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Australia's world No.7 Green wants women to play Presidents Cup
Australian major winner Hannah Green has called for women to play in the Presidents Cup to make it more competitive, saying the concept has been spoken about in the locker room.
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Mexico leader worried about drinking water after Hurricane John
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday expressed concern about supplies of drinking water in the country's west after Hurricane John hit the Pacific coast, killing at least 16 people.
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Tunisia readies for vote as incumbent Saied eyes victory
Tunisians head to the polls Sunday for a presidential election in which analysts say incumbent Kais Saied is poised for victory with his most prominent critics behind bars.
Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.
US election like no other enters nail-biting final month
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are entering the final one-month sprint to the most dramatic US presidential election in modern history, with both candidates warning the fate of a divided nation hangs on a result that is still too close to call.
Morocco mobile desalination units quench remote areas' thirst
In the small fishing village of Beddouza in western Morocco, locals have turned to the Atlantic to quench their thirst, using mobile desalination stations to combat the kingdom's persistent drought.
US election: five key moments in an extraordinary campaign
Courts, bullets and verbal stumbles have made their mark on this year's US election campaign -- one of the most extraordinary in the nation's history.
High childcare costs in US weigh on women's employment
Rising childcare costs in the United States are forcing many parents, often mothers, to work fewer hours or none at all -- fueling concern among voters who feel the pinch in today's economy.
US voters seek help with crushing childcare costs
For Maggie Ficco, a working mother from the US state of Pennsylvania, the issue of childcare is more than just an electoral talking point: it's a constant source of stress, as costs rise and day care capacities shrink.
Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon to land
Taiwan shut down schools and offices for a second day Thursday as Typhoon Krathon pounded the island before its expected landfall, leaving two dead and more than 100 injured.
Chappell Roan drama sees US singer's fandom get political -- and pushy
The power of online music fandoms to create political hype has crystalized in recent US election cycles -- see the Swifties -- but backlash against Chappell Roan over a presidential endorsement has highlighted so-called stan culture's ferocity.
Supercharged storms: how climate change amplifies cyclones
From Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi, powerful storms are battering the globe, and scientists warn that a warming planet is amplifying their destructive force to unprecedented levels.
Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day
US dockworkers picketed for a second day Wednesday, garnering support from other labor groups as the Biden administration urged shippers to boost their offer to end a damaging strike weeks before the presidential election.
Huge protests in Argentina over public university cuts
Several thousand Argentines joined major student-led protests in Buenos Aires on Wednesday over President Javier Milei's cuts to free university education.
Deadly Israeli strike on central Beirut after soldiers killed
Israel carried out a deadly air raid Thursday on a Hezbollah rescue facility in central Beirut, Lebanese sources said, after multiple Israeli ground troops were killed near the border.
Trump 'resorted to crimes' to overturn 2020 election: special counsel
Donald Trump launched a "private criminal effort" to subvert the 2020 US election and should not be shielded by presidential immunity, Special Counsel Jack Smith said in a court filing unsealed on Wednesday.
Tigers and Royals complete sweeps to advance in MLB playoffs
Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
'Heartbreaking': Biden, Harris tour storm areas as deaths surpass 160
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President Kamala Harris distributed aid to needy families, as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster.
Australia's most capped footballer Polkinghorne to retire
Australia's most capped player, Clare Polkinghorne, announced her retirement from international football Thursday after a career spanning almost two decades and five World Cups.
Emery masterminds 'statement' Champions League win for Aston Villa
Bayern Munich had not lost a Champions League group game since 2017 until a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday that hinted at a new era of European glory for the English side.
Ancelotti holds hands up as Real Madrid's long unbeaten run ends
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of his team was well deserved after their long unbeaten run came to an end in a 1-0 defeat against Lille in France in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Juventus played like a team 'possessed', says Vlahovic
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic said his side played like they were "possessed" in Wednesday's 3-2 come-from-behind Champions League win at RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid beaten in Champions League as Villa shock Bayern
Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in a repeat of the 1982 European Cup final.
US urgently tries to shape Israel's response to Iran
The United States knows Israel will retaliate after Iran's major missile attack, and even says it supports such a move, but is trying to influence the nature of the response, warning against targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.
Tigers sweep Astros to advance in MLB playoffs
Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Dodgers say pitching icon Valenzuela 'focusing on health'
The Los Angeles Dodgers said legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has stepped away from team broadcasting duties to "focus on his health" but hopes to return in 2025.
Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's Atletico in Champions League
Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.
Conceicao stunner nets 10-man Juventus win at Leipzig
A superb solo goal from Francisco Conceicao with eight minutes remaining claimed 10-man Juventus a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig in a wild match on Wednesday.
Aston Villa stun Bayern in repeat of 1982 European Cup final
Aston Villa repeated their famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran's winner beat the German giants 1-0 on Wednesday.
Rally in oil prices loses steam on mixed day for global stocks
A rally in oil prices faded Wednesday as worries over Middle Eastern tensions appeared to recede somewhat while US stock indices eked out gains following solid US jobs data.
Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's absent Atletico
Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.
David strikes as Lille claim Real Madrid scalp in Champions League
Lille claimed the scalp of Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday as a Jonathan David penalty just before half-time gave the French club a famous 1-0 home win over the reigning European champions.
Slot makes Liverpool history as Reds beat Bologna
Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his opening nine matches as Mohamed Salah's brilliant strike sealed a 2-0 victory against Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Biden, Harris tour areas slammed by major storm
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday witnessed first-hand the catastrophic destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, as several thousand responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions impacted by the storm.
Doctor who provided Matthew Perry's drugs pleads guilty
One of two doctors charged in connection with the drug overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry pleaded guilty in a US court on Wednesday.
South America treated to rare 'ring of fire' eclipse
Skygazers on the tip of South America were treated Wednesday to a spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse that was visible from Chile's Easter Island before heading to mainland Patagonia.
Calf injury slows Doncic as Mavs launch training camp
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will miss a week of pre-season preparation after suffering a left calf contusion during a workout, the NBA team said on Wednesday.
Biden official says port strike deal not as far as parties think
Shippers and striking US dockworkers are closer to agreeing on economic terms than they realize, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday.
Knicks get Towns from T-wolves for Randle in major NBA deal
Karl-Anthony Towns was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to New York in a three-team NBA trade on Wednesday that sent Julius Randle from the Knicks to the T-wolves in return.
Leicester coach Cheika handed ban for 'disrespecting' doctor
Leicester head coach Michael Cheika has been hit with a two-week suspension after being found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor.
Jewish pilgrims journey to Ukraine, from one war to another
Like thousands of other pilgrims, Rony Eli-Ya travelled from his home in Israel to the Ukrainian city of Uman this week for Rosh Hashanah, one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar.