UK Inflation Slowdown Unlikely To Shift Vote, Rate Outcomes
Britain's inflation rate has slowed to a near three-year low, official data showed Wednesday, but the boost for embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was unlikely to prevent his Conservatives from losing the upcoming general election to Labour, analysts said.
US Billionaire Eyes TikTok Takeover To Save Internet From Big Tech
Frank McCourt, a US real estate billionaire, aims to buy TikTok to rescue the internet from the clutches of major platforms that he firmly believes are destroying society and endangering children.
Are Israel And Lebanon's Hezbollah On The Brink Of War?
An escalating cross-border tit-for-tat between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah raised fears Wednesday of a full-blown war, but experts are divided on the prospect of a wider conflict.
N. Korea, Russia Sign Mutual Defence Deal As Kim Pledges Support On Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defence agreement on Wednesday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.
Loved Ones Search For Missing Pilgrims After Hajj Heat Deaths
Friends and family of missing hajj pilgrims searched hospitals and pleaded online for news on Wednesday, fearing the worst after hundreds died during the annual rites in Saudi Arabia.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa Sworn In For Second Full Term As President
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa hailed "the beginning of a new era" on Wednesday as he was sworn in for a second full term as president after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a hard-won government coalition deal to remain in power.
Fighting In Gaza's Rafah As Tensions Soar On Israel-Lebanon Border
Israeli air strikes and clashes between troops and Palestinian militants rocked Gaza on Wednesday, as Israel's army warned it had readied an "offensive" against the Lebanese Hezbollah movement on the country's northern front.
Shootings, Raids As Global Drug Gangs Hit Spain's Costa Del Sol
Heavily armed police officers wearing face masks entered a luxury home at daybreak last week in Spain's southern Costa del Sol to arrest a 40-year-old suspected drug trafficker.
Scottish Farmers Damn Wild Beaver Reintroduction Policy
As night falls in central Scotland, beavers appear in a pond under the fascinated gaze of a group of nature enthusiasts.
Despite Sanctions, Russia Still Gets Hands On Western Goods
A Kansas businessman shipped banned avionics equipment to Russia through Armenia, the UAE and other third countries.
Javan Rhino Clings To Survival After Indonesia Poaching Wave
In 2023, a newborn Javan rhino in Indonesia raised hopes for the highly endangered species.
'Cheapfakes': Out-of-context Videos Target Biden's Age
Republicans are flooding the internet with out-of-context videos of US President Joe Biden, using what the White House has characterized as deceptive editing tactics to cast the 81-year-old as infirm less than five months from November's election.
Boeing CEO Recognizes 'Gravity' Of Safety Crisis But Sees 'Progress'
Boeing's CEO acknowledged to a US congressional panel Tuesday that the company's culture was imperfect, but insisted the aviation giant was making progress and committed to improving safety.
New Report Warns Of Heat Danger At Paris Olympics
A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year's Paris Olympics.
'Outsiders,' 'Stereophonic' Top Tony Awards
Coming-of-age musical "The Outsiders" and "Stereophonic," a play about a 1970s band putting together an album, earned top honors Sunday at the Tony Awards, the highest accolades in American theater.
London Regains Stock Market Crown As Turmoil Hits Paris
The London Stock Exchange is once again Europe's biggest stock market by valuation after reclaiming the crown from Paris as France is rocked by political turmoil.
Biden To Ease Immigration Pathway For Spouses Of US Citizens
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will unveil new rules easing the process for undocumented spouses of US citizens to obtain permanent residency status, the White House said.
Music Platform CEO Says AI Is Not The Enemy
Musicians around the world have described artificial intelligence as a threat to creativity, but the CEO of one popular platform told AFP he thinks critics are looking at it all wrong.
Louis Vuitton Kicks Off Fashion Week With Diplomatic Style
Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday with hip-hop mogul Pharrell Williams putting on his latest branding event for Louis Vuitton at the UNESCO headquarters.
US Retail Sales Come In Below Expectations In May
US retail sales came in below expectations for a second straight month in May as gas station revenues fell sharply, the government said Tuesday, while the data for April was revised lower.
Gaza Rescuers Report Deadly Strikes Although Clashes Slow For Eid
Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 13 people in central Gaza, the civil defence agency in the Hamas-run territory said, although fighting has largely subsided as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha.
Australia Flags Concern Over 'Ham-fisted' China Diplomats
Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a media event, tarnishing a highly touted visit in which Premier Li Qiang has sought to celebrate trade and friendship.
Meteoric Rise Of South Korea's Webtoons Powers Nasdaq IPO
When Bae Jin-soo quit his well-paying job at one of South Korea's biggest conglomerates to write stories, his parents were so upset they kicked him out of the house.
Putin Hails N. Korea's Support For Ukraine War Ahead Of Pyongyang Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed North Korea for "firmly supporting" Moscow's war in Ukraine ahead of a visit to Pyongyang set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries.
NATO Chief Seeks Costs On China Over Russia Support
NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia as he trumpeted a sharp increase in allies' defense spending since the invasion of Ukraine.
Hajj Pilgrimage Ends Amid Deadly Saudi Heat Spike
Saudi Arabia on Monday warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing conditions, with more than a dozen heat-related deaths confirmed.
Putin To Visit N. Korea As Kremlin Floats Possible 'Strategic' Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a "strategic partnership treaty" with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said.
Top Jobs On EU Leaders' Menu, With Von Der Leyen In Pole Position
EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.
French Court To Try Rugby Stars In Gang Rape Case
The trial of a group of rugby players accused of gang raping a student after a 2017 match by leading French team Grenoble was to open Monday.
Lull In Gaza Fighting As Biden Urges Truce In Eid Message
Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory's south, but fighting has largely subsided after a day of relative calm and as Muslims marked Eid al-Adha.
