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London City Lionesses secure blockbuster signing of Grace Geyoro from PSG
London City Lionesses marked their arrival in the Women’s Super League by completing the blockbuster…
Malnourished kids arrive daily at a Gaza hospital as Netanyahu denies hunger
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The dead body of 2 1/2-year-old Ro’a Mashi lay…
National conservatism asserts its dominance in Trump’s Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s an ideological faction transforming the Republican Party in President Donald Trump’s…
Lawsuit alleges 2006 sexual assault by acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
VANCOUVER — The estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is being sued in British…
Back from torn ACL, Sergiño Dest says he’s matured since red card for arguing at Trinidad
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Recovered from a torn ACL, Sergiño Dest is set to play…
Isak on Sweden bench for World Cup qualifier in Slovenia days after Liverpool move
LJUBLJANA, Sweden (AP) — Sweden left Alexander Isak on the bench for a World Cup…
With ‘Mile End Kicks,’ Chandler Levack is out to prove she’s not a one-hit wonder
TORONTO — As a music journalist, Chandler Levack opined about the “sophomore slump” many bands…
Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid to Afghans after deadly earthquake
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands…
Canadian doc-maker Ben Proudfoot wants to preserve Ghanaian records of liberation movement
TORONTO — Two-time Canadian Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot says key archives tracing the story of Africa’s…
Shiite ministers walk out as Lebanon’s Cabinet debates army plan to disarm Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Cabinet discussed Friday a plan drawn up by the Lebanese army…
Ahead of Pulisic’s likely US return, Pochettino repeats summer flap is behind them
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — A day before Christian Pulisic’s likely return to the field for…
Azteca Stadium box owners win long fight for 2026 World Cup access
MEXICO CITY (AP) — After an 18-month dispute, luxury box owners at Azteca Stadium will…
England women have convinced Tuchel there’s no curse ahead of the men’s World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Less than a year into the Thomas Tuchel era and England…
Monza gearing up for Hamilton in Ferrari red at the Italian GP
There’s an added air of excitement among the passionate, red-clad tifosi at the Italian Grand…
Mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer a global health emergency, WHO chief says
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa…
From slaughterhouse worker to literary giant: George Saunders wins National Book Award
NEW YORK (AP) — George Saunders’ path from obscurity to acclaim began some 30 years…
Soccer great George Weah to lead FIFA panel of ex-players advising on anti-racism fight
ZURICH (AP) — Soccer great George Weah, who served as state president of Liberia, will…
Don’t look now, but there’s an AI-generated Italian teacup on your child’s phone. What does it mean?
In the first half of 2025, she racked up over 55 million views on TikTok…
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend’s total lunar eclipse
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast,…
Long in the shadows, a new generation of songwriters gain recognition and success as artists
New York (AP) — When songs top the charts, they become inescapable: Cross-genre hits are…
Alyssa Thompson joins Chelsea in latest big money move in women’s soccer
Chelsea completed the signing of Alyssa Thompson from Angel City on Friday in the latest…
Welcome to wplace: A chaotic, collaborative digital canvas where users ‘paint the world’
NEW YORK (AP) — In one new corner of the internet, users are invited to…
Formula 1 extends Monaco Grand Prix contract until 2035
MONACO (AP) — Formula 1 extended its contract with the Monaco Grand Prix for four…
Skiing standout Marcel Hirscher back on snow after ACL injury and on course for the Winter Olympics
Record eight-time overall World Cup skiing champion Marcel Hirscher is back training on snow nine…