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Crowns, beauty, fried chicken: Korean culture meets diplomacy at APEC

Crowns, beauty, fried chicken: Korean culture meets diplomacy at APEC

World leaders and business titans gathered in South Korea this week to hash out issues from tariffs and AI to disputed history and regional security.

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Panama wins canal expansion arbitration against Spanish company

Panama wins canal expansion arbitration against Spanish company

Panama's government won a lawsuit against Spanish company Sacyr, officials said Friday, after the firm claimed it was owed around $2.3 billion for its work expanding the Panama Canal.

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China to exempt some Nexperia orders from export ban

China to exempt some Nexperia orders from export ban

China said Saturday it will exempt some Nexperia chips from an export ban that has alarmed European businesses, days after trade talks between the leaders of the world's two largest economies.

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Sixers suffer first loss as NBA Cup begins

Sixers suffer first loss as NBA Cup begins

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics knocked Philadelphia from the ranks of the unbeaten 109-108 on Friday as the NBA Cup in-season tournament began.

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Japan's Chiba leads after Skate Canada short program

Japan's Chiba leads after Skate Canada short program

Japan's Mone Chiba, who took a bronze medal at this year's world championships, won the women's short program on Friday at Skate Canada.

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Finland's crackdown on undocumented migrants sparks fear

Finland's crackdown on undocumented migrants sparks fear

The Finnish government's crackdown on immigration has led to a sharp rise in deportations, raising fears among undocumented migrants who could face dangerous situations in their home countries.

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Gstaad gives O'Brien record 21st Breeders' Cup win

Gstaad gives O'Brien record 21st Breeders' Cup win

Gstaad won the Juvenile Turf to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record 21st Breeders' Cup triumph on Friday as son Donnacha O'Brien bagged his first with Balantina's upset win in the Juvenile Fillies Turf.

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Sinner boosts number one bid in Paris, to face Zverev in semis

Sinner boosts number one bid in Paris, to face Zverev in semis

Jannik Sinner took a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking with a comfortable victory over Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday, setting up a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev.

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Springer back in Toronto lineup as Blue Jays try to close out Dodgers

Springer back in Toronto lineup as Blue Jays try to close out Dodgers

Toronto slugger George Springer is back in the lineup as the Blue Jays try to clinch a World Series victory over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in game six on Friday.

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Nationals make Butera MLB's youngest manager since 1972

Nationals make Butera MLB's youngest manager since 1972

The Washington Nationals named 33-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager on Friday, making him Major League Baseball's youngest manager since 1972.

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