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North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to be ready for confrontation with US

Kim Jong Un ordered his government to be prepared for both dialogue and confrontation with the Biden administration but more for confrontation

1 dead, 3 shot, 9 others injured in metro Phoenix shootings in Arizona

One person was killed and 12 others injured in reported drive-by shootings over a 90-minute span in three cities west of Phoenix, authorities said

Global coronavirus update: Delta Covid variant detected in Sri Lanka

Authorities say the first delta variant in the community has been detected in Sri Lanka

Argentina and Uruguay riddled with doubts for Copa America clash

Argentina and Uruguay go into Friday's Copa America encounter with neither team having won in three games since November.

Revived Aaron Ramsey key to Wales' success at Euro 2020

When he chested down a pass from Gareth Bale and knocked the ball into the net against Turkey, one thing was clear Aaron Ramsey was back.

Ukraine gets 1st win, beats North Macedonia 2-1 at Euro 2020

Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk both scored again, and this time it was enough

Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Patrik Schick at Euro 2020

Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things firing up a struggling front line and containing Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick

Sweden to throw off shackles against Slovakia at Euro 2020

Sweden is promising a more expansive approach against Slovakia at the European Championship.

Belgium beats Denmark 2-1 in game marked by Eriksen tribute

Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in a European Championship game marked by an emotional tribute to Eriksen in the first half

In trade row, UK asks EU to delay post Brexit 'sausage ban'

The EU said Thursday that Britain has asked for a three-month delay in bringing in some post-Brexit trade checks that are causing tension between the two sides, and instability in Northern Ireland

UEFA asks Euro 2020 teams to stop removing sponsor bottles

Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the Euros started by Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to stop removing strategically placed sponsor drinks from the news conference platforms

US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from a Covid pandemic low

Though jobless claims have tumbled since the start of 2021, when they exceeded 900,000, they remain high by historical standards.

Denmark's Eriksen to be fitted with implanted heart monitoring device

The Danish federation said doctors have determined that Eriksen needs to have an ICD implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

Why are Olympics going on despite public, medical warnings?

Public sentiment in Japan is generally opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, partly based on fears Covid will spike as almost 100,000 athletes and others enter for both events.

Global stocks lower after US Fed moves up interest rate hike forecast

The Fed indicated it sees the US economy improving faster than expected.

Explained: Can you mix and match two-dose coronavirus vaccines?

So far, limited data suggests an AstraZeneca shot followed by the Pfizer shot is safe and effective.

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin discuss ambassadors, nuclear weapons and more

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin of Russia spent more than three hours discussing issues Wednesday at their summit in Geneva.

Why are Olympics going on in Japan despite public, medical warnings?

Public sentiment in the country has been generally opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, partly based on fears the coronavirus will spike as almost 100,000 people enter the city

Japan set to ease its coronavirus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics

New daily cases in the country have fallen as it begins making final preparations for the Olympics starting in just over a month

Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020

The midfielders looked just as capable at scoring as the forwards