King Charles voices sorrow over slavery at Commonwealth summit in Antigua but stops short of apology
Opening the leaders' meeting in St John's, the monarch acknowledged Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade as Caribbean leaders pressed for reparatory justice.
ST JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda — King Charles III acknowledged the "shameful aspects" of Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade on Tuesday. He told Commonwealth leaders gathered in Antigua and Barbuda of his sorrow but stopped short of a formal apology. The address opened the first Commonwealth Heads of...
Democrats win back the House in US midterms, putting Jeffries on course to become Speaker
Democrats flipped enough Republican-held seats on Tuesday to end GOP control of the House, while the battle for the Senate hinged on tight races including Ohio.
Democrats won control of the US House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to projections by the Associated Press. The result handed...
AMD posts record third-quarter revenue as MI450 AI chip ramp lifts data-centre sales
The Santa Clara chipmaker beat Wall Street estimates and guided fourth-quarter revenue above forecasts as shipments of its Instinct accelerators and Helios racks to OpenAI began in volume.
Advanced Micro Devices reported record third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, beating Wall Street estimates as its data-centre division surged on the first volume...
DGCA refuses to drop two-pilot rule as Char Dham helicopter flights stay grounded for a second day
India's aviation regulator holds firm on its post-crash twin-crew mandate, leaving pilgrims stranded at Kedarnath and Badrinath helipads as 11 operators keep their fleets on the ground.
NEW DELHI — India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday refused to withdraw its order requiring two pilots on every Char Dham helicopter flight....
Virginia and Nevada voters enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions on US midterm election night
Projected wins in Virginia and Nevada add two more states to the list protecting abortion access, while Missouri voters weighed whether to reverse their 2024 abortion-rights amendment.
Voters in Virginia and Nevada approved constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights on Tuesday, according to projections by the Associated Press. The...
Australian-trained stayer wins Melbourne Cup as local stables extend dominance to a fifth straight year
International raiders were shut out again at Flemington, where an Australian-prepared horse claimed the A$10 million race that stops a nation.
MELBOURNE — An Australian-trained horse won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday. It was the fifth consecutive year that local stables have claimed the...
Michael Mann leaves hospital after gun-range accident as Warner Bros says Heat 2 schedule is unaffected
The 83-year-old director was discharged after treatment for a leg wound, with his representative saying he expects to return to work on the long-awaited crime sequel within weeks.
Michael Mann, the director of Heat and Collateral, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range. A...
John Lewis unveils its 2026 Christmas advert, opening the UK's festive advertising season with a Tuesday release
The department store's annual campaign, made with agency Saatchi & Saatchi, arrives as Britain's retailers compete for shoppers squeezed by persistent food and energy costs.
John Lewis released its 2026 Christmas television advert on Tuesday, launching the campaign online before its first broadcast slot. The release marks the...
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