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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title

Swedish left-wing cheers far-right decline amid tight election race

Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season

Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph

Toulouse back on track after hammering Bordeaux

Sassuolo stun Juve, Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner

Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby

Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers

Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground

US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup

Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit

Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire

Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing

Arsenal, Spurs seek to prove title credentials in north London derby

Arsenal and Tottenham will be fighting for much more than local bragging rights on Saturday as the north London rivals aim to prove they are serious contenders for the Premier League title.

Three Japanese Arc de Triomphe heartbreaks

Japan dreams of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, widely regarded as Europe's greatest flat race, and Sunday's renewal will include a record four Japanese runners.

Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc on Florida, regains steam in Atlantic

Hurricane Ian unleashed "historic" devastation in Florida, leaving a yet unknown number of dead in its wake, officials said Thursday, as the storm regrouped in the Atlantic on a path toward the Carolinas.

Legal marijuana, but Uruguayans still prefer black market

Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization of recreational cannabis use, a move that helped to push many drug traffickers out of the domestic market.

Thai court to decide suspended prime minister's fate

A Thai court is set to rule Friday on whether suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha should be reinstated, or thrown out of office permanently, with a verdict in his favour likely to trigger protests.

Environmental bodies concerned by new UK government's climate comments

Initial comments by British Prime Minister Liz Truss's conservative government have raised concerns about her climate policy in a country which is increasingly feeling the effects of global warming but is going through an unprecedented energy crisis.

Lin, Atthaya shine at LPGA Volunteers Classic

China's Lin Xiyu grabbed a one-shot lead from in-form Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul in the opening round of the LPGA Tour's Volunteers of America Classic in Texas on Thursday.

Riley, Gordon lead by one at Sanderson Farms PGA

Davis Riley and Will Gordon took a one-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Tour's Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi on Thursday.

Meta to freeze hiring to tighten budget: report

Facebook-parent Meta put out word to employees on Thursday that it will freeze hiring to cut costs as it endures tough economic times, The Wall Street Journal reported.