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Future king William's influence grows as he hits 40

Future king William's influence grows as he hits 40

Prince William's 40th birthday this week marks a significant milestone for the future king, who is rapidly stamping his authority on the British royal family by plotting a course between tradition and modernity.

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Abortion: how things stand in US as court prepares to rule

Abortion: how things stand in US as court prepares to rule

The Supreme Court is expected to deliver an opinion by the end of June that could roll back 50 years of abortion rights in the United States.

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Sao Paulo's LGBTQ parade calls for Brazilians to 'vote with pride'

Sao Paulo's LGBTQ parade calls for Brazilians to 'vote with pride'

Several hundred thousand people marched Sunday in Sao Paulo's annual LGBTQ Pride parade under the slogan "vote with pride, for policies that represent us" -- a reference to Brazil's upcoming presidential election.

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Scrappy Fitzpatrick hits the shot of his life to win US Open

Scrappy Fitzpatrick hits the shot of his life to win US Open

Scrappy English underdog Matt Fitzpatrick, hardened in steel town Sheffield, endured epic pressure and hit the shot of his life when it mattered most on Sunday to win the US Open.

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England's Fitzpatrick wins US Open with sensational finish

England's Fitzpatrick wins US Open with sensational finish

England's Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title on Sunday by winning the US Open in dramatic fashion, making spectacular shots as rivals crumbled under final-round pressure.

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Another major near-miss leaves McIlroy longing for St. Andrews

Another major near-miss leaves McIlroy longing for St. Andrews

Rory McIlroy settled for another major near miss on Sunday at the US Open, sharing fifth at The Country Club to leave him longing for next month's British Open.

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Kupcho captures Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

Kupcho captures Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

Jennifer Kupcho survived a roller coaster of a round to win the Meijer LPGA Classic with a birdie at the second playoff hole, denying 2021 champion Nelly Korda and Irish Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire.

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Relieved Verstappen admits Sainz had a faster car

Relieved Verstappen admits Sainz had a faster car

A relieved Max Verstappen admitted he had struggled for pace in his Red Bull on Sunday after he resisted late pressure from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix.

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'I'm feeling young again,' says Hamilton after Canada third place

'I'm feeling young again,' says Hamilton after Canada third place

Lewis Hamilton said he was "ecstatic" on Sunday after claiming his second podium of the season with a strong third place ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Spanish PM thrashed in Andalusia regional election

Spanish PM thrashed in Andalusia regional election

Spain's main opposition Popular Party secured a landslide win in a regional election in Andalusia on Sunday, partial official results showed, dealing a blow to Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ahead of a national vote expected at the end of 2023.

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