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Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity

Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity

Vote counting was underway in Canada's province of Alberta Monday, as the oil-rich province decides if it wants a binding independence referendum, testing national unity during a crisis in US relations.

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Adams facing long injury layoff as Rams' problems deepen

Adams facing long injury layoff as Rams' problems deepen

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured hamstring, head coach Sean McVay said Monday as the NFL team's injury crisis deepened.

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US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case

US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case

A former OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco offices was ordered held without bail Monday after a federal judge deemed him a flight risk.

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Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

Japanese scientists successfully launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

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Maddison sparkles as Spurs end Premier League winless run

Maddison sparkles as Spurs end Premier League winless run

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up on Monday as Roberto De Zerbi's men beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their first Premier League win of the season.

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US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa

US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced it had finalized a deep-sea mining auction off the coast of American Samoa, the first in the United States' history, despite widespread opposition from locals and environmental groups.

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Maddison sparkles on Spurs return as win drought ends

Maddison sparkles on Spurs return as win drought ends

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season.

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Japan launches rocket for potential world first Mars moon mission

Japan launches rocket for potential world first Mars moon mission

Japanese scientists launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

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European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fueled concerns over elevated debt.

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The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

Newly elected lawmaker Ana Elisa Santos, born during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first term, is now helping him draw up a social media master plan to nab a fourth mandate.

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