A world chess organization said: “The player has no right to participate in official FIDE events for women until further FIDE’s decision is made.”
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At least 60 migrants from Senegal feared dead after boat rescued near Cape Verde
A migrant boat believed to be carrying over 100 people from Senegal was rescued, with at least 60 feared dead.
At least 60 migrants from Senegal feared dead after boat rescued near Cape Verde
A migrant boat believed to be carrying over 100 people from Senegal was rescued, with at least 60 feared dead.
‘Unprecedented’ wildfire prompts evacuations in Canada’s Northwest Territories
Residents are being forced to leave their homes in Canada’s Northwest Territories as wildfire closes in.
Strong 6.3 earthquake rattles Colombia, nearby aftershock registers 5.7, USGS says
The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.3, according to USGS, and was recorded about 9.9 miles north of the town of Cumaral.
‘A bit of a shock’: Video shows rare two-headed snake born in exotic pet shop in UK
According to Exeter Exotics the rare two-headed snake is a male, 1-month-old western hognose. The snake likes sardines and has not yet been named.
Reports: Drunk American tourists found sleeping inside Eiffel Tower
Security guards for the Eiffel Tower discovered the men sleeping inside the famed French monument on Monday morning, according to multiple reports.
Land-for-NATO swap proposal that drew ire in Ukraine was ‘a mistake’: Live updates
A NATO official walked back his suggestion that Ukraine give up land to Russia in exchange for membership in the military alliance.
As Typhoon Lan looms, Japan issues mass evacuations and cancels over 900 flights: Reports
As Typhoon Lan reaches the western parts of the Japan, Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people throughout 11 prefectures.
Search for survivors continues after 10 killed in explosion at Dominican Republic market
An explosion at a shopping center in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic killed 10 people and injured over 50 and casualties could mount, officials say