Last ship to leave Ukraine as fate of Black Sea grain deal in Russia’s hands
The last ship is due to leave a port in Ukraine on Wednesday under a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, said a U.N. spokesperson, ...
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Tesla succession planning, demand in focus ahead of shareholder meeting
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk will be under pressure to address investor concerns about the lack of a clear successor, softening demand and delays of some new models when he ...
EU states approve world’s first comprehensive crypto rules
European Union states on Tuesday gave the final nod to the world’s first comprehensive set of rules to regulate cryptoassets on Tuesday, piling pressure on countries such as Britain ...
US retail sales miss expectations, but core sales strong
US retail sales increased less than expected in April, but the underlying trend was solid, suggesting that consumer spending likely remained strong early in the second quarter, despite growing risks ...
Martinez deals knockout blow as Inter reach Champions League final
A second-half goal by forward Lautaro Martinez earned Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over rivals AC Milan in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday, sealing a 3-0 aggregate ...
Biden, McCarthy hopeful on debt ceiling deal, US president cuts Asia trip short (Update)
Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy edged closer to a deal to avoid a looming U.S. debt default Tuesday, as the threat of an economic ...
OpenAI chief concerned about AI being used to compromise elections
The CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, told a Senate panel on Tuesday the use of artificial intelligence to interfere with election integrity is a “significant area of concern”, ...
After enduring shortages, Britain to review horticulture and egg supply
Britain, grappling with a cost-of-living crisis and food inflation not seen for almost 50 years, will review its horticulture and egg supply chains after shoppers faced shortages, the government said on ...
In first, Kyiv says it shoots down volley of Russian ‘hypersonic’ missiles (Update)
Ukraine said on Tuesday it had shot down six Russian Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow has touted as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all ...
EU gets more cautious on hitting third countries over Russia sanctions
The EU’s latest draft of new sanctions against Russia would make it more difficult than originally proposed to cut trade with third countries over busting existing restrictions, a document ...
France to host pro-nuclear meet to push for EU recognition of climate benefits
Changes attribution from documents to French energy ministry; adds comment from French official on possible joint country initiatives in paragraph 3; presence of nuclear lobby in paragraph 4; quote on specific EU ...
In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season
Releasing in-game audio recordings of VAR decisions concerning key incidents in Premier League matches is likely to become more common next season, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said.
In-game audio ...
Prince Harry should not be allowed to pay for police protection, court told
Prince Harry should not be allowed to pay for his own police protection while in Britain because wealthy individuals should not be able to buy specially trained officers as private ...
Head of Ukraine’s Supreme Court detained – anti-corruption prosecutor
The head of Ukraine’s Supreme Court has been detained over an alleged bribery scheme, a prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said on Tuesday.
The prosecutor ...
U.S. Supreme Court allows death row inmate’s lawsuit after failed execution
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a challenge by an Alabama death row inmate who sued months before surviving a botched execution claiming that the state’s troubled ...
Pound dips after British jobs data, dollar near five-week top
The pound dropped on Tuesday after a rise in Britain’s jobless numbers suggested fewer Bank of England rate increases could be needed in the coming months to bring down ...
Tesla’s new car-making process stokes debate among industry experts
Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) new vehicle-assembly system, which created instant buzz when it was unveiled in March, ignited a debate among auto manufacturing experts on whether CEO Elon Musk’...
How Wall Street is preparing for possible US debt default
As talks over raising the US government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling intensify, Wall Street banks and asset managers have begun preparing for the fallout from a potential default.
The financial ...
Burundi-born ex-police officer seeks to be Greece’s first Black lawmaker
In working-class neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Athens, Spiros Richard Hagabimana is going door-to-door in an election campaign that could see him become Greece’s first Black lawmaker.
It is ...
Elon Musk documents subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit by US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands has subpoenaed Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) CEO Elon Musk for documents in its lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) of helping enable sexual abuses ...
Milan’s Leao set to return for semi-final decider
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao could be fit to face Inter Milan in their Champions League semi-final second leg, manager Stefano Pioli said on Monday, providing a major boost to ...
Klopp urges Liverpool to keep pressure on after win at Leicester
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp urged his team to keep the pressure on their Premier League rivals in the last two games of the season as they make a late charge ...
Borrell urges EU to crack down on imports of Indian fuels made with Russian oil
The European Union should crack down on India reselling Russian oil into Europe as refined fuels including diesel, the EU’s high representative for foreign policy, Josep Borrell, said in ...
US special counsel faults FBI’s handling of 2016 Trump-Russia probe
The FBI lacked “actual evidence” to investigate Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and relied too heavily on tips provided by Trump’s political opponents to fuel the probe, U.S. ...