LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban say that two bombs placed at a playing field in Afghanistan’s western Herat province killed five people and wounded 25. Earlier on Friday, five children died and two were injured in southern Helmand province when an unexploded shell they found and were playing with went off. The Taliban-appointed
Continue ReadingMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes has signed a contract extension to stay at Manchester United through at least the 2025-26 season. The Premier League club announced the extension on Friday. The new deal adds only one season to the long-term contract Fernandes signed when he arrived from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 but includes
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, CNN The US and its allies have been weighing how the West could provide Ukraine with alternative security guarantees should it forgo its NATO membership bid as a concession to Russia to end the war, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The discussions, which have included the Ukrainians directly, are
Continue ReadingCNN By Natasha Bertrand, CNN The US and its allies have been weighing how the West could provide Ukraine with alternative security guarantees should it forgo its NATO membership bid as a concession to Russia to end the war, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The discussions, which have included the Ukrainians directly,
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Business China’s strict lockdown in Shanghai is heaping even more pressure on global supply chains. On Friday, Shanghai extended restrictions in many parts of the city, which is home to China’s financial hub and one of the world’s busiest ports. The Port of Shanghai had already been suffering from major holdups,
Continue ReadingCNN, POOL, KOVR, KMAX, KOVR/KMAX By Laura He, CNN Business China’s strict lockdown in Shanghai is heaping even more pressure on global supply chains. On Friday, Shanghai extended restrictions in many parts of the city, which is home to China’s financial hub and one of the world’s busiest ports. The Port of Shanghai had already
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN Australia’s Minjee Lee and American Jennifer Kupcho share an early lead at the Chevron Championship — one of the five majors in women’s golf — after the opening round with both players carding a six-under-par 66. Meanwhile, Ko Jin-young, the current world No.1, struggled to a two-over-par 74 and is in
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN Giannis Antetokounmpo became the Milwaukee Bucks’ all-time leading scorer on Thursday after inspiring his team to a narrow overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets. The ‘Greek Freak’ scored an impressive 44 points and added 14 rebounds and six assists in 39 minutes of action as his side edged to a 120-119
Continue ReadingCNN, HLN Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The form-fitting bodysuits and undergarments that make up shapewear have become a lucrative business, with Spanx valued at $1.2 billion and Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand propelling her to billionaire status. Now, singer and rapper Lizzo will enter the market next month with Yitty, her new venture offering bras, leggings, shorts
Continue ReadingBy Megan Marples, CNN An evil fox spirit is on the loose after breaking free from her rock prison — that is, if you believe in Japanese mythology. A Sessho-seki, or “killing stone,” was found cracked in half this month in Nikko National Park, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Tokyo. No one knows
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The most controversial World Cup ever will feature in Qatar the most politically charged matchups. Just like in 1998, the United States will play Iran with diplomatic relations yet to be restored between the nations. Throw into the mix in Group B, England, whose
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The most controversial World Cup ever will feature in Qatar the most politically charged matchups. Just like in 1998, the United States will play Iran with diplomatic relations yet to be restored between the nations. Throw into the mix in Group B, England, whose
Continue ReadingBy KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Inflation in Europe has soared to another record. It’s a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates. Official EU figures released Friday show consumer prices in the
Continue ReadingBy KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Inflation in Europe has soared to another record. It’s a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates. Official EU figures released Friday show consumer prices in the
Continue ReadingBy ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister has lauded India for not judging in a “one-sided way” as he discussed Moscow’s military involvement in Ukraine with his Indian counterpart, after Washington urged New Delhi to use its leverage with Russia to end the war. Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — Large parts of southeastern Nigeria come to a halt each Monday, as a separatist group has ordered all residents to stay at home to show support for their campaign for the region to become an independent country. For more than eight months the Indigenous People of
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A senior Qatari leader overseeing security for the World Cup has told The Associated Press that rainbow flags could be taken from supporters. He says that would be to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights. Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A senior Qatari leader overseeing security for the World Cup has told The Associated Press that rainbow flags could be taken from supporters. He says that would be to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights. Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis heads to Malta this weekend, with the refugee exodus from Ukraine casting a haunting backdrop to the trip. Francis’ two-day visit to the Mediterranean island nation was always expected to focus on migration, given Malta’s central place in Europe’s refugee debate and Francis’ frequent
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Toh, CNN Business China and Europe’s top leaders are set to meet on Friday, as their vast and growing trade relationship threatens to be overshadowed by differences over Russia and other geopolitical tensions. At the virtual EU-China summit, Beijing is expected to face pressure from one of its top trading partners over the
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