South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.
AI boom drives a rally in buying of tech shares, pushing South Korea’s Kospi to a record
South Korea’s Kospi has soared nearly 7%, topping 7,000 for the first time, as Samsung Electronics' stock jumped nearly 13% in a rally driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts
Chinese foreign minister tells his Iranian counterpart that a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in the war is needed
Chinese foreign minister tells his Iranian counterpart that a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in the war is needed
China’s top envoy tells his Iranian counterpart a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ is needed
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that China was “deeply distressed” over the war that has lasted more than two months and said a “comprehensive ceasefire” was needed
Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes?
On a sunny Friday afternoon in October 2023, some 70 children filed into a cool, dark tunnel in the south of Paris to help the city rehearse for its increasingly hot future. The tunnel, part of the abandoned Petite Ceinture railway encircling the city, is always 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18...
Ascot’s bold move in turf war leaves racing fighting to avoid constitutional crisis
Decision of the king’s track to quit the Racecourse Association may ultimately lead to long overdue reform The racing industry is such a broad and varied collection of professions, venues and interests that at times it can feel like the Holy Roman empire: there is always a turf war or...
Thierno Barry provides human touch with fresh twist in title race full of uncertainties | Barney Ronay
Manchester City did not choke at Everton to hand Arsenal the advantage but it was another reminder the Premier League’s random qualities are still key For me Clive, it’s all about the Socratic paradox. The wisest man is the man who knows enough to know he knows nothing. I’ve always...
Jon Rahm free for 2027 Ryder Cup after striking deal with DP World Tour
Spaniard will pay fines for previous event clashes Deal includes playing in agreed tournaments this year Jon Rahm has revealed he has ended his dispute with the DP World Tour, which returns the Spaniard to contention for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, but he played down the sense...
London Marathon sets record after 1.8% of UK adult population applies for 2027 race
Over one million entries received from UK runners London also sets record with 1.3m total applications The London Marathon has set yet more records with organisers announcing that 1.8% of the UK adult population – more than one million people – have applied to run in next year’s race. Running’s...