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Thailand rescue dogs double as emotional support

Thailand rescue dogs double as emotional support

Thailand's search and rescue dogs are taking on the role of emotional support animals for grieving relatives of victims of a Bangkok skyscraper flattened in a deadly earthquake.

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Five takeaways from Marine Le Pen verdict

Five takeaways from Marine Le Pen verdict

The conviction of French far right leader Marine Le Pen and immediate ban on standing for political office has stunned her movement, sparked impassioned reactions abroad and added further uncertainty to the 2027 presidential race.

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Stock markets split ahead of Trump tariffs deadline

Stock markets split ahead of Trump tariffs deadline

Wall Street dipped but European and Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as investors waited nervously for a fresh round of global trade tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

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Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig over protest dispute

Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig over protest dispute

British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the Turkish concert promoter lashed out at those involved in recent anti-government protests.

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Former captain Edwards named new England women's cricket coach

Former captain Edwards named new England women's cricket coach

Former captain Charlotte Edwards has been appointed as the new head coach of the England women's team, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Tuesday.

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Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Man City boss Guardiola

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Man City boss Guardiola

Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

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UK Supreme Court opens car loans hearing as banks risk huge bill

UK Supreme Court opens car loans hearing as banks risk huge bill

The UK's highest court on Tuesday began a hearing to determine whether controversial car loans were unlawful, in a case that could cost banks billions of pounds in compensation.

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Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Guardiola

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Guardiola

Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

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Trophies are what count: Barca's Flick before Atletico cup clash

Trophies are what count: Barca's Flick before Atletico cup clash

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday his team will be judged on what silverware they win this season, regardless of how entertaining their football is.

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Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping

With American entertainer Kid Rock at his side, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday clamping down on ticket scalping and live event pricing.

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