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Skiing World Cup champion Brignone suffers broken leg

Skiing World Cup champion Brignone suffers broken leg

Alpine skiing World Cup champion Federica Brignone suffered a broken leg at the Italian championships on Thursday when falling during the giant slalom.

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Iconic Paris hotel Lutetia taken over by Mandarin Oriental

Iconic Paris hotel Lutetia taken over by Mandarin Oriental

The historic Lutetia hotel in Paris, occupied by the Nazis during World War II and after liberation serving as a welcome centre for concentration camp survivors, was on Thursday taken over by luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental.

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Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rage

Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rage

Nepal's capital was blanketed in acrid smog Thursday as wildfires across the country pushed air pollution levels to among the worst in the world.

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AI could impact 40 percent of jobs worldwide: UN

AI could impact 40 percent of jobs worldwide: UN

The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion -- roughly the size of Germany's economy -- by 2033, the UN said Thursday, warning nearly half of jobs worldwide could be affected.

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'Shocking': US tariffs worse than feared for Vietnamese exporters

'Shocking': US tariffs worse than feared for Vietnamese exporters

At a garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City that exports T-shirts and underwear to the United States, staff were alarmed by "shocking" trade tariffs imposed on Vietnam that could severely impact their business.

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Liverpool's Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

Liverpool's Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

Arne Slot says Liverpool are unconcerned by how soon they can win the Premier League title after going 12 points clear again with victory in Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

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USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

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Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash

Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash

Tesla sales plunged again in Germany last month even as the broader electric car market rebounded, data showed Thursday, the latest sign of a growing backlash against billionaire owner Elon Musk.

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Italy's skiing champion Brignone air-lifted to hospital after crash

Italy's skiing champion Brignone air-lifted to hospital after crash

Italy's Federica Brignone, winner of the alpine skiing World Cup, was air-lifted to hospital Thursday after falling during the giant slalom of the Italian Championships in Val di Fassa.

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US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz

US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz

Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.

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