharki scored twice and set up another goal as Al-Ahly beat Zamalek 3-0 in the Egyptian Premier League on Friday. The Moroccan opened the scoring with a header in the Cairo derby in the 18th minute but did not celebrate against his former club. Al-Ahly doubled their lead i»»»

1 of 5 | Activists take to the streets for a May Day protest to voice concerns on issues ranging from actions of the Trump Administration, immigration, social issues, the Iran war, among others in Chicago on Friday. May 1 is also known at International Workers Day. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | Licen»»»

Mumbai: Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women's T20 World Cup, selectors said in announcing the squad on Saturday as they seek their first title. Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia and left-arm spinner Radha Yadav make their T20 international returns in the 15»»»

Paris: The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between Jun 19 and July 17 the African Federation (CAF) announced on Saturday without revealing which of Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania would host the opener or the final. The dates were approved by the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada, after fears t»»»

MANILA: When Rasmia Paniorotan’s daughter told her to get her passport ready, she could not have expected that it was in preparation for Hajj. Though fulfilling the spiritual journey that is one of the five pillars of Islam has been a lifelong dream of hers, it had felt impossible to reach after sh»»»

DUBAI: World heavyweight champion ‌Oleksandr Usyk has backed Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury in their long-anticipated clash later this year and has been helping him with his gameplan. Usyk, who holds the IBF, WBA and WBC belts, has been working with former opponent Joshua in recent months and »»»

London: Ipswich secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they beat QPR 3-0 on Saturday to hold off the challenge of Millwall as Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs. The Tractor Boys had the destiny of second place in the Championship in their own hands and two goals in »»»

Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano published on Wednesday. “I don’t have any problem with Signora Meloni,” Solovyo»»»

Rome: Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country's most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with helping transform the perception of disabili»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. Within this context, the May edition of Qatar Calendar highlights the beginning of a dynami»»»

ABU DHABI: The horse Diamond Gem AA achieved a remarkable feat by being crowned champion of the American leg of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in its 33rd edition. The race was held on Thursday at the historic Churchill Downs racecourse in Louisville, Kentucky, as part o»»»

TORONTO: RJ Barrett delivered when it mattered most, hitting a dramatic 29-foot three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 112-110 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and force a decisive Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series. Barrett’s shot boun»»»

In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century", said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine Gentile. Outside the workshop, »»»

Iraq’s ruling Coordination Framework has been on an intriguing journey that started with the United States’ adamant rejection of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki being appointed to head a new government and that ended with President Donald Trump personally congratulating Ali al-Zaidi on his ap»»»

Geneva: The UAE led a diplomatic effort at a key United Nations forum in Geneva that resulted in the unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning attacks on civilian telecommunications and information technology infrastructure, including submarine cables in the Gulf. The measure was passed during »»»

On May 2, 2004, Nigerian Christian militants attacked the Muslim town of Yelwa with firearms and machetes in reprisal for an attack in February 2004. 1 of 5 | A Nigerian Muslim woman and her husband assess the damage to their home in the town of Yelwa, Friday on May 7, 2004. On May 2, Nigerian Chri»»»

New standards for sports cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have been developed at a meeting of Sports Ministers held in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the Ministry of Sports of Belarus reported. Photo SCO press service It is noted that a working group »»»

Jaipur, India: An opening partnership of 110 from 57 balls by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul paved the way for Delhi Capitals to record their highest successful chase in the IPL, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. The Delhi openers laid the foundations for a turnaround win after three consecu»»»

Turin, Italy: In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century", said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine Gentile. Outside »»»

DUBAI: Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key ​for her colorful and spicy dishes. Now the two-month-old war in Iran is making such ingredients harder»»»

WASHINGTON: The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with US President Donald Trump. Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the Iran war, calling him “totally ineffective.” ​On Frid»»»

Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting ‌with FIFA’s leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States. Mehdi Taj, president of Iran’s soccer administration, informed Iranian media Friday that the country’s ​soccer leadership has issues it wants to discuss with the inter»»»