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VIPs and fashionistas are all jostling for invitations to the most-coveted show at Paris Fashion Week: Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel. But who is the 41-year-old designer?

Shows by Saint Laurent and Weinsanto will kick off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday, with a dozen brands set to showcase new creative directors following a major industry shakeup.

United States captain Keegan Bradley accepted the blame for the United States losing 15-13 to Europe on Sunday in the Ryder Cup despite a furious final-day singles fightback.

At least four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence."

United States captain Keegan Bradley called for Ryder Cup rules regarding injured players to be changed on Sunday after the late withdrawal of Norway's Viktor Hovland handed Europe a precious half-point and boosted their successful title defence.

Rory McIlroy was not shy about his dislike for Ryder Cup hecklers after a week that included taunts, insults and a beer thrown at his wife Erica.

Australian telecommunications giant Optus said Monday it had suffered a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services, just over a week after a similar interruption of service linked to four deaths.

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Patrick Mahomes threw for four touchdowns in a resurgent Kansas City Chiefs rout of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, as the Philadelphia Eagles extended their perfect start to the season with a battling win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Sunday topped parliamentary elections, according to almost complete results for a vote overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference in the ex-Soviet country.

Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to win an emotional Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy on a dramatic six-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.

At least two people were killed and several others injured Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence."

Europe is a world leader in the fight against climate change but must do more to protect its environment and improve its resilience against global warming, the European Union's environment agency warned on Monday.

The Philadelphia Eagles held off a late Tampa Bay Buccaneers fightback to extend their perfect start to the NFL season with a 31-25 road victory in a battle of previously unbeaten teams on Sunday.

Cameroon's elderly president Paul Biya was absent from the country on Sunday as campaigning kicked into high gear for October 12 polls to decide who will fill his position.

AC Milan staked their claim as challengers for the Serie A title on Sunday after a statement 2-1 win over Napoli which put them top of the pile despite having to play over half-an-hour with 10 men.

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Sunday led in parliamentary elections, according to partial results for a vote overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference in the ex-Soviet country.

Scores of people were arrested Sunday in Morocco during a second consecutive day of scattered protests called by a group seeking educational and public health reforms, according to a local rights group and AFP journalists.

India defeated Pakistan by five wickets for a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday but skipped the trophy presentation in a tournament without handshakes between the two rivals.

Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller "One Battle After Another" stormed to the top of the North American box office on its debut weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

At least two people were killed and several others injured Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence."

John Mitchell says taking charge of the inaugural British and Irish Lions Women's tour of New Zealand in 2027 is "definitely something I would consider".

Germany defender Josha Vagnoman's 81st-minute goal took Stuttgart to a 2-1 win at Cologne on Sunday.

Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Richard Gere turned out Sunday for the Giorgio Armani show in Milan, the final collection the Italian designer worked on before his death.

A massive Russian drone and missile attack against Ukraine lasting 12 hours into Sunday killed at least four people in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old girl, Ukrainian authorities said.

Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten 69 as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets for a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title with no handshakes between the sides again on Sunday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side showed they are ready to go to "the next level" and win the Premier League after scoring two late goals for a vital 2-1 win at Newcastle on Sunday.

A park featuring Picasso sculptures is to open to the public in central Paris in 2030, with free entry, the head of the city's Picasso Museum told AFP on Sunday.

Lamine Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move top of La Liga by one point.

Arsenal produced a dramatic late fightback to win 2-1 at Newcastle on Sunday and lay down an early marker in the Premier League title race.

Lamine Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move top of La Liga by one point.

Full-back Ellie Kildunne says there is "no reason" why England cannot win the next Women's Rugby World Cup after their triumph over Canada.

Arsenal produced a dramatic late fightback to win 2-1 at Newcastle on Sunday and lay down an early marker in the Premier League title race.

Lyon continued their fine start to the season with a 1-0 win at Lille on Sunday, sending them level on 15 points with champions Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1.

Residents of Zurich voted Sunday to ban the use of petrol-fuelled leaf blowers and leaf vacuums over noise and air pollution concerns in public and private spaces.

A pep-talk from Australian leader Anthony Albanese kick-started UK Labour's annual conference Sunday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggling to convince nervous members that he can lead the "fight of our lives" against the surging hard-right.

Namibia deployed 500 soldiers Sunday to help to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, officials said.

American comedian and actress Heather McMahan stepped down as Ryder Cup first tee master of ceremonies on Sunday and apologized for leading an expletive-lined chant on Saturday targeting Rory McIlroy.

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets to trigger a batting collapse and bowl Pakistan out for 146 in the Asia Cup final with no handshakes between the sides again on Sunday.