Last news
Pakistan pressed over charges against journalists
Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday demanded that Pakistani prosecutors dismiss accusations against two journalists that could theoretically carry the death penalty, adding to US criticism of a crackdown.
Balogun set for US debut in rivalry CONCACAF clash with Mexico
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is set to make his much anticipated debut for the United States in Thursday's CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against regional rivals Mexico.
FIFA agrees deal to broadcast Women's World Cup in 34 European countries
FIFA on Wednesday announced it had struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the 2023 Women's World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the 'Big Five' European nations.
Displate launch official League of Legends collection in partnership with the LEC
We’re helping LEC fans upgrade their battlestations in partnership with Displate.
Dozens of migrants dead, fears for hundreds missing in Greece shipwreck
At least 79 migrants died after their boat sank off the Peloponnese, Greece's coastguard said Wednesday, as concern mounted that the death toll could rise much higher.
Poles protest restrictive abortion law after pregnant woman dies
Several thousand people took to streets in Poland Wednesday to protest a near-total ban on abortion that they blame for a new case of a death of a pregnant woman.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes but signals more tightening ahead
The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to pause its aggressive campaign of interest rate hikes despite "elevated" inflation, while indicating a sharp increase could be needed before the end of the year.
NASA finds key building block for life in a moon of Saturn
The long hunt for extraterrestrials just got a big boost.
FIFA says number two Samoura leaving job at end of year
FIFA said on Wednesday its number two Fatma Samoura, the first woman to rise to that rank in football's world governing body, would stand down at the end of the year.
Rackspace Technology to Attend Texas Digital Government Summit 2023
SAN ANTONIO, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, multicloud technology solutions company, today announced its participation in the Texas Digital Government Summit 2023, held on June 29 in Austin, Texas.
Environment activists smear paint on Monet work in Stockholm
Environment activists on Wednesday smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass on a Monet painting at Stockholm's National Museum, police and the museum said.
No respite for Sudan civilians two months into brutal war
Army warplanes bombed the Sudanese city of El Obeid Wednesday, as the country prepared to mark two months since a power struggle between rival generals plunged the country into devastating conflict.
Swedish inflation dips, Beyonce blamed for high prices
Swedish inflation dipped under 10 percent in May, official statistics showed Wednesday, but was still higher than expected with some analysts suggesting superstar Beyonce had tipped the scales.
Vodafone, Three announce plan for biggest UK mobile group
Mobile phone giant Vodafone has agreed to merge British operations with Three UK, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to create Britain's biggest operator with 27 million customers and accelerate rollout of faster 5G connectivity, the pair said Wednesday.
Australia's Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener
Steve Smith is happy to be kicking off a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, four years after a performance he ranks as the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.
Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprint
Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order.
EU moves one step closer towards 'historic' AI rules
EU lawmakers pushed the bloc Wednesday closer to passing one of the world's first laws regulating artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, by backing a key text that forms the basis of a future law.
Dominance, data, disinformation: Europe's fight with Big Tech
The European Commission, which said Wednesday that Google had abused its online ad dominance, has taken the fight to US tech giants on a variety of fronts -- from tax avoidance, disinformation and hate speech to data privacy and monopolistic practices.
'Minions' studio Illumination gets honorary award from Pharrell
Animation studio Illumination, creators of "Minions" and "Super Mario Bros", was presented with a rare honorary award by Pharrell Williams at one of the world's top animation festivals in France on Wednesday.
AI, Africa and climate crisis star at Art Basel fair
Climate change, migration, artificial intelligence, perspectives on Africa and combating nationalism take centre-stage this year at Art Basel, the world's top contemporary art fair.
England pick paceman Broad for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.
Stock markets mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
European markets rose but Wall street wavered on Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision, with traders expecting a pause in its rate-hike campaign.
Italy bids farewell to Berlusconi with state funeral
Devotees of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi bid him farewell in Milan on Wednesday at a state funeral for the controversial billionaire, which closes a 30-year chapter in the country's history.
Argentina coach says Messi 'deserves' MLS move
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday that Lionel Messi "deserves" his high-profile transfer to Inter Miami, as the world champions prepared for a friendly against Australia in Beijing.
World’s tiniest satellite ‘pocketqube Istanbul’ by satellite tech start-up Hello Space, launched into space with SpaceX
Hello Space, a promising satellite tech start-up, aims to set a pocketqube constellation in space to revolutionize IoT technologies, by offering reliable, consistent IoT data services to businesses, from even the most remote locations in the world.
England's Brook hopes to realise Ashes dream
Batting sensation Harry Brook hopes to make the same impact as England's 2005 Ashes heroes as he prepares to face Australia for the first time in Test cricket.
Injured Kolisi may play in World Cup warm-up games, says Erasmus
South Africa rugby director Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday that injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will definitely miss the Rugby Championship in July, but may play in pre-World Cup matches the following month.
Saudi's MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was on Wednesday heading to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, with Paris seeking intensified support from the oil-rich kingdom for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
Dozens of migrants dead, 100 rescued as boat sinks off Greece
At least 78 migrants died after their fishing boat sank off the Peloponnese, Greece's coastguard said Wednesday, as fears mounted that the death toll could rise much higher.
Conduent Transportation Selected to Provide New EMV Contactless Payment Technology for Buses in Verona, Italy
Pilot project of the new technology will begin on a Verona airport bus line this month
More than 100,000 evacuated as cyclone threatens India and Pakistan
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from the path of a fierce cyclone heading towards India and Pakistan, with forecasters warning Wednesday it could devastate homes and tear down power lines.
Australia dominate Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes
Australia will head into the Ashes series with their batters occupying the top three spots in the men's Test rankings.