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Shanghai swelters through hottest May day in 100 years

Shanghai swelters through hottest May day in 100 years

Shanghai recorded its hottest May day in more than 100 years on Monday, the city's meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree.

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Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles

Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles

Jurgen Klopp insists he does not need a break from management as he looks to put Liverpool back on track after their troubled season.

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Asian, European markets diverge after US debt deal

Asian, European markets diverge after US debt deal

Asian and European stock markets wobbled Monday after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a deal on lifting the US debt ceiling to avoid a disastrous default.

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American crew grabs Ocean Race lead

American crew grabs Ocean Race lead

American boat 11th Hour grabbed a narrow lead in the Ocean Race after winning the fifth leg from Newport, Rhode Island, to Aarhus in Denmark.

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African players in Europe: Ghana's Sulemana stars for doomed Saints

African players in Europe: Ghana's Sulemana stars for doomed Saints

Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana scored a stunning goal for relegated Southampton as they bowed out of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-4 draw with Liverpool at the weekend.

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Nvidia chief says tech at 'tipping point' as unveils AI products

Nvidia chief says tech at 'tipping point' as unveils AI products

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said the world was at "the tipping point of a new computer era" as he unveiled a raft of AI-related products Monday in his first public speech in four years at a Taiwan tech trade show.

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Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years

Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years

Shanghai recorded its hottest May day in 100 years on Monday, the city's meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree.

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Nepal celebrates 70 years since first Everest summit

Nepal celebrates 70 years since first Everest summit

The sons of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa led celebrations in Nepal on Monday to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic first ascent of Everest.

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China prepares to send first civilian into space

China prepares to send first civilian into space

China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday as it pursues its ambitious plans for a manned lunar landing by 2030.

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North Korea informs Japan of upcoming 'satellite launch'

North Korea informs Japan of upcoming 'satellite launch'

North Korea has informed Japan that is preparing to launch a satellite as early as this week, Tokyo announced Monday but warned it may actually be a sanctions-defying ballistic missile test.

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