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Representative-elect Sarah McBride (R),is the first openly trans member of the US Congress

US House Speaker Backs Bathroom Ban For First Openly Trans Member

The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.

Gl-icked? Movie Theaters Pin Hopes On Big 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator' Weekend

'Gladiator II' has benefited from a long, expensive marketing campaign

US movie theaters are hoping the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of last year's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon can strike again this weekend, with the simultaneous release of two of 2024's most hyped films: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II." "Wicked" is the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, starring pop sensation Ariana Grande, while "Gladiator II" marks Ridley Scott's return to ancient Rome, 24 years after his epic original won the best picture Oscar.

Nadal's Sensational Career Ends As Netherlands Defeat Spain In Davis Cup

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Spain's Marcel Granollers return a ball in the doubles match

Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

'Inside The NBA' Moving To ABC, ESPN As Warner Bros. Discovery Settles Lawsuit With NBA

Host Ernie Johnson Jr. and analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith will remain with the long-running, Emmy-winning show.

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A man shows his inked finger after casting his ballot at a polling station in Sri Lanka on Thursday

Sri Lanka President's Party Headed For Landslide: Early Results

New Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party was set for a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, initial results showed Friday.

The Ellinikon project is 'dire on several levels', said one Athenian architect

Greece's Ambitious 'Smart City' By The Sea Takes Shape

High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centrepiece of Greece's future "smart city" look out over the Saronic Gulf.

People stand near a mural in honor of the late Argentine soccer hero Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires

For Profit Or For All? Argentine Football Clubs Red-card Milei Reforms

A debate over the soul of football is raging in World Cup holders Argentina, pitting defenders of the social role of the beautiful game against the government of libertarian President Javier Milei, who wants to turn clubs into for-profit companies.

Mike Tyson appears at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of his fight with Jake Paul

Mike Tyson, 58, Back In Ring To Face Youtuber Paul

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is seeking a two-thirds majority in the 225-member legislature to press ahead with economic reforms

Sri Lanka President Eyes Parliament Win In Snap Election

Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a second national election in as many months with a deeply divided opposition struggling to recover from a crushing defeat at presidential polls.

It took officials nearly 24 hours to reveal that dozens had died

How China's Censorship Machine Worked To Block News Of Deadly Attack

At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man ploughed his car into pedestrians exercising around a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday night.

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham (R) told AFP the amount of time devoted to contact in training should be mandatory and policed

Popham Hopes New World Rugby Chairman Heralds New Dawn In Concussion Issue

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged 'all-out efforts' to treat the injured

China Clears Memorial To Victims Of Deadly Car Ramming Attack

Workers in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai removed flowers and candles early Wednesday from a makeshift memorial to 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd in one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty events in years.

Daniil Medvedev preparing to return to Taylor Fritz in Turin

New Balls, Please, Plead Top Men's Tennis Players

The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into a fury and leaving them deflated.

Bev Priestman will not return as coach of the Canadian women's national team, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday as it unveiled a report on the investigation of drones used to spy on an opponent at the Paris Olympics

Canadian Women's Coach, Two Aides Out After Drone Scandal

Canadian women's national team football coach Bev Priestman and two assistants suspended by FIFA over a drone scandal at the Paris Olympics will not be returning, Canada Soccer announced Tuesday.

A police car is seen at the Zhuhai Sports Centre on November 12, 2024, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens

35 Killed, Dozens Wounded In South China Car Ramming

A man killed 35 people and injured 43 more when he ploughed his car into those exercising around a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday, local police said Tuesday.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hails from a leftist background but enjoys the backing of the country's business elites

Sri Lanka's Leftist President Faces First Parliament Test

Sri Lanka's new leftist leader has drawn strong support from an unlikely source as he seeks to expand his three parliamentary seats to a house majority in elections on Thursday.

Some Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked in Amsterdam after accusations of provocative behaviour on both sides

Israel Urges Fans To Skip France-Israel Football Tie After Clashes

Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.

The Olympic rings glitter during the closing ceremony at the Stade de France

Two Months On, Post-Olympic Blues Grip Paris

Swimmer Florent Manaudou is feeling glum, French MPs despair over a plummeting sports budget and the Eiffel Tower has lost its Olympic rings.

Donald Trump's campaign tapped into young male interests, including cryptocurrency and fighting sports, and by going on podcasts popular with young men

Why Young Men Turned Out In Droves For Donald Trump

Putting abortion rights front and center in her campaign, Kamala Harris thought she found a winning formula in courting women voters.

New Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hit the ground running at Anfield

Man City Seek To End Mini-slump As Liverpool Soar

Injury-hit Manchester City are desperate to snap their losing streak in their final Premier League game before the international break as Chelsea aim to deepen Arsenal's misery.

North Korea's under-17 team beat Spain to win the Women's World Cup

Talent, Toil And Pleasing Kim Bring N. Korea Women's Football Glory

Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.

Spain's Rafael Nadal then retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup on home soil

Davis Cup Aiming For 'Special' Nadal Retirement Celebration

The Davis Cup will provide a special farewell to retiring tennis great Rafael Nadal at the November final eight, tournament director Feliciano Lopez said on Tuesday.