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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball in the Lakers' season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five of their NBA first-round playoff series

James Will Mull NBA Future After Lakers Playoff Exit

NBA superstar LeBron James says he'll take time to decide whether to return for a 23rd season after his Los Angeles Lakers were dumped out of the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after reaching his century

'Like A Dream' As IPL's 14-year-old Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest To Hit T20 Ton

Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Monday became the youngest to hit a senior T20 century at 14 years and 32 days as he powered Rajasthan Royals' successful chase against Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Suryavanshi, a left-hand batsman who became the youngest IPL debutant on April 19, smashed 100 off 35 balls to pummel the opposition attack with seven fours and 11 sixes at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
A faithful Catholic reacts while praying in front of a painting depicting Pope Francis at the Basilica San Jose de Flores in Buenos Aires on April 21, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis in the Vatican. The Basilica de San Jose de Flores was the chu

Argentina Mourns Loss Of Papal Son

Grief-stricken Argentines massed at Buenos Aires Cathedral early Monday to collectively mourn their late pontiff, compatriot and hero, Pope Francis.
Tokyo stocks led a surge across Asian markets as traders breathed a sigh of relief after Donald Trump delayed most of his crippling tariffs

Asian Stocks Crack Higher As Trump Delays Painful Tariffs

Asian stocks rocketed Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on US partners, with Chinese markets even brushing off his decision to ramp up duties on Beijing to 125 percent.
Fenerbahce face Monaco in the EuroLeague in March. The Turkish team is bankrolled by its partner football team

Why Is The NBA Eyeing Europe?

The NBA has said it is "exploring" the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe, but the plans remain vague and raise many questions.
Australia's Maddison Levi runs with the ball during the women's cup final against New Zealand

Fiji And New Zealand Seal Sevens Wins In Singapore

Fiji won the men's title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday, while New Zealand lifted the women's trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.
Many protesters in Washington held up signs or banners depicting US President Donald Trump and his allies in a negative light

'Hands Off!' Anti-Trump Americans Flood Washington

When Liz Gabbitas joined thousands of fellow protesters Saturday in the US capital, she thought her message to the Trump administration would be best delivered through her homemade sign: a cardboard guillotine.
Armies around the world are scrambling to commission and integrate technologies like drones

Vital European Defence Startups Still Facing Hurdles

Opportunities and investment have surged for European defence startups since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, industry players say, with shifts by governments and investors shaking up a sector long a byword for ponderous development.

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