Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions
Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.
1970-01-01 08:00
Vermont man cited for negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams, police say
A Vermont man has been cited for negligence in the June vehicle crash that killed actor Treat Williams, state police said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Roundup: Anna Kendrick Joins SAG-AFTRA Picket Lines; MLB Trade Deadline Recap; Damian Lillard Trade Going Nowhere
Anna Kendrick joined SAG-AFTRA picketers, recapping the MLB trade deadline, Damian Lillard trade talks are stalled and more in the Roundup.
1970-01-01 08:00
USWNT players react to 0-0 draw with Portugal
The United States women’s national team narrowly qualified to the round of 16 after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Portugal inspired a second place finish in group E.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port, sending global grain prices higher
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV Russia attacked Ukraine's main inland port across the Danube River from Romania on Wednesday,
1970-01-01 08:00
Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security fears at home and left both Scandinavian nations questioning whether they need to review their liberal laws on freedom of speech.
1970-01-01 08:00
1-year-old girl dies after being left in a hot car for 8 hours, police in New York say
A 1-year-old girl in New York died after her grandmother left her in the back seat of a car for eight hours while she went to work, police said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sweden to play US in last 16 after beating Argentina as South Africa makes history
A meeting between Sweden and the US in the first knockout stage of the Women's World Cup was confirmed on Wednesday as the Scandinavian side beat Argentina 2-0.
1970-01-01 08:00
Premier League top scorers 2023/24: Who will win the Golden Boot?
The favourites for the 2023/24 Premier League Golden Boot, including Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane and more.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nearly half of those held in Russia's detention centers in Kherson were tortured, rights report finds
Nearly half of Ukrainians held in Russian detention centers in Kherson were subjected to widespread torture including sexual violence, according to a report published Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Factbox-Credit rating: The shrinking 'triple A' club
Ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded the U.S. government's top credit rating by a notch to 'AA+' sending
1970-01-01 08:00
AI could be used to assess breast cancer scans
Swedish study found computer-aided detection could spot cancer at similar rate to two radiologists.
1970-01-01 08:00