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US Republicans seek to shield oil giants as climate lawsuits advance

US Republicans seek to shield oil giants as climate lawsuits advance

President Donald Trump's second term has seen the United States go all-in to boost Big Oil and block renewables -- yet a wave of state and local climate-damage lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry continues to advance.

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Major media outlets reject Pentagon reporting rules

Major media outlets reject Pentagon reporting rules

US and international news outlets including The New York Times, AP, AFP and Fox News on Tuesday declined to sign new restrictive Pentagon media rules, meaning they will be stripped of their press access credentials.

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Gattuso not underestimating anyone ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs

Gattuso not underestimating anyone ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs

Gennaro Gattuso said that Italy will not underestimate anyone if they have to take part in qualification play-offs for the 2026 World Cup after his team beat Israel 3-0 on Tuesday.

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England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait

England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait

Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.

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Brash Trump approach brings Gaza deal but broader peace in question

Brash Trump approach brings Gaza deal but broader peace in question

A new US president, focused on domestic priorities, criticizes his predecessor as too hard on Israel but soon takes on the mantle of peace and reaches a deal heralded around the world.

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South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup.

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USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028

USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men's team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday by USA Basketball.

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Mixed day for global stocks amid trade angst, Powell comments

Mixed day for global stocks amid trade angst, Powell comments

European and US stock markets fell before recovering somewhat as markets weighed trade tensions between Beijing and Washington and digested fresh Federal Reserve commentary.

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Brazil, other nations agree to quadruple sustainable fuels

Brazil, other nations agree to quadruple sustainable fuels

Brazil, India, Italy and Japan vowed Tuesday to quadruple their production and consumption of renewable fuels, hoping other countries will join the pledge during UN climate talks in November.

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Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer's tournament with two games to spare.

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