Playing one last song on a piano that cannot be retrieved from a fire-ravaged home is among the wishes of residents returning to the scene of the deadly Tai Po blaze, with one man climbing stairs on a fractured leg to try and recover a water boiler linked to his childhood memories. Some of those
ABUJA: Six people accused of plotting to overthrow Nigerian President Bola Tinubu were arraigned in court on Wednesday on charges of treason and terrorism.All six pleaded not guilty to all 13 charges, which were announced on Tuesday. The suspects have been in the custody of the secret police for months.The six included a retired major
Silver has come under notable pressure this week, slipping back below the $75 level as oil prices and the Dollar strengthen. The metal is now at risk of a deeper decline toward the March low near $60, especially if the rallies in oil and the Dollar continue to gather momentum. The backdrop remains the evolving
FILE – White House director of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios speaks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is vowing to
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, who was forced off on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, is suffering from a left hamstring injury. The club has nevertheless stated that his participation in the World Cup is not in doubt. In La Liga, Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol Barcelona (1-0) thanks to a goal from Sergio Camello
As European markets experience a positive uptick, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 1.91% amid optimistic corporate earnings and geopolitical de-escalation, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential opportunities. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap companies often involves evaluating their innovative capabilities, market positioning, and resilience in the face of broader
Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday credited what he called an “extraordinary unity” among Iranians for weakening adversaries in his latest message to the nation amid war with the United States and Israel. Mojtaba Khamenei, who is also Khamenei’s eldest son, was chosen to take charge of the country by Iran’s Assembly of Experts. (AP/Reuters) He said,
Lennox Lewis sees Oleksandr Usyk as a worthy successor as a “great” heavyweight world champion. Usyk became the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since Lewis when he won his first fight with Tyson Fury in 2024. The Ukrainian remains unbeaten and has established himself as the best heavyweight of his era with two wins over
A lucky winner stands to win a dinner buffet for two at The Place at Cordis, Hong Kong The Place at Cordis, Hong Kong unveils a new buffet theme – “East-West Taste Voyage” – bringing together flavours from Europe and Asia in one spread. Guests can indulge in a refined mix of European classics from
Chinese startup says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for maths and coding. Published On 24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026 China’s DeepSeek has unveiled the latest versions of its signature artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, a year after its flagship model sent shockwaves through the global tech scene. The Chinese start-up launched preview versions of DeepSeek-V4-Pro and
Protect Prometheus, AI lab co-led by Jeff Bezos, has reportedly raised $10 billion in fresh funding. According to a report by Bloomberg, the funding round included participation from major firms such as JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock, though no single lead investor has been named. The AI lab is now valued at around $38 billion. For
Steve Carell shared something interesting about the UK version of The Office. He barely watched it. That version, which came from Ricky Gervais, felt very specific and sharp. Carell knew he could copy it, and he did not want that. So he stopped watching almost immediately, and his performance became different, not copied, but built separately. Steve
Google plans to announce at Google I/O that it is making AI the main way people interact with their phones Android 17 and Gemini will handle everyday tasks automatically Apps will still exist, but mostly in the background Google’s big I/O conference is coming soon, and the tech giant has big plans to embed its
Welcome to week 34 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, where we have now entered squeaky-bum time. Are you aware of that expression? Thanks to Sir Alex Ferguson — and with a little help from a small group of journalists, which included my now colleague Daniel Taylor and me — it has been listed in
The Middle East stock markets have recently faced challenges, with most Gulf markets retreating due to stalled US-Iran peace efforts and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacting oil prices. Despite these broader market pressures, there are opportunities for investors who look beyond the major players. Penny stocks, though an older term, remain relevant as
DeepSeek reportedly has not shared its upcoming AI model with American engineers and instead granted early access to Chinese companies, further intensifying the technological war between the U.S. and China, as of Feb. 26, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of its long-awaited
Key Highlights USD/JPY regained traction and climbed above the 158.80 zone. It cleared a key bearish trend line with resistance at 159.35 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD started a downside correction and traded below 1.1750. GBP/USD started a consolidation phase below the 1.3550 pivot level. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar remained supported above 158.40
On April 19, parliamentary elections took place in Bulgaria for the eighth time in five years. It was the latest iteration of a pattern that has crept inwards from the European Union’s eastern periphery, from Georgia in 2024 to Romania in 2025, to Slovenia and Hungary this year: foreign governments pick a favorite that suits
Although Johan Manzambi is among PSG’s targets, the transfer will not be finalized immediately. Before accepting his transfer this summer, Freiburg is waiting to see its midfielder shine with Switzerland during the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Luis Enrique has already set the tone. Criticized for his refusal to expand the squad, the Paris Saint-Germain
Shares of enterprise workflow software specialist ServiceNow (NOW 17.58%) dropped nearly 17% on Thursday, following the tech company‘s earnings report. That is a disappointing move for a company that just beat the high end of its guidance and raised its full-year subscription revenue outlook. Even more, the company continued to highlight strong demand for its
