- 2d ago
Italian doctors fly to Cuba to evaluate hospitalized former deputy Alessandro Di Battista
Two doctors from Rome are traveling to Havana to assess whether former Five Star Movement lawmaker Alessandro Di Battista can be flown home following a medical emergency in Santa Clara.
- 3d ago
Jenni Hermoso returns to Atletico Madrid on contract running through June 2027
The 36-year-old forward arrives from Mexican club Tigres for her third spell in the Spanish capital ahead of Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
- 3d ago
Google Maps adopts Lake America for US users following executive order by Donald Trump
Google has updated its mapping platform to display Lake America instead of Lake Ontario for users in the United States, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump during a tariff dispute with Canada.
- 4d ago
Trump eases tariffs on 300,000 tons of beef imports to lower grocery prices
The 90-day tariff exemption covers 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to counter cattle shortages, drawing swift opposition from domestic ranching groups.
- 4d ago
Atletico Madrid rules out Julian Alvarez for Sevilla match amid blocked Barcelona transfer
Diego Simeone confirmed that Julian Alvarez will miss Saturday's match against Sevilla following three missed training sessions, while Atletico Madrid maintains its refusal to negotiate a transfer with Barcelona.
- 4d ago
Meta agrees to $18 billion US teen safety settlement as global regulators demand parity
The agreement commits the tech company to pay up to $18 billion over ten years and roll out mandatory teen protections on Instagram and Facebook, including time caps and hidden likes.
- 5d ago
Manchester City sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100m
The Morocco international agreed a five-year contract with Manchester City as part of a midfield overhaul following Rodri's departure to Barcelona.
- 5d ago
Shapiro and Kennedy clash over two measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania officials reported the state's first measles deaths in 35 years, prompting a clash between Governor Josh Shapiro and US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over autopsy findings and case details.
- 5d ago
SpaceX plans $100 billion Starbase Louisiana spaceport for Starship flights
SpaceX has announced plans to construct a 125,000-acre launch complex in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, aiming to start construction in 2027 and begin Starship flights by 2029.
- 5d ago
Volkswagen plans 50,000 additional job cuts to reduce costs as union tensions mount in Germany
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume announced plans to eliminate 50,000 further jobs across 170 entities by 2030, with roughly half affecting German facilities.
- Aug 24
Maradona Hand of God match ball sells for $3.355 million at Heritage Auctions
The Adidas Azteca ball from Argentina's 1986 World Cup victory over England was bought in Dallas below its $10 million estimate after four decades of custody by referee Ali Bin Nasser.
- Aug 23
Olympiacos signs Mexican forward Armando González from Chivas on five-year deal
The 23-year-old Mexico international moves to the Greek Super League after scoring 24 goals over two tournaments for Guadalajara, becoming the first Mexican player to move abroad following the 2026 World Cup.
- Aug 22
Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as US enacts 50% tariffs on $20 billion in goods
Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks in Washington late Friday, prompting 50% Section 338 duties on Canadian wood and manufacturing imports to take effect Saturday.
- Aug 22
Trump suspends tariffs on 300,000 tonnes of beef imports to curb prices
The White House will temporarily waive out-of-quota duties exceeding 26% on ground beef products as domestic cattle numbers fall to 70-year lows ahead of November midterm elections.
- Aug 22
Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya steps down again following party backlash over US indictment
Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya requested an indefinite leave of absence just 36 hours after attempting to reclaim office, following condemnation from President Claudia Sheinbaum over his United States drug trafficking indictment.
- Aug 21
Mexican Navy rescues two fishermen found drifting in a cooler five days after boat sank
Two fishermen from Chiapas survived five days adrift without food or fresh water inside an insulated fish cooler before Mexican naval crews located them 240 kilometres offshore.
- Aug 21
Kyle Kirkwood wins inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington as Donald Trump waves green flag
Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood won IndyCar's first Washington street race, finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after 147 laps around the National Mall.
- Aug 21
FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fines Argentina $321,000
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and defender Nahuel Molina for seven after the World Cup final brawl in New Jersey, while fining the Argentinian Football Association $321,000.
- Aug 21
Guatemala reports 2,284 deported Mexicans arrived in transit from United States
President Bernardo Arévalo said 2,284 Mexican nationals deported from the U.S. entered Guatemala on transit flights in 2026 before being returned to Mexico within 24 hours.
- Aug 19
Trump nominates White House aide Heidi Overton to lead Food and Drug Administration
President Donald Trump has chosen White House domestic policy adviser Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, filling a vacancy left by Marty Makary in May.
