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Trump's beef policies irk Texas ranchers, testing their loyalty
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Kennedy Center: future unclear for iconic Washington arts hub
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Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
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Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark
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Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
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Helicopters battle wildfire threatening Ecuador's capital
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Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens to continue strong Ligue 1 start
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Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start
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'Pause' on overt repression in Venezuela, but reforms still needed: HRW
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Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout Union
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Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
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Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year
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Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
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Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings
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Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup
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UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting
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Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
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England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws
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Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
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Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals
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Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits
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New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad
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Costa Rica's Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief: diplomat
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California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'
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Stock markets retreat after central bank rate hikes
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Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series
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Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'
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In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona
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Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
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UN holds third informal poll for new chief
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Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time
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Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
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Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
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Shakira to cap off world tour with Madrid 12-gig run
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Liverpool boss Iraola puts Bournemouth love affair on hold
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Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages
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'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
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Isolated Syrian-Druze city shortages
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Kerry James Marshall: American 'blackness' painter celebrated in Europe
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Dutch drop Depay for Germany match in Xavi's first pick
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Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta
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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
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Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West's Ukraine support
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Stock markets diverge after central bank rate hikes
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England can build on World Cup 'spirit', says Tuchel
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Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria
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Sterling bounces on hopes for more Bank support, stocks rebound
The pound bounced Wednesday on speculation the Bank of England could continue to support troubled financial markets past a deadline set for the end of the week.
Cold Siberian air would help Putin this winter
Across Europe, governments are scrambling to prevent energy rationing and blackouts this winter. Whether they succeed will depend in part on something they have no control over: the weather.
Idled plants fuel German angst about de-industrialisation
The familiar plume of smoke no longer billows from one of the two chimneys at ArcelorMittal's massive steelworks in Hamburg's harbour.
Stocks dive, dollar rallies as dazed traders gird for inflation data
Asian stocks sank again Wednesday while the dollar held gains against the yen and sterling as the volatility that has characterised markets for most of the year showed no sign of letting up.
English winemakers toast summer heatwaves
Under a blue sky, seasonal workers ran their secateurs along long rows of grapevines, harvesting a variety of pinot noir grown during the summer heatwave.
US proposes redefining when gig workers are employees
United States labor officials proposed a rule change Tuesday that could make it easier for gig workers such as Uber drivers to be reclassified as employees entitled to benefits.
Supreme Court ponders the fate of pigs, high cost of bacon
A California law aimed at reducing animal suffering on pig farms led to some unusual exchanges Tuesday in the US Supreme Court.
BoE chief says '3 days left' on bond intervention
Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey said Tuesday bond investors have "three days left" until the British central bank phases out emergency bond-buying efforts.
Biden to 're-evaluate' Saudi ties after OPEC snub
President Joe Biden is to "re-evaluate" the US relationship with Riyadh, the White House said Tuesday, after a Saudi-led coalition of oil-producing nations sided with Russia to slash output.
BoE struggles to calm markets after latest intervention
The Bank of England struggled Tuesday to reassure investors after unveiling yet more measures to calm markets rocked by the British government's tax-cutting mini-budget, as the International Monetary Fund renewed warnings about their divergent policies.
EU energy chief praises Algeria 'partnership'
The European Union's energy commissioner hailed a "long-term strategic partnership" with Algeria Tuesday as the bloc turns to Africa's biggest gas exporter to fill a gap left by Russian supplies.
IMF cuts 2023 global growth, warns major economies to stall
Global growth is expected to slow further next year, the IMF said Tuesday, downgrading its forecasts as countries grapple with the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, spiraling cost-of-living and economic downturns.
Thunberg says 'mistake' for Germany to use coal over nuclear
Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday said it was a "mistake" for Germany to shut down existing nuclear power plants while ramping up coal usage to tackle an energy crisis.
Grief and outrage in Gambia over cough syrup deaths
When Wuri Bailo Keita's two-year-old daughter Fatoumatta developed a fever, he took her to hospital where she was diagnosed with malaria and sent home with a prescription for a paracetamol syrup.
Equities, oil prices slide on recession fears
Stock markets and oil prices slumped Tuesday as investors grow increasingly fearful that more big interest rate hikes will tip economies into deep recessions.
Families gather for cremation of Thai nursery attack victims
Devastated families gathered Tuesday for the cremation of their loved ones killed in a Thai nursery massacre that claimed 36 lives including 24 children.
Shielding Ukraine from Russian strikes a challenge: analysts
Russia's deadly air strikes on Ukraine's cities this week have triggered calls for more military aid, but analysts warn than no air-defence systems can completely defend Ukrainian territory.
Israel hails 'historic' sea border deal with Lebanon
Israel said Tuesday it has reached a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon to settle their long-disputed maritime border, hailing a "historic achievement" that potentially unlocks significant offshore gas production for both countries.
Winter power shortages won't worry off-grid Swiss valley
While people across Europe are being urged to save energy this coming winter to avert power shortages, Switzerland's Bavona Valley is unfazed, having never been plugged into the power network.
France threatens to break refinery blockades in strike standoff
The French government on Tuesday threatened to forcibly break blockades of refineries and oil depots, which have been paralysed by striking workers, as motorists continued to besiege petrol stations in the hope of filling their tanks.
Silicon Valley billionaire Milner renounces Russian citizenship
Billionaire Silicon Valley investor Yuri Milner said Monday he had renounced his Russian citizenship.
BoE widens action on 'UK financial stability' fears
The Bank of England on Tuesday unveiled yet more measures aimed at calming markets rocked by a UK budget as it warned over risks to the nation's financial stability.
Israel says close to 'historic' maritime deal with Lebanon
Israel said Tuesday it was close to a "historic" deal with Lebanon to resolve a long-running dispute over their border in Mediterranean waters that boast rich gas reserves, after a US-drafted proposal met Israeli "demands".
Asian chipmakers plunge after US unveils China export controls
Chipmakers plunged in Asian trade Tuesday over new US measures to limit China's access to high-end semiconductors with military uses, a move that wiped billions from companies' valuations worldwide.
The Andes crash and cannibalism tale that stunned the world 50 years ago
On October 13, 1972, a plane carrying an amateur Uruguayan rugby team, along with relatives and supporters, to an away match in Chile crashed in the Andes with 45 people on board.
World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after Covid: Oxfam
The world has mostly failed to address a "dangerous" increase in inequality in the wake of the Covid pandemic, anti-poverty campaigners Oxfam said Tuesday.
Dollar extends 2022 surge as market awaits key US inflation data
The dollar extended its banner run of 2022 on Monday, pushing higher following the latest solid US jobs data as equities retreated in both New York and Europe.
Red Bull found guilty of breaching F1 cost cap: the FIA
Red Bull and Aston Martin have been found in breach of Formula 1 financial rules, the motor sports governing body (FIA) announced on Monday, saying any punishment would be decided at a later date.
Stocks slip, dollar rises as US rate hikes seen
Global stocks slid on Monday as investors braced for more large interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
No relief for French motorists as petrol strike hardens
Filling stations across France were low on petrol on Monday as a strike by workers at energy giant TotalEnergies entered its third week despite government pressure to negotiate.
Record quarterly profit for Indian software giant TCS
India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday shrugged off global economic turmoil to report a record profit for any quarter, with figures that beat analyst estimates.
Air France, Airbus trial opens over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
A French trial of Air France and Airbus began Monday on charges of involuntary manslaughter over the fatal 2009 crash of a jet heading to Paris from Brazil, killing all 228 people aboard.