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What will be the repercussions of Biden's new China tariffs?
US President Joe Biden unveiled steep tariff hikes on Chinese green tech this week, hitting imports like electric vehicles, chips and solar cells -- and adding stress to US-China ties.
Mission impossible? Next Boeing CEO faces pile of problems
Since announcing plans in late March to replace CEO Dave Calhoun at the end of 2024, Boeing's problems have seemingly gone from bad to worse, complicating an already daunting executive search.
'No secret': modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star
A hole-in-the-wall taqueria is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide -- an accomplishment its owner credits to "love and effort."
Slovak PM fights for his life after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a "political assault".
Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%
Japan's economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad news for its unpopular government.
Raccoon invades pitch during MLS game
A raccoon ran on the field and stopped play in the Major League Soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City on Wednesday.
Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna
Max Verstappen will aim to recover and put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack this weekend as Formula One returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Nearly a quarter-of-a-million families impacted by devastating floods in Brazil's south will receive about $1,000 each towards replacing what they lost, the government said Wednesday.
Fury's father offers olive branch to Usyk camp after bust-up
The father of British boxer Tyson Fury said he means "no harm to any Ukrainian" on Wednesday after an altercation ahead of this week's undisputed heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
Griezmann hat-trick fires Atletico into Champions League
Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga.
Griezmann treble fires Atletico into Champions League with treble
Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga.
US consumer inflation eases slightly in April, sending stocks higher
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month, according to government data published Wednesday, in a positive sign for President Joe Biden ahead of November's election.
Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka set for PGA showdown at Valhalla
World number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy lead a power-packed field into Thursday's start of the 106th PGA Championship at formidable Valhalla.
Chelsea being rewarded for patience, says Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea's late surge to the verge of European qualification was just reward for the club's patience during a difficult season.
Dutch parties reach deal to form government
Six months after Geert Wilders won a stunning election victory, squabbling politicians finally clinched an agreement Wednesday on a coalition government, said the Dutch far-right leader, who will not be prime minister.
IMF approves use of reserve assets for 'hybrid' financial instruments
The IMF said Wednesday that its board had voted to allow member states' IMF-issued international reserve assets to be used by multilateral development banks (MDBs) to acquire financial instruments that would stretch their balance sheets further.
Fernandes will leave if he feels unwanted at Man Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he will stay at Old Trafford as long as he is wanted as speculation mounts over the Portuguese midfielder's future.
PSG put end to Nice's Champions League hopes
Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside the absence of the departing Kylian Mbappe to beat Nice 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Wednesday and scupper their opponents' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Vlahovic fires Juve to 15th Italian Cup past long-suffering Atalanta
Dusan Vlahovic shot Juventus to the Italian Cup with the only goal in Wednesday's final against Atalanta who were denied a first trophy in six decades.
Wildfire closes in on Canadian oil sands city
A wildfire in Canada's major oil-producing region doubled in size as it drew closer to the city of Fort McMurray on Wednesday, but officials were hopeful shifting winds could soon push it away.
Google's AI search revamp puts publishers in a quandary
Google's use of artificial intelligence to sum up answers to search queries has publishers wondering if traffic to their websites will wither.
Juventus win Italian Cup for 15th time
Juventus won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Atalanta 1-0 to deny their opponents a first trophy in six decades.
Troubled Man Utd keep alive European hopes with win over Newcastle
Manchester United kept alive their hopes of salvaging a dismal season by qualifying for Europe as Amad Diallo's rocket inspired a 3-2 win against Newcastle on Wednesday.
Putin arrives in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Thursday to meet with counterpart Xi Jinping as he seeks greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy.
'Mad Max' tears through Cannes with frenetic 'Furiosa'
"Furiosa", the latest frenetically paced "Mad Max" action movie, zoomed into pole position among this year's blockbusters with a raucous world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.
Zverev beats injury scare to reach Rome semis as Collins sets up Sabalenka clash
Alexander Zverev reached his 18th Masters semi-final in Rome on Wednesday but only after a worrying fall which sparked memories of the horror injury he suffered at the French Open two years ago.
Slovak PM shooting suspect named as 71-year-old writer
A suspect detained for shooting Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is a 71-year-old writer from the centre of the European nation, the interior minister said Wednesday, after media identified the man.
Multiple women accuse David Copperfield of sex misconduct: report
Magician David Copperfield has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women in episodes said to have taken place over several decades, a report said Wednesday.
Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six-year hiatus
American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret announced Wednesday that its annual fashion show, scrapped after 2018 due to sluggish sales and diminishing audiences, will return this fall bringing high-profile models back onto its catwalk.
Redemption for Rodgers as Celtic maintain grip on Scottish title
Celtic's celebrations of a 12th Scottish Premiership title in 13 years will be particularly sweet for manager Brendan Rodgers after a season in which he has had to silence dissenting voices.
Chiefs kicker Butker slammed for 'sexist, homophobic' speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced a growing backlash on Wednesday after giving a speech in which he lashed out at LGBTQ Pride month and took aim at working women.
Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star
A hole-in-the-wall taqueria that offers just four types of tacos and two salsas is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide.