Ukraine opposes reintegration of Russia to motorsport
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) has challenged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) over the reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian drivers competing under the flags and national anthems of their countries.
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Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk?
Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a world warmed by climate change? Here's what scientists told AFP.
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The chaotic saga of Kanye West's planned Russian concerts
From the announcement of his concerts last week to a venue backing out days later, US rap star Kanye West's two planned shows in Russia have captivated the country, with officials divided about whether they should go ahead.
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Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Presidency Faces Unprecedented Governance Crisis
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces the most significant political crisis of his tenure after FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup triggered widespread rejection from confederations. UEFA has withdrawn confidence in his leadership, marking a turning point for the global governing body that Infantino promised to reform nearly a decade ago.
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Missing soar over 2,400 after deadly Nepal, China floods
The number of people missing in Nepal and China leaped to more than 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
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SmartMarket Solutions Announces Its BBB Accreditation with an A+ Rating
SmartMarket Solutions, the company behind the AI-managed "SmartMart" vending opportunity, is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business and holds an A+ rating, the highest rating the BBB assigns.
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India Orders Wind Turbine Makers to Report on Data Localization for Cybersecurity
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed all wind turbine manufacturers listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to submit detailed status reports on their cybersecurity compliance protocols by the end of the current month. The directive specifically requires manufacturers to demonstrate data localization and operational control within India, marking a significant step in securing critical energy infrastructure against digital threats.
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Greenland to open truth commission over forced contraception scheme
Greenland said Friday it would establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Denmark's forced contraception of thousands of indigenous Inuits, after experts failed to agree on whether the scheme constituted "genocide".
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Leknessund breaks away to win emotional Vuelta stage seven
On the day Norway's king died, Andreas Leknessund grabbed the country's fourth-ever Vuelta stage victory after he broke away with seven kilometres to go and battled uphill to the line.
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Stocks, dollar rise after Fed chief lifts rate expectations
Stocks advanced and the dollar spiked higher Friday after Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh called high inflation "concerning", fanning expectations the central bank will raise interest rates to keep prices in check.
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