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Toronto FC coach pays tribute to retiring Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets
TORONTO — Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser paid tribute to Sergio Busquets on Friday after…
Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a “Social Network” follow-up…
Photo highlights from the 80th UN General Assembly in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — World leaders are convening in New York this week for the…
A queer art exhibition in Germany shines a spotlight on marginalized modernist artists
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — There is an intimate portrait of a lesbian couple, a painting…
NFL to play 3 regular-season games over 5 years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years…
Maxwell, Dorris and Jibb reach podium on second-last day at para swimming worlds
SINGAPORE — Reid Maxwell reached the podium for the first time at a world championships…
Canada, United States to co-host 2027 women’s volleyball world championship
Canada and the United States will co-host the 2027 women’s world volleyball championship. The final…
Brazil’s ski star has two aims for the new season: top the podium — and learn his national anthem
MILAN (AP) — Brazilian ski star Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has already shown the world he…
FACT CHECK: AP’s director of climate news breaks down Trump’s remarks at the UN on climate change
This week, addressing the United Nations, President Donald Trump made several false claims about climate…
At the New York Film Festival, legacies loom large
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” isn’t part of the…
FIFA sanctions Malaysia for fielding foreign-born players with fake documents
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has fined the Football Association of Malaysia $438,000 for fake documents…
Alex Winter takes a most excellent adventure on Broadway with ‘Waiting For Godot’ and Keanu Reeves
NEW YORK (AP) — Thirty-six years after he teamed up with Keanu Reeves to play…
Turkish soccer leader urges FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey on Friday became the first UEFA member to publicly call for…
Always a showman, Netanyahu again turns to props and visual aids as he fends off critics at the UN
JERUSALEM (AP) — In his speeches to the United Nations when world leaders gather, Prime…
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says
LONDON (AP) — Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help…
Facing global isolation at UN, a defiant Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ against Hamas
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Encircled by critics and protesters at the United Nations, Israeli Prime…
Migrants return to Venezuela, a gold mine rescue and more top photos this week from Latin America
Sept. 19-25, 2025 Venezuelan migrants departed Jaque on Panama’s Pacific coast en route to Jurado,…
Star midfielder Busquets to retire after career having Messi’s back in Barcelona and MLS
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sergio Busquets was a maestro in midfield, the one who recovered…
A soccer team from a fishing village off the Baltic Sea is close to a fairytale league title
In a remote fishing village beside the shore of the Baltic Sea, one of the…
Rugby community hopes Canada’s World Cup run inspires future players
VANCOUVER — Tears rolled down Charity Williams’ cheeks as she watched Canada’s women’s rugby team…
A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap
LONDON (AP) — A London court on Friday threw out a terror-related charge against a…
Guardiola says Walker ‘one of the greatest fullbacks ever’ ahead of return to Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Kyle Walker as “one of…
Pope Leo makes first big Vatican appointment to fill his old job at important bishop’s office
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made his first big Vatican appointment Friday, naming an…
UK says it will introduce digital ID cards, reviving a contentious idea
LONDON (AP) — British citizens and permanent residents will have to produce a mandatory digital…