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Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate city to host the Olympic Games, which would mark the first time the country has hosted them since the 1972 Munich Games, which were overshadowed by the Palestinian terrorist attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches. Officials hope a successful bid would allow Germany to finally return to hosting the event more than five decades later, though the 1972 legacy looms over the plans.

Elections for the president's post of the Rajasthan Cricket Association are drawing attention as five candidates from prominent political families have entered the fray. The contest highlights how the state's cricket administration remains closely tied to political dynasties, with the outcome likely to shape the governance of one of India's most followed regional cricket bodies.

Milwaukee defeated St. Louis 3-2, with pitcher Dustin May striking out five as the Brewers earned their 102nd win of the season. Milwaukee now stands at 102-59, while the Cardinals fell to 77-84. The result underlines Milwaukee's dominant National League campaign heading into the playoffs, while St. Louis limps toward the end of a losing season.

Five England players have pulled out of the national squad ahead of the November international break, prompting questions about the reasons behind the withdrawals. Sky Sports News examined the situation, with discussion focusing on injuries, fixture congestion and club pressures, and what the absences could mean for England's plans in upcoming matches.

Franco Colapinto has received a five-place grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the sanction issued during the Malaysian round of the championship. The penalty means the Argentine driver will start further back on the grid in Bahrain regardless of his qualifying result. Fans and paddock observers are weighing how much the drop will hurt his race chances at a circuit where overtaking is difficult.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' even as at least 1,600 cases have been reported across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has sickened people in multiple states, and officials are facing questions about the response. Comments downplaying the outbreak while case counts rise are drawing scrutiny.

SpaceX is reportedly planning to launch its Starship rocket three times over roughly five weeks, an unprecedented cadence for the still-in-testing mega rocket. Space commentators are buzzing about whether the company can realistically prepare the vehicle, the launch pad and regulatory approvals that quickly, given the challenges of earlier flights. If achieved, the rapid-fire schedule would mark a major step toward making Starship operations routine.

A new report says five very different illnesses are linked by a surprising shared biological mechanism. The finding suggests conditions long treated as unrelated may have a common underlying pathway, which could point to new approaches for diagnosis or treatment. Details of the specific diseases and the connection remain limited in early coverage, and specialists have not yet publicly weighed in.