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McLaren's Piastri in confident mood ahead of 'tough' F1 baptism

McLaren's Piastri in confident mood ahead of 'tough' F1 baptism

Rookie McLaren driver Oscar Piastri Sunday said he believed he could beat new teammate Lando Norris in his maiden Formula One season, but admitted a steep learning curve awaited him.

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How India's scandal-hit Adani Group hushes critics

How India's scandal-hit Adani Group hushes critics

Independent Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta is being sued by tycoon Gautam Adani's business empire in six different courts -- and he is not allowed to speak about the conglomerate or its owner.

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England thrash New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test

England thrash New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test

England completed a resounding 267-run win over the Black Caps in the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, powering to their first win in New Zealand for 15 years.

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In Old Cairo, residents reconnect with their heritage

In Old Cairo, residents reconnect with their heritage

For most of their lives, children from historic Cairo's Al-Khalifa district only saw the mausoleums, mosques and madrasa schools that pepper their neighbourhood from outside heavy bronze doors.

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Blind Saudi horseman clears jumps to gain recognition

Blind Saudi horseman clears jumps to gain recognition

Badr Al-Sharari refused to let his disability curb his passion, and despite being blind, the Saudi rider has now trailblazed his way to official recognition in horse-mad Saudi Arabia.

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US Supreme Court takes on immunity for tech giants

US Supreme Court takes on immunity for tech giants

The US Supreme Court this week examines a quarter-century old law that has protected tech companies from lawsuits and prosecution for content posted by their users, with a chance that the rules governing the internet will no longer stand.

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Near misses raise fresh questions for US air regulator

Near misses raise fresh questions for US air regulator

US air safety regulators are facing fresh questions following recent near crashes at American airports, further challenging an aviation industry ramp-up in response to rising travel demand.

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ChatGPT sparks AI 'gold rush' in Silicon Valley

ChatGPT sparks AI 'gold rush' in Silicon Valley

ChatGPT, Silicon Valley's latest app sensation, has investors rushing to find the next big thing in generative AI, the technology that some hail as the beginning of a new era in big tech.

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Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades Sunday, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

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NBA All-Star captains miss events before elite showdown

NBA All-Star captains miss events before elite showdown

Injured captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo remained uncertain for Sunday's NBA All-Star Game after missing All-Star events on Saturday.

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