Dollar gains, yuan takes hit as Hong Kong simmers
The dollar edged higher on Wednesday as worries about the U.S. response to China’s proposed security law and renewed protests in Hong Kong supported safe-haven...
Horse racing: Derby favourite Charlatan tests positive for banned substance – NY Times
Two horses trained by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, including Kentucky Derby favourite Charlatan, have tested positive for a banned substances, the New York...
Swiss to announce further relaxation of coronavirus rules: NZZ
Switzerland will decide on Wednesday on further relaxations of restrictions brought in to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, including how to reopen nightclubs...
Bulgaria to reopen restaurants, bars and cafes on June 1
Bulgaria will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen at full capacity on Monday as the Balkan country further eased restrictions imposed in mid-March to...
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said....
Coronavirus toll on Italy’s elderly strains “nonni” safety net
Paola Berardi, 70, and her husband Mauro have taken care of their two grandchildren every weekday for the past decade while their daughter went to...
On this day: Born May 28, 1888: Jim Thorpe, American athlete
Jim Thorpe, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and formidable American football and baseball player, was one of the greatest U.S. athletes of all time but...
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protesters gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese...
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets on Wednesday to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, where Beijing’s proposed national security...
Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares
Sanofi will raise over $11 billion from the sale of 21.6 million shares in its U.S. partner Regeneron , the French drugmaker said on Wednesday,...