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Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google made illegal AI deal

Four paid subscribers file class action in California, alleging Sherman Act violations following public calls for safety-driven deceleration

Fast food from US, China catches on in both countries amid trade tensions

American restaurant and beverage chains are expanding rapidly in China, drawn by the potential customer pool in a country with four times the US population

Macron, Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France bilateral ties

The meeting comes days after Carney embraced the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union's first associate member

Trump once slammed China. Why is he now rolling out the red carpet for Xi?

Trump's tougher approach to China has given way to closer ties with Xi Jinping, even as Beijing expands its manufacturing and technology clout and Washington seeks to compete

US renews West Asia travel alert, warns Iran conflict may escalate rapidly

At least 11 US embassies cautioned about possible travel disruptions

4 killed in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean: US military

The attack brings number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump admin began targeting those it calls narcoterrorists almost a year ago

Saudi confirms Houthis tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile

It was the first attack targeting Riyadh since the escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemeni government forces backed by the Saudis

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas seized from Ukraine in war

Officials in Kyiv vigorously denounced the action as illegal, and a human rights activist described residents there as being coerced to participate in the election

Saudi Arabia issues aerial threat alert after explosion heard in Riyadh

The alert heard in Riyadh was first for the Saudi capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, SpaceXAI face lawsuit over 'AI slowdown pact'

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and SpaceXAI face a US lawsuit alleging they coordinated to slow AI development and violated antitrust laws

Macron orders plan to protect French infra amid growing Russian threat

The French president said Russia's hybrid threat to Europe has intensified, citing drone and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and sensitive defence sites

Russia holds parliamentary vote in regions seized from Ukraine during war

Residents of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are voting for the first time in a Russian parliamentary election, while Kyiv has denounced the polls as illegal

Why oil prices have avoided worst-case surge as Iran war enters sixth month

Oil markets remain volatile six months into the conflict, but prices have stayed below dire forecasts as China's energy strategy provides a buffer and Xi prepares to visit Trump

FIFA challengers seek $10m grants for federations from post-World Cup funds

The letter says FIFA should have cash reserves of USD 6 billion after the World Cup and can afford such a "one-off release" - which would total USD 2.1 billion to the 211 federations

Ronaldo gets Nations League call-up as new Portugal coach takes charge

The 41-year-old Ronaldo said that this summer's World Cup was his last, but the global star has yet to say when he plans to retire from international play

Trump to welcome Xi at airport when China's leader comes for US state visit

Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump at the White House next week for high-stakes talks, with Trump set to welcome the Chinese president at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday

Trump reaches deal with Denmark to build US military presence in Greenland

The agreement, which still requires parliamentary approval, keeps Greenland under Danish sovereignty while allowing the US to expand its military presence and address security concerns

UN appoints US official Luke Lindberg as World Food Program chief

Lindberg, currently a US agriculture official, will replace Cindy McCain as WFP executive director as the UN agency faces funding cuts while millions confront acute hunger

Iran war's cost grows to $43.6 bn, weapons bill hits $28.1 bn: US military

US Central Command's latest estimate puts the conflict's cost through September 3 at $43.6 billion, up from $38 billion through August 1, according to the CBO

US-Greenland deal to be signed next week, needs Parl approval: Denmark

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen said the agreement recognises Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity and upholds the right to self-determination