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Uber is facing a David-and-Goliath battle in a 'must-win' market
Rapido has become one of the primary ride-hailing providers in India, putting the ride-hailing giant Uber on notice.
Tech execs are hoping you forget all that 'AI is going to kill jobs' stuff
Silicon Valley's new message: AI may not be the job apocalypse we said it'd be
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption
A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
OpenAI draws a line between the company and a cofounder's political donations
Greg Brockman and his wife donated $25 million to a pro-AI political network — and OpenAI says the company has nothing to do with it.
UniCredit Offer Said to Pass 30% Commerzbank Stake Threshold - Bloomberg
UniCredit Offer Said to Pass 30% Commerzbank Stake Threshold Bloomberg
My Only Boy by Rosa Rankin-Gee review – a darkly funny near-future dystopia
A surprising romance is set against a backdrop of climate crisis, political instability and corporate corruption in this bleak but witty novel Rosa Rankin-Gee follows her 2021 near-future climate-crisis dystopia,…
It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?
Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas When the wind picks up on Fair Isle, Britain’s most remote inhabited…
Musket balls and a burnt hull: evidence of real pirates of the Caribbean found in Bahamas
Exclusive: First shipwrecks found in Nassau harbour on New Providence, once the hideout of Blackbeard and Calico Jack The first shipwrecks linked to the real pirates of the Caribbean in the Bahamas have been discovered…
Acting review – Cheek by Jowl masterclass in how to strut and fret upon the Shakesperian stage
Sophie Fiennes’s thoughtful documentary follows director Declan Donnellan as he helps actors find their way through Macbeth’s lines Documentary film-maker Sophie Fiennes returns with another palate-cleansingly…
From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote
Voters in California and Iowa head to polls Tuesday in primary races that could break longtime Republican losing streaks in key governor contests.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.
EU Lawmakers Clear US Trade Deal for Final Approval - Bloomberg
EU Lawmakers Clear US Trade Deal for Final Approval Bloomberg
Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices
The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations.
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
EU agrees deal for deporting migrants to third-country 'return hubs'
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Ben Roberts-Smith won’t see full brief of war crime allegations for months – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The foreign minister, Penny Wong , has announced new sanctions by the commonwealth over three Israeli individuals and four entities in…
About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling
Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast…
Kenya Ordered to Disclose Details of Ebola Center Deal With US - Bloomberg
Kenya Ordered to Disclose Details of Ebola Center Deal With US Bloomberg
Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administration Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has paid millions of…
India slips to seventh in global market cap rankings as South Korea pulls ahead - Reuters
India slips to seventh in global market cap rankings as South Korea pulls ahead Reuters
Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
Mozambique says five citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
South African police confirm two deaths of Mozambicans in Mossel Bay as anti-immigration violence sweeps country Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa at the weekend…
China allows output cuts by some money-losing independent refiners, sources say - Reuters
China allows output cuts by some money-losing independent refiners, sources say Reuters
Commodities in ‘Super-Squeeze’ as Hormuz Risks Build, HSBC Says - Bloomberg
Commodities in ‘Super-Squeeze’ as Hormuz Risks Build, HSBC Says Bloomberg
State Street Head Trader Says Won May Rebound in Second Half - Bloomberg
State Street Head Trader Says Won May Rebound in Second Half Bloomberg
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution - Reuters
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution Reuters
British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future | Polly Toynbee
Finally, Labour is talking policy, thanks to the leadership contest and Tony Blair’s intervention – and the centre-right is making a much-needed fightback too “Wouldn’t it be great if Tony Blair kept his mouth shut…
What causes runner’s high – and how can you boost your chances of an ecstatic 5k?
A few lucky runners can look forward to ‘an orchestra of neurochemical changes’ when they lace up their trainers. Why do the rest of us just get sweaty? And do other forms of exercise have the same effect? The runner’s…
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