UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine, Downing Street says
Britain and the Netherlands are working on an "international coalition" to help Ukraine procure F-16 fighter jets that Kyiv says are vital to its defense as Russia ramps up its its aerial strikes, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday.
2023-05-17 10:18
Oil Edges Lower as Concerns Over China’s Recovery Cloud Outlook
Oil edged lower as China’s lackluster recovery overshadowed a bullish outlook from the International Energy Agency and positive
2023-05-17 09:53
Yuan Weakens Past Psychological Level Amid Disappointing Data
Disappointing Chinese economic data this week is feeding through to the currency market, sending the yuan sinking beyond
2023-05-17 09:48
Arnold Schwarzenegger says his 'I'll be back' tagline was an 'accident'... thanks partially to James Cameron
The sunglasses. The leather jacket. The stone cold demeanor. Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Terminator" -- the 1984 science fiction movie that cemented the actor's status as a box office juggernaut -- is about as iconic as it gets, but it turns out one of the most memorable moments in the film came about by sheer chance.
2023-05-17 08:29
Elon Musk claims George Soros 'hates humanity.' The ADL says Musk's attacks 'will embolden extremists'
Elon Musk launched a baseless Twitter attack on George Soros, a frequent target for antisemitic conspiracy theories, accusing the financier of hating humanity days after Soros disclosed having sold off a modest stake in Tesla.
2023-05-17 08:28
Eight in 10 South African children struggle to read by age of 10
Eight in 10 students have issues with literacy, the lowest performance in a study of 57 countries.
2023-05-17 08:19
CNN projects Democrat Donna Deegan will become Jacksonville's first female mayor
Former journalist Donna Deegan will become the first female mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, CNN projects, as Democrats win the office in the state's most populous city for only the second time in 30 years.
2023-05-17 08:17
CNN projects Daniel Cameron will win Kentucky GOP governor primary and face Democrat Andy Beshear in the fall
Daniel Cameron will win the Republican nomination for Kentucky governor, CNN projects.
2023-05-17 07:49
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open; US Futures Muted: Markets Wrap
Asian equities look set for mixed start Wednesday while US contracts posted muted gains after leaders in Washington
2023-05-17 07:47
US student suspended for filming teacher using racial slur
The school says the girl was removed for "inappropriate use of electronic devices", but family wants an apology.
2023-05-17 07:26
Why Somalia's once-banned boxing thrives in the former warzone
Somalia's only official boxing club offers a haven for a group of young people in Mogadishu.
2023-05-17 07:18
Martin Franklin’s New Buyout Vehicle Raises $550 Million in IPO
An acquisition company backed by serial dealmaker Martin E. Franklin has raised $550 million, exceeding an earlier goal
2023-05-17 06:55