Africa's richest man eyes continent's largest IPO
Africa's richest man will next week launch what he says will be the continent's biggest initial public offering, seeking to raise $1.6 billion from his Nigerian oil refinery while giving ordinary people a chance to buy in.
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Alleged killers of Australian, US surfers go on trial in Mexico
The suspected murderers of two Australian surfers and an American at a Mexican surfing hotspot went on trial Monday, two years after their killings in a suspected robbery.
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Macron, SKorea leader warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for cinema to be protected in the age of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms, as he hosted a summit with global entertainment chiefs including major US studio bosses.
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King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens'
King Charles III on Monday said his son Harry and the prince's wife Meghan are not to be considered "working members of the royal family" after they moved back to Britain from the United States.
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'Impressive' Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
Carlos Alcaraz is at his "truly impressive" best as far as Ben Shelton can see, but the American is eager for his shot at the seven-time Grand Slam champion in the US Open quarter-finals.
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Bowling coach Noffke says Pakistan's off-field issues are nothing new
Bowling coach Ashley Noffke said on Monday there was "always something going on in the background" of Pakistan cricket after officials announced an investigation into the squad's conduct during their woeful tour of England.
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England quick Archer in 'good place' after injuries
England paceman Jofra Archer believes he is now in a "good place" after a succession of career-threatening injuries but said there had been some benefits from lengthy spells on the sidelines.
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Robots protest rampant AI in Poland
Waving flags, "chanting" slogans, and marching in circles: around 30 robots took to the streets of Warsaw on Monday to campaign for AI regulation in front of the Polish digital affairs ministry.
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Rare woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender
When Danish director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only female filmmaker in a 20-strong field -- with a movie "about the invisibility of women".
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France, SKorea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday of the dangers of AI in creative sectors, at a summit on the future of cinema that brought together some of the world's top entertainment figures, including major US studios.
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