The cow flu virus that has spread through US dairy herds may have taken a “dangerous” step towards being able to infect humans through respiratory infections, scientists have warned. The H5N1 virus, more commonly found in birds, has so far been confirmed in cattle on more than 100 farms in 12 states, with inactivated fragments
An abandoned pack of dogs that were found roaming around southern Scotland have been reunited with their rescuers as they now seek forever homes one year on from their ordeal. The six dogs were rounded up near Moffat on 9 July 2023 after four others were shot dead by a farmer following a fatal sheep
Jul 8, 2024, 08:03 AM Melvyn Jaminet plays as a fullback for Top 14 club Toulon and the France national team. Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images France fullback Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended from the national team after posting a video on social media with a racist comment, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Sunday. The
England star Jude Bellingham has a history with the referee taking charge of England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. The footballer received a fine of €40,000 (£33,970) from the German FA for his post-match comments about Felix Zwayer in 2021, Sky Sports News said. The midfielder’s Borussia Dortmund team lost 3-2 to
The world has baked under temperatures above a critical warming benchmark every month for a year, according to new data. The changed climate has already unleashed devastating consequences around the world this year, with people dying from heatwaves in India, Saudi Arabia, Gaza and the United States, and tourists in Greece evacuated amid wildfires. Every
France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France‘s win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: “The first Arab
Joe Biden has said he is “not blind” to concerns about his age but has told critics it is “time to end” speculation about his future in the US presidential race. In a letter to Democrats in Congress, the US president said he was “firmly committed” to his re-election campaign and vowed to remain in
Kendra Andrews, ESPNJul 7, 2024, 05:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rookie Bronny James will be held out of Sunday’s California Classic summer league game in San Francisco because of trace swelling in his left knee, a Los Angeles Lakers spokesperson confirmed to ESPN. Keeping James out of Sunday’s game vs. the Golden State Warriors
Associated Press Jul 7, 2024, 06:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SILVIS, Ill. — Davis Thompson won his first PGA Tour title Sunday with a 7-under 64 to set the 72-hole scoring record at the John Deere Classic and leave all the drama to second place. Staked to a two-shot lead, Thompson made a 45-foot
A trip to Ukraine by the UK’s new defence secretary within 48 hours of taking office underlines the importance attached by the new government to helping Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia. But, despite positive-sounding statements about new military assistance, John Healey does not have a magic tap that he can instantly turn on
King Charles has hosted the West Indies cricket team ahead of its opening Test match of the summer against England at Lord’s. The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, expressed his care and concern for those affected by Hurricane Beryl as he met the squad at Buckingham Palace. Speaking after the audience with His
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJul 6, 2024, 06:25 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW
Associated Press Jul 7, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — The MRI results on Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez came back clean on Sunday, one day after he left in the first inning of Seattle’s game against Toronto because of right quad discomfort. The young Mariners star shouldn’t be out for long,
Emmanuel Macron has refused the resignation of France’s prime minister after the country’s parliamentary election results left the government in limbo. The French president has asked Gabriel Attal to remain in office temporarily “in order to ensure the country’s stability,” Mr Macron’s office said. Follow latest: France braced for ‘instability, political chaos and gridlock’ Mr
This is an astonishing result, perhaps the biggest surprise in the history of French elections. Nobody saw it coming – the pollsters, the public or the politicians. France will not have a far-right government, but that answer, that single fact, does not cover another crucial point. The country is still cloaked in uncertainty. An election
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two friends were killed after their car was hit by another vehicle “driving at a high rate of speed”, police in the US have said. The fatal crash in Maryland happened shortly before 3.15am local time on Saturday. Jackson, 24, who had been the front seat passenger of
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had a not-so-secret weapon in the Three Lions’ penalty shootout victory over Switzerland. On Saturday, Gareth Southgate’s men managed another victory to continue their unbeaten progression through the Euros to the semi-final. In a tense penalty shootout against Switzerland, Pickford pulled out a vital save that allowed his teammates to win
An extreme heatwave in the US has seen record-breaking temperatures with warnings issued to around 130 million people and heightened concerns over wildfires. San Francisco saw the thermometer hit a blistering 47C (117F) over the weekend while Las Vegas topped out at 46C – a high last reached in 2007. Phoenix recorded 45.5C, just shy
James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday to march into the Copa América semifinals. “Los Cafeteros” are through to the semifinals for the third time in four editions and they will face either
The Associated Press Jul 6, 2024, 12:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Turkish supporters making their way to the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands on Saturday have been making the same nationalistic hand gesture that saw a Turkey player banned from the match. Berlin police said on X on Saturday that the gesture was