Sports from Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Svitolina saves match points to beat Paolini and reach French Open quarters

A determined Elina Svitolina battled from the brink of defeat to overcome last year's runner-up Jasmine Paolini 4-6 7-6(6) 6-1 and reach the French Open quarter-finals after a thoroughly entertaining battle on Sunday.
Piastri on pole as McLaren lock out front row in Spain

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri seized pole position from teammate and title rival Lando Norris by a hefty margin as dominant McLaren locked out the front row in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.
Djokovic eases into last 16 with 99th French Open win

Novak Djokovic notched his 99th career French Open win with a clinical 6-3 6-4 6-2 defeat of Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic to reach the fourth round on a memorable Saturday night in Paris.
Doue dazzles as PSG humble Inter 5-0 to win first Champions League title

Teenager Desire Doue scored twice to inspire Paris St Germain to their first European Cup triumph with a crushing 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday, the biggest winning margin in the final of the continent's premier club competition.

News

H.H. Sheikh Mansour concludes official visit to Kuwait
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, departed the State of Kuwait on Tuesday, concluding his official visit.
UAE provides airport health checks to Hajj pilgrims before travel
The UAE has sent medical teams to several international airports across the country under an initiative aimed at ensuring the health of Hajj pilgrims before their departure to Saudi Arabia.
Al Wasl Road enhancements to cut travel time by 50%
A new major project to upgrade Al Wasl Road is expected to reduce travel time by 50 per cent- adding new tunnels, lanes, and intersections, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday.