Michael Parkinson, UK chat show host and presenter, dies age 88
Veteran British broadcaster Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his former employer the BBC reported Thursday citing a statement from his family.
2023-08-17 17:46
Intel calls off $5.4 billion chip deal after failing to get regulatory approval
Intel has pulled out of a major acquisition of an Israeli chipmaker after failing to obtain the required regulatory approval.
2023-08-17 13:29
NBA star James Harden sells out 10,000 bottles of wine in seconds on Chinese livestream
NBA star James Harden expressed disbelief after Chinese fans snapped up 10,000 bottles of his own-branded wine in seconds, demonstrating the massive reach of livestreaming in the country, where basketball is loved by millions.
2023-08-17 12:58
Tesla cuts Model S and X prices by over 6% in China
Tesla has cut prices for its existing inventories of its premium Model S and Model X cars in China by as much as 6.9%, it said on Wednesday.
2023-08-17 11:51
Video shows tourist climbing into Rome's Trevi Fountain to fill up water bottle
A video of a tourist climbing into Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain to fill her water bottle has circulated online.
2023-08-17 00:59
Banking glitch allows customers to withdraw money they don't have
A technical fault meant that for several hours Tuesday customers of one of Ireland's biggest banks could withdraw funds they did not have.
2023-08-16 20:28
The Killers apologize after being booed at Georgia gig over Russian 'brother' remark
The Killers apologized on Tuesday after inviting a Russian drummer on stage during a concert in Shekvetili, Georgia, and telling the booing crowd that he was their "brother."
2023-08-16 19:54
Ukraine reclaims village in Donetsk region from Russian troops amid grueling counteroffensive
Ukrainian forces have retaken the village of Urozhaine in the eastern Donetsk region, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after days of punishing battles as part of its counteroffensive against Russia.
2023-08-16 19:20
A Vietnamese electric carmaker is now worth more than Volkswagen and Ford
One of Vietnam's biggest automakers has made a big splash on its entry to Wall Street, pushing its market capitalization above that of industry giants such as Volkswagen and Ford.
2023-08-16 15:29
Jacinda Arden says she teared up watching New Zealand play at Women's World Cup
New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was moved to tears by the country's women's soccer team at this year's World Cup.
2023-08-16 14:52
China's defense minister warns against 'playing with fire' on Taiwan during Russia meeting
China's defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan in a veiled jab at the United States as he addressed a security conference in Russia.
2023-08-16 13:22
The moment Ukraine used an experimental drone to attack a Russian bridge
Ukrainian security services have released to CNN exclusive footage showing the moment in July when they used an experimental sea drone to attack Russia's bridge to annexed Crimea, providing new details on the attack and warning more such assaults will follow.
2023-08-16 08:46