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Los Angeles

ChatGPT pushed back on LA fire suspect’s vision of burning city

The defendant set a fire in a state park atop the Pacific Palisades with a barbeque lighter. 
The defendant set a fire in a state park atop the Pacific Palisades with a barbeque lighter. 

2028 Los Angeles Games working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues: IOC chief

The committee's sports director  said there were dedicated people in the organising committee working on the matter.
The committee's sports director  said there were dedicated people in the organising committee working on the matter.

LA28 to open second Olympic ticket sale after selling 4 million in first release

FILE PHOTO: Olympics - LA28 - Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026. Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Olympics - LA28 - Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026. Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

FIFA chief warns LA of World Cup ‘happy barbarians’

Jun 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international broadcast center at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international broadcast center at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

LA28 to study Los Angeles World Cup matches as Olympic test case, CEO says

LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover and LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman pose following a press conference updating progress on the 2028 Olympic Games, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 4, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover and LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman pose following a press conference updating progress on the 2028 Olympic Games, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 4, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna said law enforcement would increase staffing around Iran’s two matches in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna said law enforcement would increase staffing around Iran’s two matches in Los Angeles.

SoFi Stadium workers set to vote on strike ahead of World Cup

An aerial image shows SoFi Stadium, and the KIA Forum (rear) ahead of the 2026  World Cup in Inglewood, California, on May 27, 2026.
An aerial image shows SoFi Stadium, and the KIA Forum (rear) ahead of the 2026  World Cup in Inglewood, California, on May 27, 2026.

Canada’s squad announced, with recovering Alphonso Davies and high-scoring Jonathan David included as expected

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich celebrates winning the 2026 Bundesliga title - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 17, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies walks out ahead of the celebrations REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich celebrates winning the 2026 Bundesliga title - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 17, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies walks out ahead of the celebrations REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo

Ninja Warrior obstacles to feature in modern pentathlon at LA 2028 Olympics

TV show Ninja Warrior will help shape the new-look modern pentathlon at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
TV show Ninja Warrior will help shape the new-look modern pentathlon at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Los Angeles to host record-breaking Paralympics in 2028 with 560 medal events

Singapore’s boccia player Jeralyn Tan en route to a historic silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Boccia is one of the sports that are expected to reach gender parity for the first time at Los Angeles 2028.
Singapore’s boccia player Jeralyn Tan en route to a historic silver medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Boccia is one of the sports that are expected to reach gender parity for the first time at Los Angeles 2028.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.