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Why Hyrox should drop its Olympic ambitions

The competition – majority-owned by Swiss sports marketing firm Infront Sports & Media AG, which is in turn backed by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group Co. – has had a meteoric rise.
The competition – majority-owned by Swiss sports marketing firm Infront Sports & Media AG, which is in turn backed by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group Co. – has had a meteoric rise.

Veteran goalkeeper Ochoa joins Mexico camp with sixth World Cup in sight

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Mexico v Portugal - Estadio Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico - March 28, 2026 Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa arrives before the match REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Mexico v Portugal - Estadio Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico - March 28, 2026 Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa arrives before the match REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez/File Photo

Couple jailed in Spain for locking children at home over Covid-19 fears

The couple kept their three children locked at home for 3½ years, after developing a fear of the outside world following the pandemic.
The couple kept their three children locked at home for 3½ years, after developing a fear of the outside world following the pandemic.

Germany's Siebert to referee Champions League final

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Chelsea v Benfica - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 30, 2025 Referee Daniel Siebert gestures before showing a red card to Chelsea's Joao Pedro Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Chelsea v Benfica - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 30, 2025 Referee Daniel Siebert gestures before showing a red card to Chelsea's Joao Pedro Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

The first 48-team World Cup – more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.
The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.

Australia win Bermuda SailGP to extend championship lead

Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder attends an ecumenical service in Hamburg, Germany, Tuesday, Oct.3, 2023.     Gregor Fischer/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder attends an ecumenical service in Hamburg, Germany, Tuesday, Oct.3, 2023.     Gregor Fischer/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner fires a Tomahawk land attack missile at an undisclosed location, March 21, 2026. U.S. Navy Photo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner fires a Tomahawk land attack missile at an undisclosed location, March 21, 2026. U.S. Navy Photo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Australia and Spain share lead after opening day of Bermuda SailGP

Germany, France among countries to send planes for passengers on hantavirus-hit cruise ship

The EU is sending two further planes for the remaining European citizens.
The EU is sending two further planes for the remaining European citizens.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.