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Alonso's new-look Real Madrid chases Club World Cup glory
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MADRID - After Real Madrid's hopes of major silverware this season faded the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for them and it will provide an insight into new coach Xabi Alonso's strategy.
‘This isn’t real’: Teacher recalls narrow escape from Austrian shooter
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» GRAZ, Austria - A teacher recounted on Wednesday how he found himself in a corridor with the shooter who killed 10 people in an Austrian school as he fled his empty classroom.
Ten killed in Austrian school shooting
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2025
» VIENNA — Ten people including the suspect are dead after a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, the news agency APA reported on Tuesday, citing Mayor Elke Kahr.
Trump ramps up attacks on Harvard and Columbia
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ramped up his campaign against top US universities Wednesday, banning visas for all foreign students coming to attend Harvard and threatening to strip Columbia of its academic accreditation.
Red Bull heir moves $1.1bn stake to Geneva trust firm
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/06/2025
» NEW YORK -- When an Austrian marketer and a Thai businessman decided to launch Red Bull to the world, they settled on a simple ownership structure: each would own 49% of the venture.
Christian Louboutin unveils new collection
Life, Published on 30/05/2025
» Christian Louboutin introduces its autumn/winter 2025 collection -- a vibrant blend of fresh designs and reimagined icons -- highlighted by a special collaboration with artist and surfer Otis Carey. Inspired by Carey's indigenous heritage and love for nature, the partnership brings bold colours and dynamic storytelling to the season. The collection offers standout selections across both women's and men's lines, reinterpreting signature styles with refined craftsmanship and luxurious detailing. Highlights include the Miss Z, Viva Condora and College, alongside the Astroloubi sneakers and Louis slip-ons. Completing the collection are statement handbags -- the Baggy, Makimay Chain Pouch and Funky -- showcasing exquisite leather artistry, striking silhouettes and practical elegance.
US fiscal state is everyone's issue
Oped, Published on 28/05/2025
» As Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax bill heads to the US Senate, investors everywhere are growing increasingly uneasy. On May 16, the credit-rating agency Moody's downgraded US sovereign debt from its long-held triple-A status to Aa1 -- following similar decisions by Standard & Poor's (in 2011) and Fitch Ratings (2023). Given the sheer volume of US debt -- which now stands at $36 trillion, or 124% of GDP -- and rising interest costs, these institutions have concluded that US debt metrics are no longer in line with those of similarly rated sovereigns.
Thailand given top-10 safety rating for female solo travellers
Online Reporters, Published on 24/05/2025
» Thailand has been listed among the 10 safest countries for female solo travellers by an American insurance company, according to a government spokesperson.
Judge temporarily halts Trump block on foreign students at Harvard
AFP, Published on 24/05/2025
» NEW YORK — A judge suspended Friday the Trump administration's move to block Harvard from enrolling and hosting foreign students after the prestigious university sued, calling the action unconstitutional.
Israeli soldiers fire warning shots at diplomats visiting West Bank
Published on 21/05/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israeli soldiers mistakenly fired warning shots at diplomats representing the European Union, UK, France, China, Russia and other countries on Wednesday.