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The US film industry's first big gathering since fires devastated Los Angeles will begin Thursday at the Sundance festival, where highlights include a glitzy new Jennifer Lopez musical and a dark Benedict Cumberbatch drama.

Brazilian coffee producer Moacir Donizetti first smelled the smoke, and then watched in desperation as a blaze consumed his family coffee plantation last year.

The United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is a blow to global cooperation on climate change, but other countries are marching ahead and stepping up leadership on the issue.

President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship.

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will rise to the occasion in their crucial Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after rebuilding their shattered morale with a 6-0 demolition of Ipswich.

Sergio Conceicao has been in charge of AC Milan for less than a month but has already diagnosed a lack of hunger as the source of his new team's woes, as the seven-time kings of Europe host Girona on Wednesday with the last 16 of the Champions League firmly in their sights.

Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.

Climate change, political headwinds and diverging market dynamics around the world have pushed coffee prices to fresh records, jacking up the cost of your everyday brew or a barista's signature macchiato.

President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate accord for a second time, a defiant rejection of global efforts to combat planetary warming as catastrophic weather events intensify worldwide.

US President Donald Trump repealed a slew of executive orders promoting diversity programs and LGBTQ equality Monday after using his inauguration speech to signal a definitive break with what he decries as "woke" culture.

US President Donald Trump said Monday he could impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from neighbors Canada and Mexico on February 1.

Prince Harry's hotly anticipated lawsuit trial against a British tabloid publisher alleging it carried out unlawful information gathering will start Tuesday, after years of legal wrangling during which dozens of other claimants settled.

Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some calling it a "Nazi" or "fascist" movement.

US President Donald Trump signed pardons Monday for some 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

Donald Trump vowed a new "golden age" for America as he was sworn in for a historic second presidential term Monday, immediately signing a blizzard of orders that he said would restore glory to a nation in decline.

The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator in the frontline of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy.

US President Donald Trump said he plans to sign pardons on Monday for participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), an emerging leader in solar energy and utility solutions, announces its strategic focus on expanding into the California community solar market. This opportunity arises as California introduces new legislation, Assembly Bill 2316, designed to incentivize community solar projects that integrate advanced battery storage technologies.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTC PINK:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience company specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is excited to announce a major milestone in its research and development journey. The company is transitioning its cutting-edge R&D activities to the Gen-Plus Contract Research and Development Organization (CRDO) in Munich, Germany, with operations scheduled to begin on March 1, 2025. This move underscores BioNxt's commitment to scientific innovation and advancing solutions for unmet medical needs.

A Senate committee on Monday fast-tracked Marco Rubio's nomination to be US secretary of state, paving the way for him to take over quickly as top diplomat under President Donald Trump.

Chelsea overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

Margelis Tinoco broke down in tears after her asylum appointment was canceled as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown announced by US President Donald Trump on his first day in office.

Donald Trump said Monday he will issue a raft of executive orders aimed at reshaping how the United States deals with citizenship and immigration.

Chelsea shrugged off a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.

Freezing temperatures and icy winds meant Washington looked nearly deserted for Donald Trump's inauguration Monday -- although the hard-core fans who did turn out tried to make up for it.

Donald Trump vowed a new "golden age" as he took the oath for a historic second US presidential term Monday, painting a picture of an America in decline that only his hardline policies can restore to glory.

Fire-weary southern California was buffetted Monday by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an "extremely critical" risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars" but made no mention of NASA's planned return to the Moon, heightening speculation about his space strategy.

US President Donald Trump promised tariffs and taxes on other countries Monday, in a nationalistic inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president.

World number one Scottie Scheffler said Monday he is close to returning to the PGA Tour after suffering a Christmas cooking injury to his right hand but hasn't pinpointed a date for his comeback.

US President Donald Trump promised tariffs and taxes on other countries Monday, in a nationalistic inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco.