CNN By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. has his sights set on reaching even greater heights this season, as the Brazilian told CNN Sport in part one of a world exclusive interview that Los Blancos could win a historic treble this season, adding that he hopes to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A political alliance centered on the working class has emerged as a strong contender in Sri Lanka’s presidential race. The National People’s Power alliance has announced itself to be the agent of change that millions of people called for when an unprecedented economic crisis led to disillusionment with
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — Después de que seis muestras de aguas residuales tomadas en Gaza a finales de junio dieran positivo por poliovirus, el director general de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, advirtió que era “solo cuestión de tiempo” que la enfermedad llegara a miles de niños palestinos. En el
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) — A top White House official has arrived in China for talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during President Joe Biden’s term in office. Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, will be in China from Tuesday to Thursday. He’s been Biden’s point person for often unannounced talks with
Continue ReadingBy Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the start of the US Open, where he’s the defending champion, Novak Djokovic said people have asked him what else in tennis is there for him to win. It’s a fair question. The last title he coveted that previously had eluded him is now in his grasp:
Continue ReadingTOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s southwestern islands Tuesday, with weather officials cautioning residents against heavy rain and violent winds in the region in the coming days. The Japan Meteorological Agency said typhoon Shanshan was about 130 kilometers (80 miles) east of the southern island of Amami on Tuesday morning as it
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Japón dice que un avión de inteligencia militar chino entró en su espacio aéreo territorial frente a islas remotas en el Mar de China Oriental este lunes, la primera vez que Tokio acusa a la Fuerza Aérea del Ejército Popular de Liberación de una violación del espacio aéreo y un nuevo
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Al menos 30 personas murieron tras el derrumbe de una presa en el estado del Mar Rojo, en el noroeste de Sudán, según la agencia de ayuda de emergencia de las Naciones Unidas. Se cree que hay cientos más desaparecidos, informó Reuters. Las inundaciones repentinas diezmaron 20 aldeas y dañaron otras
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — A “worldwide catastrophe” is imperiling Pacific Islands and the world must respond to the unprecedented and devastating impacts of rising seas “before it is too late,” the United Nations chief has warned. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a global SOS – “Save Our Seas” – from the Pacific Island
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By Brad Lendon and Junko Ogura, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan says a Chinese military intelligence-gathering aircraft entered its territorial airspace off remote islands in the East China Sea on Monday, the first time Tokyo has accused the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of an airspace violation and a new irritant in frosty relations between
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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Even as the U.S. Open opened this week with more than a million fans expected for the sport’s biggest showcase, the game’s leaders are being forced to confront a devastating fact — the nation’s fastest-growing racket sport (or sport of any kind)
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan says a Chinese military aircraft briefly entered Japanese airspace, calling the incident an “absolutely unacceptable” territorial violation and safety threat. The Joint Staff of the Japanese Self Defense Force says a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane circled Danjo Island off the southwestern coast of Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu
Continue Reading By Jamiel Lynch and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A student at Rice University in Houston was found dead in her dorm room Monday in an apparent murder-suicide, sending the campus into a nearly two-hour lockdown as students concluded their first day of classes, according to police and university officials. The body of the junior
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KTRK By Jamiel Lynch and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A student at Rice University in Houston was found dead in her dorm room Monday in an apparent murder-suicide, sending the campus into a nearly two-hour lockdown as students concluded their first day of classes, according to police and university officials. The body of the
Continue Reading By Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — A wrongful death civil suit filed this month in a Massachusetts court by the estate and family of deceased Boston police officer John O’Keefe alleges his then-girlfriend Karen Read caused his death more than two years ago by “driving drunk … in an unsafe manner.” The suit alleges Read
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China is calling for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, after a round of diplomacy with Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa to support its plan. Envoy Li Hui said the countries are committed to a political settlement. Ukraine has recognized China’s role in a peace process, given
Continue ReadingAP Business Writers Wall Street notched another record high Tuesday, even as major stock indexes barely budged after a listless day of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 9 points, or less than 0.1%, which was good enough for its second all-time high in two days. The index is on an eight-day winning streak.
Continue ReadingFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — It’s been a wild week of weather in many parts of the United States, from heat waves to snowstorms to flash floods. Here’s a look at some of the weather events: Midwest sizzles under heat wave Millions of people in the Midwest have been enduring dangerous heat and humidity. An
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — In Brazil, Janaína Silva’s 4-year-old son, Murillo, suffers from severe epilepsy, leading to frequent, prolonged convulsions. After various medications failed, his pediatricians prescribed CBD, significantly reducing his seizures. Thanks to a recently enacted law in the state of Sao Paulo, Silva now receives the medication for free, a relief
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The chant rang out in cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday at the U.S. Open before Coco Gauff’s first service game of her first match of her first Grand Slam tournament as a defending champion: “Here we go, Coco! Here we go!” Coming to Flushing Meadows off a
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