MANCHESTER, May 26 — Aston Villa were denied a Champions League spot on goal difference after a controversial 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, sparking outrage from Unai Emery’s side.‍

WASHINGTON, May 26 — US President Donald Trump on Sunday described Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” over continued attacks on Ukrainian cities and warned that a full-scale attempt to seize Ukraine would spell disaster for Russia.‍

WASHINGTON, May 26 — The head of a controversial US-funded organization tasked with delivering aid to Gaza has stepped down abruptly, casting fresh doubt over the initiative’s future.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — National men’s doubles duo Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun avenged their Malaysia Masters 2023 heartbreak with a stunning victory over compatriots and 2022 world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to claim the 2025 title at Axiata Arena today.‍

SYDNEY, May 25 — Two men are in critical condition after a public shooting in western Sydney, according to a report by Xinhua.

PARIS, May 25 — French taxi drivers are set to escalate their protests next week by blocking access to Paris airports and the French Open in a growing dispute with the government, the country's main taxi federation announced yesterday.‍