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Will Jordan latest All Black forced out of Ireland Test by Covid

Will Jordan latest All Black forced out of Ireland Test by Covid

New Zealand's Will Jordan became the latest All Black to be struck down by Covid on Tuesday, just four days before the first Test against Ireland in Auckland.

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Brazil's Petrobras board approves Bolsonaro choice as president

Brazil's Petrobras board approves Bolsonaro choice as president

The board of directors at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras on Monday approved President Jair Bolsonaro's pick to be the state-controlled company's chief.

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At least 16 killed in missile strike on crowded Ukrainian mall

At least 16 killed in missile strike on crowded Ukrainian mall

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk killed at least 16 people, the head of emergency services said early Tuesday, sparking international outrage.

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Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China

Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China

Lower sales in North America and China dented Nike's quarterly results as the sports giant on Monday projected modest revenue growth amid the strong dollar, rising inflation and other headwinds.

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Protesters meet Ecuador govt after rejecting fuel price cut

Protesters meet Ecuador govt after rejecting fuel price cut

Indigenous protesters in Ecuador met with the government on Monday in an attempt to end nationwide demonstrations against high living costs that have rocked the country for two weeks.

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Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Instagram live

Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Instagram live

Actor Alec Baldwin announced Monday he will chat live on Instagram with disgraced comedian and movie director Woody Allen.

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Sweden's Sedins among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

Sweden's Sedins among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

Swedish twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin and NHL rivals Roberto Luongo and Daniel Alfredsson were among six people named Monday to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2022.

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G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers

G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 13 people Monday in what Group of Seven leaders branded "a war crime" during a meeting in Germany where they looked to step up sanctions on Moscow.

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UK bid to override N.Ireland Brexit trade pact clears first hurdle

UK bid to override N.Ireland Brexit trade pact clears first hurdle

The UK government's bid to scrap parts of post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland cleared its first hurdle on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

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Mexico's Ortiz among latest trio to join LIV Golf

Mexico's Ortiz among latest trio to join LIV Golf

Mexico's Carlos Ortiz joined American Matthew Wolff and Spanish amateur Eugenio Chacarra as the latest players to sign with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, the competition announced on Monday.

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