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Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spain's Eldense club

Lionel Messi is set to become the majority shareholder at Eldense, the Spanish second-division football club, marking a move into club ownership.

16 killed in landslides in southeastern China; over 18,000 evacuated

Search and rescue teams recovered another body from rain-triggered landslides in Jiangxi, taking the death toll to 16, while more than 18,000 people have been evacuated from Suichuan county

Philippines ferry fire: 5 dead, 87 missing as rescue operation continues

MV June Aster was carrying 134 people when it caught fire near Coron after sailing from Manila, with 42 rescued so far as coast guard teams continue search operations

Huawei racketeering trial begins in US as prosecutors allege theft, spying

US prosecutors accused the Chinese tech giant of stealing technology from American companies, abusing the financial system and helping Iran monitor its citizens

Apple CEO John Ternus unveils latest iPhone lineup, puts focus on AI

Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept 1

Pakistan squad overhaul was news to me says Babar ahead of England Test

Babar learned of the wholesale changes only after an official statement by the Pakistan Cricket Board, he said on Tuesday, the day before the third test at Edgbaston

Dembele, Kane, Mbappe lead Ballon d'Or race as Putellas leads womens field

Dembele and Mbappe both played for France at the World Cup, where their team lost to eventual champion Spain in the semifinals

Real Madrid, Man City off to winning starts in UEFA Champions League

Mbappe gave record 15-time champion Madrid an early lead en route to 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates

The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in US imports earlier Tuesday

Over 1,000 flights cancelled in Britain due to air traffic control issue

Britain's National Air Traffic Services said it had resolved a problem in its flight processing system in the evening but delays rippled across 15 UK airports

US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship

The US strikes were in response to two Iranian efforts to hit the warship with ballistic missiles over the past two days

Meta launches personal AI agent 'Muse' to help with everyday tasks

It can handle simple tasks like sending an email or booking travel, or bigger, long-term goals like creating a yearlong exercise plan or setting up a new business

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia trigger fire at oil facilities, 73 injured

Houthi attacks sparked fires at oil facilities and utilities in southern Saudi Arabia, temporarily suspending operations and marking a major escalation in the renewed conflict with Iran-backed rebels

China exports surge 25% in Aug on strong demand for autos, high tech goods

Exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July

Modric included in Croatia squad for Nations League 2026-27 edition

When Croatia plays at Czech Republic in its opening Group A game of the Nations League on Sept. 26, Modric will earn his 203rd cap at age 41

Bavuma to lead South Africa in Australia ODIs; de Kock and Coetzee included

Bavuma will lead the Proteas after being rested for an ODI series away against Namibia, starting on Wednesday

Pochettino calls for change in US mindset after Pulisic's Gold Cup snub

Pulisic, the top American player, took himself out of consideration for the 2025 Gold Cup citing the need to rest after his season with AC Milan

Rybakina downs Osaka in US Open 2026; set to meet Zheng in quarterfinal

The No. 2-seeded Rybakina is guaranteed to replace Aryna Sabalenka atop the WTA rankings if she reaches the semifinals in Flushing Meadows

Lazio join Serie A leaders; Real Sociedad claim dramatic victory in Spain

Davide Frattesi scored for the third game in succession as Lazio came from a goal behind to beat Udinese 2-1

Flights to and from Jakarta resume after volcanic eruption forced closure

Flights resumed at major Jakarta airports after Anak Krakatau's eruption caused a two-day closure, disrupting 2,961 services and affecting about 341,000 passengers