
Lewis Hamilton says racist abuse suffered by Vinícius Jr. evokes painful memories
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that the racism suffered by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. in Spain's La Liga reminds him of his own career experiences of discrimination.
2023-05-26 17:45

WSJ reporter appeals against extension of detention in Russia
MOSCOW Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed against a Russian court decision to extend his pre-trial
2023-05-26 17:30

ECB's Lane pushes back on core inflation worries
DUBROVNIK, Croatia Falling energy prices will lower underlying inflation in the euro zone and rapid wage growth is
2023-05-26 17:30

Bruce Willis 'forgot' he was filming ‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’, thought film set was real restaurant
While shooting the film in 2020, Willis didn't seem to realize he was on set, mistaking an extra as a real diner waitress
2023-05-26 17:28

'A small hiatus': Joy Behar recalls being 'forced' off 'The View' with a snarky remark
Joy Behar, 80, was discussing the legacy of Tina Turner, who died on Wednesday, May 24, when she made the unexpected comment
2023-05-26 17:27

Joe Rogan left speechless when Max Holloway told him who he would love to fight: 'He's big'
Max Holloway shared some striking techniques that he learned from the UFC video game and who he would love to fight, leaving Joe Rogan speechless
2023-05-26 17:26

U.S. mountaineer climbs rare Everest 'triple crown' as death toll reaches 12
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU A renowned U.S. mountain guide has achieved the rare Mount Everest region "triple crown"
2023-05-26 17:25

Stock market today: World markets higher as US government debt talks said to make headway
World markets are mostly higher, lifted by optimism that Congress and the president can strike a deal to unlock a vote for lifting the U.S. government's debt ceiling
2023-05-26 17:25

French tyre maker Michelin sells its activities in Russia
(Reuters) -French tyre maker Michelin said on Friday it was selling its Russia Tyre Manufacturing Company (MRTMC) and Camso CIS
2023-05-26 17:25

Regulators take aim at AI to protect consumers and workers
As concerns grow over increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, the nation’s financial watchdog says it’s working to ensure that companies follow the law when using AI
2023-05-26 17:24

F1 Monaco Grand Prix LIVE: Practice updates and times as Mercedes trial new upgrades
Lewis Hamilton insists his team are “almost there” as they look to agree a new contract with Mercedes – and has denied reports that Ferrari have approached him. The 38-year-old’s current contract with the Silver Arrows, where he has been since 2013, expires at the end of this season as he is set to take to the track on Friday in a revamped Mercedes car. COMMENT: Lewis Hamilton has shut the door on Ferrari – will he come to regret it? A report this week suggested Ferrari have offered the seven-time F1 world champion – who has won six of his titles with Mercedes – a £40m-a-year contract to join the Scuderia from 2024. Yet Hamilton, who covets a record-breaking eighth crown after missing out controversially in Abu Dhabi in 2021, revealed that his representatives are close to concluding negotiations with Mercedes over an extension. First practice at the Monaco Grand Prix starts at 12:30pm (BST) on Friday, with FP2 at 4pm (BST). Follow practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with The Independent. Read More Lewis Hamilton has shut the door on Ferrari – will he come to regret it? F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Why is practice no longer on a Thursday? Ferrari boss gives Lewis Hamilton update after reports of shock move
2023-05-26 17:22

China Eastern set to operate C919's first commercial flight on Sunday
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) -China Eastern Airlines, the initial customer for the country's homegrown narrow-body jet
2023-05-26 17:21