New Zealand keeps Auckland in strict lockdown
New Zealand extended a strict lockdown in its largest city on Monday, requiring 1.7 million people living in Auckland to remain indoors for at least another week to snuff out small ...
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US Treasury, financial industry discuss cryptocurrency ‘stablecoins’
The US Treasury Department met with a number of industry participants this week to quiz them about the risks and benefits posed by stablecoins — a rapidly growing type of cryptocurrencies, ...
N.Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability
North Korea carried out successful tests of a new long-range cruise missile over the weekend, state media said on Monday, seen by analysts as possibly the country’s first such ...
EU okays Alitalia successor and says it’s not liable for illegal aid
EU competition regulators on Friday gave the green light to a slimmed down successor to Alitalia and said the new state-owned airline was not liable for repaying 900 million euros ($1.1 billion) ...
‘Fortnite’ creator Epic Games to appeal ruling in Apple case
“Fortnite” game maker Epic Games on Sunday said in a legal filing that it plans to appeal a ruling in its antitrust case against Apple Inc (AAPL.O) after a ...
Medvedev wins U.S. Open to end Djokovic calendar Grand Slam bid
Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 21st major title that would have completed the calendar year Grand Slam collapsed at the final hurdle in a stunning 6-4 6-4 6-4 ...
Britain’s M&S reviewing future of French stores
British retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) said on Sunday it was reviewing the future of its French business, with new trade rules in place since Britain left the European ...
Taliban say women can study at university but classes must be segregated
Women in Afghanistan will be allowed to study in universities as the country seeks to rebuild after decades of war but gender-segregation and Islamic dress code will be mandatory, the ...
Ricciardo wins after Hamilton and Verstappen crash out at Monza
Australian Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix in a stunning McLaren one-two with Lando Norris at Monza on Sunday while Formula One title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton ...
More evacuations as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day
People fled their homes in six more Andalusian towns and villages on Sunday as Spain sent in a military unit to help tackle blazes raging close to a Costa del ...
In Hungary, pope meets PM Orban, his political opposite
Pope Francis arrived in Hungary early on Sunday, starting an unusually short stay that underlines differences with his political opposite, nationalist and anti-immigrant Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Francis, 84, who is ...
No vaccine passports: UK PM to set out winter COVID-19 plan (Update)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out on Tuesday his plans to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the winter months, announcing a decision to scrap the introduction of vaccine ...
FBI releases declassified 9/11 document after Biden order
The FBI on Saturday released a newly declassified document related to its investigation of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and allegations of Saudi government support for the hijackers, ...
Liverpool preparing for high-intensity challenge posed by Leeds – Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has focused on preparing his side for the high-intensity challenge posed by Leeds as he gets ready for his first experience of a fan-filled Elland Road.
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Lebanon agrees new government to tackle economic collapse
Lebanese leaders agreed a new government led by Sunni Muslim tycoon Najib Mikati on Friday after a year of feuding over cabinet seats that has exacerbated a devastating economic collapse, ...
British teenager Raducanu wins US Open
Britain’s Emma Raducanu completed a Grand Slam fairytale on Saturday by beating Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the battle of the teens to be crowned U.S. Open ...
Ronaldo debut double as Man United overwhelm Newcastle
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on second Manchester United debut and his compatriot Bruno Fernandes added a screamer as the Red Devils crushed Newcastle United 4-1 in the Premier League on ...
Thousands protest new Turkish vaccine and test rules
More than 2,000 Turks demonstrated in Istanbul on Saturday against official coronavirus-related mandates including vaccinations, tests and masks, responding to new government measures and an inoculation push.
In Turkey’s largest ...
Edouard scores debut double as Palace outclass 10-man Spurs
Odsonne Edouard scored twice on his debut to help Crystal Palace to a comprehensive 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Spurs centre back ...
Guardiola welcomes proposal to stage World Cup every two years
Pep Guardiola believes a World Cup every two years could be good for the game and would welcome a fair debate over the issue.
FIFA’s head of global development ...
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will fly to Tehran this weekend for talks that may ease a standoff between Iran and the West just as it risks escalating ...
Nadal recovering after treatment on foot problem
Rafa Nadal said on Saturday that he was recovering at home after receiving treatment in Barcelona for the foot problem that forced him to cut short his 2021 campaign.
The 20-times ...
Timeline: What happened on Sept. 11, 2001
Here is a timeline for Sept. 11, 2001, when commercial airliners crashed into the New York World Trade Center twin towers, the Pentagon and, after passengers mounted a counterattack, a Pennsylvania field.
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Disney prioritises theatre screenings for remaining 2021 releases
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) said on Friday it will release “Eternals,” “West Side Story” and the rest of its 2021 films exclusively in theatres before sending them to streaming, a ...