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Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium.

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German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout

German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout

As Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilisers.

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OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision

OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision

Seven OPEC+ members are meeting Sunday to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates' departure from the cartel, which added to the soaring price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war.

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Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert

Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert

Latin pop queen Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she took the stage over an hour late.

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Embiid, Maxey shine as 76ers eliminate Celtics in NBA playoffs

Embiid, Maxey shine as 76ers eliminate Celtics in NBA playoffs

Joel Embiid scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over Boston that eliminated the Celtics from the NBA playoffs on Saturday.

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Fleeting freedom at festival for India's transgender community

Fleeting freedom at festival for India's transgender community

For a few fleeting days each year, India's often-shunned transgender community is welcomed and revered at a festival that is at once sacred ritual, celebration, and a refuge.

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Man charged with murdering Indigenous girl in Australian outback

Man charged with murdering Indigenous girl in Australian outback

An Australian man has been charged with murdering a young Indigenous girl in a "deeply distressing" case that has stirred grief across the nation, police said Sunday.

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Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the race's start time was brought forward by three hours due to expected heavy rainstorms.

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China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China could have its second successive snooker world champion after Wu Yize came back from the brink of defeat against Mark Allen to win 17-16 in a thrilling semi-final decider on Saturday.

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Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

World number one Nelly Korda cruised into a three-stroke lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, scoring 67 in another flawless round Saturday.

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