August 10, derecho rakes the US Midwest
Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2025. There are 143 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 10, 2020, a powerful derecho struck several…
Masked thieves steal $7k of Labubu dolls in California
CCTV footage has been released showing the moment masked thieves broke into a store in the Los Angeles area and took $7,000 (£5,204) worth of Labubu dolls. The break in…
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory
By Samya Kullab and Elise Morton | Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end…
The village in Peru that lives in the dark next to a massive solar plant
Alejandro Millán Valencia BBC News Mundo BBC Residents of Pampa Clemesí, in southern Peru, rely on flashlights to make their way through the darkness Each morning, Rosa Chamami wakes to…
49ers’ strong start vanishes against Denver in 30-9 preseason flop
SANTA CLARA – Patrick Willis, inducted last summer into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, stopped behind a Levi’s Stadium end zone Saturday night and relayed how excited he was…
France’s last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit after 50 years
Hugh Schofield Paris correspondent BBC Ali Akbar, now 72, has spent 50 years selling newspapers on the Left Bank He is France’s last newspaper hawker; maybe the last in Europe.…
Judd’s late goal gives Earthquakes a 2-1 win over Vancouver, snapping long winless streak
SAN JOSE – The first home win in more than three months has the San Jose Earthquakes back in playoff position. Preston Judd scored four minutes into extra time as…
Europe allies urge Trump not to deal with Putin ‘without Ukraine’
European allies have rallied behind Ukraine in a renewed surge of support, insisting that any peace talks with Russia must include Kyiv. It comes as Donald Trump prepares to hold…
Valkyries capture season series over Sparks as Zandalasini, Burton shine
SAN FRANCISCO — While there is still plenty of season left, the Golden State Valkyries’ approached Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks as one of the biggest of the…
Jen Pawol becomes first woman to umpire Major League Baseball game
Jen Pawol has made US sporting history by becoming the first female umpire to referee a Major League Baseball (MLB) game during the regular season. Pawol, 48, oversaw first base…