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Trump's adult sons, codefendants in fraud trial, set to testify

Trump's adult sons, codefendants in fraud trial, set to testify

Donald Trump's two adult sons are expected to begin taking the witness stand this week in the civil trial for financial fraud that threatens to deal a heavy blow to his business empire.

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US Fed likely to hold rates again despite strong economic growth

US Fed likely to hold rates again despite strong economic growth

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce Wednesday that it will keep interest rates at a 22-year high in a bid to tackle inflation without harming the buoyant US economy.

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In Ecuador, animal tattoos take on dangerous gang stigma

In Ecuador, animal tattoos take on dangerous gang stigma

In gang-ridden Ecuador, people who sport popular animal tattoos such as tigers or eagles are increasingly forced to hide their ink as such symbols have become usurped by criminal groups.

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California jury says Tesla's Autopilot not to blame in fatal 2019 crash

California jury says Tesla's Autopilot not to blame in fatal 2019 crash

A California jury on Tuesday rejected a claim that a Tesla car involved in a fatal 2019 crash had a manufacturer's defect in its "Autopilot" self-driving feature, according to a court spokesperson.

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Former All Black Crotty rejoins Super Rugby champions Crusaders

Former All Black Crotty rejoins Super Rugby champions Crusaders

Former All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty on Wednesday rejoined Super Rugby champions Canterbury Crusaders for the 2024 season, after four years playing in Japan.

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'AI' named Collins Word of the Year

'AI' named Collins Word of the Year

The abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year for 2023, the dictionary publisher said on Tuesday.

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Pegula upsets Sabalenka in WTA Finals

Pegula upsets Sabalenka in WTA Finals

Jessica Pegula upset Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the WTA Finals in Cancun on Tuesday, punishing an error-strewn performance by the world number one to all but guarantee a semi-final berth.

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UK kicks off world's first AI safety summit

UK kicks off world's first AI safety summit

The world's first major summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety opens in the UK on Wednesday, with political and tech leaders set to discuss possible responses to the society-changing technology.

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Guyana seeks UN court protection in 'sinister' Venezuela territorial claim

Guyana seeks UN court protection in 'sinister' Venezuela territorial claim

Guyana has asked the UN's highest court to stop a Venezuelan referendum on whether or not to annex the oil-rich Essequibo region both South American nations lay claim to.

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Spain thrash Swiss as England stumble in Belgium

Spain thrash Swiss as England stumble in Belgium

World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women's Nations League on Tuesday while England's hopes of progression were dented by Belgium.

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