The Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 27-24 in a closely contested Monday Night Football game. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a mixed performance, while Caleb Williams led the Bears' offense. The game featured key plays including a blocked punt by the Vikings and late scoring drives...
Thailand's Supreme Court ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hospital stay while serving a prison sentence was unlawful, ordering him back to prison to complete his term. Thaksin, who returned to Thailand after 15 years of self-imposed exile, had his initial eight-year sentence reduced to one year. The...
Guillermo del Toro announced two new projects following the premiere of his film Frankenstein. First, "Fury," a violent thriller starring Oscar Isaac, described as a murderous "My Dinner with Andre." Del Toro cited his interest in exploring the violence humans inflict on each other as inspiration. Second, a stop-motion...
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Colorado Rockies 3-1, snapping the Rockies' franchise-record 104th loss. Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined for eight no-hit innings before Tanner Scott allowed a ninth-inning hit. Mookie Betts' two-run single in the seventh secured the Dodgers' victory, who remain one game...
Tunisian authorities deny a drone attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, despite claims by organizers that their vessel was struck by an incendiary device causing a fire. The flotilla, which includes activist Greta Thunberg, arrived in Tunisia after setting sail from Barcelona. While Tunisian authorities say an investigation...
Anglo American is nearing a $20 billion deal to acquire Canadian mining company Teck Resources, primarily through a stock transaction. An announcement is possible this week, though the deal isn't finalized. This follows previous takeover attempts by rivals, prompting restructuring at both companies. Teck's strong copper production...
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia detained 475 workers, mostly South Korean engineers and technicians. South Korea's foreign minister is traveling to the U.S. to secure their release. The raid, the largest workplace raid by Homeland Security, has caused outrage...
49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against the Seahawks, leaving him sidelined for multiple weeks. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the injury, stating Kittle's absence could extend to several weeks, potentially requiring injured reserve, which mandates a minimum four-game absence. Kittle had a productive...
A four-year manhunt for New Zealand bushman Tom Phillips and his three children ended in a shoot-out on Monday. Police responding to a burglary attempt engaged in gunfire with Phillips, resulting in his death. The children, who had been missing since 2021, were found unharmed and are now...
President Trump reiterated his desire to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to combat crime, despite Governor JB Pritzker's opposition. Trump claims Chicago needs federal assistance due to high crime rates, while Pritzker accuses Trump of using fear tactics and ignoring opportunities for collaboration. The White House hasn't...
