Israel’s Netanyahu sharpens focus on settlements, two days before ballot
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up a bid for far-right votes two days before a closely-contested election, convening his cabinet in the occupied West...
Victoria Beckham sees ‘women in motion’ for next spring at London Fashion
Victoria Beckham chose a light and fluid silhouette for the female wardrobe next spring, presenting a line for “women in motion” at her London Fashion...
Pliskova beats Martic in Zhengzhou to win her fourth title of 2019
World number two Karolina Pliskova beat Croatia’s Petra Martic 6-3 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Zhengzhou Open on Sunday to win the 15th...
After LSE’s sharp rebuff, HKEX begins investor charm offensive
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is embarking on a three-week charm offensive with London Stock Exchange investors as the Asian trading house tries to salvage...
League leader Salvini promises referendums to counter new Italy government
Italy’s far-right League will unleash a battery of referendums to try to sink reforms planned by the new government, party leader Matteo Salvini said on...
UAW threatens a walkout at GM after contract expires
The United Auto Workers (UAW) turned up the pressure on General Motors Co, threatening a strike by Sunday night if the company does not agree...
Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win FIBA World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006 on Sunday, completing a stunning campaign for a...
Rallying: Ogier trims Tanak’s lead with victory in Turkey
Sebastien Ogier breathed new life into his hopes of a seventh successive world championship by leading a Citroen one-two in Rally Turkey on Sunday....
Canadian climate concern could carry Greens to breakthrough election
With climate change a top concern heading into next month’s Canadian election and mainstream candidates offering little inspiration, Green Party leader Elizabeth May could be...
Two Afghan Taliban shadow governors killed as air strikes step up
Afghan security forces, backed by U.S. air strikes, killed two of the movement’s shadow provincial governors on Sunday, as fighting stepped up in the wake...