Ecuador says six suspects arrested for presidential candidate assassination are Colombian
Six suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian nationals and gang members, authorities have confirmed, as a former vice president demanded action over spiraling levels of violence in the South American country.
2023-08-11 19:53
Women's World Cup: Sweden to play Spain in semifinals after impressive victory over Japan
Sweden will face Spain in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup after beating Japan 2-1 in a thrilling encounter on Friday.
2023-08-11 17:56
Spain edges past the Netherlands to reach first ever Women's World Cup semifinals
Spain edged past the Netherlands after extra time in a 2-1 win on Friday at the Wellington Stadium to reach its first ever Women's World Cup semifinals.
2023-08-11 16:28
Chinese property giant Country Garden flags loss of up to $7.6 billion as it nears default
One of China's biggest property developers says it has burned through up to $7.6 billion in the first half of the year, compounding the crisis coursing through the country's embattled real estate sector.
2023-08-11 14:29
China says military company worker exposed as CIA spy
China's civilian spy agency has exposed a Chinese national for allegedly providing sensitive military information to the CIA, the latest in a string of highly public espionage accusations between Washington and Beijing.
2023-08-11 13:56
Lauren James receives two-game suspension in tough blow to England ahead of quarterfinals
One of England's key players will miss the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup -- and the semifinals if they advance -- a tough blow as the Lionesses hope to make a run for the trophy.
2023-08-11 12:51
New Zealand plans to require large firms to report gender pay gaps
New Zealand's government plans to compel large businesses to report the state of their gender pay gaps in a bid to increase equity in the workplace, the country's Minister for Women Jan Tinetti announced Friday as the ruling Labour party gears up for an election fight.
2023-08-11 11:54
First Australia embraced Barbie, then came new heroes in cleats
Less than a month ago, Australian cinemas were packed with Barbie fans wearing pink in honor of Margot Robbie, the local "Neighbours" actor turned Hollywood megastar.
2023-08-11 11:00
Saints beat out Raiders to ink former Cowboys LB in free agency
New Orleans boosted its linebacker room by signing ex-Cowboy Jaylon Smith. Another era of gritty Saints defense is loading.The Saints inked linebacker Jaylon Smith to a deal on Thursday in a savvy free agency move to shore up their defense.Smith, a former Cowboys second-round pick, reportedl...
2023-08-11 09:25
Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India
Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.
2023-08-11 07:53
Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware
BBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products.
2023-08-11 07:47
2023 Leagues Cup, Quarterfinals: Inter Miami vs. Charlotte preview and prediction
Inter Miami and Charlotte FC come in for their MLS showdown to see who will move on in this 2023 Leagues Cup quarter-final match in Fort Lauderdale on Aug 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET.Inter Miami and Charlotte are one of two MLS showdowns that will take place in the 2023 Leagues Cup quarter-finals. Inter ...
2023-08-11 06:57