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From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations

From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations

Conceicao Moreno is a descendant of agricultural workers, of whom many were brought by force from other African nations to Sao Tome and Principe to labour on colonial-era plantations.

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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII

Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII

Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.

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Motorola September 2026 Deals: Up to $700 Off Razr Ultra and Moto G

Motorola September 2026 Deals: Up to $700 Off Razr Ultra and Moto G

Motorola is offering significant savings on its smartphone lineup for September 2026, with discounts reaching $700 on flagship devices like the Razr Ultra. Shoppers can access automatic price reductions on budget-friendly Moto G models, bundle incentives including free smartwatches and headphones, and a dedicated 10% discount for verified military personnel.

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Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400

Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.

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Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and India's leaders, of a regional bloc seeking to be a counter-influence to the West.

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Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship's $10 million top prize Friday at the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension

Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane confirmed on Friday he has started talks to extend his deal at the German champions beyond 2027.

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Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace

Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace

Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday.

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Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park

Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park

President Donald Trump's administration has been quietly considering a proposal to give away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park in California to a private developer, a report said Friday.

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Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.

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