Ed Sheeran denies role in Macklemore tour removal as four opening acts quit
Ed Sheeran attributed Macklemore's removal from his North American stadium tour to venue ultimatums and promoter decisions, prompting four supporting musical acts to withdraw in protest.
Argentina names Lionel Messi for October farewell friendly against Benin
Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on October 6 against Benin in Buenos Aires, concluding a 21-year international career.
World Athletics Awards 2029 Championships to Nairobi and 2031 to Munich
World Athletics voted at its council meeting in Budapest to award the 2029 World Athletics Championships to Nairobi and the 2031 edition to Munich, choosing the Kenyan capital over bids from London and Rome.
Israeli officials threaten NAZA directors with citizenship revocation following Venice Film Festival premiere
Culture Minister Miki Zohar and military officials seek legal action and citizenship revocation against filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary on Gaza airstrikes won a prize in Venice.
Widow's Bay wins 14 Emmys as Apple TV leads 78th Primetime ceremony with 28 awards
The Apple TV horror-comedy won 14 statuettes across the primetime and Creative Arts ceremonies, while Matthew Rhys earned two acting trophies and The Pitt secured best drama.
Catherine Ringer, lead singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, dies at 68
French singer Catherine Ringer, who rose to prominence as the frontwoman of pop-rock duo Les Rita Mitsouko alongside Fred Chichin, died from fulminant cancer at the age of 68.
Poland sweeps Ukraine 3-0 in Sofia to secure top spot in EuroVolley Group B
Poland defeated Ukraine in straight sets (25:20, 25:13, 25:22) in Sofia on Tuesday, clinching first place in Group B at the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship.
Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2 after Carlos Espi scores stoppage-time winner
Substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to earn Real Madrid a 3-2 away victory over Elche at the Estadio Martinez Valero after the hosts recovered from a two-goal deficit.
Manchester United Academy Prospect JJ Gabriel Requests Early Release Ahead of First-Team Debut
Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel has formally requested to cancel his registration at age 15, on the eve of his planned first-team debut against Brighton.
Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving after inhaling nitrous oxide before car crash
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admitted charges of dangerous driving and drug possession at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday after crashing his Lamborghini on 28 May 2026.
Taylor Swift stars in Law and Order spoof with Mariska Hargitay at 78th Emmys
Taylor Swift starred alongside Mariska Hargitay in a pre-recorded Law & Order: Special Victims Unit parody during the 78th Emmy Awards, planting coded clues for fans while attending an NFL game in Kansas City.
Allianz drops Madrid festival sponsorship after artist boycott over Israeli bond holdings
German insurer Allianz has suspended its primary sponsorship of Madrid's Festival of Ideas after more than 20 cultural figures threatened a boycott over the company's financial ties to Israel.
Carlos Espí scores stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2 after conceding two-goal lead
Carlos Espí scored in the 91st minute to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over Elche at Estadio Martínez Valero after the hosts erased a two-goal deficit on Tuesday.
Sydney Sweeney's Novig betting ad draws backlash from Olympic and elite female athletes
Olympic champions and elite competitors have condemned a 58-second commercial for US sports prediction platform Novig starring Sydney Sweeney, arguing the campaign sexualizes female athletics.
RC Lens fires coach Dino Toppmöller after six matches over staff dispute
RC Lens has terminated the contract of head coach Dino Toppmöller after six competitive fixtures following an internal disagreement regarding assistant coach Nelson Morgado.
German Actor Ralf Richter, Star of Das Boot and Bang Boom Bang, Dies at 69
German actor Ralf Richter, known for his breakthrough in Das Boot and his cult portrayal of Kalle Grabowski in Bang Boom Bang, died overnight at age 69 following health complications.
Shakira opens 12-concert Madrid residency at Macondo Park with 600,000 fans expected
Shakira arrived in Madrid on 15 September 2026 to launch a 12-show residency in Villaverde, drawing projected crowds of over 600,000 and boosting local hotel searches by 56%.
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in League Cup as Arsenal defeat Ipswich 4-2
Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai eliminated Tottenham at Anfield, while a Max Dowman double led Arsenal past Ipswich.
Hyrox updates rulebook after athlete wins Beijing race despite severe illness
Fitness racing brand Hyrox updated its competition regulations to allow the removal of athletes posing biohazard risks after Joanna Wietrzyk won a Beijing race while unwell.
Three Real Madrid players conceal Ceuta solidarity slogan before match against Elche
Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Ibrahima Konaté chose not to display the 'Todos somos caballas' campaign message ahead of their match at Estadio Martínez Valero.
Hollywood coalition and lawmakers propose 20% federal film tax credit
A new industry coalition backed by the MPA and major labor unions is lobbying Congress for a transferable incentive, citing an economic study that projects $249.1 billion in gross value added by 2035.
Górnik Zabrze defeats Korona Kielce 2:0 to extend Ekstraklasa lead to five points
A brace from Peter Federico gave Górnik Zabrze a 2:0 away win over Korona Kielce on Tuesday, moving the league leaders to 21 points from eight matches.
Lamine Yamal claims Ballon d'Or edge over Kylian Mbappe after winning World Cup and La Liga
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal stated that his World Cup and La Liga titles place him ahead of Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe before the award ceremony in London on 26 October.
Harry and Meghan move children to new school after two days over transit security concerns
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle withdrew Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from their UK school after two days due to convoy risks during the commute, as British authorities initiate a fresh security review.
Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, dies at 87
The nine-time Emmy-winning American fashion designer Bob Mackie died on Monday in California at 87, following a career that defined stage and television glamour for more than five decades.
Premier League stands down Manchester derby VAR officials after incorrect Haaland goal
Refereeing body Pro Ref has removed video officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus from upcoming fixtures after wrongly awarding Erling Haaland's derby winner at Old Trafford.
Radio France staff strike over appointment of Valeurs Actuelles editor Charles Sapin
Employees at French public broadcaster Radio France launched a two-day walkout on 13 September 2026, disrupting France Inter programming to protest the hiring of Valeurs Actuelles editor Charles Sapin.
Michael J. Fox receives Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 78th Emmy Awards for Parkinson's advocacy
Actor Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, recognizing his decades of advocacy and research funding for Parkinson's disease.
Oasis schedules 38 concerts for 2027 tour including two Munich stadium dates
Liam and Noel Gallagher will bring Oasis back to Germany for the first time since 2009 with two July 2027 concerts at Munich's Allianz Arena, using a lottery registration system to manage ticket sales.
Reba McEntire and Sally Field honor Dolly Parton with Emmy Awards musical tribute
Country singer Reba McEntire performed Appalachian Memories at the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday following an introduction by actor Sally Field, honoring Dolly Parton three weeks after her death at age 80.