Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Finally Ready For Liftoff
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is set for its first-ever launch next week, carrying with it the continent's hopes of regaining independent access to space and fending off soaring competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.
After four years of delays, the European Space Agency's (ESA) most powerful rocket yet is finally due to blast off from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 3:00 pm (1800 GMT) on July 9.
Supreme Court Rules On Trump Immunity, Delaying Trial
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump enjoys some immunity from prosecution as a former president, a ruling that will likely delay his trial for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.
Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon Opener As Murray Wants 'Closure'
Carlos Alcaraz defeated 269th-ranked qualifier Mark Lajal at the start of his Wimbledon title defence on Monday as Andy Murray decided whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career.
Boeing Says To Buy Subcontractor Spirit For $4.7 Billion
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Monday it had reached a "definitive deal" to buy its subcontractor Spirit, which has faced scrutiny over production quality control in recent months.
Global Stocks Rally, Euro Climbs Tracking French Election
The euro and global equity markets rose Monday amid signs France's far right would not win enough seats for an overall majority in legislative elections.
Meta Risks Fines Over 'Pay For Privacy' Model Breaking EU Rules
The EU accused Facebook owner Meta on Monday of breaching the bloc's digital rules, paving the way for potential fines worth billions of euros.
France Detains Two Filmmakers Over Sexual Abuse Allegations
French authorities Monday detained leading arthouse film directors Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon for questioning over accusations of sexual abuse, as a renewed #MeToo reckoning rocks France's film industry.
Israel Strikes Gaza As Militants Claim Rocket Barrage
Israeli forces struck southern Gaza's main city Monday after a rocket barrage claimed by militant group Islamic Jihad, and as shelling and fighting raged on across the besieged Palestinian territory.
Biles Books Paris Olympics Spot With Emphatic US Trials All-around Win
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games after a resounding all-around victory at the US gymnastics trials on Sunday.
Making Olympic Timekeepers' Bells: A Labour Of Love
The air is stifling hot, with a heavy, metallic smell that sticks in the throat and stings the eyes.
Tree-less Canopy Walkway Shines Spotlight On Hungary Graft
It should have been a forest canopy walkway -- but instead it is a bridge above an expanse of saplings and open fields.
China's Adopted Children Return From Overseas To Seek Their Roots
At an empty concrete lot in southwest China, Loulee Wilson scoops a handful of stones into a bag -- a memento from the site where she believes she was abandoned as a baby.
Macron Seeks To Thwart French Far-right In Election Second Round
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the second round of legislative elections to prevent the far right in a historic first from taking an absolute majority and control of government.
Isolated Macron Stung By French Voters' 'Revenge'
Emmanuel Macron has taken many risks in a political career marked by countless crises but his decision to call snap elections may be one too many, marring his legacy and ushering in an era of extremes.
World Cup Was A Milestone For Cricket's Global Ambitions
The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final, with India crowned champions on Saturday, but the tournament may also go down as a milestone for a game which is keen to expand its global footprint.
Iran Election Shows Declining Voter Support Amid Calls For Change
The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say.
Fighting Rages In Gaza City's Shujaiya For Fourth Day
Heavy battles and bombardment hit Gaza City's Shujaiya district for a fourth day on Sunday, months after the Israeli army declared Hamas's command structure dismantled in the northern area.
Short Fuses In Egypt As Blackouts Stretch Into Sweltering Summer
At least once a day, the hum of every fan, air conditioner and fridge across Egypt goes quiet.
Dunblane: The Tennis Club That Forged Andy Murray
In a quiet corner of the peaceful town of Dunblane in central Scotland stands the unassuming tennis club that launched Andy Murray on the path to Wimbledon glory.
Djokovic Battles To Save Legacy Of Wimbledon's Golden Generation
Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation in the face of an increasingly successful new wave spearheaded by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
France Votes In Snap Polls As Far-right Eyes Historic Win
French people vote on Sunday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.
Nippon Steel Fight Points To Industry's Uncertain Future In Pennsylvania
Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of United States Steel has been a source of unease in Pittsburgh, where the metal once dominated the economy and still looms large in the collective psyche.
Reformist To Face Ultraconservative In Iran Presidency Runoff
The sole reformist in Iran's presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically low turnout.
Fighting For Third Day In North Gaza As Thousands Displaced
Explosions, air strikes and gunfire rattled northern Gaza on Saturday, the third day of an Israeli military operation that has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians and compounded what the UN called "unbearable" living conditions in the territory.
Mauritanians Vote In Presidential Election With Incumbent Tipped To Win
Mauritanians began voting Saturday to decide whether to re-elect President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as head of the desert country, an oasis of peace in Africa's volatile Sahel region.
Far Right Scents Power As Tense France Braces For Snap Vote
A divided France braced Saturday for high-stakes parliamentary elections that could see the anti-immigrant and eurosceptic party of Marine Le Pen sweep to power in a historic first.
Biden, Trump Battle For Blue-collar Voters As Steel Merger Looms
Working class voters in Rust Belt cities like Pittsburgh used to favor Democrats overwhelmingly, but years of economic hardship and the rise of social issues favoring Republicans have made them a swing constituency again in 2024.
Biden Seeks To Repair Debate Damage With Fiery Speech
A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he tried to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, insisting he was the right man to win November's US presidential election.
Instability And Economic Crisis: Bolivia After Failed Coup
Bolivia's President Luis Arce triumphed after a failed coup attempt this week, but the country has entered a new period of instability during a severe economic crisis.
Xi Says China Planning 'Major' Reforms Ahead Of Key Political Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday the ruling Communist Party was planning and implementing "major" reforms, ahead of a closely watched political conclave that is expected to put economic recovery high on the agenda.
