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Qatar World Cup supporters' guide

Qatar World Cup supporters' guide

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has raised an unprecedented number of questions among fans over issues ranging from whether they will be able to drink alcohol, hold hands with a partner or even just getting into the Islamic Gulf state.

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EU agrees 'roadmap' to contain energy prices

EU agrees 'roadmap' to contain energy prices

EU leaders on Friday reached agreement on a "roadmap" aimed at putting in place measures within weeks to shield European consumers from soaring energy prices.

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Brazil's dirty campaign: a disinformation guide

Brazil's dirty campaign: a disinformation guide

Brazil's election campaign has been an orgy of mudslinging, social media attacks and outright lies so outlandish they are sometimes comical.

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Furries and fakes: Debunked myth litters US midterm campaign

Furries and fakes: Debunked myth litters US midterm campaign

Conspiracy-embracing candidates in the US midterm election have courted mockery by repeating a debunked myth about schools pandering to students who identify as cats, but analysts say the strategy is calculated, serious -- and effective.

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US airlines cheer travel boost from shift to hybrid work

US airlines cheer travel boost from shift to hybrid work

US airlines say they are reaping the benefits of a growing trend of hybrid work that allows employees to travel more frequently as Covid-19 restrictions ebb.

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'Top three' Valverde thriving as Madrid host Sevilla

'Top three' Valverde thriving as Madrid host Sevilla

Real Madrid were frustrated to miss out on signing Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in the summer but it may have proved a blessing in disguise.

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Big staff cuts likely at Twitter: report

Big staff cuts likely at Twitter: report

Massive layoffs appear to be on the horizon at Twitter, especially if billionaire Elon Musk completes his $44 billion purchase of the company, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

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Ronaldo casts shadow over Man Utd, Nunez lifts Liverpool

Ronaldo casts shadow over Man Utd, Nunez lifts Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo's latest show of petulance has cast a shadow over Manchester United ahead of their crunch Premier League clash with Chelsea.

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Ukraine warns Russia planning to destroy hydro dam

Ukraine warns Russia planning to destroy hydro dam

Kyiv accused Russia on Thursday of planning to destroy a hydropower plant in the eastern Kherson region, where Ukrainian soldiers have been steadily advancing and Moscow-installed authorities have begun evacuations.

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Woodland, Mullinax share PGA CJ Cup lead as McIlroy lurks

Woodland, Mullinax share PGA CJ Cup lead as McIlroy lurks

Second-ranked defending champion Rory McIlroy, with a chance to return to world number one, lurked one stroke behind American co-leaders Gary Woodland and Trey Mullinax after Thursday's opening round of the CJ Cup.

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