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Arizona Republican who crossed Trump sees bad omens

Arizona Republican who crossed Trump sees bad omens

In three decades of involvement in conservative politics, Rusty Bowers has never been so worried by the gap between perception and reality that currently plagues Arizona's Republican Party.

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Bank of England set for biggest rate hike in 33 years

Bank of England set for biggest rate hike in 33 years

The Bank of England is widely expected to hike its key interest rate on Thursday by the biggest amount since 1989 as it bids to cool sky-high British inflation.

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Controversial monkey study reignites animal testing debate

Controversial monkey study reignites animal testing debate

Mother monkeys permanently separated from their newborns sometimes find comfort in plush toys: this recent finding from Harvard experiments has set off intense controversy among scientists and reignited the ethical debate over animal testing.

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Non-binary category allows marathon runners to compete 'as authentic self'

Non-binary category allows marathon runners to compete 'as authentic self'

Nick Dill is a veteran marathon runner, but this weekend's race in New York will be the first time they participate in the non-binary category, after contest organizers added the option in response to demands for better representation and inclusion.

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Fear, burnout plague harassed US poll workers

Fear, burnout plague harassed US poll workers

Many are burning out, others fear for their safety: conspiracy theories born in the 2020 election are fueling harassment of poll workers across the United States -- complicating their work and stoking fears of violence in the November 8 midterms.

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Yellowstone, Kilimanjaro glaciers among those set to vanish by 2050: UNESCO

Yellowstone, Kilimanjaro glaciers among those set to vanish by 2050: UNESCO

Glaciers at many UNESCO World Heritage sites including Yellowstone and Kilimanjaro National Park will likely vanish by 2050, the UN agency warned Thursday, urging leaders to act fast to save the rest.

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Jabeur rallies to keep WTA Finals bid on track

Jabeur rallies to keep WTA Finals bid on track

World number two Ons Jabeur of Tunisia rallied from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday and push the American to the brink of elimination in the WTA Finals.

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North Korea fires three ballistic missiles, Seoul says

North Korea fires three ballistic missiles, Seoul says

North Korea fired one long-range and two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday, Seoul's military said, with one prompting warnings for residents of a South Korean island and people in parts of northern Japan to seek shelter.

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Nadal stunned by Paul in opening match at Paris Masters

Nadal stunned by Paul in opening match at Paris Masters

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Paris Masters in the second round on Wednesday after losing in three sets to American Tommy Paul, boosting Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of finishing the year as world number one.

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Irving to make $500,000 donation after anti-semitism furore

Irving to make $500,000 donation after anti-semitism furore

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will make a $500,000 donation to groups working to eradicate hate after admitting on Wednesday that a film slammed as anti-semitic which he boosted on social media had a "negative impact" on the Jewish community.

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