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Quake-hit Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit

AFP - 28m ago

The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the …

Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch

AFP - 37m ago

What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening …

Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs

Apr 03 2025

US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war Wednesday as he slapped 10 percent tariffs on …

Israel's Netanyahu arrives in Hungary, defying ICC warrant

Apr 03 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest early Thursday on his first trip to Europe since 2023 and …

Israel PM says 'dissecting' Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

Apr 03 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing …

Barca oust Atletico to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final

Apr 03 2025

Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after Ferran Torres secured them a 1-0 win at Atletico …

Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuits weeks after $50mn ruling

Apr 03 2025

Starbucks was facing two new lawsuits over spilled hot drinks Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee …

Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs

Apr 03 2025

European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, …

'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll

Apr 03 2025

The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey …

Revealed: Why monkeys are better at yodelling than humans

Apr 03 2025

Yodellers of the world, you never stood a chance: Monkeys will always be better at yodelling than humans because they …

Liverpool beat Everton as title looms, Man City win without Haaland

AFP - 5h ago

Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, …

Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs

AFP - 3h ago

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world …

China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites

AFP - 6h ago

China's military on Wednesday said it had completed two days of live-fire exercises that included simulated strikes on …

Trump unveils sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs

AFP - 30m ago

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs targeting countries around the world, …

US judge dismisses corruption case against New York mayor

AFP - 7h ago

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, while sharply criticizing …

Israel PM says seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

AFP - 2h ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and …

Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor

AFP - 1h ago

A US judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, while sharply criticizing …

Greece to spend 25 bn euros in 'drastic' defence overhaul: PM

AFP - 7h ago

Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) through to 2036 in the "most drastic" defence overhaul in its modern …

Trump to unveil 'Liberation Day' tariffs as world braces

AFP - 3h ago

US President Donald Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday in a move that …

Myanmar junta declares quake ceasefire as survivors plead for aid

AFP - 10h ago

Myanmar's junta announced a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday as the death toll from a devastating earthquake rose and …

France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'

AFP - 9h ago

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal …

Trump set to unleash 'Liberation Day' tariffs

AFP - 2h ago

US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, but kept the world …

Israel says expanding Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'

AFP - 4h ago

Israel said Wednesday it would expand its military operations and seize "large areas" of the Gaza Strip where rescuers …

Certain foreign firms must 'self-certify' with Trump diversity rules: US embassies

AFP - 11h ago

The United States is not planning to verify foreign firms over their diversity programmes but needs certain companies to …

Trump faces first electoral setback after Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

AFP - 13h ago

Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal …

'Top Gun' and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

AFP - 4h ago

Val Kilmer, one of the biggest Hollywood actors of the 1990s who shot to fame playing Iceman in the original "Top Gun", …

Myanmar quake survivors plead for more help

AFP - 1h ago

Desperate Myanmar earthquake survivors pleaded for more aid Wednesday as the death toll rose and calls grew for the …

China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills

AFP - 1h ago

China's military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during "live-fire" drills Wednesday as part of …

Israel says expands Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'

AFP - 5h ago

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of military operations in Hamas-run Gaza, …

Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow

AFP - 3h ago

Rescuers on Wednesday pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, as calls grew …

'Top Gun' and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65: New York Times

AFP - 3h ago

Prolific American actor Val Kilmer, who was propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and …

Greece to spend big on 'historic' military shake up

AFP - 3h ago

NATO member Greece is set to unveil a massive modernisation of its armed forces on Wednesday, following the lead of …

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tax fraud trial set to begin

AFP - 18h ago

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax …

US senator smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech

AFP - 20h ago

A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history Tuesday, staying on his feet for …

Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console

AFP - 11h ago

Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, …

'Image whisperers' bring vision to the blind at Red Cross museum

AFP - 4h ago

"They are our eyes," said Karin happily after releasing the arm of one of the specialised "image whisperers" guiding her …

UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors

AFP - 4h ago

European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up …

China launches military drills in Taiwan Strait

AFP - 1h ago

The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of …

Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey final

AFP - 2h ago

Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on …

Trump advisor Waltz faces new pressure over Gmail usage

AFP - 6h ago

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has faced calls to resign over his role in the recent Yemen chat group …

Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig

AFP - 2h ago

British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the …

Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd, Saka scores on Arsenal return

AFP - 6h ago

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored …

French court says Le Pen appeal ruling could come before presidential vote

Apr 01 2025

A French appeals court said on Tuesday it would examine Marine Le Pen's case within a timeframe that could potentially …

China holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan

Apr 01 2025

China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were …

Thousands of Hungarians protest against Pride ban law

Apr 01 2025

Thousands of people took to the streets in Budapest on Tuesday night to protest against a recently adopted bill aimed at …

Trump 'perfecting' new tariffs as nervous world braces

Apr 01 2025

US President Donald Trump kept the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as he made final preparations for a …

Hezbollah official among four dead in Israeli strike on Beirut

Apr 01 2025

An Israeli strike on Beirut on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah official handling Palestinian affairs, in the second such raid …

Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims

Apr 01 2025

Emergency workers in Myanmar rescued a woman on Tuesday who had been trapped for more than 90 hours under the rubble of …

Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom

Apr 01 2025

Donald Trump had the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as the US president prepared to unveil a promised raft of …

Defiant French far right insists 'we will win' despite Le Pen ban

Apr 01 2025

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen insisted Tuesday that her movement could still win 2027 presidential elections …

Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead

Apr 01 2025

Myanmar held a minute's silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than …

World economies brace for Trump tariffs deadline

Apr 01 2025

US trading partners scrambled Tuesday to prepare for the latest raft of Donald Trump tariffs, after the US president …

Hezbollah official targeted in deadly Israeli strike on Beirut

Apr 01 2025

An Israeli strike Tuesday killed three people, Lebanon said, as a source close to Hezbollah said one of the group's …

Sam Mendes to launch four 'Beatles' movies in same month

Apr 01 2025

Sam Mendes will release four movies about The Beatles in the same month, the director announced Monday, with Paul Mescal …

Trump says will be 'kind' with tariffs as deadline looms

Apr 01 2025

US trading partners were bracing Tuesday for an expected fresh raft of Donald Trump tariffs, while the US president …

Israeli strike on Beirut kills three

Apr 01 2025

An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon said after Israel announced its …

Kenya president still handing cash to churches despite his own ban

Apr 01 2025

Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months …

'Heartbreaking' floods swamp Australia's cattle country

Apr 01 2025

Whole herds of cattle have drowned in vast inland floods sweeping across the Australian outback, officials said Tuesday, …

Myanmar to hold minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead

Apr 01 2025

Myanmar will hold a minute of silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more …

South Korea president impeachment ruling Friday: court

Apr 01 2025

South Korea's Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment Friday, …

Israel strikes Hezbollah operative in Beirut, kills 3

Apr 01 2025

An Israeli strike on Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said after Israel …

China launches military drills around Taiwan

Apr 01 2025

China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at …

France's Le Pen seeks to keep presidency hopes alive after election ban

Apr 01 2025

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen fought Tuesday to keep alive her dream of winning the French presidency after a court …

China says launches military exercises around Taiwan

Apr 01 2025

China's military on Tuesday said it had sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills it said …

Wrexham reap financial rewards of Hollywood tie-up

Apr 01 2025

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped Welsh football club Wrexham secure record financial …

'Noble work' of Buddhist cremations after Myanmar quake

Apr 01 2025

The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days …

Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team

Apr 01 2025

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda said on Monday it planned to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco …

Safely back on Earth, once-stranded US astronauts ready to fly again

Apr 01 2025

After spending more than nine months stranded in space, two American astronauts confirmed Monday that they're ready to …

France's Le Pen defiant after five-year election ban

Mar 31 2025

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday slammed a "political decision" and insisted she had not abandoned hope …

Iran will have 'no choice' but to acquire nukes if attacked: Khamenei adviser

Mar 31 2025

Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies, an adviser to the country's …

Michelin Guide unveils new stars for 68 restaurants in France

Mar 31 2025

The Michelin Guide handed out new stars to 68 restaurants in France on Monday at a ceremony that celebrated emerging …

World economies brace for Trump tariffs ahead of deadline

Mar 31 2025

World economies shuddered on Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," when he is set to unleash …

Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000

Mar 31 2025

Myanmar will mark a minute of silence Tuesday in tribute to victims of the country's devastating earthquake that has …

Young Turkish protesters face rude awakening in police custody

Mar 31 2025

After rising up to rally against the arrest of Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, young Turkish …

Hard-hitting drama 'Adolescence' to be shown in UK schools

Mar 31 2025

The Netflix drama "Adolescence", which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences young …

Trump confident in finding TikTok buyer before deadline

Mar 31 2025

President Donald Trump again downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he …

Le Pen's French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban

Mar 31 2025

A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for president, handing her a …

UK PM urges nations to smash migrant smuggling gangs 'once and for all'

Mar 31 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged dozens of countries attending an immigration crime summit on Monday to join forces …

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000

Mar 31 2025

Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday over the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll …

Khamenei warns of 'strong' response if Iran attacked

Mar 31 2025

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Monday of a forceful retaliation if the United States or its allies …

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors

Mar 31 2025

Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll …

French court hands Le Pen five-year election ban

Mar 31 2025

A French court on Monday sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office with …

France's Le Pen convicted in fake jobs trial

Mar 31 2025

A French court on Monday convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen on charges of embezzlement of public funds over a fake …

Myanmar declares week of mourning as hopes fade for quake survivors

Mar 31 2025

Myanmar's ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, which …

Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake

Mar 31 2025

Hopes faded Monday of finding more survivors in the rubble of Mandalay, where some residents spent a third night …

French chefs await new Michelin guide

Mar 31 2025

The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the …

UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday

Mar 31 2025

In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory …

Computer pioneer Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI

Mar 31 2025

Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as …

Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

Mar 31 2025

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on …

France's Le Pen faces verdict that could end presidential hopes

Mar 31 2025

A French court on Monday will rule in the trial of far-right leader Marine Le Pen over an alleged fake jobs scam at the …

Musk deploys wealth in bid to swing Wisconsin court vote

Mar 31 2025

The world's richest man took to the stage in the US state of Wisconsin on Sunday in a bid to swing the local supreme …

Trump calls out both Putin and Zelensky over ceasefire talks

Mar 31 2025

US President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at the leaders of both warring parties in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, …

Liberal PM Carney takes lead four weeks before Canada vote

Mar 31 2025

Four weeks before Canadians vote in a general election where threats by US President Donald Trump have taken center …

The Premier League's unlikely pretenders to Champions League riches

Mar 31 2025

The battle for a place in the Champions League is the focus of attention in the final two months of the Premier League …

Musk money overshadows Wisconsin court vote

Mar 31 2025

An election to choose a new supreme court judge in the northern US state of Wisconsin wouldn't usually make much noise.

Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis after Haaland limps off

Mar 31 2025

Manchester City came from behind to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for a record seventh consecutive season with a 2-1 win …

Storied but sickly, historic W.House magnolia to come down

Mar 31 2025

An enormous tree known as the Jackson Magnolia which has shaded the White House's South Portico for the majority of US …

Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit but demands group disarm

Mar 30 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered to let Hamas leaders leave Gaza but demanded the group …

Aftershocks rattle Myanmar as rescuers search for survivors

Mar 30 2025

Rescuers braved aftershocks to scour the devastated city of Mandalay for survivors on Monday, after a massive earthquake …

Trump says 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine

Mar 30 2025

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was "very angry, pissed off" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, NBC reported, …

European orbital rocket crashes after launch

Mar 30 2025

The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched …

Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake

Mar 30 2025

Residents scoured collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of …