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Scientists capture crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israeli forces on Thursday killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed "in cold blood." The Israeli military said it was investigating.

The killings, captured in videos shown on two Arab TV stations, came as Israel pressed ahead with its latest offensive in the West Bank, where the army has stepped up its activities over the past two years. Israel says it is cracking down on militants, but Palestinians and rights groups accuse Israel of using excessive force and say dozens of unarmed civilians have been killed.

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Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop killed

Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the U.S. leader called "third world countries", a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington, killing one.

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Napoli's resurgence sets up thrilling clash with Serie A leader Roma

Napoli is back.

And just in time as the defending champion visits Serie A leader Roma on Sunday, with just two points separating the sides.

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Monaco's confidence low ahead of PSG clash in French league

The time has come for Monaco to step up its game as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain travels to the Principality this weekend.

Monaco has a squad packed with talent but already lags 10 points behind PSG , having lost five of its 13 league matches.

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World shares mixed as US markets close for Thanksgiving

Shares in Europe are mixed following gains in most Asian markets.

The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were nearly unchanged ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday.

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FIFA teams up with Swiss govt to fund community football fields in West Bank

The Swiss government teamed up with FIFA on Thursday, giving 120,000 Swiss francs ($149,000) to help fund the building of community football fields in the West Bank.

Switzerland-based FIFA said money from the country's foreign affairs ministry was for "enabling the construction of the facilities and supporting a broader, long-term commitment to restoring access to football across the region."

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Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.

The National Science Foundation's NoirLab released the picture Wednesday.

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Top, with 100% record, Arsenal is the best team in Europe right now

Top of the Premier League. Top, with a 100% record, in the Champions League.

Arsenal is the best team in Europe right now, no matter what manager Mikel Arteta says.

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Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods and landslides kill 69

Rescuers searched Thursday in rivers and the rubble of villages for bodies and possible survivors after flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island left 69 people dead and 59 missing.

Monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks in North Sumatra province Tuesday. The deluge tore through mountainside village, swept away people and submerged more than 2,000 houses and buildings, the National Disaster Management Agency said. Nearly 5,000 residents fled to government shelters.

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