-
Burns tees off with US Open lead as McIlroy finds more misery
-
Three things we learned from the World Test Championship final
-
Putin tells Trump Russia is ready for next round of Ukraine talks
-
Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates
-
US protesters hit streets before Trump's military parade
-
'We are strong': Israelis defiant despite deadly Iran strikes
-
Bavuma eyes more South Africa success after Test final win over Australia
-
Former Nicaragua president Violeta Chamorro dead at 95
-
France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students
-
Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack
-
Federer gets 93rd Le Mans underway as Ferrari chase third successive win
-
Nicklaus and Miller's US Open advice -- patience and attitude
-
Pogacar again soars away from stellar field to increase Criterium du Dauphine lead
-
MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground
-
Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia
-
Trump set for huge US military parade amid 'No Kings' protests
-
Ukraine warns against drop in aid due to Israel-Iran escalation
-
Markram leads South Africa to 'special' World Test Championship victory
-
Lawrence shares sixth as second round ends at rainy US Open
-
Ukraine and Russia conduct another POW swap
-
Thousands celebrate South Korean Pride parade in Seoul
-
Markram the hero as South Africa win WTC final to end long wait for cricket glory
-
South Africa beat Australia to win World Test Championship final
-
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' after wave of missile fire
-
Death toll in India plane crash rises to at least 279
-
McKenzie kicks Chiefs to Super Rugby semi-final win over Brumbies
-
Survival and loss in Air India plane disaster
-
Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught hits nuclear sites
-
Trump to host military parade amid 'No Kings' protests
-
India plane crash death toll rises to 279
-
US overdose capital Baltimore on long road to recovery
-
Thunder rally to beat Pacers, level NBA Finals at 2-2
-
Pacers vow to 'circle the wagons' after Thunder loss
-
Thunder rally to beat Pacers, level NBA Finals at 2-12
-
The city doth protest too much? Hamlet gets LA curfew exemption
-
Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off
-
After conquering Europe, PSG now have sights set on Club World Cup glory
-
Sao Paulo's pumas under attack as 'stone jungle' threatens rainforest
-
Scott's 'old-man par golf' has him in the hunt at US Open
-
Guerrilla dissident group claims wave of Colombian attacks
-
Burns fires 65 to grab US Open lead as big names stumble
-
Boutier, Ciganda among four-way tie for lead at Meijer LPGA Classic
-
Convicted murderer put to death in fourth US execution this week
-
Russell fastest for Mercedes ahead of Norris in second practice
-
Vasseur launches scathing attack on Italian media reports
-
Bayonne crush Clermont to set up Toulouse showdown in Top 14 semis
-
Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
-
Former NFL star Brown wanted for attempted murder: police
-
Sir David Beckham: Global icon achieves ultimate goal
-
Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted
Featured
Last news
Stock markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Major stock markets rose and the dollar climbed Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.

Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue
Concerned about the rapid spread of generative AI, a pioneer researcher is developing software to keep tabs on a technology that is increasingly taking over human tasks.

Dutch museum rolls out 200-year-old condom
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday placed on display a rare condom from around 1830, featuring an erotic print of a nun and three clergymen in provocative poses.

Pornhub owner pressures France over age verification law
French visitors to the Pornhub and Youporn, adult sites operated by parent company Aylo, will from Wednesday be greeted with a message denouncing the country's age verification requirements, the company said.

Germany's Merz defends migration crackdown after court setback
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday defended his government's migration crackdown as vital to "protect public safety", a day after a court ruled one of its flagship measures was illegal.

Stock markets mostly higher as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Major stock markets diverged and the dollar climbed on Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.

Eurozone inflation slows sharply in May
Inflation in the eurozone eased in May to its lowest level in eight months, back below the European Central Bank's two-percent target, further raising expectations for another interest rate cut this week.

Portuguese police start new search in Madeleine McCann case
Portuguese police on Tuesday started a new investigation near the place where British toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared while on holiday with her family in 2007, a spokeswoman said.

Wilders: firebrand 'Dutch Trump' gambles for power
Sometimes known as the "Dutch Trump" both for his bouffant dyed hair and firebrand rhetoric, Geert Wilders' anti-Islam, anti-immigrant and anti-EU message has catapulted him to the brink of power.
Most markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Most markets rose Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war as speculation swirled that the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.

Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD
The OECD slashed its annual global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz will stifle the world economy -- hitting the United States especially hard.

In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine life
Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine.

Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid speculation the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.

Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival
On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.

'The Beautiful Game' falls for AI's charms
Sport has been unable to resist the surge of artificial intelligence and the biggest one of them all, football, is benefitting from data that AI can supply and the human eye cannot.

Fintech Forward Set to Return to Bahrain and Gather the Most Influential Leaders in Finance at its Third Edition in October 2025
Fintech Forward 2025 will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board

France probes terror motive after man shoots dead Tunisian neighbour
French prosecutors Monday were probing a terror motive after a man who had posted racist videos shot dead his Tunisian neighbour and badly wounded a Turkish man in the south of the country.

Stocks retreat over trade row; oil surges on geopolitical risks
Oil prices surged Monday over renewed concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine and relief over OPEC+ production, while stock markets mostly slid as US-China trade tensions resurfaced.

As Tesla stalls across Europe, sales rise in Norway
Tesla sales have rebounded in Norway this year, official figures showed Monday, bucking a broader European trend as consumers turn away from Elon Musk's electric car brand.

EU hits food delivery company Delivery Hero with 329 mn-euro-fine
The EU on Monday slapped German food delivery company Delivery Hero and its Spanish subsidiary Glovo with a fine worth 329 million euros ($376 million) after they violated antitrust rules.

French court tries ex-bosses of Ubisoft over sex harassment
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for years.

UK to build attack subs as part of major defence review
Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil Monday a major defence review to deal with "growing" Russian aggression and the changing nature of warfare.

Jonathan Anderson becomes Dior's overall artistic director
Jonathan Anderson will become the first designer to head both the women's and men's lines at Dior, the French fashion house's parent company said on Monday.

Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar
Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again, the 45-year-old Peruvian will spend the night at the airport.

ECB expected to cut rates again as Trump trade war rumbles on
The European Central Bank is expected to deliver its seventh-straight interest rate cut this week as US President Donald Trump's volatile trade policies add to headwinds for the sluggish eurozone.

Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification -- only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking tool.

Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' wins N.America box office for second week
Disney's family-friendly "Lilo & Stitch," a live-action remake of the 2002 animated film, won the North American box office for a second week in a row, taking in another $63 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Indian airline IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody planes
Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60.

UK to restore 'war-fighting readiness' with new defence review
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he will "restore Britain's war-fighting readiness" as his government warned of "growing" Russian aggression ahead of a major defence strategy review.

Oil under $65 a boon for consumers, but a burden on producers
US President Donald Trump's tariffs, his call to "drill baby drill" and especially a decision by OPEC+ to hike crude output quotas have oil prices trading at lows not seen since the Covid pandemic.

'Moving forward': the Gen-Z farmer growing Fukushima kiwis
A short drive from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, novice farmer Takuya Haraguchi tends to his kiwi saplings under the spring sunshine, bringing life back to a former no-go zone.

Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI future
For Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the world has split into two camps: those with deep enough pockets to invest in artificial intelligence behemoths, and everyone else waiting to see where the AI revolution leads.