Russia have been positioned in a World Cup qualifying group with Croatia – who beat them in a penalty shootout within the quarterfinals of the 2018 version of the event – because the draw was made for Qatar 2022 . ...

Defeated UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa has sworn revenge in opposition to Israel Adesanya after seeing footage of his rival 'air-humping' him within the cage and taunting his coach instantly after his win. ...

Whereas already dealing with an unprecedented variety of courtroom actions, together with over his tax returns and an alleged rape, President Trump now faces allegations that he defrauded his late brother’s daughter of her rightful inheritance. ...

High podcaster Joe Rogan has all however capitulated to media institution bullies with an uncharacteristic apology, after claiming leftist activists have been beginning wildfires. He can anticipate much more apologizing – and no absolution. ...

Princeton has determined to take away Woodrow Wilson’s title from its public coverage faculty over his segregationist views, in the identical means different historic leaders have been focused through the protests over the demise of George Floyd. ...

Because the Justice Division drops all prices in opposition to the previous White Home adviser, many are hoping the ultimate chapter on Russiagate is closed. Nonetheless, because the probe in opposition to Trump rivals wraps up, the saga is simply starting. ...

A jury has cleared Alex Salmond, the previous first minister of Scotland, in a excessive profile trial, however what now for the nation he used to steer? ...

World inventory markets hit bear territory this week, with oil costs experiencing their greatest plunge for the reason that 1991 Gulf Struggle. ...

The sudden resignation of longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews stay on air has unleashed a spate of theories, some arguing he was chased out by scorned ‘Bernie Bros’ or ‘Warren followers’, whereas others praised one other ‘#MeToo victory’. ...

Gold costs hit contemporary highs, leaping greater than two p.c on Wednesday, as traders flocked to secure havens after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on a lot of services internet hosting US forces in Iraq. ...