Wednesday 22 July 2026 - 08:30
Wednesday 22 July 2026 - 08:15
Bloomsbury Publishing has confirmed it will receive compensation as part of a landmark $1.5 billion settlement resolving claims that artificial intelligence company Anthropic used copyrighted books to train its AI models without obtaining the necessary licenses. The agreement, approved by a U.S. federal judge, is regarded as the largest known......
Volkswagen is strengthening its autonomous driving strategy in China by expanding the collaboration between its local automated driving unit, CARIZON, and Chinese technology company Horizon Robotics. The enhanced partnership is designed to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence systems for intelligent vehicles......
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to make an official visit to Thailand on 6–7 August 2026, in what is expected to be a significant diplomatic engagement as the country's military-led administration seeks to expand its regional contacts. The visit was confirmed by Thailand's foreign minister and comes at a......
A South Korean court has convicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in a political funding case connected to opinion polling conducted before the 2021 Seoul mayoral by-election, according to local media reports. The ruling found that Oh violated the country's Political Funds Act by receiving polling services valued at 21 million won without personally......
Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has announced a nationwide plan to cap the price of single bus tickets at £2 from January 2027, marking one of the first major affordability measures of his new administration. The initiative is designed to reduce everyday transport costs for millions of passengers while encouraging greater......
The legal dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is set to continue, with a final decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) not expected before a planned hearing later this year. The controversy, which has......
The United Nations has said Syria is facing a significant opportunity to establish more inclusive state institutions capable of responding to the needs of its population and rebuilding trust between citizens and public authorities. Speaking to the UN Security Council during a briefing on the latest developments in Syria, the UN deputy special......
Benin has expressed its intention to deepen cooperation with Morocco across multiple sectors, as President Romuald Wadagni conveyed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Cotonou. The talks took place as part of Bourita’s working visit to Benin and highlighted......
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that its member countries have released approximately 290 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves as part of an emergency response aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns over the security of international......
A major wildfire has swept through France’s Var region, destroying around 350 hectares of land and forcing authorities to evacuate residents and visitors as hundreds of firefighters work to contain the blaze. The fire, which started in a field near Pontevès, has affected a wooded and hilly area in the western part of the Toulon......
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that investors may be overlooking a number of risks that could threaten financial market stability, arguing that current asset valuations do not fully reflect growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Dimon said he does not currently see U.S. stocks or long-term government bonds as particularly......
The London Stock Exchange is preparing to expand its trading hours with the launch of a new platform designed to give investors greater access to financial markets outside traditional session times. The new service, known as LSE 24, is expected to allow trading from 5:00 p.m. until 7:50 a.m. London time, creating a longer trading window for......
The United States has criticized Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega after he rejected the possibility of holding new elections, with Washington accusing his government of demonstrating an increasingly authoritarian approach to political power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ortega’s refusal to organize elections reflected what......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
