Korea's KHNP selected to build at least 2 new nuclear reactors in Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) — South Korea’s KHNP won a lucrative public tender to build at least two nuclear reactors in the Czech Republic as the country tries to become more energy independent and wean itself off fossil fuels, the Czech government said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Petr Fiala...

AP Sports Week in Pictures: Victories by Argentina and Spain in soccer; Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon

The global sports week culminated with a victory by Argentina at the Copa America, a triumph by Spain at the Euro 2024 tournament and countryman Carlos Alcaraz lifting the trophy at Wimbledon on Sunday. Associated Press photographers were there as Argentina topped Colombia 1-0 on...

Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon by beating Jasmine Paolini for her second Grand Slam trophy

LONDON (AP) — At age 18, a decade before Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon on Saturday, she was done with junior tennis and couldn't decide whether to pursue a professional tennis career or move on, go to school and find a different path. So Krejcikova wrote a letter to one of her...

'It's hell outside': Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people...

Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu are among the women to watch

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Here are some of the women to watch at Wimbledon, which starts at the All England Club on Monday: Iga Swiatek Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 23 2024 Record:...

The Czech central bank again cuts a key interest rate as inflation stays low and economy recovers

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate for the fifth time in a row as inflation remains low and the economy is showing signs of recovery. The cut, which had been predicted by analysts, brought the interest rate down by a...

Turkey reaches Euro 2024 knockout round and eliminates Czech Republic in 2-1 win

US chipmaker onsemi will invest $2 billion in a chip production facility in the Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) — The U.S. chipmaker onsemi is planning a multi-year investment of up $2 billion in its production facility in the Czech Republic, the company and the Czech government said on Wednesday. The government said the money will be invested in the company’s existing...

PGA Tour has final signature event as LPGA goes to Sahalee for 3rd major

PGA TOUR TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Cromwell, Connecticut. Course: TPC River Highlands. Yardage: 6,852. Par: 70. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $3.6 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel);...

An ammunition blast in a Czech military area kills 1 service member, injures 8 other people

PRAGUE (AP) — An ammunition explosion in a military training area in the Czech Republic killed one service member and injured eight other people, including one civilian, the Defense Ministry said Monday. The accident took place in Libava, about 250 kilometers (155 miles) east of...