The historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran once sat on a major caravan route, its silk carpets known the world over. But for the weavers trying to sell their rugs under its ancient arches, their world has only unravelled since the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers and wider tensions with the West. […]
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 1, 2024, 07:00 PM ET DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund don’t need a star to sparkle. They don’t have Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane or Kylian Mbappé — the talismans of this year’s other Champions League semifinalists — but the players they do have, they use effectively. Now, seemingly against the odds, they’re […]
When Watkins arrived in F1 in 1978, death was a regular occurrence – at least one driver would be killed while racing most years. Watkins’ work was to reduce that fatality rate. He had been hired by Bernie Ecclestone, then the owner of the Brabham team and chief executive of the Formula One Constructors’ Association. […]
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. He has been indicted in four cases and has denied wrongdoing in each. Even if Trump were convicted, he could still run for president. Here is the latest in each of Trump’s four criminal cases. Hush money case The […]
Danube Sports World hosted 30 teams from 15 different countries. Spectators at the free-to-attend event, held under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, witnessed participants aged five to 17-years old be judged by an expert panel led by ex-star performer Marina Shpekht. “The gymnasts at the IV Stryx Cup 2024 had the honour to compete […]
Before that though, Sancho and Dortmund have a job to complete, with PSG still very much in the tie at 1-0 down after a frantic first leg. It could have been so much better for the hosts had goalscorer Niclas Fullkrug converted a couple of golden second-half opportunities created by Sancho, although PSG will also […]
President Biden gives remarks about student protests over the war in Gaza from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Biden gives remarks about student protests over the war in Gaza from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/AP President […]
Reform UK has chosen to stand by candidates who have promoted conspiracy theories online, called the climate emergency “make-believe” and expressed vaccine-sceptic views. Those fringe views, and more, were put forward by a group of seven candidates selected to stand for the rightwing populist party at the next general election – including several who will […]
Access to abortion remains a patchwork of state-by-state policies after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with abortion restricted across much of the Southern United States. In the six months that followed the ruling, there were an estimated 43,410 fewer legal abortions in states that had bans, according to a recent survey. New restrictions […]
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentApr 30, 2024, 04:36 AM ET Manchester United are not expecting offers for Marcus Rashford, a source has told ESPN, believing that there is no market for the England striker this summer. United’s financial position means they would consider bids of north of £70 million ($87.8m) for Rashford if they were received, but […]