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Swiss gold refining sector stung by US tariffs

Swiss gold refining sector stung by US tariffs

The first casualty of a hefty 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports into the United States may be gold refining, after it emerged that certain gold bars could face the levy.

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New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears

New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears

Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.

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Spain's Badosa withdraws from US Open

Spain's Badosa withdraws from US Open

Spain's Paula Badosa, ranked 12th in the world, has withdrawn from the US Open, tournament officials announced on Friday.

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Mexico seeks compensation from Adidas in cultural appropriation row

Mexico seeks compensation from Adidas in cultural appropriation row

Mexico's government said Friday it was seeking compensation from Adidas, which is accused of cultural appropriation for bringing out sandals resembling traditional design from the southern state of Oaxaca.

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NBA Celtics sign Mazzulla to coaching contract extension

NBA Celtics sign Mazzulla to coaching contract extension

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team he guided to an NBA title in 2024, the club announced on Friday.

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Swiss gold refining sector hits US tariff mine

Swiss gold refining sector hits US tariff mine

The first casualty of the imposition of a hefty 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports into the United States may be gold refining after it emerged certain gold bars would face the levy.

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Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy

Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona started disciplinary proceedings that could allow them to terminate his contract.

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Chelsea's Broja joins Burnley on five-year deal

Chelsea's Broja joins Burnley on five-year deal

Armando Broja has left boyhood club Chelsea to join promoted Burnley on a five-year contract, it was announced Friday.

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Three centurions as 'ruthless' New Zealand pile on runs against Zimbabwe

Three centurions as 'ruthless' New Zealand pile on runs against Zimbabwe

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a "ruthless" batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Friday.

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Three die in Greece as gales stoke fires, disrupt ferries

Three die in Greece as gales stoke fires, disrupt ferries

Three people including two Vietnamese tourists died in Greece on Friday as ferocious winds whipped up wildfires and disrupted ferry travel for tens of thousands of summer holidaymakers.

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