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US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes environmental case

US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes environmental case

The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court is to hear an environmental regulation case on Monday with potentially far-reaching implications for the Biden administration's fight against climate change.

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West seeks to cripple Russian banks, currency in Ukraine sanctions

West seeks to cripple Russian banks, currency in Ukraine sanctions

The United States and Western allies sought to cripple Russia's banking sector and currency Saturday with an extraordinary set of sanctions punishing Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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De Grandhomme century pushes New Zealand past 250 against South Africa

De Grandhomme century pushes New Zealand past 250 against South Africa

A Colin de Grandhomme century boosted New Zealand in the second Test against South Africa on Sunday as they reached 253 for seven at lunch on day three in Christchurch.

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Nilsen soars to US indoor title, books worlds berth

Nilsen soars to US indoor title, books worlds berth

Olympic silver medallist Chris Nilsen soared to pole vault victory at the US indoor championships on Saturday to book his place at next month's World Championships.

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'Pick a side': Ukraine invasion dilemma for US Big Tech

'Pick a side': Ukraine invasion dilemma for US Big Tech

US tech giants were under intense pressure to pick a side regarding Ukraine's invasion, at once facing calls to stand against Moscow's internationally condemned war but also Kremlin retribution for resistance.

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Berger in control at Honda Classic

Berger in control at Honda Classic

Daniel Berger will take a five-shot lead into the final round of the Honda Classic after firing a one-under-par 69 to close in on his fifth career US PGA Title on Saturday.

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Worried but defiant, Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Worried but defiant, Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Tens of thousands of civilians have been fleeing Ukraine for Poland, many on packed trains arriving at the border city of Przemysl, where despite the pressures, morale is remarkably high.

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YouTube blocks monetization for some Russian channels

YouTube blocks monetization for some Russian channels

YouTube announced on Saturday it would block certain Russian channels from monetizing their videos, among other restrictions, due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Romania becomes refuge for Ukrainians on NATO's frontline

Romania becomes refuge for Ukrainians on NATO's frontline

Stepping off a ferry onto Romanian soil, Olga was relieved to have whisked her three children across the Danube river to safety after Russia invaded her country Ukraine.

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Jones urges England to be more 'ruthless' after nervy win over Wales

Jones urges England to be more 'ruthless' after nervy win over Wales

Eddie Jones said England needed to be more "ruthless" after accepting they had the "rub of the green" in a 23-19 win over Six Nations champions Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

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