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US abortion debate spills over into Canada

US abortion debate spills over into Canada

Anti-abortion activists galvanized, supporters of the right to the procedure aghast and worried: a debate in the United States has spilled over the border into Canada.

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Quartararo eyes up first home win at French MotoGP

Quartararo eyes up first home win at French MotoGP

After a slow start to the season, world champion Fabio Quartararo has blasted his way to the top of the standings and is in line to notch up his first ever home win at this weekend's French Grand Prix.

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France's success underlines Top 14 dominance in Europe - Racing's Russell

France's success underlines Top 14 dominance in Europe - Racing's Russell

Racing 92's Finn Russell said France's success at Test level highlights the country's clubs' recent dominance in the European Champions Cup before his club host La Rochelle in the competition's last four on Sunday.

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Women don't like Brazil's Bolsonaro. Cue the first lady

Women don't like Brazil's Bolsonaro. Cue the first lady

President Jair Bolsonaro has a problem heading into Brazil's October elections: he is unpopular with a demographic that makes up more than half the electorate -- women.

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British baker rises to occasion of queen's pudding contest

British baker rises to occasion of queen's pudding contest

A pudding fit for royalty was announced Thursday after nearly 5,000 amateur bakers entered a contest to design a sweet ending to celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee next month.

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US baby formula shortage gives Biden new headache

US baby formula shortage gives Biden new headache

The White House vowed Thursday to take action to boost supplies of baby formula as President Joe Biden was slammed by Republicans for crippling shortages nationwide.

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North Korea confirms first Covid-19 death in 'explosive' outbreak

North Korea confirms first Covid-19 death in 'explosive' outbreak

North Korea confirmed its first ever Covid-19 death on Friday, saying fever was spreading "explosively" nationwide and tens of thousands of people were being isolated and treated after falling sick.

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Sagstrom seizes LPGA Founders Cup lead with sizzling 63

Sagstrom seizes LPGA Founders Cup lead with sizzling 63

Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom fired a bogey-free nine-under par 63 to grab a one-stroke lead over American Megan Khang after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Founders Cup.

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Biden welcomes Southeast Asian leaders with energy, security pledges

Biden welcomes Southeast Asian leaders with energy, security pledges

President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Southeast Asian leaders to Washington, promising support for clean energy and maritime security in the face of a rising China.

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Thousands of Argentines protest soaring inflation

Thousands of Argentines protest soaring inflation

Thousands of Argentines brought central Buenos Aires to a standstill on Thursday in another massive protest against the South American country's soaring inflation.

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