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A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns

A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will send dozens of football teams and hordes of fans crisscrossing the globe for matches on three continents, sparking alarm over the environmental cost.

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Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge on Dortmund return

Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge on Dortmund return

Robert Lewandowski's revival has been a key to Barcelona's strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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President's push to scrap gold mining ban causes outcry in El Salvador

President's push to scrap gold mining ban causes outcry in El Salvador

El Salvador's gang-busting strongman President Nayib Bukele has set out on a new mission: to kickstart his country's sputtering economy by inviting back the mining companies that were barred seven years ago.

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Dozens of Nobel laureates sign letter opposing RFK Jr. as Trump's health secretary

Dozens of Nobel laureates sign letter opposing RFK Jr. as Trump's health secretary

Seventy-seven Nobel prize winners on Monday sent an open letter to the US Senate opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing his "lack of credentials" and anti-vaccine beliefs.

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VisiRose Introduces Revolutionary Therapy for Severe Eye Infections

VisiRose Introduces Revolutionary Therapy for Severe Eye Infections

Collaboration between Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Provectus Biopharmaceuticals

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Brainy, 'normal guy': the suspect in US insurance CEO's slaying

Brainy, 'normal guy': the suspect in US insurance CEO's slaying

The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings.

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Murdoch loses 'Succession' battle for son's control of media empire: report

Murdoch loses 'Succession' battle for son's control of media empire: report

Rupert Murdoch's audacious bid to cement his eldest's son's control over one of the world's most influential media empires has failed, a US report said Monday.

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West Ham stars dedicate vital win to Antonio after horror car crash

West Ham stars dedicate vital win to Antonio after horror car crash

West Ham stars Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek dedicated Monday's vital 2-1 win over Wolves to Michail Antonio as their team-mate recovers from a horrific car crash.

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Jackson leads but Barkley closes gap in NFL Pro Bowl voting

Jackson leads but Barkley closes gap in NFL Pro Bowl voting

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson kept the overall lead in fan voting numbers revealed Monday for the NFL Pro Bowl Games with Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley a close second.

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Connected, brainy, athletic: the suspect in US insurance CEO's slaying

Connected, brainy, athletic: the suspect in US insurance CEO's slaying

The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings.

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