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UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution criticising Iran

UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution criticising Iran

The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors has passed a resolution criticising Iran's lack of cooperation with the agency, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, a decision Tehran slammed as "hasty and unwise".

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Celtics hunger for NBA crown after 2022 finals failure

Celtics hunger for NBA crown after 2022 finals failure

A historic championship legacy and a gut-wrenching 2022 finals loss have the Boston Celtics extra motivated to capture their first title since 2008 in this year's NBA Finals.

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Work-life balance, housing shortage prompts Irish exodus

Work-life balance, housing shortage prompts Irish exodus

As Europe goes to the polls, skewed work-life balance, housing and cost of living crises are key issues for people across the continent.

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Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference

Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference

Apple is expected to make the case next week that it is not being left behind as tech world rivals blaze ahead with artificial intelligence.

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Liftoff, finally: Boeing Starliner launches first crew to space station

Liftoff, finally: Boeing Starliner launches first crew to space station

Boeing on Wednesday launched its very first astronauts bound for the International Space Station aboard a Starliner capsule, which joins a select club of spacecraft to carry humans beyond Earth.

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Van Bronckhorst to coach Turkish club Besiktas

Van Bronckhorst to coach Turkish club Besiktas

Former Rangers and Feyenoord coach Giovanni Van Bronckhorst was appointed manager of Turkish club Besiktas on Wednesday.

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Rohit plays down injury scare after India rout Ireland in T20 World Cup

Rohit plays down injury scare after India rout Ireland in T20 World Cup

India captain Rohit Sharma allayed fears about an injury after making 52 before retiring hurt as his side thrashed Ireland by eight wickets in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Wednesday.

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French artist Ben takes own life after wife's death: family

French artist Ben takes own life after wife's death: family

French artist Ben, best known for his slogans in handwriting against a black background, has died aged 88, taking his own life just hours after the death of his wife with whom he had been married 60 years, his family said Wednesday.

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Andreeva shocks ailing Sabalenka, faces Paolini in French Open semis

Andreeva shocks ailing Sabalenka, faces Paolini in French Open semis

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist for 27 years with a shock win over Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday at the French Open, after fourth seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out by Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

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Rohit in the runs as India rout Ireland in T20 World Cup

Rohit in the runs as India rout Ireland in T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma made 52 before retiring hurt as India overwhelmed Ireland by eight wickets in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Wednesday.

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