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The United States and China on Sunday said progress had been made after a weekend of talks aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.

Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul collected her fifth LPGA Tour title with victory at the LPGA Tour's Americas Open at Liberty National on Sunday.

Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.

Marvel's newest superhero film "Thunderbolts*" remained top dog at the North American box office for a second straight weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis insisted his on-field debate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw at home to Leicester was due to his frustration at "the medical staff's misjudgement" regarding an injury to striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

Hamas and US representatives have held rare direct talks in Qatar, two officials from the Palestinian group told AFP on Sunday, while deadly Israeli strikes hit the besieged Gaza Strip.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday he would be willing to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey "personally", after Donald Trump said direct talks were needed to determine whether peace was possible.

Inter Milan are still pushing to retain their Serie A title after claiming a dramatic 2-0 win at Torino in a match which was twice halted, for a powerful storm and a fan falling from a stand.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal as Andrew Robertson admitted it was "not nice" to hear the jeers for his team-mate in his first appearance since announcing he will leave the champions at the end of this season.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick pledged to work on his team's defending next season after his side edged Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling La Liga Clasico on Sunday to put one hand on the title.

US President Donald Trump called on Sunday for Ukraine to accept Russia's offer of direct talks in Istanbul, saying a face-to-face meeting would determine whether peace was possible.

Ruben Amorim said he feared his Manchester United side were forgetting their responsibilities as players at one of the world's major clubs, while casting doubt on his own future with the Red Devils following a 2-0 loss at home to West Ham on Sunday.

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said an announcement on his future was "not too far" away after he bid an emotional goodbye following his final home match with the club on Sunday.

Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool as the Gunners moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League on Sunday.

As an uneasy calm settled over villages on the Pakistan side of contested Kashmir on Sunday, families returned to their own beds but were sure to leave their bunkers stocked.

Ange Postecoglou is confident Dejan Kulusevski will be fit for the Europa League final after the forward was injured in Tottenham's 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Washington expressed optimism at the end of a weekend of trade talks with China aimed to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the La Liga title.

Albanians were voting Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country's European Union ambitions.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis stormed onto the pitch to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo after a 2-2 draw at home to Leicester on Sunday that threatened to deal a terminal blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification.

Borussia Dortmund romped to a 4-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, spoiling Xabi Alonso's last match in the home dugout while boosting their Champions League hopes.

Denmark's Mads Pedersen won a mass bunch sprint on stage three of the Giro d'Italia at the coastal town of Vlore on Sunday on the final day of racing in Albania, which also featured a mountain goat running through the peloton.

Alexander Zverev continued his Italian Open title defence by cruising past qualifier Vilius Gaubas and reaching the last 16, as Aryna Sabalenka progressed with a battling 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Sofia Kenin.

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Nottingham Forest were held to a costly 2-2 draw by Leicester on Sunday.

Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations.

Johann Zarco produced an outstanding ride in difficult wet conditions at Le Mans on Sunday to become the first home winner of the French MotoGP in 71 years.

Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government's morality law, a sports official said on Sunday.

Success Eduan lived up to her name by anchoring Britain to a thrilling victory in the 4x100m at the world relays in Guangzhou on Sunday as Akani Simbine led South Africa to victory in the men's event.

Washington expressed optimism as talks with top Chinese officials continued for a second day Sunday in a bid to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Kyiv would meet with Moscow for talks in Istanbul on May 15, but that Russia must first commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting from Monday.

Residents of the town in Indian-administered Kashmir worst hit by the deadliest fighting in decades with Pakistan trickled back on Sunday, a day after a surprise truce.

Pope Leo XIV condemned the spectre of a "third world war" in his first Sunday address, addressing international crises just days after becoming the Catholic Church's new leader.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that Kyiv would meet with Moscow for talks in Istanbul on May 15, but said that Russia must first commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday.

Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after battling back from a set down to beat Sofia Kenin 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told Russian and French leaders that a "historic turning point" has been reached in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and that Ankara was ready to host talks between the two warring parties, his office said.