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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to working with Mexican traffickers to bring drugs into the U.S., officials said Thursday.Diego Bonillo, 30, pleaded guilty in July to multiple charges, including conspiracy to import controlled substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin.As part of his plea deal, he admitted to using his position to allow drug-filled cars into the U.S. from Mexico without inspection. He allowed at least 75 kilograms of fentanyl, 11.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, and more than 1 kilogram of heroin into…
Haiti’s qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup has been played exclusively away from home. EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty ImagesThe lights went out, but the fans didn’t budge. When they came back on, the whipping wind sent rain sideways. Even by Concacaf’s lofty standards, the weather in Managua for Nicaragua’s World Cup qualification match against Haiti last month was wild.”It was pissing rain. The fans were going crazy every single lighting strike. At one point it was raining so hard, I couldn’t see where the keeper played it on goal kicks,” Haiti defender Duke Lacroix recalled.But Nicaragua’s supporters were unfazed.”The lights…
SEOSAN, South Korea (AP) — Hwang Seong-yeol stood at the edge of a golden field, watching nervously as a combine harvester crawled through his rice, churning up mud and stalks. Its steady hum filled the damp autumn air as grain poured into a truck waiting at the other end of the muddy paddy.It was the final day of what Hwang said was one of his toughest seasons in three decades of farming. He and other farmers feel helpless against increasingly erratic weather that they link to climate change and damage to their crops. It has complicated their work and cast…
Nov 13, 2025, 05:00 PM ETManchester City still hold interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, while West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen is on the radar of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Messi hints at Barça return? ‘I hope one day’- Angry Neymar storms off, Santos near relegation- Atlético Madrid: U.S.-based firm new majority ownerCould Manchester City end up signing Rodrygo? (Photo by Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)TRENDING RUMORS- Manchester City still hold interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.…
Published 16 minutes ago By Sam WilliamsHugo Ekitike scored his first senior international goal as France confirmed their qualification for the World Cup on Thursday.The Liverpool forward came off the bench and rounded off Les Bleus’ 4-0 win over Ukraine with a smart finish late on. Victory at Parc des Princes – where Ibrahima Konate was an unused substitute – secured top spot in qualifying Group B for France.Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai assisted Hungary’s goal in their crucial 1-0 away victory over Armenia. Szoboszlai, captaining a team also including Milos Kerkez, delivered a superb cross for Barnabas Varga to head home…
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Republic of Ireland stunned Portugal with a 2-0 win and forced Roberto Martinez’s side to wait to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.The reigning Nations League holders knew a win would be enough to secure their place at next summer’s tournament, but a Troy Parrott double put an end to that possibility. Image: Troy Parrott celebrates doubling Republic of Ireland’s lead over Portugal The former Tottenham – and current AZ Alkmaar – striker opened the scoring just after the 15-minute mark with a close-range header, before doubling Ireland’s advantage on the stroke of half-time.Portugal’s…
Nov 13, 2025, 04:20 PM ETCristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for at least the first game of the 2026 World Cup after being shown a red card for the first time in his record-setting international career as Portugal slumped to a 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland.Ronaldo was shown his marching orders for violent conduct in the 61st minute after elbowing Ireland defender Dara O’Shea away from the ball. After an initial yellow card, the referee was urged to review the incident on the pitchside monitor by the video assistant referee and upgraded the decision…
The Major League Soccer board of governors voted to align with the international soccer calendar by shifting the regular season to a summer-to-spring campaign, beginning in 2027.As opposed to most international leagues, MLS currently plays from February to November.Editor’s Picks2 Related”The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history,” MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a news release. “Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take center stage without interruption.”It marks the start of a…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a massive combined attack on Kyiv early Friday, sparking fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. At least 11 people were injured as emergency crews responded to multiple strikes, he said in a statement. Five people were hospitalized, including one man in critical condition and a pregnant woman, after a series of powerful explosions sounded in the city and airs defenses were activated. The attack on the capital was ongoing, officials said, urging residents to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is lifted. City authorities…
Italy left it late as they battled to a 2-0 win over Moldova in their penultimate World Cup qualifier in Chisinau.The Azzurri had already secured a playoff spot, but hopes of taking first place in Group I were all but mathematically over after Norway had earlier beaten Estonia 4-1.Gennaro Gattuso’s side, though, looked to have been left frustrated against the bottom-of-the-table Moldovans — until Gianluca Mancini nodded in with two minutes left and substitute Francesco Pio Esposito headed home another during stoppage time.Italy made a bright start at the Zimbru Stadium, with Gianluca Scamacca sending Giacomo Raspadori in on goal,…