FC Barcelona Vs. Elche Line Up: Catalans Start La Liga Title Defense

FC Barcelona start their La Liga title defense away at Elche on Sunday.

FC Barcelona will travel to Elche on Sunday, to start the defense of back-to-back La Liga tiles while aiming for three in a row for the first time since the Pep Guardiola era.

Venice-Bound ‘Meteorite,’ Debut Feature From Colombia’s Sebastián Múnera, Acquired by MoreThan Films (EXCLUSIVE)

MoreThan Films has acquired Colombian filmmaker Sebastián Múnera‘s film “Meteorite,” which will have its world premiere in Venice Critics’ Week (Sept. 2-12).

The film follows Tefa and Nia, who live in a small town near the Magdalena River, where they raise Nia’s young nephew. Nia persuades Tefa to join her in smuggling cellphones into the regional prison. Their journey leads them through an extravagant amusement park built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate.

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DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks

Roadmap sets out steps, timelines for talks to end fighting that has killed thousands and displaced millions.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and an M23-led rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, according to a joint statement, as fighting continues in the country’s east.

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Sometimes, Sundays are only for rounding up videogame criticism and journalism. I try to cast a wider net when my turn comes to deliver the Papers, because I figure you've probably been reading about videogames all week, and would appreciate e.g. an essay on the mating habits of snails or the top 7 most elaborate UFO conspiracies, but this Sunday, there are no snails or UFOs within easy dredge. So instead, please accept a boatload of finest mitherings on Duke Nukem, oracular visual novels, sociable space sims, and 'search action' games.

Racecourse Kop: Why a new stand has become symbolic for Wrexham

A-list owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac were in attendance to cast an eye over the development that has moved apace over the summer months in preparation for full opening next season.

What does Savinho's £75m move reveal about Man City's multi-club model?

For the City Football Group (CFG), the soon-to-be-completed sale of Savinho to Tottenham will mark a milestone moment.

The fee of £75m plus £10m in add-ons agreed represents a record sale for Manchester City, the most prominent club in CFG's stable.

Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip

Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.

Voters are heading to the polls in Kazakhstan’s snap parliamentary election, which critics say will strengthen the power of the president.

Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles

The 23-time Grand Slam champion will not be playing singles, but could team up with her older sister Venus for doubles.

Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair on her return to the US Open.