Japan’s Takaichi wins fans with style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
TOKYO (AP) — The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work”…
Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said it launched an airstrike on a Hamas militant in southern Gaza late Wednesday…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue
PARIS — Aerospace manufacturer Airbus expects to deliver fewer planes than planned this year following an issue with…
Chanel’s new showman stages an ode to NYC with star-packed runway show on a real subway platform
NEW YORK — Chanel’s new showman, Matthieu Blazy, took his designs on the road Tuesday — or rather,…
Asian shares are mixed as steady bond yields, rebound for bitcoin push US stocks higher
BANGKOK — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after stocks on Wall Street held steadier as both bond yields…
Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in CFP rankings; Ohio State stays No. 1
Ole Miss lost a coach but gained a spot in the College Football Rankings released Tuesday, moving to…
Iran sentences acclaimed director Jafar Panahi to prison as he wins awards in New York
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has sentenced acclaimed director Jafar Panahi to a year in prison in absentia, even…
World shares mostly gain after Wall St sees first decline in 6 days
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s…
AI could cause a ‘Great Divergence’ between rich and poor, UN report says
BANGKOK (AP) — Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such…
Ebola outbreak in Congo is over, health minister says
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo announced the end of the country’s 16th Ebola outbreak on Monday. “To date, the…
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring, record-setting opening at the box office. The animal city sequel from the Walt…