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Dig deep: US bets on geothermal to become renewable powerhouse

Dig deep: US bets on geothermal to become renewable powerhouse

Though geothermal represents only a tiny fraction of current US energy production, several businesses and President Joe Biden's administration are betting on technological advances to make it a backbone of the green transition.

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Senegal opposition candidate closing in on victory, ruling camp contests

Senegal opposition candidate closing in on victory, ruling camp contests

Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared early Monday to be closing in on victory in a presidential poll that follows several years of unrest and a political crisis, while the governing coalition said it was certain of a second-round vote.

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Murray says emotional farewell to his Miami 'tennis home'

Murray says emotional farewell to his Miami 'tennis home'

Andy Murray exited the Miami Open for the final time on Sunday and in characteristic style he did so with a performance full of grit and skill but also plenty of passion.

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Four suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre

Four suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre

Four men accused of involvement in a massacre at a Moscow concert hall that killed 137 people were remanded in custody Sunday, as Russia observed a national day of mourning following the attack claimed by the Islamic State.

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Gaza Christians ask for peace on Palm Sunday

Gaza Christians ask for peace on Palm Sunday

The faithful walked slowly in a procession past the stone facade of Gaza's only Catholic church on Palm Sunday, gathering to pray for peace as war raged around them.

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Senegal anti-establishment candidate closes in on presidential victory

Senegal anti-establishment candidate closes in on presidential victory

Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared late Sunday to be closing in on a first-round victory in a presidential poll that follows several years of unrest and a political crisis.

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Ohtani plans to speak Monday on allegations surrounding ex-interpreter

Ohtani plans to speak Monday on allegations surrounding ex-interpreter

Shohei Ohtani remained mum on Sunday on the gambling and theft allegations surrounding his former interpreter, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he hoped Ohtani's plans to speak on Monday would bring "clarity."

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NBA bans Utah's Dunn for two games and Houston's Smith one

NBA bans Utah's Dunn for two games and Houston's Smith one

Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn was suspended two games and Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. was banned for one game by the NBA on Sunday after they fought during a game.

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England boss Southgate keen to see youngsters 'excel'

England boss Southgate keen to see youngsters 'excel'

England manager Gareth Southgate shrugged off injuries in his squad ahead of a testing friendly against Belgium and said he's looking forward to seeing his rookies "excel" ahead of the European championships.

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Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises

Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises

Rescuers in boats and aircraft raced against the clock Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil's mountainous southeast after storms and heavy rains left at least 25 people dead in two states.

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