Grab says overall revenue down since coronavirus outbreak
Overall revenues of Southeast Asian firm Grab have dropped since the coronavirus pandemic began, dragged down by the core ride-hailing business, the company’s co-founder said...
Only 4.4% of French population infected by coronavirus: Pasteur institute
A study led by the Pasteur Institute says a mere 4.4% of the French population – or 2.8 million people – have been infected by...
India’s investment policy upsets Xiaomi, Oppo’s consumer finance plans
Tougher scrutiny of foreign investment in India has soured the plans of China’s smartphone manufacturers seeking to expand beyond selling hardware for a bigger share...
UK says Belgium is worse on COVID-19 deaths per million
The United Kingdom is on a similar level to France, Italy and Spain on COVID-19 deaths per million but Belgium is worse, a junior British...
Truck bomb in eastern Afghan city kills five, Taliban claim responsibility
A truck packed with explosives blew up near a court in the eastern Afghan city of Gardez on Thursday, killing at least five people in...
Australians warned worse still to come after job losses hit record high
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned citizens to brace for more bad news as data released on Thursday showed the country’s monthly job losses rose...
Malaysia drops 1MDB money laundering case against “Wolf of Wall Street” producer
Malaysian prosecutors on Thursday dropped a $248-million money laundering case against a producer of Hollywood film “The Wolf of Wall Street” and the stepson of...
New Zealand leaps out of coronavirus lockdown with bungee jumps, midnight haircuts
After seven weeks trussed up with some of the world’s toughest coronavirus curbs, New Zealanders like Jim Boult leapt at the chance to cheer the...
Teixeira batters Smith for TKO win in UFC Fight Night
Glover Teixeira defeated Anthony Smith with a fifth-round TKO in a one-sided light heavyweight bout that headlined the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Fight Night in Jacksonville,...
On this day: Born May 15, 1970 – Frank and Ronald de Boer, footballers
Football’s most famous twins turn 50 on Friday but after successful playing careers together, Frank and Ronald de Boer mark the milestone at a time...