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Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop

Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop

Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight.

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Canucks hire Malhotra as coach after NHL-worst season

Canucks hire Malhotra as coach after NHL-worst season

Manny Malhotra, who played 18 NHL seasons before becoming a coach, has been hired by the Vancouver Canucks, who have struggled since reaching the 2011 Stanley Cup final.

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Kostyuk balances war at home and title run at French Open

Kostyuk balances war at home and title run at French Open

Marta Kostyuk says learning to block out the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become essential during her run to the French Open semi-finals, even as the conflict remains never far from her thoughts.

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White House press gala rescheduled after shooting

White House press gala rescheduled after shooting

A White House correspondents gala at which a gunman tried to storm the event attended President Donald Trump has been rescheduled for next month with enhanced security, the organizers said Tuesday.

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Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre: rights group

Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre: rights group

Two people died during protests over a contested Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals in Kenya, a rights group said Tuesday, as President William Ruto defended the planned centre.

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Van der Breggen takes overall Giro lead with time trial win

Van der Breggen takes overall Giro lead with time trial win

Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen took the overall leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia on Tuesday after winning the 12.7km individual time trial in the Dolomites.

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Six hotels earn France's prestigious 'palace' label

Six hotels earn France's prestigious 'palace' label

Six hotels in France including a venue founded by an American couple joined one of the world's most exclusive clubs on Tuesday as they received the coveted "palace" distinction.

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France follows England in measuring hottest spring on record

France follows England in measuring hottest spring on record

France experienced its hottest spring on record, the country's weather service said Tuesday, after an exceptional early heatwave that also broke highs for the season in England and Wales.

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Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva

Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva

Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final.

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Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow

Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow

Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club amid reports he is set to take charge at Portuguese side Benfica.

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