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Olympics-Some Russians make the cut for Paris Olympics but others fail vetting process
BERLIN - The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at next month's Paris Olympics, with a total of...
Jun 16, 20242 min read


Soccer-Switzerland claim impressive 3-1 win against Hungary
COLOGNE, Germany - Switzerland began their Euro 2024 campaign in style with a 3-1 Group A victory over tournament dark horses Hungary...
Jun 15, 20241 min read


Reform UK overtakes PM Sunak's Conservatives in opinion poll
LONDON - Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party overtook Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives in an opinion poll for the first time on...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Tennis-'Life's great' Federer says as he launches retirement documentary
LONDON - Tennis great Roger Federer says he is enjoying dedicating his time to his family and not rushing into any big projects...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Soccer-England face Serbia in Euro opener with weakened defence
DORTMUND, Germany - England face the first test of their credentials as one of the Euro 2024 favourites when they launch their campaign...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Palestinian swimmer hopes to lift spirits of Gazans at Olympics
DUBAI - Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab, who is training for the 2024 Olympic Games, has a mission. He wants to represent...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Soccer-Munich buzzes with Germany and Scotland fans out for a fairy tale Euro 2024
MUNICH, Germany -Germany fans answered coach Julian Nagelsmann's call to "please be loud" on Friday, descending on Munich's medieval...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Soccer-Hosts Germany crush 10-man Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener
MUNICH, Germany -Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 on Friday with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their...
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Explainer-How France's political alliances are shaping up and the policies they pledge
PARIS - France's political parties have scrambled to form political alliances after President Emmanuel Macron's surprise move to call a...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Soccer-England face Serbia in Euro opener with weakened defence
DORTMUND, Germany - England face the first test of their credentials as one of the Euro 2024 favourites when they launch their campaign...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


It's OK to joke about God but don't offend, Pope tells comedians
VATICAN CITY - It's OK to make fun of God as long as the joke is not offensive, Pope Francis said on Friday in a special audience with...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Soccer-Oracle orangutan backs Germany for Euros win against Scotland
DORTMUND, Germany - Euro 2024 hosts Germany are on course for a narrow victory in their opening match against Scotland - according to an...
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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