Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% after oil prices soared to well over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East
Where things stand after another weekend of war
The Iran war has begun its second week
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 5 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the trial of five men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What’s at stake at this week’s seabed mining talks
Indigenous advocates who have been fighting for their rights to be acknowledged in global regulations for seabed mining are bracing for the outcome of this week’s gathering of the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, where representatives from three dozen countries are expected to discuss finalizing mining rules by the end...
The fight for the heart of the US Environmental Protection Agency
In the winter of 2024, Montana Krukowski left his job with the Michigan state government to take his dream position at the Chicago regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. There, he devoted himself to helping tribal governments keep their drinking water free from harmful bacteria. He also oversaw commercial...
Racing’s leadership in chaos but dramatic exits will be limited to track at Cheltenham
The showpiece festival is a key indicator of the state of racing and leading storylines can offer timely lift amid concern over health of the sport In the long-forgotten time, about 30 years or so ago, when the Cheltenham festival was a three-day get-together for country types, no one gave...
Team GB mixed doubles curlers must beat Italy after ‘psychology’ of China defeat
Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lose 10-5 having led 5-3 Victory against hosts would still put pair in semi-finals Great Britain must defeat the host nation, Italy, in their final round‑robin match of the mixed doubles curling to secure a place in the semi-finals, after being roundly beaten by China....
Police condemn ‘shameful’ behaviour of Celtic and Rangers fans in Ibrox clashes
Police say arrests have been made after Scottish Cup tie ‘Officers and stewards faced with hostility and violence’ Police Scotland have condemned the behaviour of some supporters as “shameful” and said arrests have been made after clashes at the end of the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at...
Leeds return from wilderness with Rhinos resurgence an asset for Super League
After a tepid run in recent seasons, the team are thriving again with even Vegas fatigue not preventing them from outmuscling Castleford With the prospect of National Rugby League investment in Super League – however that may look, and with whatever level of control the Australian authorities want to overhaul...
Akshay Bhatia denies Berger in playoff to win Arnold Palmer Invitational
Bhatia wins on first playoff hole at Bay Hill Berger had led by four shots on the back nine A straightforward conclusion to the Arnold Palmer Invitational is apparently impossible. Palmer himself would approve, even if events at the tournament still played in tribute to a golfing icon can feel...