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SpaceX calls off Starship megarocket launch in latest setback

SpaceX calls off Starship megarocket launch in latest setback

SpaceX called off a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.

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Djokovic shrugs off blisters to advance at US Open

Djokovic shrugs off blisters to advance at US Open

Novak Djokovic opened his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown with a straight sets victory over Learner Tien at the US Open on Sunday.

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Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Huthis say

Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Huthis say

Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least six people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war.

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UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers

UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers

The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon that has faced US and Israeli opposition.

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Egyptian farmers behind world's perfumes face climate fight alone

Egyptian farmers behind world's perfumes face climate fight alone

For years, Egyptian jasmine picker Wael al-Sayed has collected blossoms by night in the Nile Delta, supplying top global perfume houses. But in recent summers, his basket has felt lighter and the once-rich fragrance is fading.

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'Life-long dream': Oasis kicks off North American tour in Toronto

'Life-long dream': Oasis kicks off North American tour in Toronto

British rock legends Oasis kicked off the North American leg of their blockbuster reunion tour in Toronto on Sunday as ecstatic Canadian fans flocked to their first chance to see the band since 2008.

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Australia's mushroom murderer faces victims' family in court

Australia's mushroom murderer faces victims' family in court

Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson faces her victims' relatives in court Monday before a judge sentences her for a triple murder that made headlines worldwide.

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SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback

SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback

SpaceX canceled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.

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'Over the moon': Filipino Eala bags historic first at US Open

'Over the moon': Filipino Eala bags historic first at US Open

Alexandra Eala produced a jaw-dropping late comeback to carve out a piece of tennis history at the US Open on Sunday, becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam singles match with a first round upset of Danish 14th seed Clara Tauson.

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'Big brother' Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco

'Big brother' Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco

Even though he is about to turn 39, Olivier Giroud promised "this is only the beginning" after striking in added time on Sunday to give Lille a 1-0 Ligue 1 win over visiting Monaco.

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