- 11h ago
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in Texas calf, first US cattle case in decades
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae consume living flesh, has been confirmed in a three-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, marking the first US cattle case since 1976 and triggering a quarantine zone.
- 16h ago
Knicks rally past Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals behind Brunson's late surge and Hart's all-around disruption
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and Josh Hart delivered a historic defensive stat line as the New York Knicks erased a halftime deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
- 17h ago
Knicks rally past Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals, extending playoff win streak to 12
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday, seizing a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
- yesterday
Real Madrid election turns into prime-time spectacle as Haaland and Mourinho 'signings' are denied within hours
Both candidates in Sunday's Real Madrid presidential election unveiled blockbuster managerial and player pledges on Wednesday night, only for the Haaland camp, Manchester City, and Mourinho himself to issue swift denials.
- 2d ago
Leo Messi receives 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for sporting excellence and low‑key charity work
The Princess of Asturias Foundation names the Argentine star its sports laureate for 2026, citing his record‑breaking career, exemplary conduct, and ongoing support for children’s education and health.
- 2d ago
US proposes tariffs on 60 economies over forced labour, drawing sharp rebukes from EU, UK and Switzerland
The Trump administration has proposed additional duties of 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 trading partners, alleging they fail to curb goods made with forced labour. The EU, UK, Switzerland and others immediately rejected the accusations.
- 2d ago
Meliá follows Iberostar out of Cuba, abandoning 15 hotels ahead of US sanctions deadline
Spanish hotel giant Meliá is immediately ending management and branding services for 15 Cuban resorts, a day after Iberostar pulled out of 12 properties, as a 5 June US deadline to sever ties with a military-run conglomerate approaches.
- 2d ago
US threatens 60 economies with new tariffs over forced labour imports, including EU and Switzerland
The Trump administration has proposed additional tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies, accusing them of failing to block goods made with forced labour.
- 2d ago
Spanish town cancels DR Congo World Cup friendly over Ebola fears, coach proposes closed-door alternative
The mayor of La Línea de la Concepción revoked authorisation for a 9 June World Cup warm-up match between DR Congo and Chile, citing insufficient health information about the Congolese delegation amid an Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
- 2d ago
Six states hold midterm primaries as California governor race narrows to three-way contest
Voters in California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota cast ballots Tuesday in gubernatorial, Senate, and House primaries that will shape the November midterm battlefield.
- 2d ago
Canada formally asks US and Mexico to extend North American trade pact by 16 years ahead of July deadline
Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister for U.S. trade, sent a letter to his American and Mexican counterparts recommending the extension of the USMCA for another 16 years, just as President Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state.
- 2d ago
Norwegian FA backs ethics complaint against FIFA president Infantino over Trump peace prize
The Norwegian Football Federation has formally backed a complaint accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of breaching political neutrality rules by presenting a newly created peace prize to U.S. President Donald Trump.
- 2d ago
Pope Leo names EWTN executive María Montserrat Alvarado to head Vatican communications
Pope Leo XIV has named María Montserrat Alvarado, the Mexican-American president of EWTN News, to lead the Vatican's communications empire, appointing the first laywoman to head a Holy See dicastery.
- 2d ago
Switzerland departs for World Cup without Embolo after US travel document placed under review
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was left stranded at Zurich airport on Tuesday when U.S. authorities placed his travel authorization under further review hours before the team's flight to a World Cup training camp in California.
- 3d ago
Taylor Swift's New 'Toy Story 5' Song Marks Return to Country Roots: 'I Knew It, I Knew You' Drops June 5
Taylor Swift has announced a new original song for the upcoming Pixar film Toy Story 5, titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' set for release on June 5. Co-written with Jack Antonoff, the track marks a return to Swift's country roots, inspired by the cowgirl character Jessie.
- 3d ago
Davide Ancelotti, Son of Brazil Coach Carlo, Appointed Lille Head Coach on Two-Year Deal Ahead of Champions League Return
The 36-year-old son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti takes his second managerial role, succeeding Bruno Génésio at the Ligue 1 club as it prepares for a Champions League campaign.
- 4d ago
Germany Crushes Finland 4-0 in Final Home Test Before World Cup, Undav Stars with Brace
Germany delivered a convincing 4-0 victory over Finland in their last test match on home soil, with Deniz Undav scoring twice before a brief injury scare ahead of the flight to the World Cup in the USA.
- 4d ago
Visa chaos grounds South Africa's World Cup squad 11 days before opening match against Mexico
South Africa's national football team failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after at least 20 players and officials were left without valid visas, triggering fury from the country's sports minister just 11 days before they face co-hosts Mexico in the tournament opener.
- 4d ago
Poland vs Ukraine: Jan Urban names starting XI for Wrocław friendly, Lewandowski leads the line
Poland manager Jan Urban has unveiled his starting lineup for Sunday's friendly against Ukraine at Wrocław's Tarczyński Arena, with captain Robert Lewandowski included despite speculation about his future.
- May 26
Colombia name 26-man World Cup squad led by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz ahead of North America 2026
Captain James Rodríguez and Bayern Munich star Luis Díaz lead a 26-man Colombia squad announced by coach Néstor Lorenzo for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
