Russia, U.S. keep door open to Ukraine diplomacy, but big gaps remain
Russia said it was clear the United States was not willing to address its main security concerns in their standoff over Ukraine, but both sides kept the door open to ...
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Musk’s bets on Tesla: human-like robots and self-driving cars
Tesla’s most important products this year and next will not be cars, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday, but software that drives them autonomously and a humanoid robot.
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Greece allows music in bars and restaurants again
Greece will allow music in restaurants and bars again and extend their operating hours as it lifts some of the restrictions imposed last month now that coronavirus infections and the ...
Thousands of fish die from thermal shock as cold sweeps Greece
Hundreds of thousands of farmed fish have died from cold in a lagoon in northwestern Greece after a heavy snowstorm crippled the country this week.
The dead fish, seabream and ...
History in the making as men’s semi-finalists vie for glory
An Australian Open that began with an unprecedented saga involving reigning champion Novak Djokovic will finish with a historic flourish on Sunday with all four men’s semi-finalists having the ...
Jerusalem’s holy sites and West Bank carpeted in rare snow
A rare heavy snowfall covered Jerusalem, some of northern Israel and hilly areas in the occupied West Bank overnight into Thursday, shutting down roads and schools.
Worshippers had to trudge ...
Armenian foreign minister to visit Turkey after decades of animosity
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is to visit Turkey in March, his Turkish counterpart said on Thursday, as the neighbours work to mend ties after decades of animosity.
Turkey has ...
Israel sees Holocaust tropes in COVID protests fuelling anti-Semitism
Protesters against COVID-19 measures who liken themselves to Jews under Nazi persecution are stoking global anti-Semitism, the Israeli government said in a report marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Such Holocaust ...
Russia keeps door open after US rejects key security demands
Russia said on Thursday it was clear the United States was not willing to address its main security concerns but kept the door open for further dialogue in their standoff ...
After narrow escape from violence, Cameroon refugee gives birth to triplets
Heavily pregnant Fatime Eliane journeyed for three days by foot and dugout canoe last month to flee violence in northern Cameroon between herders, farmers and fishermen.
Upon arriving in neighbouring ...
Wizz Air warns of more losses before recovery takes off
Budget airline Wizz Air (WIZZ.L) warned its fourth-quarter loss would likely top the 213.6 million euros ($241.2 million) third-quarter hit reported on Wednesday, before an expected recovery takes off fuelled by ...
Now or never? European banks eye comeback against Wall Street
Replenished firepower and higher interest rates will give Europe’s banks an ideal opportunity this year to reverse recent underperformance and claw back market share from rivals in the United ...
Samsung targets smartphone growth in 2022, sees solid chip demand
Samsung Electronics said it aims to win a bigger share of the smartphone market this year with more 5G-capable models, and pointed to a possible price rebound for its flagship ...
Collins crushes Swiatek to set up Barty final
American Danielle Collins stunned Poland’s Iga Swiatek with a commanding 6-4 6-1 victory to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday where she will face local favourite Ash Barty.
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easyJet sees short-term Omicron hit before summer recovery
British airline easyJet (EZJ.L) said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was impacting its performance this quarter, but it expected to see strong demand this summer when its capacity will ...
Barty unlocks Keys to reach maiden Australian Open final
Ash Barty stood one win away from ending Australia’s 44-year wait for a home-grown champion after she defeated American Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on ...
Second alien moon identified is much like the first: big and strange
For only the second time, astronomers have detected what appears to be a moon orbiting a planet in another solar system. Just like the first time, this one has traits ...
Wanted: volunteers to catch Covid in the name of science
The world’s first medical trial authorised to deliberately expose participants to the coronavirus is seeking more volunteers as it steps up efforts to help develop better vaccines.
The Oxford ...
Infantino sparks anger saying biennial World Cup could prevent migrant deaths
FIFA president Gianni Infantino sparked criticism on Wednesday when he said increased revenues from a biennial World Cup could create opportunities for Africans who otherwise may find “death in the ...
Spotify removing Neil Young’s music after his Joe Rogan ultimatum
Neil Young’s music is being removed from Spotify’s streaming service after the singer-songwriter objected to his songs playing on the same platform that offers Joe Rogan’s podcast, ...
Apple grabs record China market share as Q4 sales surge-research
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) achieved its highest-ever market share in China in the fourth quarter, when it was the top-selling vendor there for the first time in six years, research ...
Prince Andrew seeks jury trial, denies Virginia Giuffre’s sex abuse claims
Britain’s Prince Andrew on Wednesday asked for a U.S. jury trial as he again denied Virginia Giuffre’s accusations that he sexually abused her more than two decades ...
Blinken says U.S. responds to Russia’s demands, seeks dialogue
The United States delivered written replies on Wednesday to sweeping Russian security demands, a key step in a fragile diplomatic process as Russia staged new military drills on land and ...
Liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire, media reports say
Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, at 83 the oldest member of the U.S. Supreme Court, will retire at the end of the court’s current term that runs until the end ...