Abstract: This paper develops a model-free volt-VAR optimization (VVO) algorithm via multi-agent deep reinforcement learning (DRL) in unbalanced distribution systems. This method is novel since we ...

FIFA said it has found "no evidence of breaches" of its Disciplinary Code by a VAR official after calls for them to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

The 2026 World Cup will continue using a technology-aided review system that aims to eliminate human error in officiating decisions. The system allows officials to ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

FRANCE were astonishingly denied a penalty as Kylian Mbappe was clattered by Sadio Mane in the box. Referee Alireza Faghani somehow opted not to point to the spot after the clear foul. Please provide ...

Virgil van Dijk was on target for the Netherlands, but it wasn’t enough to secure his side all three points against Japan. The Dutch were denied a victory in their World Cup Group F opener when Koki ...

Should Mbappe have been awarded a penalty? It was a decision that stunned the world's best referees. France forward Kylian Mbappe was on the attack in the 58th minute against Senegal when he went down ...

It was a decision that stunned the world's best referees. France forward Kylian Mbappe was on the attack in the 58th minute against Senegal when he went down inside the box after a challenge by Sadio ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Haiti were left frustrated after a 1-0 loss to Scotland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener in Boston on Sunday. While John McGinn’s first-half goal gave Scotland all three points, the biggest ...

FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup has called for a VAR official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign. When the official broadcast of ...