After the USA’s loss to Europe under Keegan Bradley at Bethpage Black, attention has already turned to the 2027 Ryder Cup. The focus is now on who will be tasked with regaining the cup for the American side. Jim Furyk, USA vice-captain, expressed pride in Bradley’s work, despite Team Europe’s 15-13 victory. But Furyk’s praise has not shielded the 39-year-old from criticism in some corners, and now the PGA of America faces a big decision about who will take charge at Adare Manor in 2027. Luke Donald could continue as Europe’s captain for a third consecutive tournament as the event moves to Irel...

After the USA’s loss to Europe under Keegan Bradley at Bethpage Black, attention has already turned to the 2027 Ryder Cup. The focus is now on who will be tasked with regaining the cup for the American side. Jim Furyk, USA vice-captain, expressed pride in Bradley’s work, despite Team Europe’s 15-13 victory. But Furyk’s praise has not shielded the 39-year-old from criticism in some corners, and now the PGA of America faces a big decision about who will take charge at Adare Manor in 2027. Luke Donald could continue as Europe’s captain for a third consecutive tournament as the event moves to Irel...

Advisers to German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche have called on politicians to undertake fundamental reforms to bring Germany out of a serious structural crisis. Without a change of course, there is a risk of creeping de-industrialization, societal conflicts and a loss of international competitiveness, according to a paper released on Monday. Economist Justus Haucap said not all German politicians realize how poorly the country is faring as a business location. Europe's largest economy has been in a long phase of weak growth, with consecutive years of recession leaving it lagging behind it...

Organizers of the Gaza aid flotilla halted by Israeli forces last week said on Monday that participants had been subjected to physical and verbal abuse. Lubna Tuma, a lawyer acting for the Global Sumud Flotilla, told a press conference broadcast on Instagram that participants had alleged being held with their hands tied behind their backs under the scorching sun. Some had been forced to kneel, while being insulted and humiliated, with women particular targets of verbal humiliation. One woman had reported being kicked in the head. The Israeli Foreign Ministry rejected the allegations as lies an...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday described Japan's likely first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, as a "highly respected person of great wisdom and strength." In his brief social media post, without naming her, Trump congratulated Takaichi and the "incredible people of Japan" after the country's ruling party elected her as its new leader on Saturday. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that "Japan has just elected its first female Prime Minister," but Takaichi, 64, will only become Japan's next prime minister, replacing Shigeru Ishiba, after a parliamentary vote in mid-October. T...