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Shomrim: the Jewish volunteers protecting their community

Shomrim: the Jewish volunteers protecting their community

Jewish volunteers won widespread praise Wednesday for their quick action during a stabbing attack in north London, where police have arrested a suspect.

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PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of Champions League semi-final return

PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of Champions League semi-final return

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich next week due to a thigh injury, the European champions said on Wednesday.

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'Gritty' Philadelphia pitches itself as low-cost US World Cup choice

'Gritty' Philadelphia pitches itself as low-cost US World Cup choice

Philadelphia is presenting itself as the US World Cup host city offering fans the best value for money, with affordable transport, accommodation and food while other venues are pilloried for gouging supporters.

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'I literally was a fool': Musk grilled in OpenAI trial

'I literally was a fool': Musk grilled in OpenAI trial

Elon Musk faced fiery questioning Wednesday in his court showdown with OpenAI, as he insisted that the maker of ChatGPT had fooled him by turning what was an altruistic pursuit into a profit-making juggernaut.

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OpenAI facing 'waves' of US lawsuits over Canada mass shooting

OpenAI facing 'waves' of US lawsuits over Canada mass shooting

Seven lawsuits were filed in US court on Wednesday against OpenAI on behalf of families impacted by the February mass shooting in the small Canadian mining town of Tumbler Ridge.

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London police probe 'terror' incident after two Jewish men stabbed

London police probe 'terror' incident after two Jewish men stabbed

UK police were Wednesday investigating the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London as a "terrorist incident", the knifing following a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites.

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Rob Reiner autopsy report not ready, court hears

Rob Reiner autopsy report not ready, court hears

Autopsy reports into the deaths of US movie director Rob Reiner and his wife have not yet been completed, a Los Angeles court heard Wednesday, as the couple's son made a brief appearance charged with their murders.

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Rickelton ton in vain as Hyderabad chase down 244 to beat Mumbai

Rickelton ton in vain as Hyderabad chase down 244 to beat Mumbai

Ryan Rickelton's maiden IPL century came in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 244 to beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

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Draper out of French Open in fresh injury blow

Draper out of French Open in fresh injury blow

Jack Draper announced Wednesday he had been ruled out of the French Open with a knee injury.

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Ticket price hikes not affecting summer air travel demand: IATA

Ticket price hikes not affecting summer air travel demand: IATA

Demand for summer air travel is holding up well despite airlines hiking ticket prices, although possible shortages of jet fuel could throw a wrench in the key travel period, an industry trade body said Wednesday.

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