-
Traeen out of Tour de France after losing yellow jersey
-
Iyer says India in 'transition' after latest England thrashing
-
Ukrainian sports minister slams IOC's 'cynical' Russia decision
-
Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'Reilly
-
Leonard return to Raptors on hold pending Clippers probe
-
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout set to miss rest of season
-
US pushes for weaker truck pollution rules
-
England thrash India by nine wickets for T20 series win
-
Black and cream and very Roman at Fendi haute couture show
-
Wimbledon run came 'out of nowhere', says finalist Noskova
-
Spain keeping opposition far from goal at World Cup, says 'keeper Garcia
-
India captain Kaur hopes Lord's Test can offset World Cup woes
-
Czech mates Muchova and Noskova to clash in Wimbledon final
-
China factory fire kills at least 28 people
-
Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London: source
-
Dubai Police Unveil Next Generation of ‘Ghiath’ Smart Patrols Powered by BYD
-
King in shades braves heat to visit London zoo
-
Djokovic faces Sinner showdown, Fery eyes Wimbledon final
-
Gauff expecting hate messages after Wimbledon loss
-
Noskova books all-Czech Wimbledon final clash with Muchova
-
US star Pulisic fractured leg in Belgium loss: team
-
England's Quansah handed two-game World Cup ban
-
Pogacar, like Jordan, Bolt or Djokovic?
-
UK sets record for number of days over 34C
-
Ex-Puma Urdapilleta shuns retirement to play on at 40
-
Haaland relishing 'special' World Cup showdown with England
-
Keep me away from the pool, Kipyegon tells triathlete Beaugrand
-
FIFA lashes 'unfounded allegations' after Argentina-Egypt clash
-
Nerves high in Kyiv as Russia escalates missile attacks
-
'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
-
Stars pay tribute to 'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, who has died at 75
-
Pogacar reclaims Tour de France yellow jersey with stage six win
-
'I'm ready to roll' - hungry Duplantis still motivated
-
US existing home sales dip in June as cost worries persist
-
Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to reach first Wimbledon final
-
Russia subjecting 1.6 million Ukrainian children to military brainwashing: OSCE report
-
One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president's 'unusual' gift to NATO leaders
-
Strengthening El Nino likely to 'rank among largest' on record: US agency
-
Kicking off: New York football enthusiasts defy pitch shortage
-
Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit
-
Fendi shows haute couture in Rome with nod to Lagerfeld
-
Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die
-
Olympic sprint champs Alfred, Thomas bid for work-life balance
-
Stocks shrug off tensions to rise on renewed tech interest
-
How NATO leaders reacted to Erdogan's revolver gift
-
Hong Kong welcomes dogs into restaurants, to pet owners' delight
-
Union warns of 'conflict' as Volkswagen eyes mass job cuts
-
England recall Slade for Fiji as pressure mounts on Borthwick
-
Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria
-
Lock Petti to become latest Argentina centurion in Nations Championship Test
Featured
Last news
Japan firm's pioneering Moon landing fails
A Japanese startup attempting the first private landing on the Moon said Wednesday it had lost communication with its spacecraft and assumed the lunar mission had failed.
Bitter battle: S.Africa slams 'unfair' EU citrus trade rule
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the EU Tuesday for restrictions on citrus exports from South Africa to prevent the importation of non-indigenous moths which stranded tonnes of fruit at sea when introduced last year.
Mattel unveils Barbie doll with Down syndrome
US toy manufacturer Mattel unveiled a new Barbie doll Tuesday representing a person with Down syndrome, as it seeks to allow more children to see themselves in the popular figure.
US new home sales rise in March to highest level in a year
New home sales in the United States defied expectations to hit a one-year high in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, as a lack of existing homes bolstered demand in the market for new properties.
US new home sales rise more than expected in March
New home sales in the United States grew more than anticipated in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, as a lack of existing homes continued bolstering demand in the market for new properties.
Dollar up as Biden confirms re-election bid
The dollar was largely higher Tuesday as Joe Biden confirmed his bid to win re-election as US president next year.
General Motors lifts 2023 forecast after strong Q1 results
General Motors raised key 2023 profit projections Tuesday following a solid first quarter in which strong results in North America compensated for declines in other regions.
Santander profits up despite windfall tax on banks
Spanish banking giant Santander saw its first quarter net profits rise thanks to strong business activity that offset a windfall tax imposed by Spain's leftwing government, results showed Tuesday.
Hong Kong shares drop sharply on major losses in Chinese firms
Hong Kong shares fell sharply on Tuesday on the back of major losses in Chinese firms, as a lack of clear direction ahead of key announcements this week presented a challenge for global investors.
Nestle sales grow on back of price increases
Swiss food group Nestle on Tuesday reported better-than-expected sales in the first three months of the year, helped by price increases to offset inflation and demand for its staple products.
UBS hopes to complete Credit Suisse takeover before July
UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse in the second quarter, as the bank posted an underwhelming first quarter net profit of $1.0 billion.
Good vibrations: Thai party makes sex toy election pledge
A conservative Thai political party is seeking to woo voters ahead of next month's general election with a pledge to legalise sex toys, pointing to the fiscal -- and frisky -- benefits.
UBS posts $1.0 bn Q1 net profit, Credit Suisse takeover completion set for Q2
UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse in the second quarter, as the bank posted an underwhelming first quarter net profit of $1.0 billion.
Asian stocks mostly down after mixed session on Wall Street
Asian stocks were mostly down on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, with investors still casting about for direction at the start of a week of major announcements.
Investors look for strength in UBS results
UBS is expected to post solid first quarter results Tuesday, with all eyes on whether the bank is strong enough to carry through its forced alliance with stricken rival Credit Suisse.
Netflix to invest $2.5 bn in South Korean content
Netflix will invest $2.5 billion in South Korean content over the next four years, the streaming giant's CEO Ted Sarandos announced after meeting with the country's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington.
Canadians flock to food banks as grocery prices soar
Hundreds of thousands of people stream in each month to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto, its chief executive says, as galloping inflation continues to squeeze Canadians' grocery budgets.
Brazil Indigenous leader awarded for fight against mining
Alessandra Korap Munduruku first turned to activism as she watched advancing agriculture devastate her Indigenous territory in Brazil, but it was her battle to drive out mining giant Anglo American that landed her in the spotlight.
Tucker Carlson: The voice of white America's outrage falls silent
In the world of Tucker Carlson's hit TV show, America was under assault -- by Democrats, by health authorities, by Black Lives Matter protests -- and white conservatives were in a fight for their very survival.
Barcelona raise 1.45 bn euros for Camp Nou rebuild
Barcelona said on Monday they had secured 1.45 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in funding for a redevelopment plan and would start the renovation of the Camp Nou stadium on June 1.
Cannes adds controversial French film to line-up
A new French film was added to the Cannes Film Festival line-up on Monday despite reports of inappropriate behaviour on set, including the use of a child in a sex scene.
France refuses to halt Indian Ocean migrant expulsions
France on Monday refused to halt a controversial planned operation to expel migrants from its Indian Ocean island territory of Mayotte, despite opposition from the neighbouring Comoros and clashes between locals and security forces sent by Paris.
India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UN
India will overtake China as the world's most populous country in the coming week, hitting almost 1.43 billion people, the United Nations said Monday.
Sunak seeks to boost UK business links amid crisis
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sought to repair the government's tarnished economic record Monday, reaching out to the business community rocked by a scandal engulfing the Confederation of British Industry.
CEO of Germany's Thyssenkrupp to step down, shares hit
Thyssenkrupp's chief executive Martina Merz is stepping aside early, the German industrial giant said Monday, in a surprise announcement that sent the company's shares into a nosedive.
Top Indian wrestlers demand arrest of ex-federation chief
Top Indian wrestlers, including Olympians and Commonwealth Games champions, were on the streets of New Delhi on Monday to demand the arrest of the sport's former federation chief over allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation.
Sunak seeks to boost business links amid crisis
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sought to repair the government's tarnished economic record Monday, reaching out to the business community rocked by a scandal engulfing the Confederation of British Industry.
Over $68 bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse ahead of UBS takeover
Tens of billions were withdrawn from Credit Suisse in the first three months of 2023, but its profit swelled as the bank's high-risk debts were wiped out in an emergency takeover by UBS.
Europe opens down, Asian stocks mixed ahead of tech earnings results
European stocks opened down on Monday and Asian trade was mixed, with investors mostly treading water ahead of key data releases this week, including earnings results from US tech behemoths.
China approves coal power surge despite emissions pledge: Greenpeace
China has approved a major surge in coal power so far this year, prioritising energy supply over its pledge to reduce emissions from fossil fuels, Greenpeace said Monday.
Learning a language for loss: Uyghur school in US offers link to homeland
At a weekend school in the US state of Virginia, language classes serve a dual purpose for young Uyghurs -- cultural preservation, and access to vocabulary to discuss the plight of relatives in China.
Giant SpaceX rocket leaves crater, serious damage at Texas base
Flying chunks of concrete, twisted metal sheets, craters blasted deep into the ground: the thunderous power of SpaceX's first test flight of Starship -- the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built -- inflicted serious damage on its Texas launch site.