Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics
In an Olympic first, gold medalists at the Paris 2024 Games will receive pay for…
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Israeli forces kill three children of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Gaza
Haniyeh decries Israeli attack, says killings will not deter Palestinian leaders or force them to…
Rare phenomenon in skies over Italy’s Mount Etna
The skies above Mount Etna are sprinkled with perfectly shaped rings of smoke coming from…
For Roma, justice truly is blind
Europe’s courts refuse to prosecute police officers who abuse Roma even when their crimes are…
Copper prices climb to 2024 high as Citi calls the start of the metal’s second bull market this century
Demand for copper is widely considered a proxy for economic health.
Alibaba shares jump after founder Jack Ma re-emerges with praise of Chinese giant’s ‘transformations’
In the past year, Alibaba underwent a historic re-organization and sweeping management changes in a…
Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate 110,000 people as record floods set to worsen
Kremlin says weather forecast is ‘unfavourable’ with western Siberia expecting peak flooding in three to…
Wartime Eid begins for Palestinians in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are marking the beginning of Eid al-Fitr amid Israel’s ongoing war on…
Why has Arizona re-enacted a 160-year-old abortion ban?
State court’s ruling could have far-reaching implications for women’s healthcare and the November elections.
Why is Canada accusing India and Pakistan of election interference?
The South Asian rivals have been waging parallel influence operations in Canada, according to Ottawa’s…
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Festivities to mark the end of Ramadan were overshadowed by the six-month war in Gaza.
As Gaza is pummelled, is Serbia secretly sending weapons to Israel?
According to media reports, arms exports have grown during wartime in another sign of ever…
WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but keeps geopolitical risks in focus
The World Trade Organization said Wednesday that it expects global trade to rebound gradually this…
The rich are getting second passports, citing risk of instability
The top destinations for supplemental passports among Americans are Portugal, Malta, Greece and Italy, according…
Why are British farmers pleading for a universal basic income?
Brexit spelled the end of EU subsidies, leaving farmers with ‘raw deal’ from the UK…
Mexico releases footage of Ecuador police storming its embassy
Mexico’s government has released new video of the moment Ecuadorian police stormed its embassy in…
‘Steadfast despite grief’: Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr
As Israel’s war weighs heavily on them, many Palestinians do not feel joy this Eid…
Nvidia enters correction territory as stock falls 10% from all-time highs
Chipmaking giant Nvidia has seen shares fall 10% from all-time highs, placing the stock in…
Spain’s Sanchez says ‘disproportionate’ Israeli Gaza attacks a world threat
Prime minister pushes for recognition of a Palestinian state, says such a ‘just’ move would…
Russia creeps forward as Ukraine strikes its air force and navy
Russian forces advance as they try to break Ukraine’s defences while Moscow scolds Paris and…
