Oil prices rise in early market trading after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
US futures and Asian shares open lower, oil prices soar as US and Israel attack Iran
The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have sent a chill through world markets, with U.S. futures falling more than 1%
Cyprus confirms a drone attack targeted a British base on the island and caused damage
Cyprus confirms a drone attack targeted a British base on the island and caused damage
Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is returning to South Carolina for a final public farewell
Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm
Lauren Phillips’ balcony just became a power plant. A very small, carbon-free one. A few weeks ago, the attorney set up what may be the first plug-and-play solar panel in the Bronx. The 220-watt installation, which is secured to the balcony railing with zip ties, has been a boon for the renter and mother...
US Half Marathon Championship ends in chaos as lead runners guided in wrong direction
Lead vehicle takes top-three off main course Jess McClain falls from first to ninth USA Track & Field has denied an appeal after its Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta ended in chaos. With less than two miles to go in the women’s race, Jess McClain had a significant lead over...
Infantino suggests players covering mouths when addressing opponents could be sent off
Fifa president wants more intervention in battle against racism Mouth covering in focus after VinÃcius Júnior’s allegation of abuse The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has suggested players who cover their mouths while addressing opponents could be sent off as part of the governing body’s battle against racism. The practice, which...
Brennan becomes first Briton since Cavendish to win Flemish classic in sprint finish
20-year-old claims victory in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne ‘I’m always there in these kind of races’ The 20-year-old British sprinter Matthew Brennan rocketed out of an accelerating pack to win the Flemish classic Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne for team Visma-Lease-a-bike on Sunday. Brennan, from Darlington, is the first Briton to win the race since Mark Cavendish...
Strongman Samson takes India past West Indies to set up England semi-final
Samson guides India to five-wicket win to reach last four T20 World Cup co-hosts play England in Mumbai on Thursday For the third time in three T20 World Cups, England will meet India in the semi-finals, after the co‑hosts beat West Indies in what was in effect a quarter-final on...
Is 14 the magic number? Promoted trio make instant Super League impact
Decision to expand top flight has seemed justified with Bradford, Toulouse and York grabbing early wins against established rivals When the Super League fixtures were released late last year, it was hard not to be drawn to this weekend. Clearly the headline attraction was Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR squaring...