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Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate.

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McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories

McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories

Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand closed out the US Open in Austin, Texas, with dominant victories in the 200m butterfly on Saturday.

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India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

A fire at a nightclub in the west Indian state of Goa has killed at least 23 people, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other officials said early Sunday.

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France's Ugo Bienvenu ready to take animated 'Arco' to Oscars

France's Ugo Bienvenu ready to take animated 'Arco' to Oscars

French animated film "Arco" -- an optimistic adventure financed by Oscar winner Natalie Portman and adored by critics -- seems to have what it takes to make a run to the Academy Awards thanks to director Ugo Bienvenu.

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England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'

England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lampooned after turning up for the second Ashes Test against Australia with a pillow tucked under his arm in a move blasted as "a shocking look".

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Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test

Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins said he will be "good to go" for the third Ashes Test after missing the first two with a back injury in more bad news for struggling England.

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Salah tirade adds to Slot's troubles during Liverpool slump

Salah tirade adds to Slot's troubles during Liverpool slump

Arne Slot was still reeling from Liverpool’s latest stumble at Leeds when Mohamed Salah took aim at his coach and the club's hierarchy in a post-match rant that could mark the end of his legendary career at Anfield.

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Torres treble helps Barca extend Liga lead, Atletico slip

Torres treble helps Barca extend Liga lead, Atletico slip

Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

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PSG thump Rennes but Lens remain top in France

PSG thump Rennes but Lens remain top in France

Surprise package Lens will emerge from the weekend as French Ligue 1 leaders after a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday but Paris Saint-Germain thumped Rennes in the late game to loom just one point behind them.

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Salah opens door to Liverpool exit with 'thrown under the bus' rant

Salah opens door to Liverpool exit with 'thrown under the bus' rant

Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been "thrown under the bus" during the Premier League champions' slump in form.

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