Rural India powers global AI models
Tending crops by day and then logging on for a night shift of data labelling, 27-year-old Chandmani Kerketta is part of a rising rural Indian workforce helping power an artificial intelligence revolution.
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US House to vote Tuesday to end shutdown
The US Congress has teed up a Tuesday vote on a spending bill to end the government shutdown, following a House committee vote late Monday.
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Equities, metals, oil rebound after Asia-wide rout
Stocks rallied while precious metals and crude rebounded as some stability returned Tuesday following a rout fuelled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors.
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Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history as the first mothers ranked inside the WTA Tour's top 10 at the same time, with the governing body hailing it as "an incredible moment for women's sport".
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Italy's spread-out Olympics face transport challenge
One of the biggest challenges in this month's Winter Olympics may be off the slopes: moving hundreds of thousands of spectators and athletes over a swath of northern Italy.
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Son of Norway crown princess stands trial for multiple rapes
The son of Norway's crown princess goes on trial Tuesday accused of raping four women and assaulting several ex-girlfriends in a scandal that has tarnished the royal family's image.
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Side hustle: Part-time refs take charge of Super Bowl
What do a tax fraud investigator, a physical therapist and a health insurance salesman have in common? They are all refereeing this weekend's Super Bowl.
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Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain
Italy's Trevi Fountain launched a new ticketing system Monday, making the famous Rome landmark the latest tourist site to charge entry in a bid to raise funds and battle overcrowding.
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Faced with Trump, Pope Leo opts for indirect diplomacy
Faced with a highly polarised US political landscape, Leo XIV, the first American pope, has opted for discreet and indirect criticism while also keeping channels of communication open.
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NFL chief expects Bad Bunny to unite Super Bowl audience
National Football League chief Roger Goodell on Monday said he expects Bad Bunny to deliver a unifying performance at this weekend's highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time show.
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