HSBC executive apologizes for calling the UK 'weak' over China
A top executive at HSBC has apologized after reportedly calling the UK government "weak" over its dealings with China, in another sign of the political tightrope the British bank has been made to walk.
2023-08-08 13:26
China assures Russia it remains 'impartial' on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks
China's top diplomat Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart that Beijing remains "impartial" on the war in Ukraine, a day after a Chinese delegation participated in international talks on ending the conflict that included Kyiv, but not Moscow.
2023-08-08 13:16
US women's World Cup domination has ended. But the nation remains a global talent factory
Despite the US' early Women's World Cup exit, America's influence on other competing nations is clear, with dozens of players born or raised in the United States representing national teams including Haiti, Jamaica and more.
2023-08-08 10:29
Crowds honor soccer player killed by crocodile in Costa Rica
Crowds of people accompanied the coffin of soccer player Jesus Lopez Ortiz in Guanacaste, northeastern Costa Rica, last week after his death following a crocodile attack.
2023-08-08 07:53
How to watch Colombia, Jamaica, France and Morocco fight for a place in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Six of the quarterfinal spots at the Women's World Cup have been decided meaning there are just two left up for grabs.
2023-08-08 07:23
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were 'doomed to fail'
Beijing on Monday praised ongoing talks aimed at finding a formula for peace in Ukraine, after a Chinese envoy attended a weekend summit in Saudi Arabia that was slammed by Russia as "doomed to fail."
2023-08-08 00:59
Ukraine says it's foiled assassination plot against Zelensky
An alleged informant for Russia has been detained in connection to a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said Monday.
2023-08-07 23:46
Escaped bear delays flight in Dubai
A bear being transported on an Iraqi Airways flight from Baghdad to Dubai Friday caused delays after it escaped from a crate in the cargo hold.
2023-08-07 22:52
Ukraine replaces Soviet-era hammer and sickle symbol with a trident on Kyiv statue
Ukraine has removed Soviet-era signage from a hilltop monument in Kyiv, amid a conflict that has seen the country fight to reassert its cultural identity in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion.
2023-08-07 21:17
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
Niger's armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential military intervention, a military source told CNN, just hours after the military junta running the country refused to abide by an influential regional bloc's deadline to cede power.
2023-08-07 20:58
Australia reaches Women's World Cup quarterfinals with win over Denmark as Sam Kerr makes tournament debut
Roared on by the majority of a 75,784 crowd, co-host Australia reached the Women's World Cup quarterfinals after an impressive 2-0 victory over Denmark in Sydney.
2023-08-07 20:56
Tribute to Sinéad O'Connor appears on Irish hillside ahead of funeral
An installation paying tribute to Sinéad O'Connor has appeared on an Irish hillside in Bray, the town where her funeral will be held on Tuesday.
2023-08-07 18:19