UK and Republic of Ireland drop World Cup 2030 plans for Euro 2028 bid

Following a feasibility study, the five associations from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have opted to focus on a Euro 2028 bid.

Winter Olympics: Mikaela Shiffrin disqualified from giant slalom on first run

Defending champion Mikaela Shiffrin was just a few seconds into her first giant slalom run when she missed a gate after a rare mistake.

Big names, big budgets – are Newcastle and Everton really both at risk of relegation?

Neither Newcastle United nor Everton might have expected the stakes to be quite so high in an early-February clash.

Thailand Government Allows People To Make Loans Using Trees, Including Durian & Jackfruit!

This is so interesting!

Nets' skid extends to eight games after Jokic triple-double, Embiid scores 40 as 76ers edge Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets, without James Harden again, have lost eight games in a row and slump down to seventh in the Eastern Conference.

Senegal penalty hero Mane dedicates AFCON triumph to 'most criticised head coach' Cisse

Sadio Mane was the hero for Senegal in a moment of redemption but he says he was only thinking about head coach Aliou Cisse.

Earthquake hits southern Iran, at least 5 dead

At least five people were killed when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook southern Iran. The quake's epicenter was in a comparatively sparsely populated area.

Gambia bans all timber exports to curb rosewood smuggling

Trafficking of timber is rampant in the country because of the high demand for rosewood in China.