MLS bans two players for life over sports betting involvement
Major League Soccer permanently banned Ghanaian players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah after an investigation found they placed extensive bets on football, including their own matches.
Russian troops conducted more than 30 drone and artillery strikes across Nikopol, Kryvyi Rih, and Synelnykove districts, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Cruzeiro wins Minas Gerais championship after mass brawl leaves 23 sent off
Cruzeiro defeated Atlético Mineiro 1-0 in a chaotic final marked by widespread fighting and a record number of expulsions in Brazilian football.
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Coco Gauff retires injured in third round at Indian Wells against Alex Eala
Gauff withdrew during the second set with a left arm injury, marking only her second mid-match retirement in her career.
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Nepali party led by ex-rapper set for landslide election victory
The Rastriya Swatantra Party, formed four years ago and headed by former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, has won over 100 directly elected seats in Nepal's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests removed longtime leadership.
Russell wins Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes dominates F1 season opener
George Russell claimed victory at Albert Park ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third after an early battle for the lead.
Explosion strikes U.S. embassy entrance in Oslo; terrorism suspected but not confirmed
An explosion damaged the consular entrance of the U.S. embassy in Oslo early Sunday with no injuries reported. Norwegian police are investigating multiple possible causes.
Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33 people, including minors
An explosion at the Dalí nightclub in Trujillo, Peru's northern coast, wounded 33 people Saturday during a musical performance. At least five are in serious condition.
NYPD officer dies in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury
An officer with the New York Police Department died in Kuwait while supporting a military operation, authorities said.
Lamine Yamal's goal gives Barcelona 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, extends La Liga lead
Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao on Saturday with a goal from Lamine Yamal in the second half, extending its advantage over Real Madrid to four points atop La Liga.
Man dies after self-inflicted injuries in downtown Los Angeles
Police responded to a self-harm incident near the LA Convention Center early Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Israeli military strikes Iranian oil infrastructure in Tehran
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian petroleum facilities in the capital, marking the first direct attack on Iran's national energy infrastructure during the conflict.
Canzonissima returns to Rai 1 on March 21 with Milly Carlucci and star-studded cast
The historic Italian music variety show, off air since 1975, debuts Saturday with 12 singers competing live each week under a revamped format.
Felicia wins Melodifestivalen 2026 with "My System"
The 24-year-old Swedish artist secured victory in the national selection final, earning the right to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2026.
Southwest flight from Nashville diverted to Atlanta after security incident; passenger removed
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 landed safely in Atlanta Friday night after diverting due to a reported security matter. One passenger was removed by police; the FBI found no credible threat.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to attend Kast's presidential inauguration in Chile
Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, will attend José Antonio Kast's swearing-in on March 11 and participate in university events during her visit.