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Nationalist Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, on Sunday conceded defeat to conservative Peter Magyar in parliamentary elections.

Sergio Garcia's frustration boiled over in a tantrum-laced final round at the Masters on Sunday that saw him handed a warning for smashing his driver to pieces.

Hours-long delays marred Peru's presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, as voters sought to end political chaos that has seen a string of presidents ousted or jailed.

Ireland's government announced fresh tax cuts on petrol and diesel at an emergency cabinet meeting Sunday after fuel cost protests that had threatened the functioning of the country's emergency services.

Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli hit half-centuries to lay the foundations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 18-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-profile IPL clash on Sunday.

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement.

Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea are in a "difficult place" after Sunday's dismal 3-0 defeat against Manchester City piled pressure on the Blues boss.

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic title showdown next weekend.

Co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young began their final rounds at the Masters on Sunday as an afternoon shootout was set to unfold at firm and fast Augusta National.

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.

Stuttgart cruised to a 4-0 home win over Hamburg on Sunday to climb above RB Leipzig into third place in the Bundesliga with five games remaining this season.

Tottenham's Premier League plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday in Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge as Manchester City smashed Chelsea to pile the pressure on leaders Arsenal.

Hours-long delays marred voting in Peru's presidential and legislative elections Sunday, with weary voters hoping to end political chaos that has seen nine presidents ousted or jailed in a decade.

Manchester City ignited the Premier League title race with a second-half blitz that sealed a 3-0 win against Chelsea as they closed the gap on leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

Lille reclaimed third place in Ligue 1 with a comfortable 4-0 win away to 10-man Toulouse on Sunday.

The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left President Donald Trump with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move.

Hungarians flocked to vote marking a record turnout, with first results expected later Sunday, in the key parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power.

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday.

German Franziska Koch edged out cycling great Marianne Vos to win the Paris-Roubaix Femmes one-day classic race on Sunday.

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement.

Roberto De Zerbi said one win can "change everything" for Tottenham as the full extent of his task to save them from relegation became clear after Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles came through a bruising, thrilling all-French quarter-final on Sunday, dispatching six-time champions Toulouse 30-15 at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.

Tottenham's Premier League plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday in Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge before Manchester City try to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.

A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region with Donald Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gave league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear.

Belgian Wout van Aert finally won one of cycling's cobbled Monuments as he outsprinted world champion Tadej Pogacar to take Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday.

When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by the powerful Pakistani army chief, his civilian attire blending in with those around him.

Tottenham's Premier League plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday in Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge before Manchester City tried to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.

Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gived league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva made the perfect start to her clay court campaign as she came from a set down to beat Anastasia Potapova 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 to land the WTA event in Linz on Sunday.

Belgian Wout van Aert finally won one of cycling's cobbled Monuments as he outsprinted world champion Tadej Pogacar to take Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday.