LeBron James chosen as US men’s flag bearer for Paris Games
LeBron James will be the men's flag bearer for the US team at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on 26 July. The 39-year-old two-time Olympic gold medallist will…
Aguirre named Mexico coach for third time
Javier Aguirre has been named coach of Mexico's national football team, replacing Jaime Lozano, who was sacked this month after a group-stage exit at the Copa America. It will be…
De Bruyne is not going anywhere, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rubbished reports linking Kevin De Bruyne with an exit from the club. De Bruyne, whose contract expires in 2025, said last month that he…
US calls on Moscow to release Russian-American journalist Kurmasheva
The US embassy in Moscow called on Russia to release Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist who was jailed last week. A court in the city of Kazan revealed that it…
French left-wing party plans law to scrap Macron’s pension reforms
France's left-wing France Unbowed (LFI) party will take legislative action to scrap President Emmanuel Macron's pension changes and reverse the increase in the legal retirement age from 62 to 64.…
India to apply for licences to explore Pacific Ocean for key minerals
India will apply for licences to explore the Pacific Ocean seabed for minerals essential for energy transition technologies, a senior government scientist has said.
The US West is preparing for more days of record-breaking heat
The western United States is facing another record-breaking heat wave in cities from southern California to northern Idaho by midweek. The National Weather Service reported that some 30 million people…
Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
The Biden administration on Monday announced 25 projects submitted by 30 different state, local and tribal governments that applied for the $4.3 billion in grants created by the president's signature…
The Grierson Trust has announced the finalists for the British Documentary Awards
The Grierson Trust has announced the shortlist for the British Documentary Awards in the categories of pop culture, sport, current affairs and music. The BBC tops the list with 28…
Artist swaps British Museum coin for fake one
Ile Sartuzi, a Brazilian conceptual artist, swapped a historic British coin for a fake at the British Museum to highlight the large number of foreign artefacts it contains. Sartuzi said…
