Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny
A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.
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Eurovision crew member hit with paint amid bid to disrupt Israeli performance
Two pro-Palestinian protesters try to rush on stage as Yuval Raphael sings New Day Will Rise in BaselEurovision song contest 2025 – live!A Eurovision song contest crew member was hit with paint after two people tried to rush on stage to disrupt Israeli…
3 Are Arrested in Russia-Linked Sabotage Plot, Germany Says
The men, Ukrainian nationals, were arrested in Germany and Switzerland, the state prosecutor in Berlin said. They are suspected of planning to sabotage commercial freight infrastructure.
Western countries gave Mossad information used to track and killi Palestinian terrorists in 1970s
Declassified documents reveal secret support by intelligence agencies without oversight by elected politiciansA secret coalition of western intelligence agencies supplied Israel with crucial information that allowed the Mossad to track and kill Palesti…
Koyo Kouoh, art curator due to lead 2026 Venice Biennale, dies at 57
Groundbreaking Swiss-Cameroonian curator would have been the first African woman to head up the art eventKoyo Kouoh, the groundbreaking Swiss-Cameroonian curator who was to become the first African woman to head up the Venice Biennale, died suddenly on…
White House claims China trade deal reached after ‘productive’ Geneva talks
US announcement comes after treasury secretary touted progress in two days of talks with Chinese vice-premierThe White House has announced that a trade deal with China has been struck after two days of talks in Geneva.The announcement on Sunday came af…
Trump claims ‘total reset’ in US-China trade relations after tariff talks in Geneva
US president praises ‘very good’ discussions as top US and Chinese officials meet over trade war triggered by Trump’s tariff blitzDonald Trump has hailed a “total reset” in US-China trade relations after the first day of talks between top American and …
Weight-loss jabs may be good for mental health, research shows
Swiss study finds wellbeing and life quality can be improved more than with insulin and other antidiabetic drugsWeight loss jabs may be good for people’s mental health as well as helping curb their appetite, according to research.A study by scientists …
China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks
Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.
‘Who buys a Rolex?’ CNN host gobsmacked by out-of-touch tariff argument
CNN’s Brianna Keilar was taken aback during a discussion on the Trump tariffs after “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary brought up the price of Rolex watches, which start at about $6,400.
“Rolex just this hour raised their prices — and everybody in th…