US seeking more 'predictable' business environment in China: Raimondo
The United States wants to work with China to ensure a more "predictable" environment for American businesses in Shanghai, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told officials in the economic hub on Wednesday.
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Hollywood strike saps glamour from 80th Venice Film Festival
A historic Hollywood strike robbed the Venice Film Festival of some of its usual glitz as it launched its 80th edition on Wednesday, but a raft of big-name -- and controversial -- directors are keeping the film world buzzing.
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Springbok strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining World Cup
Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they won four years ago.
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Embattled All Blacks boss looks to sign off with World Cup glory
A year after he faced the axe, Ian Foster will step down after four years in charge of the All Blacks following the Rugby World Cup as New Zealand look to bounce back from a record defeat to South Africa.
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Venus bows out of 24th US Open
Venus Williams bowed out of her record-extending 24th US Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, the seven-time Grand Slam champion losing 6-1, 6-1 to Belgium's Greet Minnen.
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Few Catholics in Mongolia, but Pope's visit eyes geopolitics
Pope Francis heads to Mongolia this week, an unlikely choice given the isolated nation's small Catholic community, but a strategic one due to the young democracy's geographical position between two superpowers.
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Young Tongans dream of the rugby meal ticket
On the rocky foreshore of Popua, the poorest area of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa, a group of girls and boys are tossing around a rugby ball.
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For 60 years, a hotline aims to keep cool between US and Moscow
Sixty years ago, a crisis hotline for the first time sent a message between the world's superpowers.
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Coastal Florida town battens down hatches as Hurricane Idalia looms
John Paul Nohelj has lived in Steinhatchee for two decades. For him, the northwest Florida town set among marshes and forests is paradise on Earth, and he won't leave -- despite being in the crosshairs of a churning hurricane.
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White returns for Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up with Georgia
Scrum-half Ben White is back in the Scotland starting side to face Georgia at Murrayfield on Saturday following a recent pre-Rugby World Cup injury scare.
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