Japan elected its first female prime minister last month. But, despite becoming the country’s most powerful person, there is one place Sanae Takaichi is not expected to tread — inside a sumo ring. Professional sumo, the national sport of Japan, is steeped in ritual, tradition and, critics say, gender discrimination — because the sumo ring, […]

The European Union’s decision to stop issuing Russian tourist visas that allow for multiple visits has provoked both alarm and outrage among Russians living in exile. The E.U. said the decision was prompted by a string of sabotage attacks in Europe, but Russian exiles say Europe is punishing ordinary Russians rather than taking real steps […]

It’s the second time in three years the veteran has witnessed this media frenzy ahead of an NWSL Championship game.

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Stephen Scourfield with a surprisingly simple bit of advanced technology

An Israeli tourist drowned off Koh Pha Ngan while trying to rescue his son from strong currents during a family holiday, prompting a large-scale search effort. The tourist, 45 year old Sagi Mor, was swept out to sea while holidaying on the Thai island with his wife and four children. According to reports from Hebrew-language …

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When the Sirens open their season Saturday night in Ottawa, they’re going to look completely different. 

Petro Gazz gained momentum late in the seeding race ahead of the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference quarterfinals, thanks in large part to Brooke Van Sickle.

Michigan State Police responded to a bomb threat at the Holly residence of U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin late Friday night, just one day after President Donald Trump publicly labeled the first-term Democrat a “traitor” and suggested she should be arrested or even put to death. Slotkin, a former intelligence analyst who previously served three terms […]