Philippine Officials Deny Coordinating Duterte Arrest With ICC
Philippine senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court last week, with the country's justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time.
Race To Become Olympics Supremo On A Knife Edge
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.
Istanbul's Mayor Still Held As New Rally Called
Istanbul's powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, remained in police custody Thursday over graft and terror allegations after being held the day before, as his party called for more protests in Turkey's largest city.
Former F1 Team Owner Eddie Jordan Dies Aged 76
Flamboyant former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after battling an "aggressive form of prostate cancer", his family announced on Thursday.
What Is Dark Energy? One Of Science's Great Mysteries, Explained
Dark energy makes up roughly 70 percent of the universe, yet we know nothing about it.
Europe Shifts Gears For The Trump Era
Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.
US Happiness Sinks As More Americans Eat Alone: Survey
The United States fell to its lowest happiness ranking ever partly due to a rise in the number of Americans eating their meals alone, an annual UN-sponsored report said Thursday.
Swedish Govt Holds Talks On Countering Rising Food Prices
Swedish government officials are to meet food industry giants on Thursday to discuss soaring food costs and rising consumer anger in the Nordic country.
Military Chiefs Gather In UK To Discuss Ukraine Protections
Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.
Chinese Tariffs On Canadian Agricultural Products Kick In
Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday, with an industry lobby warning the new levies will have a "devastating impact" on farmers.
Nvidia Chief Confident Chip Maker Can Weather US Tariffs
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang expressed confidence Wednesday that the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant can handle US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Smiles, Thumbs Ups And A Safe Return For 'Stranded' NASA Astronauts
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.
Hollywood Urges Trump To Protect Film, TV From AI
Hundreds of Hollywood stars including Ben Stiller, Cate Blanchett and Cynthia Erivo have urged Donald Trump's White House to protect film, TV and music copyrights against big tech and artificial intelligence.
China's Tencent Sees Profits Surge As AI Drive Accelerates
Chinese internet and gaming giant Tencent said on Wednesday that profits in the fourth quarter of 2024 surged 90 percent as the firm accelerates a push into artificial intelligence (AI).
Hamas Says Open To Talks As Israel Keeps Up Gaza Strikes
Hamas said it remained open to negotiations while calling for pressure on Israel Wednesday to implement a Gaza truce after its deadliest bombing since the fragile ceasefire began in January.
Tech Firms Fight To Stem Deepfake Deluge
Tech firms are fighting the scourge of deepfakes, those deceptively realistic voices or videos used by scammers that are more available than ever thanks to artificial intelligence.
Rocked By Trump, EU Seeks To Kickstart Defense Push
The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defenses, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.
Turkey Detains Istanbul Mayor, Erdogan's Main Rival
Turkish police detained Istanbul's powerful mayor Ekrem Imamoglu early Wednesday as part of a corruption probe, a move his opposition CHP party slammed as a "coup".
Stock Markets Diverge, Gold Hits High Tracking Global Unrest
European and Asian stock markets traded mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.
Bank Of Japan Holds Rates And Warns Of Trade Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and warned about the economic outlook amid global uncertainty fuelled by Donald Trump's trade war.
Heavyweight Trio Eye History In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.
Trump Purges Democrats From US Federal Trade Commission
The only two Democrats on the US Federal Trade Commission have been fired by President Donald Trump, the White House said, opening the door for the Republican to appoint loyalists at the independent regulatory agency.
Canada PM Carney Announces Deal With Australia To Boost Arctic Radar
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift.
Trump Taps Michelle Bowman To Be US Fed Vice Chair For Supervision
US President Donald Trump on Monday picked Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve's next vice chair for supervision, tapping someone seen as favoring a lighter touch to banking regulation.
Man Utd Defy Fan Groups With Five Percent Season Ticket Rise
Manchester United announced plans to raise season ticket prices by five percent for the 2025/26 season on Monday, defying calls from supporters groups for the cost to be frozen.
China Calls Media Outlets Facing Trump Funding Axe 'Notorious'
Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news".
Historic Fantasy 'Assassin's Creed' Sparks Bitter Battles
The "Assassin's Creed" series of video games is adored for painstaking historic accuracy, but also sparks controversy with heavy use of artistic license -- most recently with a black samurai in the latest instalment, "Shadows".
Trump, Putin To Speak About Ukraine War
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a highly-anticipated phone call Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine war, with Kyiv and its European allies demanding that Russia agree to an unconditional US-proposed ceasefire.
China EV Giant BYD Soars After 5-minute Charging Platform Unveiled
Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology it says can charge a vehicle in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol car.
Israel Vows To Fight On In Gaza After Deadliest Strikes Since Truce
Israel vowed on Tuesday to continue fighting in Gaza until all hostages are returned as it unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire, with the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory reporting more than 400 people killed.
