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pa May pleads for Brexit support as her leadership comes under intense pressure Theresa May urged MPs to back her Withdrawal Agreement Bill amid speculation she could be ousted.
afp Opposition leader Gandhi says gloomy Indian exit polls 'fake' Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dismissed as "fake" exit polls predicting a clear election victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day...
reuters France: allegations of chemical weapon use in Syria must be examined PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - New allegations the Syrian government is using chemical weapons must be looked into, the French foreign ministry said on...
reuters US STOCKS-Futures dip on reports U.S. to target another Chinese firm By Shreyashi SanyalMay 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures dipped on Wednesday, as fears of a possible escalation in the trade war between the United...
reuters Turkey's lira weaker, shares at 2-yr low on U.S. ties concern ISTANBUL, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey's lira slid nearly 1% on Wednesday and shares hit a two-year low on investor concerns about strains with Washington...
reuters Walmart to make first direct pitch to big corporate ad buyers at New York event By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Walmart Inc will meet large consumer goods companies and advertising firms for the first time in New York...
reuters U.S. measles outbreak spreads to Maine, 25th state to report case May 22 (Reuters) - Maine became the 25th U.S. state to confirm a case of measles amid the country's worst outbreak of the disease in a quarter century, as...
ap Afghan official: Taliban bombs kill 2 police, 2 civilians KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A confrontation between Afghan forces and Taliban fighters Wednesday in eastern Ghazni province left two members of the security...
ap German far right cancels election party after venue threats BERLIN (AP) - The far-right Alternative for Germany party is canceling a planned election-night party in Berlin after staff at the venue received threats...
pa Stokes hails consistent Root as England´s `rock´ Root averaged 50.75 runs during the ODI series against Pakistan.
reuters Pulisic wants to emulate Hazard's success at Chelsea LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Chelsea's new forward Christian Pulisic believes he can reach the same level as Stamford Bridge talisman Eden Hazard and is hoping...
reuters China's foreign minister says U.S. pressure on Huawei is pure economic bullying BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - The Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Wednesday U.S. pressure on Chinese firms such as tech giant Huawei...
ap Police raids homes of alleged Iraqi crime gang in Germany BERLIN (AP) - Police in western Germany have raided 49 homes and businesses linked to an Iraqi gang suspected of involvement in human trafficking, drug...
ap Japan urges traditional order for Japanese names TOKYO (AP) - Japan's government wants the world to begin using the country's traditional order for Japanese names, with family names first.Prime Minister...
ap Hank Williams Jr. offering reward for grandfather's shotgun CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - Country music star Hank Williams Jr. is offering a $6,000 reward for his grandfather's missing shotgun.The singer known for hits...
ap UK, Japan mobile operators suspend Huawei 5G phone launches LONDON (AP) - British and Japanese mobile phone companies said Wednesday they're putting on hold plans to sell new devices from Huawei, in the latest fallout...
ap Pitt, DiCaprio talk Tarantino's love letter to Hollywood CANNES, France (AP) - Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio said they forged a "cinematic bond" making Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time a Time ... in...
pa Camilla visits homelessness charity on Belfast peace wall The Welcome Organisation has been providing services and support in the city since 1997.
pa George Best statue unveiled at Windsor Park The life-size bronze tribute was revealed to fans in Belfast on what would have been the Northern Ireland star´s 73rd birthday.
ap Vocal Democrats pressing Pelosi as impeachment talk swells WASHINGTON (AP) - More Democrats are calling - and more loudly - for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump after his latest defiance of...
reuters Dutch minister: cut gas production at Groningen faster AMSTERDAM, May 22 (Reuters) - Gas production at the Groningen field must be cut more quickly than planned after a relatively large earthquake struck in the...
reuters Soccer-Esperance seek rare back-to-back African Champions League titles By Mark GleesonCAPE TOWN, May 22 (Reuters) - Esperance, Tunisia's African Champions League title holders, will start as favourites on Friday as, on the back...
reuters Europe's bank supervisors want Carige closed if no buyer found: sources By Francesco Canepa and Balazs KoranyiFRANKFURT, May 22 (Reuters) - European bank supervisors think Italy's long-struggling Banca Carige should be closed...
pa Universal Credit changes `deeply alarming´, Amber Rudd warned Holyrood´s Social Security Committee has written to the Work and Pensions Secretary to warn her about the impact of scrapping start-date protections.
ap Grave Gardeners: Volunteers help spiff up old cemeteries The cemeteries of yore existed as much for the living as for the dead. People would picnic and relax there as they would in a park today.Now, a handful of...
afp French-Spanish nun killed in Central African Republic: Vatican A French-Spanish nun has been brutally murdered in a village in the Central African Republic where she taught sewing to young girls, the Vatican said...
afp Trump attacks Democrat probes amid impeachment talk US President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked continuing probes of his presidency by Democratic lawmakers amid an intensifying debate within the opposition...
reuters Somalis escape to the beach and a new floating restaurant By Abdi Sheikh and Abdirahman HusseinMOGADISHU, May 22 (Reuters) - Few restaurateurs consider the threat of piracy in their plans but Abdulkadir Mohamed did...
reuters Indonesia curbs social media, blaming hoaxes for inflaming unrest By Fanny PotkinJAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - Indonesia has introduced curbs on social media in a bid to prevent the spread of hoaxes, some calling for...
reuters Algeria's army chief says he has no political ambitions By Lamine ChikhiALGIERS, May 22 (Reuters) - Algeria's army chief of staff said on Wednesday he had no political ambitions in response to democracy...
reuters 8-J-League Cup Summaries May 22 (OPTA) - Summaries for the J-League Cup on Wednesday (start times are JST) Group Stage ...
ap Review: Smith's fine in 'Aladdin.' Another guy's the problem It's pretty clear after watching the new live-action "Aladdin" that doubts about Will Smith's casting as the Genie are overblown. It's the guy behind the...
ap British Steel collapses, threatening thousands of jobs LONDON (AP) - British Steel Ltd has been ordered into liquidation as it struggles with industry-wide troubles and Brexit, threatening 5,000 workers and...
ap Judge rules Qualcomm violated antitrust law Qualcomm's stock is tumbling before the opening bell after a federal judge ruled that the company unlawfully stifled cellphone chip market competition and...
pa Four arrested over man´s death in street Anthony Ferns was allegedly stabbed in his car in Thornliebank, Glasgow, on April 18.
pa Hamilton excused from Monaco GP press conference in wake of Lauda´s death The Briton paid an emotional tribute to Lauda on social media following his death aged 70.
ap Would-be 'hit-plot' victim: Feds had me pretend to be dead NEW YORK (AP) - The estranged husband of a New York City police officer accused of trying to have him killed says he found out about the alleged plot from...
pa Sarri to discuss Chelsea future after Europa League final The Italian has two years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
pa Watchdog says its review of Brexit Party funding is `ongoing´ The Electoral Commission visited Nigel Farage´s party headquarters on Tuesday to look at its funding model.
reuters Ready to resign? PM's spokesman says May is focused on Brexit LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May is focused on the task at hand of getting her Brexit deal through parliament, her political...
reuters Former Conservative minister asks PM May to consider delaying Brexit deal vote LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Conservative former-minister Nicky Morgan on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Theresa May to consider delaying a vote on her...
reuters Yet to show its teeth, landmark EU privacy law already a global standard By Foo Yun CheeBRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - A landmark European privacy law is making waves worldwide a year after it came into force, fundamentally...
reuters US STOCKS-Wall Street set to open lower on fresh trade fears By Shreyashi SanyalMay 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were on track to open lower on Wednesday, as fears resurfaced of a possible escalation in the trade war...
reuters Parliament frustrates new Ukraine president's election reform By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia ZinetsKIEV, May 22 (Reuters) - Lawmakers dealt an early blow to Ukraine's new president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday by ...
reuters Hong Kong activists secure refugee status in Germany, one says By Jessie PangHONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) - Germany has granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing charges at home, one of them said on...
ap Atlanta police officer is FIRED for Tasing and beating a woman in front of her four-year-old daughter over a speeding ticket ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta police officer has been fired for using a stun gun on a woman and punching her in the face in front of her traumatized 4-year-old...
pa Staff at UK-based ARM `told to suspend business with Huawei´ The company said it was `complying with all of the latest regulations set forth by the US government´.
pa Road-rage killer Kenneth Noye to be freed from prison The 71-year-old was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years in 2000.
afp Qualcomm shares sink 12% after US antitrust ruling Chipmaker Qualcomm saw its shares sink more than 12 percent in premarket trading Wednesday after a US federal judge ruled that the company violated antitrust...
reuters Hey Siri, you're sexist, finds U.N. report on gendered technology By Sonia ElksLONDON, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Popular digital assistants that reply in a woman's voice and are styled as female helpers are...
reuters In push to raise coffee output, Colombia's south may hold key By Julia Symmes Cobb and Ayenat MersieFLORENCIA, Colombia, May 22 (Reuters) - Colombia's isolated south could be crucial to the country's push to expand...
reuters Europe holds "most important" EU vote By Alastair MacdonaldBRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - Europeans start voting on Thursday in four days of elections to the EU parliament that will influence not...
reuters Soccer-U.S. '99 World Cup win should have done more for women's game-Foudy By Frank PingueMay 22 (Reuters) - The United States' World Cup triumph on home soil in 1999 was a watershed moment for the sport but midfielder Julie Foudy...
aap Victory fail to give Muscat winning exit Kevin Muscat's reign at Melbourne Victory is over, the club legend taking leave from his coaching tenure with a 3-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hirosima in the Asian...
ap Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Theresa May faced a chorus of calls Wednesday to rip up her tattered Brexit blueprint and call an end to her embattled...
pa Man stabbed at London Bridge recalls `murderous rage´ of knife attackers Journalist Geoffrey Ho told an inquest he was convinced the three terrorists were wearing suicide vests.
ap Questions remain as Tennessee speaker promises to resign NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Looming questions remain after Tennessee's House Speaker Glen Casada promised to resign from his leadership position, an...
ap The Latest: Schiff says Justice agrees to turn over docs WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Congress and investigations into President Donald Trump (all times local):8:10 a.m.The chairman of the House intelligence...
reuters Huawei confident it can resolve ARM suspension LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Huawei said it was confident it could resolve the situation that has seen its chip design partner ARM suspend collaboration...
reuters British lawmakers demand their pension fund divests fossil fuels By Nina ChestneyLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - A third of British lawmakers called on Wednesday for their 700 million pound ($885 million) parliamentary...
reuters No U.S.-China trade talks scheduled, Mnuchin says -CNBC WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said U.S. officials were not currently scheduled to go to Beijing for...
reuters Armed gang kills at least 18 in northwest Nigeria By Ahmed Kingimi and MAIDUGURIMAIDUGURI, Nigeria, May 22 (Reuters) - An armed gang killed at least 18 people in the northwest Nigerian state of Katsina, ...
ap Islamabad police official suspended following girl's killing ISLAMABAD (AP) - Authorities in Pakistan have suspended a police chief in the capital, Islamabad, over the disappearance, rape and killing of a 10-year-old...
ap Editor looks to top court acquittal over Erdogan 'insult' NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The editor of a Turkish Cypriot newspaper says he believes the supreme court in the breakaway north of ethnically divided Cyprus will...
ap Suicide car bomb kills 6 in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - A Somalia police spokesman said a suicide car bomb by Islamic extremists has killed at least six people in the capital Wednesday.Capt....
ap Kenya's Olympic track coach banned 10 years for corruption The coach of Kenya's Olympic track team in 2016 has been banned for 10 years for corruption after he asked for $12,000 to give athletes advance notice to...
ap 2 rare mammals, Chacoan peccaries, born in Prague zoo PRAGUE (AP) - Prague's zoo says two Chacoan peccaries have been born there for the first time, a vital step in efforts to save an endangered species that was...
ap Opposition starts campaign for Istanbul mayor in re-run ISTANBUL (AP) - The opposition's candidate for Istanbul mayor has launched his campaign for the June 23 re-run elections, promising to win again after...
reuters Mexican president says won't fight with Trump over migration MEXICO CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he would not be drawn into a dispute with the United States...
reuters U.S. House panel chief Schiff delays subpoena against Barr after Justice Dept offer WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - The Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said he would hold off enforcing a subpoena against Attorney...
ap Former Olympic swimming champion Meilutyte retires at 22 VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Former Olympic swimming champion Ruta Meilutyte retired from the sport Wednesday after missing three doping tests.The 22-year-old...
ap Nebraska police chief quits amid military service questions WISNER, Neb. (AP) - A northeast Nebraska police chief has resigned after questions were raised about what he said were years of service in the U.S....
pa European elections: When, where and how to vote and other questions answered The UK´s most Googled questions on the European elections.
pa `You can´t cheat then?´ - Queen shown self-service till on `supermarket´ visit The Queen was visiting an exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of Sainsbury´s.
reuters Tiger Brands revenue falls short after challenges at meat unit By Nqobile DludlaJOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - South Africa's Tiger Brands underestimated the work involved in re-establishing its processed meats...
reuters Ghana's Gyan available for Nations Cup after president intervenes ACCRA, May 22 (Reuters) - Ghana striker Aasamoah Gyan has bowed to a presidential request to make himself available for next month's Africa Cup of Nations...
reuters Tarantino says recent marriage made him "take stock" CANNES, France, May 22 (Reuters) - Quentin Tarantino, who once suggested he was too focused on movie-making to marry, said on Wednesday that his recent...
ap Germany grants asylum to 2 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists BERLIN (AP) - Germany has granted asylum to two Hong Kong activists in a sign of growing concern over how dissent is dealt with in the territory.In...
ap Remains of Holocaust victims laid to rest in Belarus MINSK, Belarus (AP) - The remains of more than 1,000 Holocaust victims have been laid to rest in a Belarusian city on the border with Poland after the...
pa Brexit Party lifts ban on Channel 4 News Chairman Richard Tice will now be interviewed by the programme on Wednesday evening.
ap Threat or promise? E-auto boom could cost industry jobs ZWICKAU, Germany (AP) - Over 115 years the auto industry in the east German town of Zwickau has lived through wrenching upheavals including World War II and...
reuters U.S. Justice Dept staff recommends blocking T-Mobile-Sprint deal, sources say WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division staff has recommended the agency file a lawsuit to block T-Mobile US Inc's...
reuters Swedish prosecutor to investigate far-right EU candidate over sexual misconduct claim STOCKHOLM, May 22 (Reuters) - Swedish prosecutors opened an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by the Sweden Democrats' top candidate for the...
reuters "Going to Ibiza" - Austria scandal sends '90s dance hit to number 1 VIENNA, May 22 (Reuters) - While Austrian politicians have been in crisis mode since a video sting led to the collapse of the right-wing government, one...
ap Kenyan author, LGBT activist Binyavanga Wainaina dies at 48 NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - One of Africa's best-known authors and gay rights activists, Binyavanga Wainaina, has died at age 48, a colleague and friend said...
ap Egypt refers 6 death sentences to religious authority CAIRO (AP) - An Egyptian court has referred the case of six alleged Muslim Brotherhood members convicted of terrorism to the Grand Mufti, Egypt's top...
afp Bangladesh tiger population rises after poaching crackdown The number of wild tigers in Bangladesh's Sundarbans area has increased for the first time in 15 years after a major crackdown against poachers in the...
reuters Gabon president fires VP, forests minister over hardwood scandal LIBREVILLE, May 22 (Reuters) - Gabon's President Ali Bongo has fired his vice president and his forests minister, his office said on Wednesday, after...
reuters Russia says Syrian troops repelled three big militant attacks in Syria's Idlib MOSCOW, May 22 (Reuters) - Syrian government troops on Wednesday morning repelled three big attacks by militants in Syria's Idlib province, the Russian...
reuters Apple more upfront with iPhone users on battery health -UK watchdog May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday that Apple Inc has committed to be "clearer and more upfront" with iPhone users about...
reuters British Steel falls into liquidation after failing to secure funding By Maytaal Angel and Costas PitasLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Steel, the country's second largest steel producer, has collapsed after failing to ...
reuters Philippines urged to rethink new labor ban after maid's death in Kuwait By Beh Lih YiKUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Migrant rights groups on Wednesday urged the Philippines not to impose a new ban on locals...
reuters Philippines urged to rethink new labour ban after maid's death in Kuwait By Beh Lih YiKUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Migrant rights groups on Wednesday urged the Philippines not to impose a new ban on locals...
ap Thai court affirms defamation judgment against UK activist BANGKOK (AP) - An appeals court in Thailand has upheld a 10 million baht ($313,000) judgment against a British activist who was sued by a fruit canning...
ap BeIN media group CEO charged in corruption probe in France PARIS (AP) - The chief executive officer of media group beIN was handed preliminary charges of corruption as part of an investigation into the bidding...
ap Kwik Trip veggie trays again linked to salmonella MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin-based convenience store chain Kwik Trip has removed some vegetable trays from its stores after several reported illnesses in...
pa Homeless pregnant women and children could be further protected The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposals to change unsuitable temporary accommodation orders.
pa Inflation takes off on higher air fares and energy prices The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 2.1% in April.
reuters Citing Reuters report, health groups push tech firms to police tobacco marketing By Chris KirkhamMay 22 (Reuters) - More than 100 public health and anti-tobacco organizations are calling on Facebook Inc, Instagram, Twitter and Snap Inc...
reuters From Afghan saffron to Wayanad coffee, geographic labels protect places By Rina ChandranBANGKOK, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Developing countries are increasingly using geographic labelling to boost the value of...
reuters Retailer Casino's Franprix and Cdiscount arms join up on Paris express delivery By Dominique VidalonPARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - Casino's supermarket chain Franprix and its 'Cdiscount' E-commerce unit unveiled plans to pool their...
pa House price growth ticks up, but London sees further falls The price of the average UK house rose to £227,000 in March, official figures show.
pa Jeremy Kyle guest in `suspected suicide´ amid concern about appearance on show Steve Dymond was found dead around a week after a lie detector test on the programme
afp Israeli researchers drink to old times with ancient-style beer Israeli researchers announced Wednesday they had managed to extract yeast from ancient jars and produced a head-spinning concoction with it: beer similar to...
afp Japanese, UK carriers delay release of Huawei phones Four major Japanese and British mobile carriers said Wednesday they will delay releasing new 5G handsets made by Huawei amid a US-led crackdown on the...
afp Smokin' hut: Singapore's solution for cigarette puffers Smokers in Singapore will no longer have to sneak a drag on the street, with the launch of the city-state's first air-conditioned "smoking cabin", but the...
reuters UK electoral body says reviewing Brexit Party's systems after funding criticism LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Electoral Commission said on Wednesday its representatives had visited Nigel Farage's The Brexit Party to look at the...
reuters U.S. judge hammers Qualcomm in antitrust case, shares sink 13% By Sayanti ChakrabortyMay 22 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc used unlawful, anticompetitive practices to license patents for modems used in mobile phones, a judge...
reuters UAE says joint probe into tanker attack ensures impartiality DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that the participation of several countries in an investigation into last week's...
ap UN rights expert slams UK welfare spending cuts BERLIN (AP) - A U.N. human rights expert on Wednesday sharpened his criticism of cuts to social support in Britain, pointing to "record levels of hunger and...
ap Returning soldier dons umpire gear to surprise son at game CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A U.S. soldier who had just returned home from overseas surprised his 8-year-old son from behind home plate as the boy stepped...
ap Ukraine's parliament rebels against president's decree KIEV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian party leaders have rebelled against the new president's decision to disband parliament and ignored his call to amend the...
afp Hong Kong independence activists granted refugee status in Germany Two former Hong Kong independence activists have been granted refugee status in Germany in what is one of the first cases of dissenters from the...
reuters Trade war drags copper to 4-month lows By Peter HobsonLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Copper prices fell on Wednesday to a four-month low as an intensifying trade dispute between the United States...
reuters Masked attackers snatch voting machines in northeast India GUWAHATI, India, May 22 (Reuters) - About 500 masked men carrying guns and machetes attacked Indian election officials in a remote northeastern state and...
reuters UK expats say slow mail service prevents them from casting EU-vote COPENHAGEN, May 22 (Reuters) - Numerous British expatriates say they are being prevented from voting in this week's European election because they didn't...
reuters Soccer-Simeone pledges future to Atletico despite player exodus By Joseph CassinelliMADRID, May 22 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has pledged his future to the Liga club despite an expected exodus of...
reuters Netanyahu's July hearing on possible indictment delayed to October By Jeffrey HellerJERUSALEM, May 22 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received on Wednesday a three-month delay, until October, for a...
ap Kansas Christian school founder acquitted of child sex abuse OLATHE, Kan. (AP) - The co-founder of a suburban Kansas City school has been found not guilty of child sexual abuse charges.Fox4KC reports 49-year-old Dennis...
pa Charity raises concerns as hen harrier disappears in Cairngorms Marci´s satellite tag stopped transmitting on April 22 near Strathdon, west Aberdeenshire.
ap Investigation finds natural gas caused fatal house explosion JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Fire investigators have determined the explosion of a southern Indiana house that killed one person was caused by natural...
reuters Brexit legislation will be published on Friday - UK PM May LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain will on Friday publish legislation to implement its departure from the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May told...
ap Hilary Mantel ready to complete trilogy of Cromwell novels NEW YORK (AP) - British author Hilary Mantel is ready to complete her million-selling trilogy of Thomas Cromwell novels.Henry Holt and Company announced...
afp Super-sub Ito fires champs Kashima into Asian knockouts A quickfire double from substitute Sho Ito gave Japan's Kashima Antlers a 2-1 home win over Shandong Luneng on Wednesday, taking the holders into the Asian...
ap Zoo euthanizes flamingo hit by rock thrown by child BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) - Officials at a zoo in Illinois had to euthanize a flamingo after it was struck by a rock thrown by a child.Director Jay Tetzloff...
ap Kroos out of Germany squad for European qualifiers BERLIN (AP) - Germany will be without Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos for its upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Estonia.Germany...
reuters After U.S. sanctions threat on Nord Stream 2, Germany rejects extraterritorial sanctions BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - The German Economy Ministry has taken note of the threat of U.S. sanctions being placed on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline...
reuters Same-day deliveries, store revamps drive Target's strong results By Aishwarya VenugopalMay 22 (Reuters) - Target Corp beat first-quarter estimates for same-store sales and profit on Wednesday, as the retailer's...
reuters Austrian opposition attacks Kurz as caretaker cabinet takes over By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 22 (Reuters) - Austria's opposition, which holds the key to whether Chancellor Sebastian Kurz can cling to power for now,...
reuters English County Championship Division One Scoreboard May 22 (OPTA) - Scoreboard at close of play on the third day of between Somerset and Warwickshire on Wednesday at Taunton, England Somerset win by 49 runs ...
ap Iranian lawmaker says his country doesn't want war with US TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran will "under no circumstances" enter a war either directly or indirectly with the United States, a prominent reformist Iranian...
pa Ukraine´s parliament rebels against new president´s decree Volodymyr Zelenskiy had formally ordered Ukraine´s parliament to dissolve, saying that it lacks public trust.
reuters China: US resembles "Don Quixote" in seeing other powers as threats By Tom MilesGENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - China told the world's main disarmament forum on Wednesday that U.S. foreign policy was destabilising, baffling and...
reuters Macron pitches for broad centrist alliance after EU elections PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday laid out his clearest plans yet for alliance-building after the European Parliament...
reuters U.S. fighter jets again intercept Russian bombers off Alaska WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. fighter jets intercepted several Russian bombers in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, in the...
ap Lawsuit dismissed in death of student turned drug informant WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) - A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a North Dakota college student turned police drug informant.The...
pa Charles meets woman rescued from Nazis in 1939 The prince chatted to Ruth Kohner, 82, as he visited a synagogue in Belfast.
reuters Syrians displaced in the northwest call on Turkey to open border By Khalil AshawiATMEH, Syria, May 22 (Reuters) - Camped on the Turkish border to escape bombardment by Russian and Syrian government forces, many displaced...
ap Research on children's health risks in doubt over EPA funds WASHINGTON (AP) - Long-running research projects credited with pivotal discoveries about the harm that pesticides, air pollution and other hazards pose to...
ap 6 die in Indonesia riots; Widodo says he won't allow unrest JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said authorities have the volatile situation in the country's capital under control after six...
pa Sterling keen to speak to authorities over `harder punishments´ for racism The Manchester City striker believes the FA and Premier League are not doing enough to stamp racist abuse out of the game.
pa Campaign group loses legal fight against home abortion The case was heard by three Court of Session judges in Edinburgh.
pa China cuts taxes to encourage chip makers in face of US pressure Integrated circuits, or microchips, are among technologies China has targeted for state-led development.
pa Brexit preparations `costing Police Scotland £300,000 a week´ Chief Constable Iain Livingstone confirmed the force took on 90 new officers in February.
ap Duterte's allies dominate Senate race, shut out opposition MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The Philippine president's allies won a majority of the 12 Senate seats at stake in midterm elections, official results showed...
afp Deadly strike hits Syria market as Damascus battles jihadists Syrian government air strikes killed 15 civilians, 12 of them in a market, as fierce fighting raged for the jihadist-held northwest, a monitor said on...
afp Philippines' Duterte orders garbage shipped back to Canada President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered tonnes of garbage dumped in the Philippines years ago to be shipped back to Canada, his spokesman said Wednesday,...
reuters UK's CMA says Apple agrees to be "more upfront" with iPhone users on battery health May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday that Apple Inc has committed to be "clearer and more upfront" with iPhone users about...
reuters Unexpected monarch in bagging area? Queen Elizabeth pops down to Sainsbury's LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth popped down to the supermarket on Wednesday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the British high...
reuters Commerzbank open to M&A after Deutsche Bank talks collapse WIESBADEN, Germany, May 22 (Reuters) - Commerzbank may refine its strategy and is still open to mergers following the collapse of talks with its larger...
reuters J-League Cup Results May 22 (OPTA) - Results and fixtures for the J-League Cup on Wednesday (start times are JST) Group Stage ...
reuters New Genoa bridge expected to be completed by April 2020 REGGIO EMILIA, Italy, May 22 (Reuters) - Rebuilding work on a bridge that collapsed in the Italian city of Genoa last year killing 43 people is expected to...
ap Target's online game is on target NEW YORK (AP) - An aggressive campaign at Target to let customers do more online is paying off.The retailer exceeded first quarter expectations on just about...
ap Gillibrand proposes more access to maternal care, adoption WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand (KEER'-sten JIHL'-uh-brand) says she wants to improve women's access to maternal care...
pa PM in `outright denial´ over schools funding, claims Jeremy Corbyn Theresa May hit back, insisting funding for schools is at `record levels´.
pa Manchester United linked with move for Longstaff The Newcastle midfielder is wanted as part of Solskjaer´s summer overhaul at Old Trafford.
afp Former head of Chinese liquor giant faces graft allegations The former head of Chinese liquor firm Kweichow Moutai, the world's most valuable spirits company, has become the latest Communist Party figure to fall in...
ap Political critic ordered to pay $170K in child support case NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Political commentator and former congressional candidate Steve Gill has been ordered to pay his ex-wife $170,000 by June, or spend 10...
ap Oklahoma town urges evacuation due to rising river WEBBERS FALLS, Okla. (AP) - A small town in Oklahoma is urging residents to evacuate as the Arkansas River heads toward near-historic levels.Forecasters say...
reuters Smelter Aurubis buys recycler Metallo in move beyond copper HAMBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - Aurubis, Europe's biggest copper smelter, said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy Belgian-Spanish recycling company Metallo...
reuters FOREX-Dollar near one-month highs before Fed minutes; pound dives By Saikat ChatterjeeLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - The dollar held near a one-month high on Wednesday as trade tensions between the world's two biggest...
reuters Oil prices down on swelling U.S. stockpiles, demand concerns By Shadia NasrallaLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday after industry data showed an increase in U.S. crude inventories and on demand...
ap Austria: Interim ministers sworn in after video scandal VIENNA (AP) - Austria's president has sworn in new, technocratic ministers to replace politicians from the far-right Freedom Party who left the government...
ap Anti-groping smartphone app highly popular in Japan TOKYO (AP) - A smartphone app developed by Japanese police is being widely downloaded by women trying to protect themselves from gropers on packed rush-hour...
ap 40-year sentence sought for man convicted of sex trafficking CHICAGO (AP) - Federal prosecutors are seeking a 40-year prison sentence for man found guilty of sex-trafficking a Chicago teenager who was murdered.Joseph...
pa Councils urged to be brave on workplace parking charges Holyrood´s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee heard from Nottingham City Council´s head of transport strategy and an academic.
reuters Vodafone drops Huawei handset from 5G launch pre-orders LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Vodafone UK said on Wednesday it had dropped a Huawei 5G smartphone from pre-orders for its new service starting in July,...
reuters After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op MADRID, May 22 (Reuters) - The wife of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas, Sara Carbonero, has announced that she has undergone surgery for...
pa Flock of sheep stolen from Moray field Police appealed for information after a total of 55 lambs were taken in the theft.
pa Osborne´s Evening Standard backs Lib Dems in EU elections The former Tory chancellor slammed Theresa May´s fourth attempt to pass her deal as `desperate´.
afp Netanyahu given October deadline for pre-trial hearing Israel's attorney general on Wednesday extended until October the deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pre-trial hearing on corruption...
afp Six dead after election riots in Indonesia's capital At least six people were killed as Indonesia's capital erupted in violence on Wednesday when police clashed with protesters opposed to the re-election of...
aap Potential NSW Labor leaders tight-lipped It's unclear who will fight to become the next NSW Labor leader with no contenders officially emerging on the day nominations opened.Nominations for the...
ap Harris' bill seeks to address racial bias in maternal care WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is offering a new bill to address racial disparities in maternal health care, one of several plans by 2020...
reuters Poland, US near deal for more American troops, no sign of "Fort Trump" By Idrees Ali and Joanna PlucinskaWASHINGTON/WARSAW, May 22 (Reuters) - Poland and the United States are close to a deal on an increased U.S. military ...
reuters Mall operator Arabian Centres shares drop below IPO price By Marwa Rashad and Hadeel Al SayeghRIYADH/DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian mall operator Arabian Centres shares traded below their initial public...
reuters Divided Britain heads to the polls for EU elections it was not meant to hold LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain will hold European Parliament elections on Thursday, a vote which is expected to show growing frustration on both sides...
afp Sri Lanka extends emergency a month after suicide bombings Sri Lanka's president extended on Wednesday by a further month the state of emergency imposed immediately after the Easter Sunday Islamist bombings that...
reuters Zimbabwe mine output subdued in first quarter as dollar crunch bites HARARE, May 22 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's mining sector was subdued in the first quarter due to a severe dollar crunch that affected production, with gold the...
reuters Six die, protests swell as Indonesia plunges into post-election unrest By Maikel Jefriando and Heru AsprihantoJAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election gripped the heart...
ap Germany deports teenage Afghan convicted in assaults BERLIN (AP) - Germany has deported an 18-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker who was recently convicted over a string of assaults that prompted a public...
reuters New Kenyan body to help drive mortgage lending aims to raise 5 bln shillings By George ObulutsaNAIROBI, May 21 (Reuters) - Kenya's new mortgage refinancing company, set up to help the many would-be homeowners who struggle to secure...
ap EU police agency says operation smashed organized crime ring THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The European Union's police agency says an international law enforcement operation has smashed an organized crime gang that...
reuters UK chip designer ARM complying with new U.S. rules on Huawei LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British-based chip designer ARM said on Wednesday it was complying with a move by the United States to block China's Huawei from...
ap Duterte moves to forcibly send garbage back to Canada MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has moved to have truckloads of garbage that Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to...
pa Decades of decline endured by steel industry Scunthorpe has been the home to steel manufacturing since the late 19th century.
pa Judge Curriculum for Excellence on whole senior phase, SQA boss tells MSPs Representatives from the examination board gave evidence to Holyrood´s Education and Skills Committee.
pa Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel goes into liquidation Workers at the company´s plants face weeks of uncertainty as efforts are made to rescue the business after talks with the Government failed.
ap Gourvennec leaves Guingamp after club's relegation PARIS (AP) - French soccer club Guingamp says it will part ways with coach Jocelyn Gourvennec following the team's relegation to the second...
ap Spanish economist, science TV show host Punset dies at 82 MADRID (AP) - Eduard Punset, a Spanish writer, economist and lawyer known for his popular science shows on Spanish television, has died at age 82.Punset...
ap Syria insurgents recapture village from government forces BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian activists and rebels say opposition fighters have recaptured a village on the edge of their stronghold in northwestern Syria.Naji...
ap YouTuber's viral video puts Merkel's party on defensive BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Christian Democrats are hitting back at a YouTube star's viral video attacking the party's...
reuters Commercial property group Garbe plans Frankfurt listing -sources By Arno SchuetzeFRANKFURT, May 22 (Reuters) - German logistics property group Garbe Industrial Real Estate is preparing for a Frankfurt stock market...
reuters Austria's Raiffeisenbank seeks potential acquisitions in Croatia By Igor IlicZAGREB, May 22 (Reuters) - Austria's Raiffeisenbank (RBA) is looking to make acquisitions in Croatia as organic growth alone will not be...
reuters Gold holds near 2-week low on firmer dollar; Fed minutes awaited By Brijesh PatelMay 22 (Reuters) - Gold prices held near the more than two-week low hit in the previous session on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened,...
pa String of firms that failed under controversial owner Greybull Capital British Steel is the latest in a line of UK firms which have become insolvent under the ownership of the private equity fund.
pa Swan and Watson move step closer to French Open main draw Swan claimed her second career victory over a played ranked in the top 100.
pa How will Eurosceptics across the continent perform at the European elections? Elections are due to take place in all of the European Union´s 28 nations.
ap Sea dragon exhibit dazzles visitors at California aquarium LA JOLLA, California (AP) - At first glance, it looks like a branch of kelp, but then an eye moves among its leafy appendages, and ridges of tiny,...
reuters Prepare for difficult times, China's Xi urges as trade war simmers By Michael Martina and David LawderBEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - China must prepare for difficult times as the international situation is ...
reuters British Steel owner Greybull: We worked hard to keep it alive LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Steel's owner Greybull Capital said on Wednesday it had worked hard to keep Britain's second largest steel producer...
reuters Athletics-Olympic marathon silver medallist Kirwa suspended for doping May 22 (Reuters) - Bahrain's Olympic women's marathon silver medallist Eunice Kirwa has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test, the...
reuters Groningen quake prompts review of Dutch gas production plans AMSTERDAM, May 22 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will decide in the coming weeks whether a 3.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the northern natural...
ap Seeking energy independence, Palestinians open solar plant JERICHO, West Bank (AP) - Palestinian officials say they have inaugurated their first solar panel plant as part of a plan to reduce their dependence on...
ap With Brad and Leo, Tarantino debuts a fairy tale in Cannes CANNES, France (AP) - Twenty-five years after premiering "Pulp Fiction" in Cannes, Quentin Tarantino returned to the French film festival with neither great...
ap Libya's Hifter meets French leader Macron amid fighting PARIS (AP) - Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter was in Paris Wednesday for meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron amid growing international concern...
pa Cable accuses Farage of `whipping up antagonism to foreigners´ The Brexit Party leader insists he is `far from racist´ and wants a fair immigration system.
ap Teen charged in school threat to Santa with classmate's name WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida teen has been charged with threatening a school shooting in a postcard to Santa and signing a...
ap 3 Chinese airlines seeking Boeing compensation over 737 Max BEIJING (AP) - China is stepping up pressure on Boeing Co. as its airlines demand compensation for the grounding of 737 Max jetliners after fatal crashes in...
reuters PRESS DIGEST- Canada- May 22 May 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from select Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their...
reuters UK has agreed an indemnity for British Steel receiver - PM May LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain has granted an indemnity to the official receiver handling the collapse of British Steel, the country's second largest...
reuters EU antitrust inspectors investigate France's Casino, Intermarche By Jan Strupczewski and Dominique VidalonBRUSSELS/PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - French supermarket groups Casino and Intermarche are being investigated by EU ...
reuters Huawei unwanted: Asian shops shun phone trade-ins on Google suspension worries By Fathin Ungku and Neil Jerome MoralesSINGAPORE/MANILA, May 22 (Reuters) - Mobile phone retailers in some Asian countries are refusing to accept Huawei...
ap Poland's Kaczynski says Le Pen's party 'linked to Moscow' WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poland's nationalist ruling party leader said political groupings in some European Union states, including Marine Le Pen's party in...
reuters Lowe's cuts full-year profit forecast as higher costs hurt first quarter May 22 (Reuters) - Lowe's Cos Inc cut its full-year profit forecast and reported disappointing first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, as higher costs and a...
ap The Latest: China's Hikvision serious over US curbs on sales BEIJING (AP) - The Latest on trade tensions between China and the United States (all times local):6:35 p.m.A Chinese video surveillance company says it is...
ap French-Spanish nun killed in Central African Republic PARIS (AP) - A 77-year-old French-Spanish nun has been killed in Central African Republic, where she taught poor schoolgirls.The diocese of Albi in southern...
ap Daimler CEO Zetsche hands off to successor amid tech change FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is handing off to his successor after 13 years at the helm as the company faces challenges from the...
pa These are the signs and symptoms of sepsis to be aware of Campaigners have been urging people to be aware of the warning signs.
reuters Poland's central bank head says won't allow euro adoption WARSAW, May 22 (Reuters) - Poland's central bank governor Adam Glapinski said he would not allow the country to apply for membership of the euro zone while...
reuters Tunisia's parliament approves $800 mln bonds plan-lawmakers TUNIS, May 22 (Reuters) - The Tunisian parliament on Wednesday approved a government plan to issue bonds worth up to $800 million this year, lawmakers told...
reuters Theresa May's Brexit gambit fails as her premiership fades By Guy Faulconbridge and Costas PitasLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May's final Brexit gambit was in tatters on Wednesday just...
ap Another athlete slams testosterone rules, refuses medication NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Another Olympic medalist has criticized the IAAF's testosterone regulations and said she will refuse to take hormone-reducing...
ap North Carolina sheriff won't stop school-day license checks GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - The new sheriff in one of North Carolina's most populated counties says he won't quit doing traffic stops even though activists say...
ap Thai police summon activists to hear sedition charges BANGKOK (AP) - Thirteen Thai political activists appeared at a Bangkok police station Wednesday to answer a summons on sedition charges that critics say are...
pa Teenager Connell stunned after Republic of Ireland call-up The teenager made 15 appearances for Bolton last season.
ap Italy: Tourist bus overturns in Tuscany, killing 1 MILAN (AP) - A double-deck bus carrying 60 tourists from eastern Europe overturned on a Tuscan highway Wednesday, killing one passenger and injuring more...
ap World markets subdued amid trade uncertainty BANGKOK (AP) - World stock markets were subdued Wednesday as investors monitored developments in the U.S.-China trade war and looked ahead to the release of...
afp American picked to design vast car-free garden at Eiffel Tower The city of Paris has chosen an American landscape architect to re-design a huge area surrounding the Eiffel Tower, a project that will banish almost all...
ap No time to chicken out: Hungary's opposition gets creative BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Selling yourself in five minutes can be tough.But that's all Hungary's opposition parties have been given on state media to promote...
reuters Bulgaria builds gas link to end full reliance on Russian gas By Tsvetelia TsolovaKIRKOVO, Bulgaria, May 22 (Reuters) - Bulgaria has started building a 240 million euro ($268 million) gas pipeline with Greece that...
reuters U.S. Senator Gillibrand wants insurance to pay for fertility treatments By Ginger GibsonWASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday proposed requiring insurance companies...
pa Venue partnership will bring almost 1,000 shows to Edinburgh Festival Fringe Highlights include shows featuring the likes of Eddie Izzard, Ronni Ancona & Lewis MacLeod, and Danny MacAskill.
pa Amnesty: Don´t let Azerbaijan hide its human rights abuses behind football Baku is preparing to host the Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea.
pa Second EU referendum `could set precedent for new independence vote´ Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has raised concerns after Prime Minister Theresa May revealed her new Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
pa 5 talking points ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix The world of Formula One will be remembering Niki Lauda in Monaco this weekend following his death on Monday.
pa Root insists there are `no question marks´ over England´s World Cup squad Root believes England have unprecedented strength in depth heading into the tournament.
pa EE to switch on 5G network this month but sale of Huawei devices `paused´ The move comes amid ongoing concerns over the Chinese phone-maker.
afp Fears rise China could weaponise rare earths in US tech war The US has hit China where it hurts by going after its telecom champion Huawei, but Beijing's control of the global supply of rare earths used in smartphones...
reuters SSE earnings drop, outlook unclear on Labour nationalisation threat By Susanna TwidaleMay 22 (Reuters) - Energy supplier SSE Plc said on Wednesday annual earnings fell more than a third as it battled stiff competition and...
reuters Pound set for longest losing streak vs euro as Brexit plan disintegrates By Abhinav Ramnarayan and Saikat ChatterjeeLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Sterling fell broadly on Wednesday and was on track for its longest ever losing streak...
reuters UK watchdog tells asset managers to use fee disclosure template LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's markets watchdog told asset managers on Wednesday that unless they disclose fees to institutional investors using a ...
reuters Surge of algae kills millions of salmon in Norway OSLO, May 22 (Reuters) - A surge of algae has killed an estimated 8 million salmon at Norwegian fish farms over the past week, wiping out more than half of...
reuters It's all about Brexit: The United Kingdom's EU election By Guy Faulconbridge and Kylie MacLellan LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Nigel Farage's Brexit Party is on course to win Thursday's European parliamentary...
pa Edinburgh included among EE´s first 5G cities in the UK The next generation network will be available from May 30.
afp Major Texas border station closed for flu outbreak after teen death A major Texas border station has been temporarily closed due to a fever outbreak, officials said, one day after a Guatemalan teenager diagnosed with flu at...
reuters Injured Kroos to miss Germany's next two Euro 2020 qualifiers BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Germany will be without injured midfielder Toni Kroos and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen for next month's Euro 2020 qualifiers...
reuters Britain's SSE to buy back shares worth $127 mln May 22 (Reuters) - British energy supplier SSE on Wednesday announced a share buyback of up to 100 million pounds ($126.73 million) of its ordinary shares...
ap Lilly selling half-price version of popular Humalog insulin A half-price version of Eli Lilly's popular Humalog insulin is now available, following the company's promise in March to offer diabetics a more affordable...
pa Scottish Refugee Council chief `relieved´ after Home Office´s visa U-turn Sabir Zazai´s father Mohammad Zahir Zazai will now be able to see him receive an honorary doctorate - and meet his grandchildren for the first time.
pa Indonesia´s president says riots under control after six killed in violence The riots were started by supporters of former general Prabowo Subianto who lost in Indonesia´s presidential election last month.
reuters French govt: Ascoval rescue deal not impacted by British Steel woes PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - A rescue deal for the Ascoval steel plant in northern France is not impacted by the current woes at British Steel since the...
reuters Pret A Manger swallows EAT as it looks to boost 'Veggie Pret' brand May 22 (Reuters) - Pret A Manger has bought smaller rival EAT, the British sandwich and coffee shop chain said on Wednesday, as it looks to capitalise on...
ap Big question for EU vote: How well will the far-right do? BRUSSELS (AP) - The elections to the European Parliament have never been so hotly anticipated, with many predicting that this year's ballot which starts...
reuters Strong but silent: 'Game of Thrones' women drowned out by men By Sonia ElksLONDON, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - "Game of Thrones" may have been lauded for strong female characters but men still took the...
reuters Iraq to raise West Qurna 1 oilfield output to 490,000 bpd in next few days - official BASRA, Iraq, May 22 (Reuters) - Iraq will increase production at its giant West Qurna 1 oilfield to 490,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the "next few days", a...
reuters Target quarterly same-store sales top estimates, shares jump 8% May 22 (Reuters) - Target Corp's same-store sales for the first quarter beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, benefiting from higher online sales and an...
reuters Thyssenkrupp supervisory board leaves room for elevator sale - sources FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, Germany, May 22 (Reuters) - T hyssenkrupp's supervisory board has left the door open for a potential sale of the group's elevator...
ap China cuts taxes to spur chip makers in face of US pressure BEIJING (AP) - China is cutting taxes on its fledgling software and integrated circuit industries as U.S. export controls threaten to handicap Chinese tech...
reuters UK chip designer ARM says complying with U.S. rules after Huawei report LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British-based chip designer ARM said on Wednesday it was complying with all the latest U.S. government regulations after the BBC...
ap US author Siri Hustvedt receives prestigious Spanish award MADRID (AP) - American writer Siri Hustvedt, author of international bestsellers including "What I Loved" and "The Summer Without Men," has won this year's...
ap Fake news changes shape as EU heads into elections LONDON (AP) - Fake news has evolved beyond the playbook used by Russian trolls in the U.S. election. As the European Union gears up for a crucial election,...
reuters China gives more chip design firms a tax break amid trade tensions BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China is making preferential tax treatment available to more chip design and software firms, in an effort to support domestic...
pa Winding-up petition against Bolton suspended Bolton still owes more than £1million to HMRC.
afp S.Africa's parliament set to elect Ramaphosa president South African lawmakers were set to re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as the nation's president on Wednesday, two weeks after the ANC returned to power in legislative...
ap 10 Things to Know for Today - 22 May 2019 Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. IMPEACHMENT CALLS GROW IN HOUSEMore Democrats are...
reuters Philippines' Duterte loses patience, orders trash shipped back Canada MANILA, May 22 (Reuters) - President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered his government to hire a private shipping company to send 69 containers of garbage back to...
aap Coalition remains on track to win 78 seats Scott Morrison remains on track to win 78 seats in the lower house, with the coalition leading in Tasmania's Bass electorate and Macquarie in NSW.The...
ap Germany charges woman over IS ties, suicide belt BERLIN (AP) - Prosecutors say they have filed charges against a German woman accused of belonging to the Islamic State group and attempting to sell a suicide...
ap Edmunds: This summer's best car deals are used cars Although summer doesn't officially begin until late June, many people see Memorial Day weekend as the de facto start of summer. That's certainly true of car...
reuters Get ready for difficult times, China's Xi warns during trade war BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China must prepare for difficult times as the international situation is increasingly complex, President Xi Jinping said in...
pa Mitigating austerity `not sustainable´ for devolved governments, says UN Professor Philip Alston concluded that the Scottish Government had `reached the limit´ for what it can afford to mitigate.
pa Library book returned 52 years after it was borrowed The Metaphysical Poets was posted to Lowestoft Library along with a cheque for £100.
reuters M&S shows pain of turnaround plan with 10% profit fall By James DaveyLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Marks & Spencer asked to be judged on how it is changing as much as its financial results on Wednesday, as the...
ap Netanyahu's pre-indictment hearing postponed till October JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's attorney general says he has postponed a scheduled pre-indictment hearing for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by three...
pa Kirk has `vital´ role in Scotland´s national life, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh.
afp Endangered bird returned to S. Korean wild 40 years after extinction An endangered bird was reintroduced to the wild by South Korean authorities Wednesday, four decades after it went extinct on the peninsula.The crested ibis...
reuters UK chip designer ARM to suspend business with Huawei - BBC LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Major British-based chip designer ARM is suspending business with China's Huawei to comply with U.S. regulations, the BBC...
reuters Tanzania's China-backed $10 billion port plan stalls over terms -official DAR ES SALAAM, May 22 (Reuters) - A planned $10 billion port project in Tanzania backed by China has hit an impasse, with the two sides disagreeing on...
reuters British mobile operator EE to start 5G services, will not offer Huawei LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest mobile operator EE aims to launch the country's first 5G service next week, but it will not offer Huawei...
reuters Motor racing-Statistics for the Monaco Grand Prix May 22 (Reuters) - Statistics for Sunday's Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, the sixth race of the season.-Lap distance: 3.337km. Total distance: 260.286km (78...
reuters Google complying with EU order in shopping case, says EU's Vestager By Foo Yun CheeBRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - Google is complying with an EU order to boost competition in online shopping, Europe's antitrust chief said on...
reuters Motor racing-Leclerc dream and Lauda memories stir Monaco emotions By Alan BaldwinMONACO, May 22 (Reuters) - Charles Leclerc will race around his home streets in a Ferrari for the first time in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, a...
reuters Motor racing-Formula One drivers' form sheet MONACO, May 22 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers' form sheet ahead of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix (listed in championship order and with the most recent races...
ap Biden: Congress should protect abortion rights, if necessary WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden would support Congress enshrining abortion rights into federal law "should it become necessary," his presidential campaign said...
ap North Korea calls Biden 'fool of low IQ' over Kim criticism SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a "fool of low IQ" and an "imbecile bereft of elementary quality as a human being" after the U.S....
pa EU elections: key timings A guide to when the results are likely to be declared.
ap The Latest: Widodo says he won't tolerate security threats JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - The Latest on post-election protests in Indonesia (all times local):5 p.m.Indonesia's President Joko Widodo says authorities have...
reuters UK to pursue every step to secure future of British Steel's operations LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain will work to secure the future of British Steel's operations over the next weeks and it would have been unlawful to...
reuters EXPLAINER-Can anyone force British PM May to resign? By William JamesLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing widespread pressure to quit but can her lawmakers actually force...
ap AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT More Democrats seeking impeachment proceedings against TrumpWASHINGTON (AP) - More Democrats are calling - and more loudly - for impeachment proceedings...
ap Some Ohio legislators yell 'cut' to Hollywood tax deals CINCINNATI (AP) - Lights, camera, cut?Some of Hollywood's biggest hit movies and equally big bombs have something in common: They were shot in Ohio, taking...
pa Hughton admits shock at Brighton dismissal The manager was sacked a day after the season ended.
afp US firms rethink China presence because of trade war: survey Most US businesses in China are hurting from the tariffs war between the two countries, forcing some companies to relocate abroad or refocus their business,...
reuters Pope denounces "hardships and trials" facing Catholics in China By Philip PullellaVATICAN CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - Pope Francis paid tribute on Wednesday to Chinese Catholics for holding on to their faith despite...
reuters Behind Grindr's doomed hookup in China, a data misstep and scramble to make up By Echo Wang and Carl O'DonnellMay 22 (Reuters) - Early last year, Grindr LLC's Chinese owner gave some Beijing-based engineers access to personal ...
reuters U.S. Democrats to press Trump on paying for infrastructure boost By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Democrats in Congress will press U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House meeting on Wednesday for...
reuters Navy SEAL charged with war crimes due back in court for key hearing By Steve GormanSAN DIEGO, May 22 (Reuters) - A decorated Navy SEAL platoon leader charged with war crimes in Iraq was due back in a San Diego military...
reuters Virginia school to weigh in on 'blackface' photo that mired governor in scandal May 22 (Reuters) - The question of how a racist photo appeared on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's 1984 medical school yearbook page may be answered on...
reuters U.S. military families more negative about housing than landlords claim, survey shows By M.B. Pell and Joshua SchneyerNEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. military families are expressing far deeper dissatisfaction with their housing conditions...
reuters Trump, House Democrats square off in U.S. court over Deutsche Bank documents By Brendan PiersonNEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - Lawyers for U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization will demand in...
ap Dortmund signs Thorgan Hazard from Gladbach DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - Borussia Dortmund has strengthened its squad by signing Belgium midfielder Thorgan Hazard from Bundesliga rival Borussia...
pa EE to launch UK 5G network on May 30 It will be the first 5G network to go live in the UK, initially across six cities.
pa British Steel going into receivership after Government talks fail The move threatens more uncertainty for thousands of workers at the company´s plants.
afp Grandma Ca: the 99-year-old standing up to Vietnam's coal rush Toothless and nearly blind, grandmother Pham Thi Ca refuses to leave her plot of land even after bulldozers demolished her house -- an extraordinary holdout...
reuters Dortmund sign Gladbach's Hazard in five-year deal BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday signed Belgium international Thorgan Hazard from Borussia Moenchengladbach on...
reuters Indonesia presidential challenger urges all sides to avoid violence JAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - Indonesian presidential challenger Prabowo Subianto, who is contesting official results showing he lost an April 17 election,...
reuters Royal Mail puts parcels at heart of growth plan By Shashwat Awasthi and Noor Zainab HussainMay 22 (Reuters) - Royal Mail Plc slashed its dividend by 40% on Wednesday to fund a new five-year turnaround ...
reuters British Steel forced into liquidation but will continue to trade LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Steel was forced into liquidation on Wednesday though Britain's second largest steelmaker will continue to trade and...
reuters Modi's party promises to boost India's economy; Congress calls exit polls fake By Krishna N. DasNEW DELHI, May 22 (Reuters) - India's ruling coalition has promised to rev up growth, double farmers' income and boost infrastructure...
reuters Tencent and Riot Games developing mobile version of League of Legends -sources By Pei Li and Brenda GohBEIJING/SHANGHAI, May 22 (Reuters) - China's Tencent Holdings Ltd is working with its U.S. unit Riot Games to develop a mobile...
ap UK inflation back above official target as energy costs rise LONDON (AP) - Inflation in Britain rose in April back above the Bank of England's target rate following an uptick in energy prices and airfares, official...
aap Warner bats at three in Windies warm-up David Warner will bat at three in Australia's unofficial World Cup warm-up against the West Indies at Southampton after Aaron FInch won the toss and elected...
pa NHS Tayside did not take suicidal patients seriously, inquiry finds Mental health services in the area have been slammed in a damning report.
reuters Hughton 'disappointed and surprised' by Brighton exit LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Chris Hughton said he was "hugely disappointed and surprised" to be sacked as Brighton and Hove Albion manager after securing a...
reuters Indonesia will not tolerate security disruptions, president says JAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - President Joko Widodo will not tolerate anyone disrupting security, the democratic process and the unity of Indonesia, he said...
ap Bulgaria, Greece start work on gas pipeline from Azerbaijan SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Bulgaria and Greece are launching the construction of a pipeline to transport Azeri gas to Bulgaria to ease its almost total...
afp Gandhi says gloomy Indian exit polls 'fake' Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dismissed "fake" Indian exit polls predicting a clear election victory for his opponent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day before...
reuters Payments tech firm Nuvei to buy Britain's SafeCharge for $889 mln May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. payments technology firm Nuvei Corp said it would buy SafeCharge International Group Ltd in an all-cash deal valued at $889 million...
pa Thorgan Hazard signs for Borussia Dortmund Hazard scored 40 goals in 176 appearances during his five years with Borussia Moenchengladbach.
pa Pret a Manger buys rival Eat to expand vegetarian brand The stores will mostly be converted into Veggie Prets.
reuters Iceland's central bank cuts key interest rate as contracting tourism bites COPENHAGEN, May 22 (Reuters) - Iceland's central bank on Wednesday cut its deposit rate and said the economy would now shrink in 2019 after the...
pa Teenager arrested in connection with rape of 17-year-old girl in lane The boy, also 17, was held after the incident in Glasgow city centre on Friday evening.
reuters As tourism drives residents out, Malaysia's heritage city turns to millennials By Beh Lih YiGEORGE TOWN, Malaysia, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - T he faded white walls and wooden door of Fong Lai Kheng's hair salon in the...
reuters South Africa swears in new parliament, excludes deputy president CAPE TOWN, May 22 (Reuters) - South Africa began swearing in its newly elected parliament on Wednesday, excluding President Cyril Ramaphosa's influential...
ap Earthquake shakes northern Netherlands, no injuries reported THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A magnitude 3.4 earthquake has shaken the northern Dutch province of Groningen, the latest in a series of tremors blamed on...
reuters Pret A Manger buys rival EAT to attract more vegans, vegetarians May 22 (Reuters) - British sandwich and coffee shop chain Pret A Manger said on Wednesday it had acquired smaller rival EAT, looking to capitalise the...
reuters China's MMG says Las Bambas copper operations not disrupted, talks ongoing By Mitra TajLIMA, May 22 (Reuters) - Chinese miner MMG Ltd's operations at its Las Bambas mine, one of Peru's largest copper producers, have not been...
reuters Italy imposes restrictions on Sky over Mediaset pay-TV deal MILAN, May 22 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust regulator will impose a three-year ban on Sky's Italian unit from distributing exclusive contents on its online...
reuters Investors run for safety amid threat of broader U.S.-China spat By Josephine Mason and Shinichi SaoshiroLONDON/TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Global stocks were slightly lower on Wednesday as investors sought safety in bonds,...
reuters Kenyan writer Wainaina, challenger of African stereotypes, dies at 48 By John NdisoNAIROBI, May 22 (Reuters) - Binyavanga Wainaina, the award-winning Kenyan writer who challenged stereotypes of Africa with biting satire and...
reuters Saudi Arabia, UAE to attend U.S.-led Palestine investment meeting RIYADH, May 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will participate in a conference next month in Bahrain aimed at encouraging investment...
reuters Kremlin condemns alleged U.S. ultimatum to Turkey over missile deal MOSCOW, May 22 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned as unacceptable an alleged U.S. ultimatum to Turkey designed to force it to cancel a deal to...
pa The last days of May? PM faces torrid time as Brexit showdown looms Theresa May is facing some of the toughest days of her turbulent premiership.
pa Queen tells garden party guest of Northern Ireland government hopes The 8,000 invited guests were served tea and cake in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
reuters Ferguson appoints former Ashtead boss Geoff Drabble as chairman May 22 (Reuters) - British plumbing products distributor Ferguson Plc on Wednesday appointed Geoff Drabble as chairman to succeed Gareth Davis, who has...
aap Bowen out of Labor race, Albo in box seat Anthony Albanese could soon be elected unopposed as the new Labor leader after contender Chris Bowen pulled out of the race.But Queenslander Jim Chalmers is...
reuters Playing catch-up, Germany introduces incentives for corporate research BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet backed a draft law on Wednesday with annual incentives worth 1.25 billion euros aimed...
afp Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan writer and gay activist, dead at 48 Internationally-renowned Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina, whose high-profile coming out in a country that criminalises homosexuality made him a revered...
reuters Quake won't immediately change Groningen gas output plans -gov't spokesman AMSTERDAM, May 22 (Reuters) - A 3.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the northern Dutch region of Groningen on Wednesday will not immediately alter current...
aap Extend or replace Liddell: energy minister Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the re-elected Morrison government would take a "very close" look at ensuring NSW has reliable electricity - and prices...
ap Pope urges China's Catholics to unify after bishop deal VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is urging China's divided Catholic community to come together in communion, as he seeks to heal decades of estrangement...
pa Man who had all four limbs amputated calls for mandatory sepsis training Tom Ray spent three months in a coma and, as a result, his family lost their business and had to sell their home.
reuters Amgen to buy Copenhagen-based Nuevolution for $167 mln May 22 (Reuters) - Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology company, agreed on Wednesday to buy Scandinavian biopharmaceutical company Nuevolution AB for...
reuters 6-AFC Champions League Summaries May 22 (OPTA) - Summaries for the AFC Champions League on Tuesday (start times are GMT) Group Stage ...
reuters China to prosecute former chairman of luxury liquor maker for graft BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China will prosecute the former deputy party secretary and chairman of luxury liquor maker Kweichow Moutai, the ruling...
reuters How will Britain's Conservative Party choose PM May's successor? LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will agree a timetable for the election of her successor after a fourth and...
ap Taiwan navy holds drill amid China tensions HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's navy held a major live-fire exercise Wednesday off the island's east coast in an area increasingly threatened by Chinese...
aap Former sergeant to fight WA assault charge A former West Australian police sergeant accused of assaulting a man during an arrest has vowed to fight his charge "every step of the way", saying the...
pa Theresa May´s leadership under pressure after Brexit deal backlash from Tories The PM is being urged to abandon her new EU withdrawal package just a day after unveiling it.
reuters Babcock shares slide after warning that profit and revenue to fall By Elisabeth O'LearyEDINBURGH, May 22 (Reuters) - British engineering services group Babcock said on Wednesday it expected revenue and underlying operating...
reuters China's big three airlines seek Boeing compensation over 737 MAX grounding By Stella Qiu and Brenda GohBEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China's three biggest airlines have asked U.S. planemaker Boeing Co to compensate them for losses...
aap Stepdad charged for toddler's brain injury A toddler's mother and stepfather have been extradited to NSW after the man allegedly dealt the young girl a "catastrophic" brain injury and didn't get her...
reuters EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging market stocks tick up, US-China fears cap sentiment By Aaron SaldanhaMay 22 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks marked time on Wednesday, as did developing world currencies against the dollar, with risk...
reuters After Huawei, U.S. could blacklist Chinese surveillance tech firm - media By Brenda GohSHANGHAI, May 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. administration is considering Huawei-like sanctions on Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision, media...
pa Indonesia restricts social media as six killed in protest violence The clashes began when supporters of former general Prabowo Subianto tried to force their way into the election supervisory agency in Jakarta.
afp Monitor says no evidence of new Syria chemical attack A British-based war monitor said Wednesday it had no evidence to suggest the Syrian army had carried out a new chemical attack despite Washington's...
reuters Hong Kong stocks end higher, but trade tensions cap gains May 22 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Wednesday, but gains were capped by rising trade worries following reports that the United States could...
reuters Sasol raises cost estimate for U.S. plant by around $1 bln By Tanisha Heiberg and Emma RumneyJOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - Sasol has raised the expected cost of its U.S. ethane cracker project by around $1...
reuters Trade war fears hamper European stocks, weak pound buoys FTSE By Medha SinghMay 22 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on Wednesday as concerns over a protracted U.S.-China trade war again worried investors, while...
reuters EE to become UK's first mobile operator to start 5G services LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest mobile operator EE said on Wednesday it would be the first company to launch 5G services in the country,...
reuters FTSE 100 gains on weaker pound, rights issue knocks M&S May 22 (Reuters) - The exporter-heavy FTSE 100 index gained on the back of a weaker pound on Wednesday as lawmakers signalled they would not back Prime...
reuters U.S. south "still under the gun" after deadly storms By Rich McKayMay 22 (Reuters) - A storm system that blasted the U.S. South was weakening on Tuesday but another was on its way after thunderstorms and...
aap Wallabies are all happy campers: Beale Kurtley Beale has dismissed talk of division within the Wallabies playing ranks, insisting the entire squad of Rugby World Cup hopefuls were happy...
pa More than 150,000 jobs lost in `devastating´ steel industry decline The GMB union said the industry employed 186,000 workers in 1981 but the total has now slumped to around 32,000.
reuters Heartsick families of Japanese abducted by North Korea hope Trump meet will help By Elaine LiesTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Takuya Yokota chokes up as he talks about a photograph of his older sister Megumi, whom he has not seen since she...
ap Major League Soccer NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.___D.C. United 0, Toronto FC 0, tiePortland 1, Houston 1, tieAtlanta 1, Vancouver 0Seattle 2, Orlando City...
ap Australian state leader intervenes to approve coal mine CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - An Australian state government leader intervened on Wednesday to fast-track a proposed coal mine days after voters rejected...
afp Western nations urge swift Sudan accord to install civil rule The United States, Britain and Norway called for a swift agreement between Sudanese protesters and generals on installing civilian rule, saying it would be...
reuters South Korea's Ji targets women's World Cup knockout stages May 22 (Reuters) - South Korea are hopeful of qualifying for the knockout stages of the women's World Cup in France next month despite being placed in a...
aap Manhunt after parolee escapes NSW police A parolee is on the run in country NSW after escaping a police station, sparking a manhunt involving police aircraft and numerous officers.Jay Bill Mason,...
afp Britain's Hinduja brothers consider bid for India's Jet Airways The billionaire Hinduja brothers -- Britain's wealthiest people -- are considering a bid for India's grounded Jet Airways, a spokesperson said Wednesday,...
reuters Vanuatu to seek more Belt and Road assistance from Beijing - PM By Charlotte GreenfieldWELLINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Vanuatu will seek more Chinese financial support for infrastructure development through the Belt and...
aap Pocock's Super Rugby career could be over Brumbies coach Dan McKellar admits David Pocock's Super Rugby season could be over, with a decision to be made in the coming days.The Brumbies will host one...
pa `Vertical theme park´ to feature Hunger Games and Twilight attractions Lionsgate Entertainment World will offer more than 25 rides and virtual reality experiences in a futuristic bean-shaped building in China.
pa M&S reveals falling profits and plans for another 110 store closures The high street bellwether posted underlying pre-tax profits of £523.2m for the year to March 30.
afp Air raids kill 12 civilians in jihadist-held Syrian town: monitor Air strikes by Damascus or its ally Moscow killed 12 civilians in a market in Syria's Idlib province, a monitor said Wednesday, as fierce fighting raged for...
reuters PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - May 22 SOFIA, May 22 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not...
reuters FOREX-Yen, franc firm as trade tensions fester; pound sinks By Saikat ChatterjeeLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen and the Swiss franc firmed on Wednesday as risk appetite remained weak in the backdrop of...
pa Pat Lam signs new four-year deal to become Bristol director of rugby Lam will see his title change from head coach to director of rugby.
pa Theresa May urges Jeremy Corbyn to back Brexit deal as Tories desert her The Prime Minister´s hopes of getting her Brexit Bill through appear slim following a hostile response from Eurosceptics.
ap India's Election Commission rejects ballot tampering claims NEW DELHI (AP) - India's Election Commission rejected opposition fears of possible tampering of electronic voting machines ahead of the counting of votes...
aap DWZ free to talk with other clubs: Penrith Penrith have granted star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak permission to speak to rival NRL teams in the latest blow for the embattled NRL club.The development comes...
reuters Turkey preparing for possible U.S. sanctions over S-400s -minister By Orhan CoskunANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey's defence minister said it was preparing for potential U.S. sanctions over its purchase of Russian S-400...
reuters Giro d Italia Summaries - Stage 10 May 21 (Gracenote) - Results from Stage 10, Giro d Italia on Tuesday. Stage 10 Ravenna to Modena, 145 km. Men's elite road race. Average speed: 40.256...
reuters Saudi Aramco signs U.S. LNG deal with Sempra DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco has entered into a 20-year agreement with U.S.-based Sempra Energy to purchase liquefied natural gas(LNG) from its...
pa Protesters clash with police after Indonesia election defeat The demonstrators tried to force their way into the offices of the election supervisory agency in Jakarta.
reuters UK government will "reflect" on reaction to Brexit deal over next few days - Gove LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - The British government will reflect on how people react to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, environment minister...
reuters Turkey lowers tariffs on some U.S. imports to reciprocate U.S. move ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey has reduced tariffs on some U.S. imports in response to a similar United States move to halve tariffs on Turkish steel...
reuters Sterling slide boosts FTSE 100, discounted rights issue knocks M&S May 22 (Reuters) - The exporter-heavy FTSE 100 index gained on the back of a weaker pound on Wednesday as lawmakers signalled they would not back Prime...
reuters Investors stick with safe-haven bonds on trade, Brexit concerns By Tommy WilkesLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Euro zone safe-haven bond yields dipped on Wednesday as trade tensions between China and the United States and...
reuters China stocks fall after report US could ban another tech firm SHANGHAI, May 22 (Reuters) - China's major stock indexes fell on Wednesday, as trade worries intensified following a report that the United States could...
reuters WIDER IMAGE-Cameroonian girls defy prejudice to pursue soccer dreams By Josiane KouagheuYAOUNDE, May 22 (Reuters) - When Gaelle Asheri first started playing soccer in the dirt streets near her home in Cameroon's capital, she...
reuters South African deputy president will not be sworn-in as MP today CAPE TOWN, May 22 (Reuters) - South Africa's deputy president, David Mabuza, will not be sworn in as a lawmaker on Wednesday after requesting a...
pa Cancer patient´s surgery captured on 360-degree film for `immersive´ viewing Cancer Research UK filmed a seven-hour operation using a camera inside the operating theatre to showcase a new procedure.
reuters ICG full-year assets up 29% on record third-party inflows By Simon JessopLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British asset manager Intermediate Capital Group on Wednesday posted a 29% jump in full-year assets on the back...
reuters Oriflame founders make offer to buy out Swedish cosmetics company STOCKHOLM, May 22 (Reuters) - The founders of Oriflame have made an offer to buy out the shares in the Swedish beauty products company they do not own,...
ap Officials to tackle thorny issue of infrastructure funding WASHINGTON (AP) - Reality has set in during the three weeks since President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders agreed to work together on a $2...
pa `Thousands of children dying´ amid delay for sepsis symptoms checklist The UK Sepsis Trust says between 1,000 and 4,000 under-fives die every year in the UK from the condition.
afp Lawyer for Ghosn slams 'outrageous' rules on seeing wife A lawyer for former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has slammed "outrageous" restrictions on his client's ability to see his wife, and predicted the tycoon's trial...
reuters Indonesia to limit social media features to prevent hoaxes - minister JAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - Indonesia will partially block social media to prevent the spread of hoaxes after violence in the capital, Jakarta, following...
reuters European shares dip as trade war fears weigh May 22 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on Wednesday as concerns over a protracted U.S.-China trade war again worried investors, while a drop in the...
reuters Gold hovers near 2-week low on strong dollar ahead of Fed minutes By Arijit BoseMay 22 (Reuters) - Gold edged lower on Wednesday to hover near a two-week low, as a stronger dollar and signs of easing Sino-U.S. friction...
reuters IG Group shares jump as it sets out goals to return to growth May 22 (Reuters) - IG Group Holdings Plc on Wednesday unveiled a plan to drive growth even as it forecast a sharp fall in full-year net trading revenue and...
reuters Philippines exempts gold sales to c.bank from taxes to boost foreign reserves MANILA, May 22 (Reuters) - The Philippines has passed a law exempting gold sales by small-scale miners to the central bank from excise and income taxes to...
aap Mehajer wants bail varied 'for his safety' Disgraced Sydney businessman Salim Mehajer is seeking legal access to a mobile phone because "his safety is paramount" and prison officers had intelligence...
aap Daredevil's skyscraper rooftop backflip A motorcycle backflip seems ambitious enough without attempting the trick on top of Melbourne's tallest building.But that's what daredevil rider Jack Field...
pa Former doctor unveils jewellery range inspired by DNA Allison Meighan took up the creative work when illness forced her to retire.
pa Washington becomes first US state to allow composting of human bodies Supporters say the method is an environmentally friendly alternative to cremation.
reuters Steely ambition: China's Baowu eyes moving blast furnaces to Cambodia By Muyu Xu and Shivani SinghBEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China's top steel maker Baowu Group is studying plans to relocate blast furnaces from remote ...
reuters Slovak Republic - Factors To Watch on May 22 BRATISLAVA, May 22 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial markets on Wednesday. ...
aap Grief after NSW mum, child fall from cliff A mother who was found dead with her child at the bottom of a lookout in a suspected murder-suicide south of Sydney has been identified.Emergency services...
afp Pitt and DiCaprio: Hollywood heartthrobs who push their limits The stars were aligned for Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio to put their dashing good looks to use on big-budget films, but both Hollywood golden boys have...
reuters FACC delays sales target due to weaker aircraft demand VIENNA, May 22 (Reuters) - Plane parts maker FACC has pushed back its 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) sales target by a year to 2020/21 as it expects demand...
reuters Nikkei inches up, sentiment still fragile on domestic, external pressure By Ayai TomisawaTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei edged up on Wednesday in an overall cautious market as data showed another drop in the nation's...
ap Beshear vs. Bevin political showdown set in Kentucky LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - In Kentucky political circles, Beshear vs. Bevin has become shorthand for the bitter feud between the state's governor and attorney...
aap Economy needs growth strategy: Frydenberg Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is banking on a "pro-growth" strategy of income tax cuts and infrastructure spending to reinvigorate a stalling economy.But Labor...
ap Turkey military receiving Russian defense system training ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's defense minister says its military personnel are receiving training to operate the S-400 missile defense system despite U.S....
ap Bruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in making Seeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty...
ap Williams hoping to give Suns some needed stability PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have gone through coaches like tear-away racing visors, the count up to five in five years.The instability has hurt them on...
reuters Superdry names Wiggle exec as interim CFO in latest reshuffle May 22 (Reuters) - British fashion retailer Superdry appointed retail industry veteran Nick Gresham as interim chief financial officer on Wednesday, two...
reuters Djokovic concedes he has mountain to climb at French Open By Zoran MilosavljevicBELGRADE, May 22 (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed two good weeks on red clay but admitted that winning a second...
reuters Injury-hit Osaka heads to French Open after "rocky" clay season By Jack TarrantTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - After pulling out of last week's Italian Open due to injury, World number one Naomi Osaka admitted she has had a...
reuters Distracted Zverev seeks to rediscover spark By Martyn HermanMay 22 (Reuters) - On the court Alexander Zverev has proved adept at shouldering the expectation heaped on him since his early teens, but off...
aap Fifita hints at another Tongan defection Andrew Fifita has suggested that Brisbane tearaway David Fifita could follow Broncos teammate Tevita Pangai Jr and shun State of Origin to pledge allegiance...
pa Drake leads celebrations as Raptors level finals series The Raptors levelled the Eastern Conference finals series at 2-2.
pa North Korea calls Biden `fool of low IQ´ over Kim criticism Pyongyang said the former vice president had committed an `intolerable and serious politically motivated provocation´ against the North.
reuters MLB roundup: Verlander, Astros dominate White Sox Justin Verlander carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and Michael Brantley keyed a four-run uprising in the fifth with an opposite-field double to...
reuters Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on May 22 PRAGUE, May 22 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Wednesday. ...
ap Japan carriers delay sale of new Huawei smartphones TOKYO (AP) - Two Japanese mobile carriers said Wednesday they are delaying the sale of new smartphones from Huawei as they confirm the safety of the Chinese...
aap Labor urged to include people of faith Many Australians of faith believe Labor does not care about them and the party must address the sentiment urgently, frontbencher Chris Bowen believes.Mr...
aap Adelaide man wanted over assault and fire A woman has been assaulted and a house set on fire in Adelaide's northeast, with police searching for a man who fled the scene.Police attended a Valley View...
reuters Retailer Casino confirms Paris HQ was visited by European Commission agents PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - French retailer Casino said on Wednesday that European Commission agents had visited its Paris headquarters on May 21, confirming...
reuters Rail ticketing service Trainline plans London float LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Trainline said on Wednesday its owner Victoria Investments plans to float the online rail and coach travel platform in...
reuters Suspects arrested across Europe in drug gang investigation - Europol AMSTERDAM, May 22 (Reuters) - Twenty-two suspects have been arrested across Europe in a coordinated operation against a drug smuggling gang, European...
reuters Pro-stimulus BOJ policymaker warns of recession risk if sales tax hike proceeds By Leika KiharaNAGASAKI, Japan, May 22 (Reuters) - A sales tax hike scheduled for October could derail Japan's economic recovery, a central bank board...
ap Gonzalez helps power Twins to 8-3 victory over Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Marwin Gonzalez keeps coming through for the Minnesota Twins. The designated hitter homered and drove in three runs as the Twins...
reuters Euro weakened by clashing policies in euro zone - French Finance Minister PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - The euro is being weakened by clashing political and economic policies in the euro zone economic bloc, French finance minister...
reuters Sweden's Sandvik sets new financial targets after streamlining business STOCKHOLM, May 22 (Reuters) - Metal-cutting tools and mining gear maker Sandvik announced new long-term financial goals on Wednesday, after a structural...
reuters Paragon bucks trend with margin improvement, profit leaps May 22 (Reuters) - Paragon Banking Group reported a jump in first-half underlying profit, driven by a surge in mortgage and commercial lending volumes as...
pa Celestial Bodies wins £50,000 Man Booker International Prize The book was written by Jokha Alharthi and translated by Professor Marilyn Booth.
reuters Sony sees smartphone business as indispensable, says CEO TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Sony Corp sees the smartphone business as indispensable to its brand portfolio, bucking calls from some investors that the...
reuters Hargreaves Services warns of profit hit from possible British Steel collapse May 22 (Reuters) - Hargreaves Services Plc said a possible collapse of British Steel, the country's second largest steel producer, would hit the industrial...
reuters A's slugger Davis headed to injured list with nagging injury A nagging left hip injury finally sent Oakland slugger Khris Davis to the 10-day injured list.Davis was lifted in the third inning for Mark Canha during the...
ap Alabama House approves 'born alive' abortion bill MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Doctors would face prison sentences if they fail to treat babies "born alive" after an attempted abortion, under a bill approved...
ap John Bolton to address US Coast Guard Academy graduates NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) - U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton is scheduled to deliver the keynote address Wednesday at the United States Coast Guard...
reuters IG Group predicts profit slump as markets, regulation bite May 22 (Reuters) - Online financial trading platform IG Group Holdings Plc on Wednesday forecast a sharp fall in full-year net trading revenue and...
ap Oral arguments to occur in Trump fight over bank subpoenas NEW YORK (AP) - A judge is poised to hear oral arguments Wednesday over President Donald Trump's effort to block congressional subpoenas seeking financial...
aap No jail for fatal faulty brake Vic crash A man who decided to drive with dysfunctional car brakes has avoided jail over a crash that killed his girlfriend's 16-year-old sister in Victoria's Otway...
afp Boy or girl? Hong Kong at centre of banned China gender test Shady middle-men are openly advertising on Chinese social media to smuggle blood samples of pregnant women to Hong Kong to skirt the mainland's ban on gender...
reuters Some of British PM May's lawmakers try to oust her even earlier - BBC political editor LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party have begun a new push to oust her even earlier so that she doesn't...
aap Botched Vic cop raid victim traumatised A man whose arm was shattered in a botched Melbourne police raid can't bring himself to return to the apartment stormed by officers, who mistook him for a...
pa Pulisic hopes for chance to play alongside Hazard The United States international will arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer after spending the second half of the season on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
ap Anita Hill, Bon Woodward honored at annual PEN American gala NEW YORK (AP) - The featured speakers at the annual benefit gala for PEN America shared stories about truth and the determination to learn it.Hundreds...
reuters Cambodia's royal oxen predict plentiful rice harvest amid EU tariffs By Prak Chan ThulPHNOM PENH, May 22 (Reuters) - Cambodia's royal oxen predicted a plentiful harvest of rice, the country's biggest crop, at an ancient...
reuters Britain's Babcock says profit to fall during "challenging" year ahead EDINBURGH, May 22 (Reuters) - British engineering services group Babcock said on Wednesday it expected revenue and underlying operating profit to fall in...
reuters Indians C Perez sustains mild concussion Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was diagnosed with a mild concussion after taking a foul ball off his mask Tuesday.Perez was struck by a ball tipped...
reuters FIFA faces fan backlash over seating at women's World Cup May 22 (Reuters) - World soccer governing body FIFA is facing a backlash on social media from fans who bought multiple tickets for next month's women's World...
reuters Royal Mail to cut dividend, ramp up UK investment May 22 (Reuters) - Royal Mail Plc on Wednesday slashed its dividend by 40% and said it would invest a further 1.8 billion pounds ($2.29 billion) in its UK...
ap Giants score three in ninth to beat Braves 4-3 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Joe Panik was fairly calm in the midst of his eight-pitch battle with Atlanta closer Luke Jackson. A pair of stolen bases earlier in the...
pa Swap Mozart for Stormzy in classrooms, says youth music charity Youth Music is calling for schools to shake up the way music is perceived and taught after a four-year research project.
reuters Britain's M&S profit fall shows pain of latest turnaround LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Marks & Spencer reported a 10% fall in full-year profit, a third straight decline, along with falls in quarterly...
ap Rejecting taboos, Palestinian businessman welcomes US plan JERUSALEM (AP) - A Palestinian businessman who flouts political taboos by working with Israeli settlers in the West Bank could soon have a role in President...
aap RFS pauses NSW burns while smoke clears Hazard reduction burns across Sydney have been suspended for at least 24 hours to allow smoke from earlier burns to clear, with agencies considering whether...
aap Sprinter Williams moves to rugby sevens Powerhouse sprinter Trae Williams will add the X-factor of raw speed to the Australian rugby sevens squad after switching sports little more than a year out...
reuters Paragon profit jumps on mortgage, commercial lending May 22 (Reuters) - Paragon Banking Group reported a jump in first-half underlying profit, driven by a surge in Mortgage and commercial lending...
reuters Turkey sees improvement in S-400, F-35 talks with U.S., but preparing for potential sanctions - minister ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said he sees an improvement in talks with the United States over the purchase of Russian...
aap Qld premier orders deadline on Adani Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reacted to Queensland's rejection of federal Labor by ordering an urgent meeting with Indian mining giant Adani to resolve...
aap 'Monster' NSW priest won't change: victims A former Catholic priest has been spared a lengthier sentence for the historical sexual abuse of two young boys after a Sydney judge said he was...
afp Duterte tightens grip on power in Philippine polls Allies of President Rodrigo Duterte stormed to a landslide victory in midterm polls, final results showed Wednesday, dissolving a last check on his...
reuters Britain's Theresa May begs Labour to support her 'last chance' Brexit compromise LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to support her Brexit deal after offering sweeteners...
reuters Turkey says it will not withdraw posts in Syria after government attacks By Orhan CoskunANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey will not evacuate its military observation post in northern Syria's Idlib, the last rebel stronghold in...
aap Arrests after fatal NSW car chase: cops Police have arrested two of the three people wanted for the alleged fight, car chase and fatal smash that claimed the life of a father on a NSW...
afp Will FAA's plan for 737 MAX fly outside US? Getting Boeing's top-selling 737 MAX back in the skies faces a critical test this week as the company and US regulators each seek to restore their...
reuters UK must not "export its political crisis" to Europe -French politician Loiseau PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain must not "export its political crisis" over to Europe, said French politician Nathalie Loiseau, who is spearheading...
ap Tough act to follow: Young maestro leads Israel Philharmonic TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - When Zubin Mehta joined the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969, Lahav Shani wasn't even born yet. Now, at the age of 30, the...
reuters Twins overcome slow start to roll past Angels The Minnesota Twins started slowly but put together big innings late in the game to rally past the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Tuesday night at Anaheim, ...
afp China's big three airlines seek 737 MAX payouts from Boeing: reports China's three biggest airlines have filed claims seeking compensation from Boeing over the grounding and delayed delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft following two...
ap Probe of Virginia governor's racist yearbook photo complete NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The findings of an investigation into how a racist photo appeared on a yearbook page for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam are set to be...
reuters Giants get three in ninth to beat Braves 4-3 Joe Panik capped a three-run ninth inning with a two-out, two-strike, two-RBI single Tuesday night, rallying the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 win over the ...
ap Clayton Kershaw gets 8 Ks, Dodgers beat Tampa Bay 7-3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Clayton Kershaw took a shutout into the seventh inning in his first start at Tropicana Field and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the...
aap Group wants stronger lending requirements Lenders should scrutinise six months of bank statements for would-be home buyers and a minimum 90 days' documentation for other loans, a consumer group...
reuters JGBs firmer as 20-year auction draws ample demand TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices were mostly firmer on Wednesday, paring earlier modest losses after a well-received 20-year debt...
ap Hosmer's 2-run homer lifts Padres over Diamondbacks, 3-2 SAN DIEGO (AP) - Eric Hosmer didn't wait to jump on Zack Greinke when he got a pitch to hit.Hosmer's two-run, opposite-field home run off Greinke highlighted...
aap Dead Qld pilot's note provides crash clues A flight instructor's hand-written note found in the wreckage of a light-aircraft was the vital clue investigators needed to understand why two men died when...
aap NT ex-detainee avoids jail for bomb hoax Former Northern Territory youth detainee Dylan Voller has avoided jail after facing court for making a fake bomb threat during last year's Gold Coast...
reuters Confident of poll win, Modi's alliance promises to boost India's economy By Krishna N. DasNEW DELHI, May 22 (Reuters) - India's ruling coalition has promised to rev up growth, double farmers' income and boost infrastructure...
reuters 5-MLB Results May 22 (OPTA) - Results from the MLB games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS)(start times are EST) Oakland 5 CLEVELAND 3 OAK 0 1 2...
ap Alaska air carrier suspends operations after 2nd crash ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - An Alaska air carrier involved in two deadly floatplane crashes in a week has voluntarily suspended operations, federal officials...
aap Cleary weighs in on Origin loyalty debate Ivan Cleary has launched a passionate defence of NSW halfback and son Nathan, saying the days of representative teams being based on form are "long...
aap BHP foresees phase-out of energy coal BHP is looking to add more oil, copper, and nickel resources to its portfolio, while souring on energy coal because it thinks the fossil fuel will be phased...
aap Healthscope shareholders approve buyout Healthscope shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the private hospital operator's $4.4 billion acquisition by Canada's Brookfield Asset Management.More...
ap Nuremberg Cup Results Anna-Lena Friedsam, Germany, def. Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.Nina Stojanovic, Serbia, def. Alison Riske (4), United States, 7-6 (6), 2-6,...
aap Nationals set to confirm top brass The Nationals are preparing to lock in their leadership team ahead of the new parliamentary term.Michael McCormack, who is also deputy prime minister, is...
ap Lyon Open Results Corentin Moutet, France, def. Reilly Opelka, United States, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (10).Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, def. Hubert Hurkacz (8), Poland, 6-4, 6-4.Benoit Paire,...
reuters Giants get three in ninth to beat Braves, 4-3 Joe Panik capped a three-run ninth inning with a two-out, two-strike, two-RBI single Tuesday night, rallying the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 win over the ...
reuters Aguero recalled to Argentina squad for Copa America May 21 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has recalled Sergio Aguero to his squad for the Copa America after having frozen out the Manchester City...
reuters Iron ore is surging, but not all producers are joining the party: Russell By Clyde RussellLAUNCESTON, Australia, May 22 (Reuters) - While iron ore prices have surged to a five-year high above $100 a tonne, not all producers of...
ap Nevada lawmakers close to repealing tough abortion rules CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Nevada lawmakers are bucking a national trend of restrictive abortion laws by voting to repeal requirements that physicians document...
aap Cooper makes late Origin selection plea Gavin Cooper has issued a plea for State of Origin selection, believing his experience and leadership qualities can make him an invaluable member of the...
aap Companies must act on climate: IAG chair IAG and Virgin Australia chair Elizabeth Bryan says climate change is one of the key issues boardrooms must address if they want to remain in touch with...
reuters Asia stocks grapple with trade anxiety even as Huawei gets reprieve By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks struggled for traction on Wednesday, as relief over Washington's temporary relaxation of curbs...
aap Indigenous NRL round special for Addo-Carr Melbourne speedster Josh Addo-Carr says the NRL's Indigenous round holds special significance this year after the passing of his grandfather, who introduced...
ap Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open Results Joao Sousa, Portugal, def. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-4.Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, def. Adrian Mannarino (6), France, 6-7 (2), 6-3,...
reuters Japan woos Trump with pomp and circumstance, looks to avoid trade battle By Linda Sieg and Tim KellyTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will treat U.S. President Donald Trump to an imperial banquet, ...
reuters Yuan inches lower, but losses capped as PBOC flags more bill sales in Hong Kong SHANGHAI, May 22 (Reuters) - China's yuan inched lower against the dollar on Wednesday, but the overall downward pressure on the local currency was mild as...
ap SEAL's lawyer wants prosecutor, judge booted off murder case SAN DIEGO (AP) - A lawyer for a Navy SEAL accused of murder wants military prosecutors and a judge removed from the case for their roles in snooping on...
aap Sexual assault allegation in NZ parliament A New Zealand parliamentary staffer has been stood down over a historical sexual assault allegation, hours after the House's speaker suggested a man accused...
reuters Fed may cut rates if inflation keeps disappointing - Bullard By Noah Sin and Marius ZahariaHONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) - Further weakness in inflation could prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, even...
reuters Patchy progress on electricity access casts shadow on global goal By Megan RowlingBARCELONA, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - People are gaining access to electricity at a faster pace as governments ramp up efforts...
reuters In Fed policy review, labor may finally win out over inflation By Howard SchneiderMINNEAPOLIS, May 22 (Reuters) - At 2.3 percent, Minneapolis' jobless rate seems impossibly low, even with national unemployment at a...
aap 'I would have sacked her': Lawyer X client A gangland killer represented twice by snitching Melbourne barrister Nicola Gobbo would have sacked her on the spot if he had known about her "inappropriate...
reuters Hosmer HR rallies Padres past Diamondbacks Eric Hosmer capped a three-run Padres' sixth inning with a two-run, two-out opposite-field homer off Zack Greinke to give host San Diego a 3-2 victory over...
ap Lowry has 25, Raptors rout Bucks 120-102 to even East finals TORONTO (AP) - With a weary Kawhi Leonard fighting through fatigue, the Toronto Raptors found enough energy to pull away from the Milwaukee Bucks.Kyle Lowry...
afp Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban Sri Lankan social networks saw a surge in fake news after the Easter suicide bombings a month ago despite an official social media blackout, highlighting the...
reuters China stocks flat on report US could ban another tech firm; Hong Kong up SHANGHAI, May 22 (Reuters) - China's major stock indexes were roughly flat on Wednesday morning, as caution prevailed after a report that the United States...
reuters Japan's sumo fans welcome Trump Trophy but wish he'd sit cross-legged By Jack Tarrant and Yoko KonoTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump can expect a warm welcome from the sumo wrestling community when he ...
ap Báez's pinch-hit single lifts Cubs over Phillies 3-2 CHICAGO (AP) - The heart of the Chicago Cubs' lineup, including a taped-up Javier Báez, proved to be too much for the Philadelphia Phillies and their tired...
afp Never mind the war: Kabul residents fear surge in violent crime In central Kabul last month, two men stabbed a teenager and left him for dead before escaping on a motorcycle -- a brazen attack amid a rising tide of...
reuters Romania - Factors to watch on May 22 BUCHAREST, May 22 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Romanian financial markets on Wednesday.CENTRAL...
reuters SPECIAL REPORT-Hobbling Huawei: Inside the U.S. war on China's tech giant By Cassell Bryan-Low, Colin Packham, David Lague, Steve Stecklow and Jack StubbsCANBERRA, May 21 (Reuters) - In early 2018, in a complex of low-rise...
ap Tellez has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs and Jays power past Red Sox 10-3 TORONTO (AP) - It turns out Rowdy Tellez can hit left-handers, too.Tellez went deep twice and collected a career-high five RBIs, leading the Toronto Blue...
ap Verlander has season-best 12 Ks in 5-1 win over White Sox HOUSTON (AP) - As Houston's Justin Verlander flirted with a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, he took a moment to scan the seats behind home plate to...
reuters Spurs ban fans trying to sell Champions League final tickets May 22 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have indefinitely banned three season ticket holders for trying to re-sell Champions League final tickets online, the...
ap Stater Lynn, closer Kelley lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Gutty pitching performances came in different sizes for the Texas Rangers in their 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday...
afp Indonesian capital tense after overnight election clashes Indonesian police said Wednesday they were probing reports that at least one demonstrator was killed in clashes that broke out in the capital Jakarta...
ap Another day of tornadoes in Midwest, but St. Louis spared ST. LOUIS (AP) - A dangerous storm system in the Midwest produced dozens of tornadoes for the second consecutive day Tuesday, demolishing a racetrack...
ap Nonprofits turn to cryptocurrency to help needy Venezuelans BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP) - Andreina Cordero started the year skipping meals so her three kids could eat. Her husband, a construction worker, was out of a...
ap Uehara retires; Star on 2013 Red Sox World Series winner TOKYO (AP) - Pitcher Koji Uehara, whose dominant season in relief helped the Boston Red Sox win the 2013 World Series, has retired with Japan's Yomiuri...
ap US closes facility that detained migrant who later died HOUSTON (AP) - U.S. border agents have temporarily closed their primary facility for processing migrants in South Texas one day after authorities say a...
reuters Jakarta governor says six dead after unrest following Indonesia election result JAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - Six people have died and 200 injured in civil unrest in the Indonesian capital, its governor, Anies Baswedan, said on Wednesday...
reuters Democrat O'Rourke unveils new plan to protect abortion rights as he seeks to halt slide in polls By Tim ReidLOS ANGELES, May 21 (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke unveiled an ambitious plan to protect abortion rights on Tuesday...
ap Wild chase of stolen RV ends with injuries in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (AP) - A woman in a stolen recreational vehicle led authorities on a wild chase in Los Angeles on Tuesday, smashing into cars and a palm tree...
ap Blues beat Sharks, march on to Stanley Cup Final ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Blues are marching into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in decades.Pretty sweet moment for Vladimir Tarasenko and...
ap 6-week-old kitten rescued from Cupertino storm drain CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have rescued a 6-week-old kitten from a storm drain.A woman walking in Cupertino heard...
ap Phelps honored for honesty on mental health, helping others BALTIMORE (AP) - While swimming to Olympic glory, Michael Phelps found comfort in the pool and quite a bit of angst out of it.His bout with depression...
ap Recreating 'Aladdin's' magic with Will Smith and fresh faces LOS ANGELES (AP) - In 1992, Disney transported audiences to the mythical land of Agrabah, where they met a street rat with a heart of gold, a flying carpet,...
aap Qld man gave 'tangible' support to IS: AFP A Brisbane man allegedly knew he was helping Islamic State when he handed over video-editing software to a relative who was working for the terrorist...
reuters TransferWise closes $292 mln secondary funding round at $3.5 bln valuation By Anna IrreraMay 22 (Reuters) - Money transfer startup TransferWise has closed a $292 million secondary funding round which doubles its valuation to $3.5...
ap Kurtley Beale: Wallabies not divided over Folau sacking BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale says there is no division among players over the sacking of fullback Israel Folau. ...
ap Marlins blow lead, then recover to beat Tigers 5-4 in 11 DETROIT (AP) - A few innings after his first major league home run, Harold Ramirez nearly made a big mistake in the field.A replay review offered the Miami...
ap Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett leaving for NBA SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett has decided to keep his name in the NBA draft and won't return for his junior year. ...
ap Alonso hits 16th homer, Mets rally past Nationals 6-5 NEW YORK (AP) - With the Mets trailing by a run in the eighth inning, Pete Alonso drove a fastball from Tanner Rainey down the left-field line, well over the...
aap New species of endangered lizard found Scientists studying the endangered Grassland Earless Dragon have discovered there are actually four separate species of the tiny lizard.Museum Victoria's...
aap Construction work falls 1.9% in March qtr Construction work done across Australia fell further than expected in the March quarter, dipping by 1.9 per cent on a continued downturn in the home building...
afp Iraqis turn to budding ecotourism to save marshes Thirty years after Saddam Hussein starved them of water, Iraq's southern marshes are blossoming once more thanks to a wave of ecotourists picnicking and...
reuters FOREX-Dollar treads water near 3-1/2-week high, backed by higher U.S. yields By Daniel LeussinkTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - The dollar largely kept to familiar trading ranges on Wednesday, as it found support near a 3-1/2-week high on...
reuters Australian PM meets with c.bank chief as stimulus calls grow SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison meet with the country's central bank chief on Wednesday to discuss the nation's slowing...
ap Reds strike out 14, beat short-handed Brewers 3-0 MILWAUKEE (AP) - With Christian Yelich on the bench, Milwaukee couldn't even get a runner past second base.Sonny Gray and three Cincinnati relievers held...
ap Kershaw takes shutout in 7th, Dodgers beat Rays 7-3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers just keep winning when Clayton Kershaw is on the mound.Kershaw took a shutout into the seventh inning in...
ap North Korea: US should consider consequences of ship seizure UNITED NATIONS (AP) - North Korea's U.N. ambassador said Tuesday the Trump administration should consider the possible consequences that the recent U.S....
aap Qld crane driver not guilty of hit-and-run A Queensland Rail worker has been found not guilty after a mobile crane he was driving struck a woman crossing an inner-Brisbane street, leaving her...
pa Republic of Ireland boss McCarthy guarding against cabin fever Robbie Keane will be the manager´s key ally.
afp Handwritten wills purportedly found at Aretha Franklin's home Three handwritten documents purportedly prepared and signed by Aretha Franklin appear to give instructions on the fate of the late queen of soul's estate,...
aap AACo FY loss widens on $47m flood impact The Australian Agricultural Company's full-year loss has widened by 45 per cent to $148.4 million after a $47 million hit from flooding that killed 43,000...
aap Telstra selling Aust's first 5G devices Telstra has begun selling Australia's first 5G device, a 5G hotspot, and will start selling a 5G mobile phone next week.The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will be...
aap Warriors to honour Pongia against Brisbane The Warriors say they will channel the courage of Quentin Pongia when they take on Brisbane's in-form pack in Auckland.Former Kiwis prop Pongia died from...
ap Frazier 2 HRs, 5 RBIs carry Yankees past Orioles 11-4 BALTIMORE (AP) - The New York Yankees have climbed into first place in the AL East in spite of a myriad of injuries and partially because the front end of...
reuters Lynn strikes out 11 as Rangers defeat Mariners Lance Lynn struck out a season-high 11 in seven strong innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night.Joey Gallo...
reuters Verlander strikes out 12 as Astros defeat White Sox Justin Verlander carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Michael Brantley keyed a four-run uprising in the fifth with an opposite-field double to...
ap Brazilian fatally stabs girlfriend, shoots 3 dead at church RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - A man knifed his girlfriend to death in her home Tuesday, then went to a Baptist church and opened fire with a pistol, killing three...
afp Economic warfare plays out as Libyans battle for capital While rival Libyan forces fight for control of the capital, an economic war is playing out which could have grave and lasting consequences for the oil-rich...
reuters Big Show hopes for bowling show at World Cup May 22 (Reuters) - The bowling side of Glenn Maxwell's status as an all-rounder is often forgotten amid the fireworks of his power hitting but the mercurial...
ap BC-BBA--Top Ten Springer, Houston, 17; Bregman, Houston, 14; Gallo, Texas, 14; Vogelbach, Seattle, 14; GSanchez, New York, 14; Encarnacion, Seattle, 13; Rosario, Minnesota,...
afp Dreams of Comoros oil boom hang on seismic survey For years, the Comoros islands off the east coast of Africa have dreamt of an oil or gas strike -- now the first planned seismic survey could reveal if the...
ap Marquez quiets Pirates as Rockies roll to 5-0 victory PITTSBURGH (AP) - German Márquez could sense his delivery speeding up. So the Colorado Rockies pitcher made a concerted effort to slow things down, putting a...
reuters Gimpy Baez comes off bench, hits walk-off vs. Phils Javier Baez ripped a pinch-hit, walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia ...
reuters Lowry, Raptors down Bucks, level East finals TORONTO -- Kyle Lowry scored 25 points -- 18 in the first half -- and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 120-102 Tuesday night to ...
pa Reward offered to locate remains of three of the Disappeared The reward has been offered by an anonymous donor.
ap Bruins will scrimmage to stay sharp for Stanley Cup Final BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Bruins think they've found a way to stay sharp for the Stanley Cup Final while waiting a total of 10 days between games.The Eastern...
aap Waratahs brimming with new-found belief Belief is the buzz word as the NSW Waratahs chase a first-ever win over the Jaguares to keep their Super Rugby finals hopes alive on Saturday night.With a...
ap Philadelphia mayor easily fends off 2 challengers in primary PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Democrat Jim Kenney is poised to keep his job as mayor of the nation's sixth largest city after fending off two challengers in Tuesday's...
reuters Slated for MRI, injured Baez comes off bench to hit winner Javier Baez went from fingers crossed to walking off.Hours after Joe Maddon left his star shortstop out of the lineup and said he would undergo an MRI exam,...
reuters Nikkei rises as tech shares gain; soft yen helps mood By Ayai TomisawaTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei edged up on Wednesday morning as technology shares rose tracking their U.S. counterparts, while...
reuters Marlins win in 11 as Tigers drop 7th straight Chad Wallach doubled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning as the visiting Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to four games by downing the ...
reuters Asia stocks fragile as trade anxiety overshadows Huawei reprieve By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, as earlier relief over Washington's temporary relaxation of...
ap Diamondbacks place Flores on injured list, recall Vargas SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right foot, retroactive to Monday,...
ap A's place slugger Khris Davis on IL after beating Indians CLEVELAND (AP) - Khris Davis' injury isn't getting better. The Athletics won't let it get any worse.Oakland's slugger was placed on the injured list after...
reuters Tellez belts two homers as Blue Jays down Red Sox Rookie Rowdy Tellez homered twice and drove in five runs as the Toronto Blue Jays ended the Boston Red Sox's three-game road winning streak with a 10-3 ...
afp Kenyan court due to rule on decriminalising homosexuality Kenya's High Court is on Friday expected to deliver a long-awaited ruling on whether to scrap colonial-era laws which criminalise homosexuality, a verdict...
afp With the world at her feet, Osaka takes Paris in her stride Twelve months ago at Roland Garros, an embarrassed Naomi Osaka bristled at being hailed as the 'coolest thing' in tennis.Now, however, the 21-year-old...
ap The Latest: Mississippi officer charged with murder OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - The Latest on a Mississippi police officer charged with killing a woman (all times local):9:30 p.m.A court document shows a north...
reuters Blues KO Sharks in Game 6, reach first Final since '70 David Perron collected one goal and one assist, and Ryan O'Reilly posted three assists as the St. Louis Blues punched their ticket into the Stanley Cup...
reuters Japan says U.S. curbs on auto imports would hurt global economy TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday that auto import restrictions by Washington would adversely affect the U.S....
aap Glory hopeful of retaining Ikonomidis Will the lure of the Asian Champions League help Perth Glory retain star attacker Chris Ikonomidis?The early signs look good.Ikonomidis is contracted with...
reuters World Rugby target major growth for women's game May 22 (Reuters) - World Rugby has launched a global marketing campaign aimed at bringing more women into the game as they continue their drive to make the...
reuters London copper steadies amid Peru mine blockade; trade tensions linger BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - London copper prices edged higher in early Asian trade on Wednesday, as a new blockade at MMG Ltd's Las Bambas mine in Peru...
reuters Mexico's tiny refugee agency turns to U.N. amid asylum surge, funding cuts By Lizbeth Diaz and Delphine SchrankMEXICO CITY, May 21 (Reuters) - Buckling under surging asylum applications and the lowest budget in years, Mexico's ...
reuters Kershaw a winner in his first game at Tropicana Field Clayton Kershaw worked into the seventh inning and Joc Pederson drove in two runs as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 7-3 interleague victory ...
reuters Gray, Reds shut out Brewers Sonny Gray threw six strong innings to earn his first win with the Reds, and visiting Cincinnati beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the opener of the ...
reuters MLB Tigers vs Marlins Box score May 22 (OPTA) - Box score from Detroit Tigers vs Miami Marlins on Tuesday Miami 5, Detroit 4 Miami ab r h rbi bb so avg ...
aap APRA flags tougher capital requirements Some financial institutions may face additional capital requirements after the prudential regulator said many show the same weak risk-assessment capabilities...
aap Rabbits brace for record Origin contingent Pace-setters South Sydney are facing the prospect of losing a club-record six players to State of Origin duty as they battle to maintain their flying start...
ap MGM discontinues talks with Wynn on Encore Boston purchase BOSTON (AP) - MGM Resorts International says it will no longer pursue buying Encore Boston Harbor from Wynn Resorts.MGM said Tuesday that stakeholders have...
ap Kentuckians set up Bevin vs. Beshear gubernatorial showdown LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin cleared his first hurdle toward a second term but had to fend off a strong primary challenge...
reuters Rosario's single pushes Mets past Nationals Amed Rosario legged out the game-winning RBI infield single with two outs in the ninth inning Tuesday night as the New York Mets capped a wild final few ...
reuters Proposed U.S. plant to pull CO2 from thin air, use it to pump oil By Sebastien MaloJACKSON, Wyoming May 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A U.S. oil producer is teaming up with a company working to grab planet-warming...
afp Beverly Hills poised to (almost) outlaw all tobacco sales Posh Beverly Hills is poised to outlaw the sale of all tobacco products -- except at cigar lounges where the rich and famous like Arnold Schwarzenegger are...
ap Tuesday's Major League Linescores Bassitt, Hendriks (4), Buchter (6), Soria (7), Treinen (9) and Phegley; Bauer, Cimber (7), Wittgren (8) and Perez, Plawecki. W_Hendriks 2-0. L_Bauer 4-3....
ap Detroit's Gardenhire ejected after 9th-inning reversal DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire has been ejected from Detroit's game against Miami on Tuesday night after the Tigers' manager came out to argue following a...
reuters Global miner BHP plans to expand nickel output amid battery boom MELBOURNE, May 22 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Group on Wednesday said it plans to expand its nickel sulphide operations amid an expected boom in demand...
reuters MLB Rays vs Dodgers Box score May 22 (OPTA) - Box score from Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday LA Dodgers 7, Tampa Bay 3 LA Dodgers ab r h rbi bb ...
afp N. Korea state media hits out at 'imbecile' Biden North Korean state media on Wednesday slammed former US vice president Joe Biden as an "imbecile" and a "fool of low IQ" after he criticised leader Kim Jong...
reuters MLB Brewers vs Reds Box score May 22 (OPTA) - Box score from Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday Cincinnati 3, Milwaukee 0 Cincinnati ab r h rbi bb ...
ap 3 rescued after plane crashes in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - The Coast Guard says a plane has crashed in Alaska's Prince William Sound.Officials say all three people on board the Cessna A185F...
reuters Frazier homers twice as Yankees pound Orioles Clint Frazier homered twice and drove in five runs while Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer for the second straight night as the visiting New York Yankees ...
reuters Japan exports fall again as Trump's trade policy threatens economic outlook By Stanley White and Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japanese exports contracted for the fifth month in April due to a slump in shipments of ...
reuters Orioles fastest to allow 100 homers The Baltimore Orioles set a dubious record on Tuesday night by becoming the fastest team to allow 100 homers.New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier's...
reuters Marquez's arm, bat carry Rockies over Pirates Right-hander German Marquez gave up three hits over eight shutout innings and added an RBI single Tuesday as the visiting Colorado Rockies ended a four-game...
aap Matildas fitness on Milicic's mind The Matildas have now all assembled in Antalya, beginning a seven-week mission they hope will end with lifting the World Cup trophy.Captain Sam Kerr, Clare...
aap Forgotten man in NSW centre debate: Croker The forgotten man in the NSW right centre selection debate is Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker, according to his club co-captain Josh Hodgson.Croker has been...
reuters BOJ's Harada says must ease more without delay if economy worsens NAGASAKI, Japan, May 22 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board member Yutaka Harada said on Wednesday the central bank must ramp up monetary stimulus "without...
ap Why Quebec endlessly beckons those on a bicycle MONTREAL (AP) - In Montreal each spring, an epic bicycle festival demonstrates how 25,000 people can let the good times roll without bumping into each other...
afp US billionaire's gift to graduates fuels student debt debate When the American billionaire Robert Smith announced to students graduating from historically black Morehouse College that he would pay off their student...
reuters U.S. says signs Syria may be using chemical weapons, warns of quick response By David Brunnstrom and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The United States sees signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including...
reuters MLB Pirates vs Rockies Box score May 22 (OPTA) - Box score from Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies on Tuesday Colorado 5, Pittsburgh 0 Colorado ab r h rbi bb ...
ap Prosecutors want GPS monitor on truck driver in deadly crash DENVER (AP) - Prosecutors say they only learned after a judge set $400,000 bond for a truck driver accused of causing a fiery pileup that killed four people...
aap Reds rest Kerevi for Chiefs Super clash Queensland Reds captain and star performer Samu Kerevi has been rested for the first time this Super Rugby season, just as his team enter do-or-die territory...
afp New Nigeria versus old as governor cuts emir's power When the emir of Kano returned from pilgrimage this month, dancing supporters lined the streets to welcome a monarch commanding millions as one of Nigeria's...
reuters Davis exits, but A's still overpower Indians Mark Canha belted a two-run homer among his two hits in place of injured slugger Khris Davis, lifting the visiting Oakland Athletics to a 5-3 victory over...
reuters Trump tells Congress to ratify trade deal before dealing with infrastructure By Eric Beech and David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Democratic leaders on Tuesday to pass the United ...
ap Cholesterol improves in US kids despite high obesity rates CHICAGO (AP) - Cholesterol levels in children and teens improved in the latest analysis of U.S. health surveys, yet only half of them had readings considered...
ap SEAL's lawyer says Navy spied on defense without approval LOS ANGELES (AP) - Military prosecutors seeking the source of news leaks in the case of a Navy SEAL accused of murder misled a judge to get permission to...
pa Female-voiced AI assistants reinforce gender bias - UN study Most popular voice-powered speakers use a female voice by default.
reuters Barrick Gold bids to acquire remaining Acacia shares May 21 (Reuters) - Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corp said on Tuesday it has proposed to acquire all of the shares it does not already own in Acacia Mining...
reuters MLB notebook: Yelich out due to back spasms Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to back spasms.Yelich, the reigning National League MVP, was replaced in...
aap NSW woman, 73, denies torturing animals A 73-year-old NSW woman accused of torturing animals - including a magpie which had its beak cut off - says she is shocked to have been charged.Brenda...
reuters Indonesian police arrest at least 20 amid post-election violence JAKARTA, May 22 (Reuters) - Indonesian police have arrested at least 20 people accused of provoking riots in Jakarta following official results showing...
ap The Latest: Official says plane cartwheeled in Alaska crash KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) - The Latest on a second fatal Alaska floatplane crash in a week (all times local):4:50 p.m.Witnesses told U.S. investigators that...
reuters Gold holds near 2-week low on firm dollar ahead of Fed minutes May 22 (Reuters) - Gold steadied on Wednesday after falling to a more than two-week low in the previous session, as a stronger dollar dented demand for...
reuters Brazil lower house votes to allow foreign airlines in domestic market By Maria Carolina Marcello and Anthony BoadleBRASILIA, May 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's lower house of Congress voted on Tuesday to allow foreign-controlled...
ap Witness: Self-help guru was both a coward and bully NEW YORK (AP) - Self-help guru Keith Raniere was a coward during his arrest last year in Mexico on a U.S. sex-trafficking charge and a bully when dealing...
reuters NBA notebook: Trail Blazers' Stotts rewarded with extension The Portland Trail Blazers said Tuesday that they have signed coach Terry Stotts to a multi-year contract extension.General manager Neil Olshey informed...
aap Canberra not satisfied with fourth spot Canberra co-captain Josh Hodgson says the difference at the Raiders this year is they're not satisfied with second best, or fourth best if you look at the...
ap Clemson forward Baehre tears knee ligament CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson forward Jonathan Baehre is out indefinitely after tearing a knee ligament.The school says the injury occurred during practice...
ap The Latest: Philadelphia mayor fends off 2 in primary PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Latest on the Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor (all times local):9:05 p.m.Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is poised to keep...
ap Arizona prisons urged to end ban on book about black men PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona has banned prisoners from reading a book that discusses the impact of the criminal justice system on black men, drawing outcry from...
ap San Francisco police chief: Journalist 'crossed the line' SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco police chief said Tuesday that he respects the news media, but a freelance journalist whose home and office were...
reuters GRAINS-Corn extends gains into 8th session, near one-year peak SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures extended gains into an eighth session on Wednesday, hovering near a one-year high amid fears that adverse...
afp Bangladesh aim to break new ground at World Cup Bangladesh have set their sights on capping a remarkable rise by reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the first time.Mashrafe Mortaza's arrive in England...
reuters Cubs star Baez to undergo MRI exam Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez wasn't in the starting lineup Tuesday for the second straight night due to a heel injury and was slated to undergo a ...
ap AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT Democratic impeachment calls swell as McGahn defies subpoenaWASHINGTON (AP) - More Democrats are calling - and more loudly - for impeachment proceedings...
ap Louisiana: Anti-abortion constitutional language nears OK BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana lawmakers took another step Tuesday in efforts to chip away at abortion rights, nearing final passage of a bill that would...
ap Congressional leaders make progress on debt, spending talks WASHINGTON (AP) - Top leaders of both parties in Congress made progress Tuesday on two must-do items on the legislative agenda: averting automatic budget...
pa Goal is deterring Iran, not war, say Trump officials `We do not want the situation to escalate,´ acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan said.
afp Kohli's India boast firepower to make World Cup charge India boast the game's undoubted superstar batsman in Virat Kohli but their bowling attack could hold the key to their hopes of World Cup glory.Despite their...
afp South Africa confront World Cup demons For South Africans, there is no escape from the reality of the country's bitter history of painful failure in World Cup knockout games."People will highlight...
reuters In climate change-hit Bangladesh, hospital boats keep healthcare afloat By Naimul KarimDHAKA, May 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Living on a secluded island in northern Bangladesh, several hours from the nearest hospital,...
reuters Motor racing-Ricciardo still hoping for a high in Monaco By Alan BaldwinMONACO, May 22 (Reuters) - Monaco has been good to Daniel Ricciardo and the Australian believes Sunday's showcase race could provide another...
reuters Asia stocks wobble as trade fears overshadow Huawei reprieve By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, as earlier relief over Washington's temporary relaxation of...
ap The Latest: House panel subpoenas Hicks and counsel's aide WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the House Judiciary Committee and Don McGahn (all times local):4:05 p.m.The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former...
ap California governor forms group for homelessness solutions SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Gavin Newsom called growing homelessness in California a national disgrace as he announced Tuesday that he is launching a task...
reuters FOREX-Dollar hovers near 3-1/2-week high, supported by higher U.S. yields By Daniel LeussinkTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - The dollar hovered near a four-week high on Wednesday, supported by higher U.S. yields after the United States...
reuters INSIGHT-In an Indian village, Muslims talk of leaving as divide with Hindus widens By Krishna N. Das, Zeba Siddiqui and Aftab AhmedNAYABANS, India, May 21 (Reuters) - Muslims in Nayabans, an unremarkable village in northern India, say they...
pa Jeremy Corbyn breaks fast with Muslims on Finsbury Park attack anniversary The Labour leader attended an event on the second anniversary of the attack, according to Islam´s lunar calendar.
reuters Oil falls after Saudi assurances on market balance, Mideast tensions TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia reiterated it would aim to keep the market balanced and try to reduce tensions in...
ap Mississippi spent $1.5M on Weight Watchers for teachers JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi lawmakers were giving Weight Watchers $1.5 million for a program that never appeared in any education funding bills or...
aap Melbourne cafe forced to repay staff $37k An inner-Melbourne cafe has been caught ripping off more than 30 workers by nearly $38,000, and will have to issue a written apology and back pay.Casual...
ap Many Uber, Lyft drivers fail to respond to recalls NEW YORK (AP) - One out of six Uber and Lyft drivers in the New York City and Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls, according to...
aap 'Not at the level we aspire to': BOQ Bank of Queensland's chairman says the regional lender has not performed as well as hoped, but he is optimistic its retail banking business can be...
pa Desperate and dangerous: What the papers say about PM´s `new Brexit deal´ The national newspapers are unconvinced by Theresa May´s latest efforts to break the Brexit impasse.
ap Texas Senate restores key part of child sexual abuse bill AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would give child sexual abuse victims more time to sue in civil court after restoring a key...
ap The Latest: St. Louis airport reopens after storm shutdown ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Latest on severe weather in the central United States (all times local):7:35 p.m.Flights have resumed at Lambert Airport in St. Louis...
reuters California sues Trump administration over withholding high-speed rail funds By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - California and its high-speed rail authority filed suit on Tuesday to prevent the Trump administration...
ap The Latest: Kentucky AG Beshear wins Democratic gov. primary LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Latest on Kentucky's primary election (all times local):8:40 p.m.Attorney General Andy Beshear has won the Democratic nomination...
ap The Latest: Police chief says he respects press freedom SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Latest on a San Francisco reporter whose home and office were raided by police (all times local):5:40 p.m.San Francisco Police Chief...
ap Prop Scott Sio re-signs with Rugby Australia for 3 years SYDNEY (AP) - Wallabies prop Scott Sio has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies through to 2022.Rugby Australia announced on Wednesday that...
ap New federal charges filed in California synagogue shooting SAN DIEGO (AP) - New federal charges were filed Tuesday against a man accused of opening fire in a Southern California synagogue, killing one person and...
ap NASCAR Trucks champ Brett Moffitt finds home at GMS Racing DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Brett Moffitt capped a storybook season by winning the NASCAR Truck Series finale at Homestead last November, securing an unlikely...
reuters notebook: Patriots extend Edelman through 2021 The Patriots finalized a two-year extension worth $21 million to perhaps keep Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman in New England for his entire career.According...
ap UN envoy: Islamic State revival in Iraq must be prevented UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. envoy for Iraq called Tuesday for "wide-based international support" to prevent Islamic State extremists from regaining a...
ap Handwritten wills shake up Aretha Franklin's estate PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - The discovery of handwritten wills in the home of the late Aretha Franklin could ignite a dispute among family members about the estate...
ap Mexico to auction off seized luxury goods to help poor MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador hasn't just moved out of the luxurious president's residence, he's using it to auction off...
ap Trump calls for taking up trade pact before infrastructure WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump told Democratic leaders Tuesday that he believes Congress should first pass a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico...
reuters Man City's Sterling wants to meet FA, league about racism NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, who is leading the fight against racism in soccer, said on Tuesday he hoped to talk to...
reuters Sharks' Karlsson, Hertl, Pavelski all out for Game 6 San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Tomas Hertl did not travel with the team to St. Louis for Game 6 against the Blues on Tuesday night,...
reuters Japan exports fall again but business sentiment offers hope By Stanley White and Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japanese exports fell for the fifth month in April in a sign of the growing economic strain ...
reuters Brewers star Yelich scratched due to back issues Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to back spasms.Yelich, the reigning National...
ap Mississippi lawmaker punched wife in face over sex LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) - A south Mississippi lawmaker punched his wife in the face after she didn't undress quickly enough when the lawmaker wanted to have...
ap Police look at whether transgender women's deaths connected DALLAS (AP) - The shooting deaths of two transgender women and the stabbing of a third are being investigated to determine whether they are connected, police...
ap FIFA working on solution for World Cup ticketing issue Responding to criticism after some fans buying tickets for the Women's World Cup were not given seats together, FIFA said it was working toward a solution...
reuters N.Korea slams Joe Biden for criticising leader Kim Jong Un SEOUL, May 22 (Reuters) - North Korean state media slammed former U.S. vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden for criticising...
reuters N.Korea slams Joe Biden for criticizing leader Kim Jong Un SEOUL, May 22 (Reuters) - North Korean state media slammed former U.S. vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden for criticizing...
reuters POLL-UK housing market weathers Brexit clouds, but sharp gains unlikely By Jonathan CableLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's expensive housing market has so far weathered the uncertainty swirling around the country's planned...
ap Mississippi abortion law 'smacks of defiance,' US judge says JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal judge indicated Tuesday that he is likely to block a Mississippi law that will ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat can...
reuters U.S. business group says retaliation rising in China amid trade war BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - A top U.S. business lobby in China said on Wednesday that nearly half of its members are seeing non-tariff barrier retaliation...

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Kim Kardashian shows off her curves in tight pink dress with thigh-split as she enjoys first night out since welcoming fourth child Psalm 11 days before
No wonder she's smiling! Davina McCall, 51, is in great spirits as she heads to work amid claims she's 'dating her hairdresser pal Michael Douglas, 45'
Rihanna sends Londoners into a spin as she reveals she's been living in capital for A YEAR (which explains her Sainsbury's bag for life!)
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Brooklyn Beckham and his girlfriend Hana Cross prove inseparable as they enjoy a steamy smooch during al fresco lunch in Cannes
Rochelle Humes is left 'fuming' as her husband Marvin 'forgets' their seven-year wedding anniversary live on This Morning
Tamzin Outhwaite shares heartbreaking post about being 'brutally broken' as cheating ex husband Tom Ellis prepares to remarry
Khloé Kardashian flaunts her incredible curves in tight nude PVC strapless catsuit and debuts pink hair at launch of sister Kylie's skincare line
'It's almost like we're strangers': Louise Redknapp laments lost love as she references ex-husband Jamie in 'deeply personal' lyrics from new track
Michelle Rodriguez, 40, shows off her incredible abs in sexy scalloped bikini as she larks around with pal Jordan Barrett, 23, on a yacht in Cannes
ITV reveals Love Island cast will have psychological help for 14 months after show ends as they update duty of care processes after reality star deaths
Zayn Malik makes first red carpet appearance in over A YEAR as he cuts an edgy figure alongside collaborator Zhavia Ward at Aladdin premiere in LA
Quentin Tarantino's wife Daniella Pick, 35, looks radiant as she joins beaming director, 56, at the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood photocall in Cannes
Inside Kylie Jenner's skincare launch: Calorific food, a skating rink and her beloved $1 ramen... Kardashian dynasty leave their militant diets at the door
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Kylie Jenner displays her physique in racy pink dress while sister Kourtney rocks mosaic mini as they join their family at the cosmetic mogul's skincare launch
Lily Allen leaves nightclub in Burberry ensemble after showing off her trim tummy on shopping spree in LA Caught the eye on Tuesday night
Margot Robbie PICTURE EXC: Actress slips her bikini body into tight white swimsuit as she shows off her impressive diving skills in Cannes
Mystery of Bea's bruise: Princess revealed blemish on her ankle at Lady Gabriella's wedding - but it didn't stop her wearing stilettos
Queen learns that customers can't leave the self-checkout without paying as visits a pop-up Sainsbury's to mark the supermarket's 150th anniversary
Camilla is elegant in blue as she meets women from a homeless charity while Charles dons a kippah to visit a Belfast synagogue
Ariana Grande leads tributes with solitary worker bee Instagram image in memory of the 22 terror victims killed after her Manchester Arena show
Draya Michele looks busty in a pink cut-out minidress as she joins the stars at Kylie Jenner's skincare launch party in LA Looking good
Victoria's Secret's new British Angel Leomie Anderson struts the red carpet in jaw-dropping metallic gown at premiere of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Kimberley Garner puts on a dazzling display in sheer gown with sexy thigh-split during Cannes jewellery bash Made In Chelsea star looked sensational
Paris Hilton wows in showstopper silver mini dress as she joins sister Nicky in a designer cape at equal rights campaign launch in New York
Elizabeth Banks turns heads in a monochrome gingham coat as she makes a stylish arrival at Jimmy Kimmel Live Gave onlookers a cheerful wave
Leonardo DiCaprio reunites with The Beach co-star Virginie Ledoyen at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood's premiere... 19 YEARS after starring in Danny Boyle thriller
Halsey puts on jaw-dropping performance on The Voice finale as she soars onto stage on a harness while dressed in racy leather hotpants Incredible
Meghan 'isn't popular' among Harry's inner circle because they feel she's 'overtaken' their beloved prince and is 'running the show', royal biographer claims
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William and Kate are desperate not to be 'overshadowed' by the Sussexes, royal expert claims - amid couple's Instgram one-upmanship
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley poses in white lace suspenders and floral satin lingerie as she unveils her sizzling new M&S collection Stunning
Charli XCX puts on a VERY leggy display in TINY Lycra shorts as she heads into KISS FM in London to promote new single Quite a sight
Winnie Harlow puts on a sporty display in metallic tracksuit as she arrives at her hotel during Cannes Film Festival Here she comes
Antonio Banderas, 58, dresses in sailor stripes for a Cannes boat trip with chic girlfriend Nicole Kimpel, 38 Looked relaxed as they jumped on-board
Louis Tomlinson's younger sister reveals she'll 'never' get over the 'worst feeling in the world' - after she lost both her mother and sister within two years
Revealed: Jamie Oliver's restaurant empire lost £29million in one year - £5m more than it made in an entire DECADE - as banks 'plan to go after TV chef'
Susanna Reid is left red-faced as Piers Morgan claims her 'perky happy face' is evidence she's had SEX after her recent split from Steve Parish
Caitlyn Jenner and Sophia Hutchins compliment each other in pink ensembles as they attend Kylie's skincare launch party in LA
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 32, cuts a chic figure in satin blazer as she enjoys romantic dinner with fiancé Jason Statham, 51, in LA Happy couple
Lottie Moss shares topless Instagram photo of herself as she wears tiny denim shorts on hotel balcony in LA Posted a very cheeky throwback photo
Quentin Tarantino, 56, cosies up to wife Daniela Pick, 35, as she goes underwear-free in VERY daring dress at his Once Upon A Time In Hollywood afterparty
Leo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino join Margot Robbie for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere... before film gets SEVEN-MINUTE ovation
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood heralded as Quentin Tarantino's best since Pulp Fiction in rave first reviews... as it gets SEVEN MINUTE standing ovation
Guy Ritchie's wife Jacqui Ainsley wows in plunging floral dress as she supports her director husband at the LA premiere of his new film Aladdin
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Brooklyn Beckham's girlfriend Hana Cross turns heads as they continue to work Cannes'circuit at star-studded Chopard Gentleman's bash
Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry poses for raunchy bikini snaps as she goes on HOLIDAY with ex Sam Gowland to Magaluf just days after split
Frankie Bridge shows off her sizzling physique in a strapless tan bikini as she continues her sun-soaked 30th birthday break in Miami
Kendall Jenner steps out in garish neon green ensemble adorned with peaches and paired with $28k Hermès handbag as she arrives in Cannes
A white hot arrival! Model Jordan Barrett looks chic in a monochrome T-shirt and jeans as he jets into Nice Airport for Cannes Film Festival
Will Smith is all-smiles with wife Jada and daughter Willow on the purple carpet at the star-studded premiere of Aladdin in Los Angeles
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-stars Alfonso Ribeiro and pregnant Tatyana Ali at the LA premiere of Aladdin in support of former co-star Will Smith
Helen Mirren, 73, displays her timeless sense of style in chic suit with crisp white shirt as she joins the stars at Aladdin premiere in LA
Jerry Hall, 62, wows in metallic dress as she makes rare public appearance with lookalike daughters Elizabeth, 35, and Georgia May Jagger, 27
Leo DiCaprio's girlfriend Camila Morrone, 21, slips into a red minidress as she joins her beau, 44, at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood afterparty
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Colin Firth poses with stunning wife Livia who stands out in a hot pink dress as they attend the Chopard Gentleman's Evening in Cannes
Kourtney Kardashian flashes the flesh in pink metallic dress before Kylie Jenner's skincare launch... as she narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction
Natalie Portman, 37, DENIES that she ever dated Moby, 53, after he claimed they had a fling... as she says he was just an 'older man being creepy'
Geri Horner oozes elegance in a white one-shoulder gown as she joins Ashley James and Shailene Woodley at glitzy Virgin Voyages event in London
Neymar smoulders in black blazer, matching shorts and a gold-embellished shirt as he launches new Diesel fragrance (adding to his £99.8million fortune)
Taylor Swift performs new single Me! in shimmering pink dress with fringe skirt on The Voice finale Belted out the new track on Tuesday
Karlie Kloss sets pulses racing as she rocks a tiny jacket dress revealing a black bra underneath for the star-studded The Curated One Year Anniversary
Chloë Sevigny showcases her signature bold style in hot pink mini dress with oversized bow detail at Chopard party in Cannes
Delilah Belle Hamlin looks effortlessly chic in a black feathered blazer and trouser combo as she's supported by her family at her Boohoo launch
Madison Beer commands attention in thigh-skimming peach minidress as she makes a stunning appearance at Kylie Jenner's skin-care launch
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Shanina Shaik flaunts her supermodel figure in a daring waist-split skirt at Kylie Jenner's glitzy skincare launch party Stylish display
Winnie Harlow proves herself a style icon as she wows in black feather cocktail dress for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood After Party Looking good
Chrissy Teigen gives apology after The Voice viewers claim she spoiled the winner by retweeting official account to congratulate husband John Legend
Elton John reveals he was a virgin until aged 23 when he and his lover-turned-manager John Reid 'tore their clothes off and had joyous sex'
Tilda Swinton, 58, nails androgynous chic in a satin cream suit as actress daughter Honor, 21, lovingly kisses her hand at Parasite premiere in Cannes
Ainsley Harriott reveals he's in talks to bring back classic show Ready Steady Cook after nine years off air Has big plans to bring back his BBC show
Was his insider trading brother-in-law the TOXIC ingredient? ALISON BOSHOFF on truth behind collapse of Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain
Blush beauty! Queen Maxima dons a pink dress with a matching statement hat for the final day of her visit to Germany Looked elegant
Phillip Schofield transforms into Game Of Thrones villain the Night King in throwback snaps... baffling fans as they think he was an EXTRA on show
BRIAN VINER reviews Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood: Tarantino's ode to Tinseltown is his finest film since Pulp Fiction
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Jason Momoa shows his love for his Game of Thrones co-star Emilia Clarke in new Instagram comments... as he writes 'baby that episode killed me'
HBO executive shoots down Game of Thrones spin-off series featuring Maisie Williams' Arya Stark Already has plans for a prequel series
Amy Schumer shares breast pumping photo while giving a shout-out to the women who MOM-SHAMED her for returning to stand-up so soon
Jessica Alba reveals moment she and Cash Warren decided to elope when she was nine months pregnant as she joins Gabrielle Union on The Late Late Show
Iman Bowie makes a rare appearance as she dresses in head-to-toe black for a casual walk in New York Took a stroll through her local neighborhood
Karolina Kurkova cuts a chic figure in white tailored suit at Cannes Film Festival's Chopard's Gentleman's Evening party with husband Archie Drury
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez vamps it up in a black mesh gown for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Cannes premiere
Amber Heard expressed spoke of reuniting with Johnny Depp in last text to the actor as he accuses her of abusing ex-girlfriends and her former wife
Kristen Wig and 'Bridesmaids' writer stop filming new Lionsgate comedy in Georgia following anti-abortion bill signing Taking a stand
Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves shows off his surgically-enhanced features before posing shirtless for a quirky floral photoshoot
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Pixie Lott exudes glamour in a scarlet corset dress as she cosies up to fiancé Oliver Cheshire at Cannes' Chopard Gentleman's bash
Margot Robbie stuns in a quirky tunic and sequin trousers as she arrives in style for the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere in Cannes
Michelle Rodriguez nails girly glamour in a heavily-fringed white gown as she attends the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere in Cannes
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria in sleeveless top and metallic knit skirt support PEN America Literary Gala in NYC Commanded attention at the event
Christina Hendricks is a bombshell in blue as she attends star-studded Gracie Awards red carpet in LA Was a showstopping presence
Justin Bieber steps out for a quick workout in Beverly Hills wearing House of Drew threads... while wife Hailey snaps photos with fans from her car
Max the life-saving dog has his day at the Palace: Kate pets spaniel who helped his owner recover from depression at Queen's garden party
Liar series two: Joanne Froggatt reunites with Downton Abbey co-star Amy Nuttall as the pair film their first scenes together
Josephine Skriver oozes sex appeal as she goes braless in a stylish maroon suit at the Generous People gala during Cannes Film Festival
Emily Ratajkowski bares cleavage in patterned top and jeans while walking her dog in New York City
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Eva Mendes cuts a casual figure as she runs errands in LA with her daughter Amada, three, in LA Enjoyed some quality time together
Jessica Alba says 'it's weird' doing love scenes on film ... and that she has to take a tequila shot beforehand 'Nothing about it is alone in a room'
Gemma Collins enjoys a VERY lavish shopping spree as she carries huge Gucci and Chanel bags in Beverly Hills... after sharing a racy swimsuit snap
Tom Daley, 25, steps out with son Robbie and husband Dustin Lance Black, 44... who is seen for the first time since he launched into a tirade over a BUGGY
Emilia Clarke reveals she studied videos of Hitler for her epic victory speech in the Game of Thrones series finale
Princess Eugenie looks chic in pretty black floral dress as she leaves London restaurant with a bouquet of flowers
Halle Berry finally reveals THAT back tattoo is fake and she's still 'trying out different ink' for upcoming movie
EXCLUSIVE: Hellboy's Ron Perlman caught kissing burlesque dancer co-star Allison Dunbar... on evening out without his wife of 38 years
Halsey pays $250 ticket for fan caught driving nearly 100 in 70 zone while 'bangin out' to Nightmare Helping hand
Jay-Z and his Roc Nation Sports 'being sued by former client and boxer over severe brain injuries suffered in the ring' Controversy
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Drake puts on animated display on sidelines while cheering beloved Toronto Raptors to playoff win The 32-year-old took a front row seat
X Factor star Tracyleanne Jefford 'to undergo surgery on her nose after being diagnosed with skin cancer'
Aaron Rodgers complains about Game of Thrones finale just one week after having a cameo in the penultimate episode
Dakota Fanning exudes glamour in silk gown as sister Elle returns to the red carpet after fainting for Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere
Christina Milian dazzles in mesh and black sequins as she is joined by her mini-me daughter Violet Madison Nash, nine, for premiere of Aladdin
Nina Dobrev packs on the PDA with beau Grant Mellon as gleeful couple enjoy time together in Cannes Former Vampire Diaries actress
Lily Allen keeps things low-key in a distressed T-shirt as she jumps into the arms of a friend in West Hollywood
Lottie Moss shows off her style credentials in a strapless navy top and trousers for restaurant launch
Sophie Turner's Game Of Thrones tattoo SPOILED season eight for fans as she revealed the fate of the pack Had the inking before the final episode aired
Charlotte Crosby slips into a sheer dress as she celebrates beau Joshua Ritchie's 25th birthday... just days after her emergency breast implant removal
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Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Camila Morrone joins his former The Beach co-star Virginie Ledoyen at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere
Naomi Scott dazzles in bubblegum pink gown at the Aladdin premiere in LA... as actress gets help with her train from co-star Mena Massoud Stunning display
Alabama 3 co-founder and singer Jake Black a.k.a The Very Reverend D. Wayne Love has died The band is best known for their song Woke Up This Morning
Miley Cyrus is a 'depressed and fragile' pop-star turned robot doll in new Black Mirror trailer Will make her debut in the fifth series
Jodie Comer swaps her blonde locks for short dark wig as she transforms into a gun-wielding vigilante opposite Ryan Reynolds on the set of Free Guy
Victoria Beckham looks chic in black as she and husband David head home following a flying visit to Paris Busy day
Quentin Tarantino, 56, cosies up to glamorous new wife Daniella Pick, 35, on the red carpet at his Cannes' Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere
Made In Chelsea's Sophie Habboo suffers EPIC Photoshop fail as her bathroom tiles appear wonky next to her VERY tiny waist Awkward
Doutzen Kroes dazzles in cut-out gown as she joins fellow models Coco Rocha, Josephine Skriver and Karolina Kurkova at Once Upon A Time premiere
Love Island's villa looks unrecognisable as it's covered with building work and scaffolding two weeks ahead of the show's launch
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Jared Leto flaunts his washboard abs on Instagram wearing only a crisp white towel for a 'toga party' Hot
Megan McKenna, 26, gets the giggles with lookalike sister Milly, 19, as they enjoy a rare joint outing at the theatre
Megan Barton Hanson reveals she sought surgery as a teenager after finding it 'painful' to look in the mirror Candid
Kate is stylish in pink Alexander McQueen coat dress and matching hat as she joins Prince William and the Queen at garden party
Brooklyn Beckham's girlfriend Hana Cross shines in leather gown as they make red carpet debut at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere in Cannes
Katie Price 'has been blacklisted from vet company after refusing to pay them £3K for their services' amid financial woes
EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills line-up hangs in the balance as Lisa Vanderpump makes last appearance as cast member
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber match in blue denim pants while shopping together in West Hollywood Kept it casual on Tuesday
Andie MacDowell, 61, cuts an elegant figure in a pinstripe suit and pale fringed chiffon top as she steps out in Cannes
Vera Farmiga and Jon Bernthal wear their Sunday best in new photos from the set of The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Brooklyn
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Cindy Bruna sets pulses racing in a lingerie-inspired black corset and thigh-slit skirt at the Grisogono Gala Dinner during Cannes Film Festival
Sara Sampaio looks smitten as she kisses beau Oliver Ripley during glamorous arrival at the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Cannes premiere
Constance Wu steps out in floral frock and shades after claims pet rabbit 'destroyed' NYC penthouse she rented
Madison Beer flashes her derriere in ripped jeans and Tasmanian Devil sweater while out in LA Caught the eye as she stepped out on Monday
Allison Williams and Logan Browning pose in contrasting mini dresses at screening of Netflix's The Perfection Pair caught the eye on the red carpet
Olivia Wilde is stylish in red ostrich feather cape and black slacks at Booksmart screening in NYC Her cape was fastened at the neck
Winnie Harlow suffers a wardrobe malfunction as she goes braless in a VERY dramatic red veiled gown at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere
The Downton Mutiny: Treason is afoot in film version of TV favourite as the Crawley's servants object to their treatment when George V and Queen Mary stay
April Love Geary carries baby bottle as she gazes adoringly at daughter Lola during stroll with Robin Thicke Looked every inch the happy parents
Blanca Blanco flaunts her cleavage in a plunging blue mini dress as she poses up a storm at the beach in Cannes
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Reed Morano pulls new Amazon series The Power from Georgia due to abortion ban as other Hollywood heavyweights threaten to follow
Pregnant Myleene Klass shows off her bump in yellow maxi dress as she and Simon Motson enjoy pre-baby date night at Chelsea Flower Show party
Paralympic star Kadeena Cox reveals she was rushed to HOSPITAL after collapse while filming Celebs On The Farm... as she marks five years since her stroke with candid post
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood trailer shows Margot Robbie as bubbly Sharon Tate while Lena Dunham is Charles Manson follower
Rita Ora storms the stage in flame print catsuit and giant feathered wings before slipping into space age dress as she kicks off Phoenix tour in Cardiff
Former Bachelor Chris Soules and his parents paid $2.5 MILLION to the family of a 66-year-old man killed in 2017 when the reality star rear-ended his tractor
Katie Piper reveals she's 'still feeling rough and isn't going home anytime soon' three days after being rushed to hospital with bad infection
Hannah Brown beams in two pretty dresses as she talks The Bachelorette: 'I think every episode is a fence jump for me'
Mac Miller track titled Benji The Dog is leaked online more than eight months after rapper's death at 26 Died at the age of 26 on September 7, 2018
Lil Nas X presents Billy Ray Cyrus with a Maserati amid the success of their smash hit Old Town Road Used Postmates to gift the sports car
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RHOBH star Dorit Kemsley's husband Paul ordered to reveal his finances in lawsuit over unpaid $1.2M loan
The Hills: New Beginnings shares first full trailer as Audrina flirts with ex Justin, Spencer coos over Heidi, and Pamela Anderson's son makes a splash
Love Island's Gabby Allen cuts a casual figure in a denim jacket and leggings as she carries a bouquet of flowers in the London sunshine
Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Quentin Tarantino talk Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and losing co-stars Luke Perry and Burt Reynolds
Lisa Kudrow accidentally reveals computer password with Post-It note (and several eagle-eyed fans tried to warn her)
Lady Gabriella's wedding album: Stunning official portraits show bride and husband Thomas Kingston posing with the Queen
Madonna SLAMMED by fans after posting 'auto-tuned' version of her heavily-criticized Eurovision performance onto YouTube
Coronation Street's Sam Aston weds stunning Briony Gardner in idyllic ceremony... before wowing guests with YOGA-themed dance
Downton Abbey movie finally releases first trailer as the Crawley family prepare for a royal visit, the staff lead a mutiny and Branson finds love again
Lisa Rinna's model daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin, 20, shows off some skin as she poses in flirty, feminine dresses after being revealed as the new face of online fashion brand Boohoo
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Leonardo DiCaprio reveals he almost met his idol River Phoenix the night he died at age 23: 'It was existential... I kind of froze'
Faye Brookes opts for a summery all-white ensemble as she heads out for lunch with her fiancé Gareth Gates
Charlotte Dawson displays her hourglass curves in a flared denim jumpsuit as she films her new TV series in Manchester
Camila Cabello flashes her toned tummy as she leaves LA gym... after having a lot of 'da*n fun' during incredible vacation in Rome
Jessie James Decker shows off her fit figure in leopard print bikini... after revealing she lost 25lbs on new diet Sizzling
Justin Bieber's ex Sahara Ray displays her feline features as she flaunts her eye-popping cleavage and pert derrière in a skimpy yellow bikini
Rochelle Humes looks chic in a polka dot dress as she arrives to The One Show studios with husband Marvin
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