Kylian Mbappé apologized after an interview clip about a Mao Zedong meme sparked criticism in China. Several Chinese brands ended partnerships with him, and La Liga distanced itself from his remarks.
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Police responded to a dispute at a Florida youth soccer game involving a 3-year-old player. His parents say he was excluded because of his ability; a league organizer says the issue was pushing and an argument with adults.
Tennessee authorities are searching for Jacob Allen Morley, who escaped a prison where he was serving a life sentence for a 2022 killing. Investigators have released video of a truck theft nearby and are offering up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
Two men, both 24, face national security charges following an investigation into activity near RAF Fairford. One is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service; Iran denies involvement in the incident.
Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 10-1 behind an eight-run fifth inning and six dominant innings from Robert Gasser. The Brewers lead the World Series 3-0 and can claim their first title in Game 4.
Jordan struck targets in southern Syria after a church funeral shooting that killed nine people. Syria closed the countries’ only passenger and commercial border crossing, disputed Jordan’s claim of coordination and reported civilian deaths.
A ceasefire has taken effect around Russian-occupied Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and prepare civilian evacuations. Residents face shortages of essentials, while mines and drone attacks have made it difficult to leave.
Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium, where he recently closed a concert run. His company, Roc Nation, has helped produce the show since 2019.