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Trump hails 'morally binding' AI self-regulation pledge

Trump hails 'morally binding' AI self-regulation pledge

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology.

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Oil down, but stocks lower as bond yields rise

Oil down, but stocks lower as bond yields rise

US and European stocks traded mainly lower Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from a recent surge, as bond yields pushed higher and investors waited for key inflation data.

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Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming

Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming

Lamine Yamal scored two goals and set up another as Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday in the Nations League in their first home game since lifting the World Cup.

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England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win

England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win

Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were on target again as England saw off 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 to get their Nations League campaign up and running on Tuesday.

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Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?

Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?

Over the course of nearly two decades, Emirati money has turned once mediocre Manchester City into one of the most dominant teams in world football.

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Manchester City guilty of Premier League charges: What comes next?

Manchester City guilty of Premier League charges: What comes next?

Manchester City have been plunged into crisis after a damming verdict found the Premier League leaders guilty of widespread financial fraud across a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.

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Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'

Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'

Five-time Grammy Award winner and newly cemented Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree Angelique Kidjo called Tuesday for Africans to set aside their differences and "create together".

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Trump touts self-regulation at AI bosses lunch

Trump touts self-regulation at AI bosses lunch

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stressed self-regulation over government rules at a major gathering of artificial intelligence executives and government officials at the White House on Tuesday as Congress intensifies calls for stronger industry oversight.

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Man City chief Soriano slams Premier League 'conspiracy theory'

Man City chief Soriano slams Premier League 'conspiracy theory'

Manchester City chief executive officer Ferran Soriano said on Tuesday his club will be vindicated after blasting the guilty verdict for breaching financial rules as a "Premier League conspiracy theory".

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Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter mentally fit for trial, says judge

Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter mentally fit for trial, says judge

The woman who allegedly shot up Rihanna's luxury Los Angeles home is mentally competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.

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