No 'human era' in Earth's geological history, scientists say
A top panel of geologists has decided not to grant the 'human age' its own distinct place in Earth's geological timeline after disagreeing over when exactly our era might have begun.
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Rees-Zammit meets with Browns and Jets after Pro Day trial
Welsh former rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit has visited the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets after generating interest following his performance in Wednesday's Pro Day.
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US women to face Mexico in Paris Olympic tuneup match
The United States women's national team, set to compete for a fifth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, will play a tuneup match against Mexico on July 13, US Soccer announced Friday.
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Leicester take legal action against Premier League over financial charge
Championship club Leicester issued "urgent legal proceedings" against the Premier League and the English Football League after being charged with an alleged financial breach.
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Zara owner Inditex workers protest after record profits
Workers at Inditex's Zara and other big name stores protested outside the company shops across Spain on Friday to demand better benefits after the world's biggest fashion retailer reported record profits and raised shareholder payouts.
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NBA Pelicans lose forward Ingram for at least two weeks
The New Orleans Pelicans will be without injured star forward Brandon Ingram for at least two weeks as they fight for an NBA playoff berth, the team said on Friday.
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Rights court condemns Peru over one of world's most polluted towns
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights said Friday that Peru had violated residents' "right to live in a healthy environment" in an Andean mining town that is considered one of the most polluted places on earth.
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Injured Neuer remains Germany's first choice 'keeper, says coach
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann insisted Friday that Manuel Neuer remains the team's number one goalkeeper for Euro 2024 despite not having played an international match since their disastrous 2022 World Cup campaign.
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Stocks mixed after rallying over interest rate outlook
European and US stock markets were mixed Friday after gaining earlier in the week over expectations of a series of interest rate cuts later this year.
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US House passes government funding, sparking Republican mutiny
A hard-right Republican launched a bid on Friday to oust US House Speaker Mike Johnson, reigniting an intra-party battle between traditional conservatives and firebrand supporters of Donald Trump that crippled Congress for months last year.
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