South Koreans become a year younger under new age-counting law
Seoul scraps a centuries-old age-counting system in favour of international standards.
2023-06-28 10:26
China Lures Billionaires Into Race to Catch US in AI
China’s tech sector has a new obsession: competing with US titans like Google and Microsoft Corp. in the
2023-06-28 09:16
French police kill teen who refused traffic stop
A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police.
2023-06-28 07:56
Canada wildfires spark air quality alerts in Chicago and Milwaukee
Smoke drifting south causes a haze over parts of Ontario as well US cities like Chicago and Milwaukee.
2023-06-28 07:48
Asian Shares Primed for Gains; Yields Push Higher: Markets Wrap
Asian equities looked set to open higher Wednesday after a rally on Wall Street that was fueled by
2023-06-28 07:46
Microsoft-Activision Game Deal Will ‘Damage’ PlayStation, Sony Executive Says
Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. will deliver a blow to Sony Group Corp’s console business and
2023-06-28 07:16
Plan to slice New York pizza oven emissions by 75% causes backlash
The mayor weighed in over pushback on plans to reduce emissions from wood and coal-fired pizza ovens.
2023-06-28 06:58
Time Running Out for Surprise Winner Pita to Secure Thai PM Role
Ever since Pita Limjaroenrat led his Move Forward Party to a surprise first-place finish in Thailand’s election last
2023-06-28 06:28
When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests
The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.
2023-06-28 05:17
Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile
Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.
2023-06-28 03:49
Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits restaurants in Ukrainian city
Emergency services are at the scene but the number of casualties is so far unknown, the governor says.
2023-06-28 02:21
Brazil’s Central Bank Sees Chance of Rate Cut in August
Brazil’s central bank said it may be able to start cutting interest rates in August after President Luiz
2023-06-28 02:19