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No.2 Korda fires 65 to grab LPGA Chevron lead

No.2 Korda fires 65 to grab LPGA Chevron lead

Second-ranked Nelly Korda fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Chevron Championship, the year's first major women's event. The 27-year-old American, seeking her second Chevron title in

EU unblocks funds as Ukraine presses for membership progress

EU unblocks funds as Ukraine presses for membership progress

European leaders celebrated the long-awaited approval of the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan for Ukraine on Thursday, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly pushed the debate back to his country's EU accession. After months of wrangling with Hungary, the final sign-off for

Trump 'gold card' visa granted to one person so far: US commerce chief

Trump 'gold card' visa granted to one person so far: US commerce chief

Only one person has been approved for US President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa program so far, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday, referring to a million-dollar residency card unveiled last year. The US leader signed an order last September to create the program offering

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal

Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal. Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon,

Stuffed toys in US capital symbolize displaced Ukrainian children

Stuffed toys in US capital symbolize displaced Ukrainian children

In the heart of the US capital, a fence stands adorned with 20,000 teddy bears to represent the Ukrainian children who, according to Kyiv, have been abducted by invading Russia, as war rages on. Activists held a gathering of US lawmakers on Thursday at the somber display located a

Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed

Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed

Lebanon's leaders accused Israel on Thursday of committing a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, with the Israeli army saying it was reviewing the incident. Rescuers and the reporter's employer on Wednesday confirmed the death of Amal

Patriots coach Vrabel taking break over photo scandal

Patriots coach Vrabel taking break over photo scandal

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday is taking an indefinite break to seek counseling following controversy over his links to a female journalist. Vrabel, who is married, has denied any impropriety after the publication of photos showing him embracing and holding hands with The Athletic NFL reporter