Trump's Anti-diversity And Immigration Stance Overshadows SXSW Festival
Shockwaves from the Trump administration's campaign against pro-diversity policies and its harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric were felt throughout the South By Southwest festival, the sprawling arts and tech event long known for championing progressive values.
Chanel Plays With Proportions As Paris Fashion Week Wraps Up
Chanel presented its Fall-Winter collection on the last day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Tuesday, playing with proportions and layering in a show designed without incoming artistic director Matthieu Blazy.
Trove Of Dinosaur Footprints Found At Australian School
A trove of fossilised dinosaur footprints has been found on a slab of rock gathering dust inside an Australian school, scientists said on Wednesday.
Stock Markets Plunge On US Recession Fears
Global markets slumped Monday, with Wall Street logging sharp losses over fears that US President Donald Trump's trade policies could tip the world's biggest economy into a recession.
South Korea's Kia Denies Responsibility For Anti-Musk Ad
South Korean automaker Kia told AFP Tuesday it had not approved an advertising campaign that featured one of its electric vehicles with a bumper sticker denigrating rival Tesla owner Elon Musk.
Trump Says Will Buy A Tesla To Show Support For Musk
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will buy a "brand new Tesla" to show support for his top campaign donor and advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Moscow Targeted By 'Massive' Ukrainian Drone Attack
Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive" overnight drone attack, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's defense ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country.
Greenland Votes Under Shadow Of Trump
Greenland, the Danish self-governing territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, votes Tuesday in legislative elections that could yield a timeline for independence, which is supported by a majority of the population.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Arrested For Crimes Against Humanity
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs.
Military Chiefs In Paris To Discuss Ukraine Security Guarantees
Military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia are to meet in Paris on Tuesday.
Syrian Presidency Announces Agreement To Integrate Kurdish Institutions
The Syrian presidency announced on Monday an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.
Ukraine To Present US With Russia Partial Truce After Row
Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from its key benefactor, which under President Donald Trump has demanded concessions to end the three-year war.
Maradona Medical Team On Trial Four Years After Icon's Death
Seven medical professionals who cared for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona during his final days go on trial Tuesday accused of criminal negligence over his death.
Carney Vows 'Quick' Transition To New Canada Government
Canada's incoming prime minister Mark Carney said Monday he will soon take over from Justin Trudeau after his convincing win in the ruling Liberal Party's leadership race.
What We Know About The North Sea Tanker Collision
Jet fuel caught fire and leaked into the North Sea on Monday after a cargo ship reportedly carrying sodium cyanide hit a tanker chartered by the US military off the British coast.
Musk Says X Hit By Major Cyberattack
Elon Musk said X was hit Monday by a major cyberattack, raising questions as to whether the politically divisive billionaire is being targeted or his decision to gut staff at what was once Twitter is haunting the social network.
Trump's Energy Chief Vows Reversal Of Biden Climate Policies
The US energy secretary vowed Monday to reset federal energy policy to favor fossil fuels and deprioritize climate change as industry leaders gathered at their biggest event since President Donald Trump returned to office.
83% Of USAID Programs To Be Scrapped: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the United States was cancelling 83 percent of programs at USAID, as the Trump administration guts spending not aligned with its "America First" agenda.
Arsenal Title Bid Fades After Man Utd Draw As Chelsea Go Fourth
Arsenal's fading hopes of winning the Premier League suffered a fresh blow as Manchester United held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw, while Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Leicester on Sunday.
Canada's Next PM Mark Carney Vows To 'Win' US Trade War
Canada's incoming prime minister Mark Carney struck a defiant note as the former central banker vowed to win US President Donald Trump's trade war, saying his country will "never" be part of the United States.
Former Ubisoft Bosses On Trial In France Over Alleged Harassment
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for nearly a decade.
Russian Disinformation 'Infects' AI Chatbots, Researchers Warn
A sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda, researchers say, at a time when the United States is reported to have paused its cyber operations against Moscow.
North Korea Fires Missiles As South Begins Drills With US
North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.
Israeli Negotiators Head To Qatar For Gaza Truce Talks
Israel is due to send a delegation to Qatar on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off the electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas.
Trump Admin Detains Pro-Palestinian Campus Protest Leader
Immigration officers have arrested a leader of the protests at Columbia University against Israel's war in Gaza, authorities said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to deport foreign pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.
Argentina Declares National Mourning As Flood Death Toll Hits 16
Argentina announced three days of national mourning late Sunday after authorities raised the death toll from recent flash flooding to 16, with more still missing.
Ukraine Set For Crucial Talks With US On Ending War With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a day ahead of crucial talks between Ukrainian and US officials on ending the war with Russia.
Floods Hit Eastern Australia, 190,000 Properties Blacked Out
Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 190,000 homes and businesses.
Hamilton In Red, Verstappen Under Pressure For F1's 75th Anniversary
The 2025 Formula One season has all the makings of a white-knuckle 24-race celebration to mark 75 years since the inaugural seven-race championship back in 1950.
Scientists Say Trump Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college.
