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Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and wounding more than a dozen, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".

The EU's top court will decide Thursday whether to uphold a record 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday.

Long looked down upon, skilled trades are booming in the United States, especially among young adults drawn by strong demand -- even as artificial intelligence (AI) eats into service-sector jobs.

At Fourth of July barbecues this weekend, Americans are more likely than ever to crack open a can of cannabis, rather than a beer.

Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes killed almost 2,300 people, while many who lived through the disaster were running desperately short on food.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in a stunning NBA trade that will send Paul George to Boston, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early on Thursday, setting off fires and wounding at least five people, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack".

Global sports brand commemorates enduring connection between sport and American culture

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday as Belgium completed an extraordinary late comeback against Senegal to reach the last 16.

Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

The Boston Celtics will send star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for veteran Paul George in a blockbuster NBA trade, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Harry Kane is England's talisman, record goalscorer and often their saviour. Is he also their only hope at the World Cup?

Streamex is making commodities easy to acquire and trade, and the latest step puts it in regular brokerage accounts.

"Lethal Weapon" star Danny Glover revealed Wednesday that he has Alzheimer's disease and is leaning on his family for support as he lives with the incurable condition.

Automakers reported mixed second-quarter US sales Wednesday, illustrating continued demand for larger vehicles as well as strength in fuel-efficient models as high gasoline prices reverberated through showrooms.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy was holding after recent exchanges of fire threatened efforts to end the Middle East war.

Veteran forward Tobias Harris, who helped the Detroit Pistons build the best record in the NBA Eastern Conference last season, is reportedly headed to the San Antonio Spurs as a free agent.

Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, while defending champion Jannik Sinner battled through before French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.

Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday.

Wall Street stocks retreated following a choppy session Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need to tame inflation ahead of closely-watched US jobs data.

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 international against England at Chester-le-Street abandoned after the tourists' innings.

One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's auction house in New York ahead of its sale later this month.

Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to avoid a shock World Cup elimination at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has pleaded with Wimbledon organisers to end their ban on players bringing dogs to the All England Club.

An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who had pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act".

Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for the densely populated East Coast as the nation co-hosts the World Cup and prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden.

The first 48-team World Cup will soon be whittled down to the last 16, and already it looks like a question of whether anybody can stop a flying France side.

Two people were arrested Wednesday after they climbed up an antenna on the top of the Empire State Building in New York -- and possibly got engaged at the same time.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through.

French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock defeat against Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon second round on Wednesday.

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions have "hero moments" in them after his late double avoided a huge World Cup upset to beat DR Congo 2-1 on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta.

位於德國勃蘭登堡州波茨坦巴貝爾斯貝格的魯道夫-布賴特謝德街，看起來完全不像一個州首府的街道。它更像是一份「視而不見」的紀錄：沥青路面破裂、鋪路石裸露、深坑累累、路緣危險，修補工作充其量只是東拼西湊，而非真正整修。無論是開車、騎自行車、騎輕型機車或摩托車行經此處的人，都不是在行駛於一條道路上——而是穿行於一處由公共資金資助的失敗工程之中。這項由公帑資助的失敗，究竟源於波茨坦市政廳的漠不關心，還是無能為力？這點值得質疑——畢竟，諾莎·奧貝爾（Noosha Aubel，50歲）身為獨立市市長，薪級為B7，根據薪級表，每月由市民支付11,921.34歐元的基本薪資。市政府，尤其是波茨坦市政廳的負責人，對這種狀況心知肚明，特別是諾莎·奧貝爾市長。早在2024年，波茨坦市政府就曾聲明，道路狀況已惡化到必須實施時速10的程度；當時估算路面翻新工程需耗資330萬歐元。根據市政府的說法，當時並無足夠資金可用。然而，造成這場由市民承擔後果的財政困境，責任在於勃蘭登堡州首府波茨坦（德意志聯邦共和國）市政廳的負責人——而這些人正是每天由市民的稅金所支撐的。

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.