‘Without fear’: U.S. bill aims to protect athletes after Nassar sex-abuse scandal
Two U.S. senators introduced legislation on Tuesday to prevent sexual assaults against athletes by increasing oversight and legal liability for U.S. Olympic and sports officials...
Ukraine pundit who predicted Zelenskiy’s rise now forecasts his fall
A once-obscure Ukrainian regional pundit who gained national attention for predicting the unlikely rise of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is now predicting the new leader’s popularity...
Huawei’s H1 revenue growth accelerates despite U.S. sanctions
China’s Huawei Technologies said on Tuesday revenue in the first half of the year grew 23.2% – faster than a year ago – despite an...
Snowboarding: Olympic silver medalist Parrot says he has beaten cancer
Olympic snowboarding slopestyle silver medalist Max Parrot of Canada has said he has beaten cancer and intends to return to competition at an X Games...
BP profits beat expectations as oil and gas production rises
BP’s second quarter profits easily beat expectations as a strong increase in oil and gas production helped offset weaker crude prices....
Huawei outsells smartphone rivals in China, tightens market grip amid U.S. spat
China’s Huawei Technologies cemented its dominance of the domestic smartphone market in the second quarter, with shipments and market share rising, as Chinese customers backed...
Huawei Technologies posts 23% first half revenue growth amid U.S. sanctions
China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] said on Tuesday revenue in the first half of the year grew 23.2% – faster than a year ago – despite...
U.S. Senate fails to block sale of Saudi weapons
The U.S. Senate has failed to override President Donald Trump’s vetoes, which he used against legislation that would have blocked the sale of precision-guided weapons...
South Korea braces for Japan decision on trade status, seen as soon as Friday
South Korea is bracing for Japan’s decision to drop it from a “white list” of countries that enjoy minimum trade restrictions, which could come as...
South African corruption fighter seen amplifying ANC battles
To allies of President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog is a wrecking ball who is abusing her office and could derail efforts to clean...
