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Real Madrid to seek UEFA compensation after Super League court ruling

On Wednesday, the court in Madrid dismissed the appeals that were also filed by the Spanish league and the national soccer federation.

Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez in car crash that kills 81-year-old man

An 81-year-old man using an electric wheelchair died after being hit by a car driven by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martnez, according to Italian media reports.

Hurricane Melissa charges toward eastern Cuba after devastating Jamaica

Floodwaters trapped at least three families in their homes in the community of Black River in western Jamaica, and crews were unable to help them because of dangerous conditions

North Korea test-fires cruise missiles while Trump visits South Korea

North Korean report came hours before an expected summit between Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the city of Gyeongju, where South Korea is hosting this year's APEC

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350 bn investment

Korean officials say a direct cash injection could destabilise their economy, and they'd rather do loans and loan guarantees instead

US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing

The vice president reaffirmed Republicans' strategy of trying to pick off a handful of Senate Democrats to vote for stopgap funding to reopen the government

US judge blocks Trump admin from firing workers during govt shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees and other labour unions have sued to stop the reductions in force layoffs, saying the firings were an abuse of power designed to punish workers

Peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban govt in Istanbul fail, says Pakistan

Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militants linked to a surge in attacks, while Kabul denies its territory is being used against Pakistan

China, Asean sign upgraded free trade pact to counter US protectionism

The signing of the Asean-China Free Trade Area 3.0 came on the final day of the annual Asean summit and related meetings and was witnessed by Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Ford's enormous F-150 becomes unlikely part of Japan's efforts to woo Trump

Japan is filled with tiny white trucks that farmers and commercial workers use to lug their gear along the narrow roads of a nation smaller than California.

FIFA opens next phase of World Cup ticket sales with focus on host nations

This draw, which runs through 11 a.m. Eastern Friday, includes a domestic exclusivity time slot for residents of the three host countries the U.S., Canada and Mexico

FIFA ropes in Ivanka Trump for education project funded by ticket revenues

Ivanka Trump, tennis great Serena Williams, singers Shakira and The Weeknd, actor Hugh Jackman and soccer star Kaka are on the advisory board of the charity fund created by FIFA

Major blow for Napoli, Belgium as Kevin De Bruyne ruled out till 2026

De Bruyne immediately pulled up and clutched the back of his right thigh on Saturday after converting a penalty to set Napoli on the way to a 3-1 win over Inter Milan in Serie A

12 people feared dead after small plane crashes in Kenya's Kwale region

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that 12 people were onboard the aircraft and authorities were investigating the cause of the crash

Israel's military kills three Palestinian militants in West Bank raid

Israel has stepped up its military activity in the occupied West Bank since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the war in Gaza

Trial begins for man accused of killing former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Yamagami allegedly shot Abe in 2022 with a homemade firearm during an election speech because of a grudge against the controversial Unification Church

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for strongest storm in nearly 2 centuries

Landslides, fallen trees and numerous power outages were reported ahead of the storm, with officials in Jamaica cautioning that the cleanup and damage assessment would be slow

Trump admin shortlists five candidates to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The names suggest that no matter who is picked, there will likely be big changes coming to the Federal Reserve next year

King Charles III dedicates Britain's 1st national memorial to LGBTQ+ troops

Between 1967 and 2000, soldiers, sailors and air force personnel who were or were thought to be gay or transgender were labelled unfit to serve and dismissed or discharged from the forces

British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained at California airport

Hamdi, who is Muslim, was on a speaking tour in the US and on Saturday had addressed the annual gala for the Sacramento, California, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations