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In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS

In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS

Lionel Messi scored twice and a hand in two others as Inter Miami fought back to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 away in the MLS on Wednesday.

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Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea

Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea

The experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico recently, its owner revealed.

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Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

They come in blister packs of 10 like any normal painkiller and you can buy them easily in roadside kiosks and street pharmacies across west Africa.

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Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup

Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup

Chris Wood urged New Zealand to "create some history" after he was named captain Thursday of the World Cup squad who will be chasing a first-ever win at the global showpiece.

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In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries

In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries

Georgetown, one of present-day Washington's most expensive neighborhoods, used to be a hub of Black life in the US capital.

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US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband

US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband

An American woman who made headlines by writing a children's book about grief after poisoning her husband was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday, US media reported.

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Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

An emotional Vin Diesel and teary "The Fast and the Furious" co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster soaked up applause at a special cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday on the 25th anniversary of the original movie.

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London's Heath House School to Open in Singapore Bringing British Pedigree With Affordable Excellence

London's Heath House School to Open in Singapore Bringing British Pedigree With Affordable Excellence

The new school in the heart of the city brings Cambridge education combined with celebrated Leader-in-Me framework to families at accessible fee levels

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Akkodis Recognized in HFS Horizons 2026 Report for Enterprise Ready Agentic AI Services

Akkodis Recognized in HFS Horizons 2026 Report for Enterprise Ready Agentic AI Services

Global analyst firm positions Akkodis as an Enterprise Innovator in agentic AI services

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Assembly Rolls out Stagwell Search+ Across APAC as AI Reshapes Brand Discovery

Assembly Rolls out Stagwell Search+ Across APAC as AI Reshapes Brand Discovery

As consumers turn from traditional to AI Search Experiences, Assembly shifts the focus from search rankings to securing a dominant 'share of prompt'.

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