UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome
The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for "an immediate ceasefire," while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace.
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Lillard 'phenomenal' as Bucks bounce back against Nets
Damian Lillard scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and came up with two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back from a loss to NBA leaders Boston with a 115-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.
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Indonesia ends search for Rohingya refugees after boat capsized
Indonesian rescuers called off the search for Rohingya refugees missing at sea after their boat capsized, despite reports from some of the survivors that dozens of people were swept away.
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Super-swimmer Long turning 'anger and abandonment' into Paralympic glory
Paralympic swimming icon Jessica Long is gunning for more glory at the upcoming Paris Games after a traumatic journey from a Siberian orphanage to a phenomenal career in the pool.
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Dazzling Foden puts pressure on Southgate to find England role
Phil Foden has been hailed as the best player in the Premier League by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola but where he fits into England boss Gareth Southgate's plans remains unclear just three months from Euro 2024.
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North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
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Large group of migrants force way across Texas border
A "large group of migrants" crossing into the United States from Mexico broke through razor wire Thursday and rushed the border wall, the border patrol said, the latest episode in a simmering national immigration crisis.
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Blinken heads to Israel to press for 'immediate' truce in Gaza war
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Israel Friday to press for a truce in Gaza, ahead of a key UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution calling for an "immediate" ceasefire.
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Venezuela faces criticism over arrests ahead of vote
Venezuela on Thursday faced a rising tide of international criticism over its arrest of two top aides to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a rival to President Nicolas Maduro.
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Spurs ace Son came close to quitting international football
Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans.
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