New FIFA World Rankings: Spain jumps to 1st over Argentina, USA drops to 16th

The latest round of FIFA Men's World Rankings has been updated following a series of crucial World Cup qualifiers. With Argentina dominating the #1 spot since April 2023, there have now been some significant shifts at the top.

US says Colombia failing to meet drug war obligations amid record cocaine output

The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time since 1997, citing soaring cocaine production and worsening relations with President Gustavo Petro’s government.

Explosion in Madrid leaves 1 dead, 25 hurt; cause under investigation

A suspected gas leak explosion ripped through a three-story building in Madrid on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 25 others.

Fugitive dad killed after 4 years on the run with kids

A fugitive father who spent nearly four years on the run with his three young children was killed during a police shootout in New Zealand.

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26 so far, and who is close?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format that will significantly change the global soccer landscape. This new structure provides increased opportunities for nations that have previously struggled to qualify for the tournament, giving more teams a chance to compete on the world stage.

Ukrainian woman killed in train attack in North Carolina

Police say the woman fled the war in Ukraine only to be killed in an apparently random attack in August, which has hit the national spotlight after surveillance video was released.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

Australia woman jailed for life over deadly poisoning of in-laws

Erin Patterson, 50, has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms.

ASU researchers find human teeth fossils

An ASU research team has discovered 13 ancient human teeth in Ethiopia, dating back to 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago, that appear to be different from any previously known species.