China’s sweeping new Ethnic Unity Law is drawing global scrutiny as it expands government authority over education, culture, and ethnic identity—while extending Beijing’s reach beyond its borders in the name of national unity.

Serena Williams made an emotional return to Wimbledon after nearly four years away from singles competition, reminding fans why she remains one of tennis’ greatest icons despite a hard-fought first-round loss.

A late winner from Erling Haaland sent Norway into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where the Scandinavian side will face powerhouse Brazil after edging Ivory Coast 2-1.

Families of Venezuelan deportees are desperately searching for loved ones after a hotel housing more than 100 recent returnees collapsed during catastrophic earthquakes, turning a journey home into a heartbreaking tragedy.

Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek enters the 2026 Championships focused on the present, drawing inspiration from skiing legends Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin while welcoming Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to Grand Slam tennis.

Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic late winner lifted Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Japan, sending the five-time champions into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a tense knockout battle in Houston.

Stephen Eustáquio's dramatic stoppage-time volley lifted Canada to a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending Les Rouges into the Round of 16 for the first knockout-stage win in the nation's FIFA World Cup history.

US soccer legend Landon Donovan believes Team USA has what it takes to win the World Cup—but only if the Americans can survive a daunting knockout path and seize every opportunity along the way.

Israel, Lebanon and the United States have signed a new agreement that will see Israeli forces withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, marking a tentative step toward broader peace talks despite strong opposition from Hezbollah.

President Trump condemned an Iranian drone strike on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as a “foolish violation” of a fragile ceasefire agreement, warning that tensions with Tehran remain volatile despite efforts to end the war.

Mauricio Pochettino insists he is “happy” after the USA’s 3-2 last-second loss to Turkey, but the tone around the team has shifted as defensive concerns and a gut-punch defeat raise questions heading into the knockout rounds.

Turkey stunned the United States with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, handing the Americans a 3-2 loss in their final World Cup group-stage match and ending their perfect start before the knockout rounds.

With a knockout-round spot already secured, the United States men's national soccer team faces Turkey national football team in its final group-stage match, as Christian Pulisic eyes a return from injury and coach Mauricio Pochettino works to keep the team's …

As the Strait of Hormuz reopens after conflict, oil producers across the Middle East are cautiously restarting operations, testing whether shut-in wells will rebound smoothly—or reveal costly damage beneath the surface.

At the World Cup, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s return to football glory is being amplified by a striking superfan whose frozen salute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba has become as iconic as the team’s on-field breakthrough.