From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree
Al Nassr's surprise capture of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by oil-rich Saudi Arabia.
Read moreRonaldo's Al Nassr move underlines Portugal star's decline
Unwanted by Europe's elite clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo's steep decline has been laid bare by a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that signals the end of his reign as one of football's most feared strikers.
Read moreUS lawmakers pick leader in high-wire political thriller
US Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was a simple up-or-down vote from realizing his dream of becoming one of the country's top statesmen on Tuesday -- in a cliffhanger worthy of TV drama "House of Cards" that could as easily end with his career in tatters.
Read moreShunned by youth, Morocco cosmetic oil craft faces uncertain future
Morocco's argan oil is highly prized by the cosmetics industry, yet it is now mostly produced by elderly workers, raising questions about how long the artisanal practice can continue.
Read moreWaste not want not: Santiago's poorest district plants recycling seed
Every morning, trucks collect potato and avocado skins, orange peels and other food scraps that residents of Santiago's poorest neighborhood leave hanging in bags on their front doors or in tree branches or place in special bins.
Read moreWhy China's Covid wave is stirring fear
China is experiencing a huge Covid-19 surge after years of hardline containment restrictions were dismantled last month.
Read moreMarseille, Rennes post wins to maintain Champions League chase
Marseille and Rennes kept up their chase for Champions League football on Monday with both coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over Montpellier and Nice respectively.
Read moreDeath toll from Mexican prison attack rises to 19
An attack by gunmen on a Mexican prison left 19 people dead and allowed 25 inmates to escape, including a gang leader, the government said in an update on Monday.
Read moreTesla posts disappointing deliveries for 2022
Tesla said Monday it had delivered 1.31 million electric vehicles in 2022 -- a record for the US automaker and a 40 percent jump from a year before, but still short of its own and Wall Street's expectations.
Read moreWorld Cup winner Mac Allister happy at Brighton
Alexis Mac Allister insists he is happy to stay at Brighton after helping Argentina win the World Cup.
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