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Teeing off in St Andrews, Scotland, the birthplace of golf

A golfer in St Andrews, Scotland, in Sept 2026.
A golfer in St Andrews, Scotland, in Sept 2026.

New York’s Plaza Hotel to shut for four-year clean-up of its celebrated facade

The 119-year-old Plaza Hotel will shut its gilded doors in January for a restoration of the 18-story building’s landmark facade.
The 119-year-old Plaza Hotel will shut its gilded doors in January for a restoration of the 18-story building’s landmark facade.

Taiwan tells its people to shun Chinese anniversary events for revolutionary hero

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaking during National Day celebrations in Taipei on Oct 10.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaking during National Day celebrations in Taipei on Oct 10.

Augsburg score after eight seconds, fastest goal in Bundesliga history

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - FC Augsburg v Bayern Munich - WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany - October 10, 2026 FC Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - FC Augsburg v Bayern Munich - WWK Arena, Augsburg, Germany - October 10, 2026 FC Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Amelia Earhart expedition heads to Pacific atoll hoping to find her plane

A statue of legendary aviator Amelia Earhart stands at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas.
A statue of legendary aviator Amelia Earhart stands at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas.

Hope century powers West Indies past India to level T20 series

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Super 8 - India v West Indies - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - March 1, 2026 West Indies' Shai Hope in action REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Super 8 - India v West Indies - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - March 1, 2026 West Indies' Shai Hope in action REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo

Fury-Joshua showdown sells out in an hour as demand surges, say media reports

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are scheduled to headline a Dec 11 card.
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are scheduled to headline a Dec 11 card.

Renoir paintings stolen from Riviera museum recovered; 5 suspects arrested

A sign indicates the entrance of the Renoir Museum after four paintings were stolen by thieves in an early-morning break-in, with two recovered nearby, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera, France, September 8, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
A sign indicates the entrance of the Renoir Museum after four paintings were stolen by thieves in an early-morning break-in, with two recovered nearby, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera, France, September 8, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Boxing-Cardiff stadium application seeks 1 a.m. slot for Fury v Joshua ring walks

Boxing - Anthony Joshua & Tyson Fury Press Conference - British Airways ARC, London, Britain - September 30, 2026 Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury face off as the Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al-Sheikh looks on during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Boxing - Anthony Joshua & Tyson Fury Press Conference - British Airways ARC, London, Britain - September 30, 2026 Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury face off as the Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al-Sheikh looks on during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

Ice hockey-Olympic legacy brings ice hockey home to Milan

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