Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation in France as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, Paris prosecutors say. Mr …
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Canada, following the lead of the United States, on Monday said it would impose a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese electric vehicles and also announced a 25% tariff …
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Sport
Aryna Sabalenka is ready to ‘fight for every point’ in her quest for US Open glory
by wbuk_userAfter three deep runs at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is close to cracking the formula for success at tennis’ final grand slam of the year. Close because, following two …
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Business
Western airlines were excited about returning to China after Covid. But not anymore
by wbuk_userWhen China finally reopened its borders after years of Covid restrictions, Western airlines seemed poised to return to the once bustling market. Last year, foreign carriers scrambled to reinstate direct …
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Democrats, with the backing of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, on Monday sued to block controversial new election rules in Georgia that they warned could lead to post-election “chaos” in the …
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Artificial intelligence-based crypto assets have surged as much as 70% in the past seven days as all eyes fall on Nvidia’s incoming earnings report. Artificial intelligence-based crypto assets have been …
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The second-largest diamond ever found – a rough 2,492-carat stone – has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. It is the biggest find …
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Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has said he wants to “grow” after he was labeled a “terrible person” by his former player Tua Tagovailoa. The Miami Dolphins quarterback made …
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Education
Once celebrated, an inventor’s breakthroughs are now viewed as disasters — and the world is still recovering
by wbuk_userFacing a crowd of journalists, inventor Thomas Midgley Jr. poured a lead additive over his hands and then proceeded to inhale its fumes for about a minute. Unfazed, he said, …
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Business
How Uzbekistan’s young generation is changing the face of its creative economy
by wbuk_userA landlocked country in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan has long been fueled by agriculture and manufacturing. But a growing economy and younger population are leading to an expansion …