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  • LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona

    LeBron James is applauding the decision made by his son, Bryce, to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season. After James scored 38 points for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night in the third highest-scoring performance by an NBA player after his 40th birthday, the top scorer in NBA history praised the college choice made Wednesday by his younger son. “It was his decision to make, and he went where he felt comfortable,” LeBron said.

  • 2 dead and 19 injured in Southern California plane crash

    Two people died and 19 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were working, police said. The deceased victims will be identified after officials have contacted the next of kin, the Fullerton Police Department said in a statement. The injuries ranged from minor to very serious, said Michael Meacham, Fullerton deputy chief of fire operations.

  • The zero waste champions aiming to change recycling habits

    Pupils at St Naile's Primary School in Kinawley, County Fermanagh are taking part in a new recycling pilot.

  • FairPrice doubles discount for SG60 to help lower-income families; PM Lawrence Wong among world's richest leaders in 2024: Singapore live news

    FairPrice gives 6% discount to CHAS cardholders for SG60. PM Lawrence Wong is among the world's richest leaders. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.

  • Sharma's karma as India crumbles after skipper axed for 5th test against Australia

    Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India's batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the decisive fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sharma was replaced Friday as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch under overcast skies backfired as Australia's bowlers took advantage of the lively wicket to tear through India's batting lineup. Scott Boland took 4-31 off 20 overs, while Mitchell Starc had 3-49, as India was bowled out for less than 200 for the fifth time in the series.

  • Trump calls to 'open up' North Sea, get rid of windmills

    Oil companies have been steadily exiting the North Sea in recent decades with production declining from a peak of 4.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day at the start of the millennium to around 1.3 million boed today. Trump's post was in response to a report about U.S. oil and gas producer APA Corp's unit Apache's plans to exit North Sea by year-end 2029. The company expects North Sea production to fall by 20% year over year in 2025.

  • Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

    He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

  • China gives government workers first big pay bump in a decade to boost economy

    Millions of government workers across China were given surprise wage increases this week, people affected by the move said, as Beijing looks to boost spending to support the slowing economy. On a combined basis, the immediate payout would amount to a one-time shot to the economy of between about $12 billion and around $20 billion if all 48 million people counted as public-sector workers collected on the terms described to Reuters. The last time China publicly announced a nation-wide increase in pay for civil servants was in 2015, when the government raised pay for local officials by more than 30% as part of an effort to combat corruption and lift consumers' spending power.

  • Come home, Ghana told the African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship

    ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Flipping through a family album, Keachia Bowers paused on a photo of her as a baby on her father’s lap as he held the 1978 album “Africa Stand Alone” by the Jamaican reggae band Culture.

  • South Korean presidential guards prevent arrest of impeached Yoon after tense stand-off

    South Korea's presidential guards and military troops prevented authorities from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday in a tense six hour stand-off inside Yoon's compound in the heart of Seoul. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3 martial law bid that stunned South Korea and lead to the first arrest warrant to be issued for a sitting president.

  • The best New Year's sales: Save up to 75% at Amazon, Target, Walmart and more

    Ring in 2025 on a high note, courtesy of low prices on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.

  • The best New Year's Amazon deals: Save big on Apple, KitchenAid, iRobot and more

    End 2024 on a high note by scoring low prices on brands like KitchenAid, Adidas and iRobot.

  • Tech Stocks Look Overvalued, With 1 Surprising Exception

    A new entrant in the Big Tech club of stocks means it’s time for a new name to describe tech’s largest companies. The new group consists of Broadcom Apple Tesla Microsoft Meta Platforms Alphabet Amazon and Nvidia All of them carry market values above $1 trillion. The eight stocks were up by an average of 66% in 2024 versus the S&P 500 index performance of 23%.

  • Newcastle’s £115M-Rated Star’s Transfer Stance Revealed Amid PSG, Arsenal Interest

    Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has made it clear that Randal Kolo Muani does not fit the profile of striker he is seeking. However, a recent report has revealed that there is one forward who...

  • French FM visits Syria with German counterpart to promote ‘peaceful’ transition

    French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Damascus Friday, kicking off the first visit by top Western diplomats to meet Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. His German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, is also expected in the Syrian capital to promote a "new political beginning between the EU and Syria", said the German foreign ministry. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Syria early Friday after a trip to neighbouring Lebanon, where he met with senior Lebanese polit

  • Middle East latest: German and French foreign ministers seek 'new beginning' with Syria

    The German and French foreign ministers are heading to Damascus to send what the German minister said is a clear signal that a “political new beginning" between Europe and Syria is possible.

  • Exploring Harvia Oyj And 2 Other Small Cap Gems with Strong Potential

    In a global market environment marked by moderate gains in major stock indexes and declining U.S. consumer confidence, small-cap stocks have shown resilience despite broader economic uncertainties. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying promising small-cap companies like Harvia Oyj can offer unique opportunities for growth, particularly when they demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential to thrive amidst current challenges.

  • South Korea's acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan

    South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, saying on Friday his country's diplomacy remains steadfast despite an unprecedented political crisis at home. Choi was speaking to the U.S. ambassador to the Asian country and the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, as they exchanged views on the bilateral alliance and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, Choi's office said in a statement. "Despite the difficult situation, our foreign affairs and security policy will continue to be pursued based on the strong alliance with the United States without wavering," Choi said.

  • Tesla Shares Plunge 6% After First-Ever Annual Delivery Drop

    Cybertruck Launch Fails to Save Tesla From Delivery Misses

  • Liverpool’s vision revealed by Arne Slot and Ruben Amorim’s key difference

    The Reds considered the Portuguese coach, only to opt for the Dutch tactician, who has shone as Jurgen Klopp’s successor