Hoge led by a stroke from compatriot Will Zalatoris and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama at the first of eight 'signature events' on the tour. Those events are designed to bring the elite of the tour together at regular points throughout the season but world number one Scottie Scheffler is missing after hurting his hand in a Christmas dinner cooking accident. Hoge began in fine style with birdies on four of the opening five holes before he three-putted on the par-4 sixth for a bogey. The 35-year-old,... Читать дальше...
The four-time Grand Slam champion beat unseeded American Hailey Baptiste 6-7 (2/7), 6-1, 6-2 in another confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Osaka said her hard work was starting to pay off after booking a place in the final four of a WTA event for the first time since the Miami Open in April 2022. The Japan star gave birth to daughter Shai in July the following year, midway through a 15-month break, before returning to the tour 12 months ago. "I put a lot of work in throughout... Читать дальше...
Venezuelan authorities set a $100,000 reward on Thursday for information leading to the capture of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who is on his way to Argentina after seeking exile in Spain. Gonzalez Urrutia fled Venezuela in September after Maduro claimed victory in the troubled, economically distressed country's July 28 election.
The FBI said on Thursday that Matthew Livelsberger, the active duty army soldier suspected of blowing up a Cybertruck outside a Las Vegas Trump hotel on Wednesday, had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound prior to the blast. The agency is still searching for a motive.
Even before the out-of-form opening batsman was dropped for the crucial Sydney clash, Indian media had speculated that Rohit could retire from Test cricket after the series. The 37-year-old quit T20 international cricket last year after lifting the World Cup. He is yet to call time on his ODI career. If this is it for Rohit in Tests -- the team insisted he was "rested" -- it would be an ignominious late chapter in the career of the Indian great. As a youngster Rohit studied on a scholarship because... Читать дальше...
Nikkei Asia correspondent Steven Borowiec speaks to France 24 on the unfolding situation in South Korea, as investigators began executing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday over his failed attempt to declare martial law in early December. Investigators and police were seen moving past pro-Yoon protesters surrounding Yoon's compound, but appeared to have been stopped by the President's Security Service, which still protects the suspended head of state.
Surreal musical "Emilia Perez" leads all contenders with 10 nods, followed by "The Brutalist" at seven and "Conclave" at six. FILM Best film, drama "The Brutalist" "A Complete Unknown" "Conclave" "Dune: Part Two" "Nickel Boys" "September 5" Best film, musical or comedy "Anora" "Challengers" "Emilia Perez" "A Real Pain" "The Substance" "Wicked" Best actor, drama Adrien Brody, "The Brutalist" Timothee Chalamet, "A Complete Unknown" Daniel Craig, "Queer" Colman Domingo, "Sing Sing" Ralph Fiennes... Читать дальше...
South Korean investigators on Friday called off the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, after an ongoing standoff with the presidential security service at Yoon's residence made the operation "effectively impossible". The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) has until Monday to execute the warrant.
An elite soldier identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger committed suicide before the Cybertruck he was sitting in exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, authorities said on Thursday. The motive for his actions is still unknown.
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit filed in California accusing the tech brand of using its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on owners of its iPhones and other devices. The lawsuit alleges that recorded conversations were shared with advertisers to better target consumers despite the company's claims of championing user privacy.
In tonight's edition, the popular Kantomanto market in Accra loses over a hundred shops to fire in an early morning blaze. Also, we hear from some of the Chadian voters who still worry that a homegrown national solution to a deepening security crisis is still a way away. And an 8-year-old boy in Zimbabwe somehow keeps himself alive for 5 days wandering in the wilderness amidst big cats and other dangers.
