Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or ahead of Mbappé and Yamal
The Bayern Munich striker, 33, is the first English winner in about 25 years after 61 goals in 51 club games; Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
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From a Rafah tent to the national team: Mohammed Balah's Asian Cup hopes
The 33-year-old striker, once called the 'Ronaldo of Gaza', returned to Palestine's squad in June after 2,495 days, the longest gap between caps in the team's history.
Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and closes in on first F1 title
The 20-year-old Mercedes driver won from pole in Austin for his ninth victory of the season and now leads George Russell by 123 points with five races left.
Palestine to face hosts Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup opener
The AFC confirmed the 2027 tournament will go ahead as planned in Saudi Arabia from 7 January, despite postponements of other events over Houthi attacks.
Monday 26 October 2026 · 1 story
Mbappé double gives Real Madrid Clásico win at Camp Nou
Real won 2-1 to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to three points, with Mbappé's winner coming in the 87th minute.
Saturday 17 October 2026 · 1 story
Maryam Bsharat retains world junior karate title
The Palestinian beat Spain's Noa López González 3-1 in the under-66kg kumite final and remains world number one in her category.