Masked phone-snatching gangs using 70mph e-bikes are fuelling a surge in mobile thefts with more than 225 stolen on average every day across the UK, The Independent can reveal. Data obtained through Freedom of Information requests shows there were at least 83,900 phone snatching offences recorded in the 12 months to July last year – […]
The final weekend of 2024 witnessed a significant upswing in China’s box office, with Gengxi Pictures’ “Big World” leading the charge by grossing $28.2 million (RMB200 million), according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway. Directed by Yang Lina, the film stars Jackson Yee as Chunhu, a young man with cerebral palsy who assists his […]
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The Federal Reserve is set to take a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts on fears that the Trump administration’s policies will stoke higher inflation, according to academic economists polled by the Financial Times. […]
Decades of rule by the Assad family came to an end over the weekend following the overthrow of president Bashar al-Assad. But as the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen explains, there are now demands for retribution from Syrians, with some calling for the public execution of those who served the Assads.
Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 11:46 AM ET The Cleveland Cavaliers had just won their 14th straight game of the NBA season. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The victory against the Chicago Bulls marked the longest win streak in franchise history. The Cavaliers became the sixth team to start a season 14-0 in league history. That […]
Biden wants to help Ukraine before he leaves office. Jake Sullivan told ABC News that Biden aims to help Ukraine “strengthen’ its position. President-elect Trump has been skeptical of the level of US aid sent to Ukraine. National security advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said President Joe Biden was doing what he could to “strengthen” […]
A surge in gang violence over the past two weeks has led international aid organizations to rethink their staff levels in Haiti.
The Canadian authorities are preparing for a possible spike in undocumented migrants, just as Trump appointees complain about too many people arriving from Canada.
Sales of Chinese cars in Russia have hit fresh records after the country became the largest export destination for the Asian nation’s automakers when sanctions forced western brands to cut ties with Moscow. Surging in Russian sales have helped Chinese carmakers at a time when Beijing faces higher tariffs on electric vehicle exports from Washington […]
