Tensions rose in Northern Ireland on Sunday after thousands of protesters prevented a controversial parade from passing through the town of Portadown. The protesters, many wearing balaclavas, gathered on a street in the city, where many are in favor of unification with the Republic of Ireland. They came after an early decision by Belfast High … Read more
Communities in Mexico’s Baja California Sur are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Polo, which remains a major hurricane even after its downgrade to a Category 3 storm earlier this weekend. The storm’s intensity has fluctuated as it swirled hundreds of miles off Mexico’s southwest coast early Sunday, but it was still expected to make … Read more
Celebrities posed for the cameras before the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Life is pretty sweet if you’re a Jacksonville Jaguars fan lately. Last year, the Jags went 13-4, their best season since 1999, and sit atop the AFC South three games into this season with one of the best coach-quarterback combinations in the NFL. Duval’s finest absolutely crushed last year’s AFC champions, the New England Patriots, … Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday criticized the legalization of medically assisted dying as immoral “false compassion,” while doubling down on Catholic teaching on life during a visit Sunday to Lourdes, the French Catholic shrine associated with miraculous cures of the sick. On his third day in France, Leo once again entered the end-of-life debate that … Read more
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday to try to become prime minister in upcoming snap parliamentary elections that will test his … Read more
Relations are further strained as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations of terrorism and cross-border violence. Published September 27, 2026 September 27, 2026 Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters in eastern Nuristan province who had crossed the border from Pakistan. In a statement published on X, the Taliban’s Defense Ministry confirmed that they … Read more
Flight disruptions persisted in the Northeast on Sunday as the storm continues to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the northeastern US. About 200 flights in and out of Boston were canceled on Sunday, about 15% of the day’s schedule, while another 260 were canceled on Saturday, according to FlightAware. Dozens of others faced … Read more
Woman choosing books in a modern bookstoreApichat Panyakaew | E+ | Getty Images It’s becoming more expensive to have fun in the United States, but consumers are splurging anyway, seeking out experiences ranging from outdoor activities to video games. Bank of America’s latest analysis suggested that “funflation” (the higher cost of fun) may be rising, … Read more
Singapore’s cocktail scene has earned praise for being elegant, edgy and idiosyncratic. This summer, an establishment in the city-state was crowned the best bar in the world, according to a ranking. But this confluence of award-winning bars operates in the shadow of a drink invented in the city when it was a British colony: the … Read more