Globo Madrid - The latest news from Madrid, Spain and around the world, 24/7

Madrid -

IN THE NEWS

Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, while defending champion Jannik Sinner battled through before French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.

Read more
Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday.

Read more
Spurs agree club record £100 mn move for Newcastle's Tonali - reports

Spurs agree club record £100 mn move for Newcastle's Tonali - reports

Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday.

Read more
US stocks retreat to open Q3 ahead of June jobs data

US stocks retreat to open Q3 ahead of June jobs data

Wall Street stocks retreated following a choppy session Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need to tame inflation ahead of closely-watched US jobs data.

Read more
Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut

Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 international against England at Chester-le-Street abandoned after the tourists' innings.

Read more
'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction

'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction

One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's auction house in New York ahead of its sale later this month.

Read more
England refused to accept defeat in 'beautiful' DR Congo win, says Tuchel

England refused to accept defeat in 'beautiful' DR Congo win, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to avoid a shock World Cup elimination at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Read more
Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta.

Read more
'Let the dogs in': Sabalenka wants Wimbledon to lift ban

'Let the dogs in': Sabalenka wants Wimbledon to lift ban

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has pleaded with Wimbledon organisers to end their ban on players bringing dogs to the All England Club.

Read more
Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops

Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops

An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who had pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act".

Read more