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Battered Duerer masterpiece up for five-year revamp
Albrecht Duerer's "Feast of the Rosary", a Renaissance gem of Prague's National Gallery, is facing a painstaking five-year reconstruction designed to set right five centuries of mistreatment and damage.
AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
The future of artificial intelligence and the stalled US war against Iran, with its ripple effect on the global economy, are expected to dominate the UN gathering of world leaders Wednesday.
Trump met with Venezuela's interim leader at UN
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez met in person for the first time on Tuesday and discussed topics like energy and security, she said.
Badminton no.1 An tells dad to keep it down at Asian Games
Badminton world number one An Se-young had stern words for her watching father as her frustrations threatened to boil over in victory at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday.
Malaysia furore after Najib wins conditional house arrest
A conditional royal pardon letting former prime minister Najib Razak serve the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest has ignited a new row surrounding the $4.5-billion 1MDB scandal.
Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year's Formula One title race as he heads into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first in a potentially decisive triple-header, bidding for a third straight win.
Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini
After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let football do the talking again as Roberto Mancini kickstarts his second spell in charge.
Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- and her team-mates say her stunning success is no longer a surprise.
Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
When Mongolian herder Ganchimeg's sheep strayed dangerously near a salty lake this summer, driven by hunger as nearby vegetation was poor, she was in a "total panic".
Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" talks at the United Nations.
Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes
In little over a month, the chairman of India's corporate giant Tata Group has gone from seeking another term to announcing his departure to returning to the role.
AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
A political ad depicts a US Senate hopeful remarking on God and gender while scrawling in a Bible with a crayon. But he never filmed the clip: it is yet another AI-generated video pushed by a rival ahead of the midterm elections.
World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they get back into action this week for the first time since their triumph.
Kenneth Branagh embraces action hero role -- to get in shape
For Kenneth Branagh, starring as an action hero in the Cold War comedy "Mayday" was a chance to surprise the audience -- and get in shape.
Meta acts against 3.7 mn scammers' accounts with Singapore police help
Meta has disrupted more than 3.7 million scam-linked accounts, pages and other content this year based on information provided by the Singapore police, the company said Wednesday.
'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has promised to bring a "new approach" to the country's flagging fortunes, as the four-time world champions begin their latest tilt at a maiden Nations League title.
Australia PM says draft social media rules about taking back control
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended new draft social media regulations after Washington warned the draft legislation could lead to censorship.
Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series
New Zealand speedster Adam Milne will return to the Black Cap's T20 squad for next month's home series against India after more than a year out of international cricket, coach Rob Walter said Wednesday.
OMP and PwC Alliance Moves Process Manufacturers from Siloed Supply Chain Planning to Unified Decisions
Specialty pharmaceutical company medac has moved its planners onto a single demand plan. PwC and medac present the rollout and the road ahead at OMP's Singapore event on October 15, 2026.
SmartVendor Brings Autonomous Retail to the Czech Parliament; Clears Europe's Toughest Privacy Bar with SHEKEL WeightAI(TM)
SmartVendor deploys Innovendi Elite at the Chamber of Deputies, delivering grab-and-go AI retail with zero cameras and full GDPR compliance
Voting opens in Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week
Polls opened Tuesday in the only American election that really matters: Fat Bear Week.
US-led Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups
President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged a US-led coalition in Latin America to impose sanctions on 24 criminal networks, just hours after denouncing regional drug cartels as "the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere."
MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a man's game" while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday.
'Star Wars' fans and art lovers line up for new Lucas museum
Star Wars superfans and art lovers alike descended on George Lucas's long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art for its grand opening Tuesday, lining up to experience the colossal structure that itself recalls a spaceship.
US refuses to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN
The United States has refused to give Sudan's de facto leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, a visa to travel to New York to address the UN General Assembly, sources told AFP Tuesday.
Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology.
Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late
Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start their Women's Champions League season, while Mariona Caldentey was the hero as Arsenal left it late in their opener.
Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks
Oil prices fell again Tuesday as markets focused on the potential upside of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement while shrugging off a bellicose address by President Trump at the United Nations.
Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but reveals fresh talks
President Donald Trump revealed that US and Iranian officials held talks Tuesday for the first time in months, even as he told the United Nations he was still deciding whether to "annihilate" Iran.
US refusing to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN: diplomatic sources, UN
Washington is refusing to give Sudan's de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, a visa to travel to New York to address the UN General Assembly, two diplomatic sources told AFP Tuesday, a moved confirmed by the UN.
Trump signs security deal with Greenland, Denmark at UN
US President Donald Trump signed a security deal Tuesday with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark, cooling temperatures after his contentious calls to acquire the autonomous Danish territory.
Macron urges world to choose UN over 'law of the jungle'
French President Emmanuel Macron called Tuesday for countries to recommit to international laws and the UN system over a resurgent "law of the jungle."