Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.
France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
South Korea's coach backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth World Cup after on Saturday naming the striker in his squad for the tournament.
- Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning
- Cheers and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes
Economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
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Culture
May 16, 2026
- McIlroy, back in PGA hunt, blames bad setup for lead logjam
- Kubo vows to lead Japan at World Cup with Mitoma out
- McNealy and Smalley share PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026
Canadian rapper Drake has dropped a new album, with two more surprise companion albums to boot -- a whopping 43 tracks that stretch over nearly two and a half hours.
May 15, 2026
Aerospace giant Boeing on Friday confirmed that China had committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during a visit to Beijing by US President Donald Trump -- a deal that could ultimately balloon with orders for 750 additional planes.
May 15, 2026
Sports
Knicks forward OG Anunoby practiced "in full" on Friday, stoking hopes he'll be back from a hamstring strain for the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
May 15, 2026
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Maverick McNealy made an eagle and two birdies in a five-hole span to seize the lead late in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as cold, windy conditions helped cause carnage at Aronimink.
Saint-Etienne will contest a promotion play-off for the French top flight after an eventful 7-6 penalty shoot-out win over Rodez in the final of the Ligue 2 promotion play-off on Friday.
Jannik Sinner will have to wait to complete his passage to the Italian Open final after his gripping last four clash with Daniil Medvedev was interrupted by rain on Friday.
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe's elite competition next season.
May 15, 2026
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US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States.
May 15, 2026
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The Bolivian government struck a deal with protesting miners on Friday, but was still grappling with blockades and demonstrations by other workers across La Paz.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, describing those in Friday's second round at Aronimink as "kind of absurd."
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said Friday, with neighbouring Uganda also confirming one related death.
Democrats accused US President Donald Trump of corruption on Friday after the disclosure of major stock market transactions carried out in his name, although his son denied there was wrongdoing.
May 15, 2026
- 'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize
- Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes
- Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
- Prosecutors seek death penalty for US man charged with killing Israeli embassy staffers
- Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case
- Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline
- Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres
- 'Better than the Oscar': John Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize