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Mideast war exposing Europe's reliance on Gulf flights, airlines warn

Mideast war exposing Europe's reliance on Gulf flights, airlines warn

The war in the Middle East has exposed Europe's reliance on Gulf companies for flights to Asia, Europe's airlines said on Thursday. Since breaking out on February 28, the US-Israeli war on Iran has severely disrupted air traffic above the Gulf countries, which have carved

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

From a rather realistic cuddly toy to Donald Trump at his most tactful... Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world. - Hello possum - Shoppers browsing in an airport gift shop in Australia came across a wild possum snuggled up among the cuddly toys in an adorable case of

North Korean leader, daughter try out new tank

North Korean leader, daughter try out new tank

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter Ju Ae tried out the country's new battle tank in large-scale military drills, state media reported on Friday, in the latest sign that she was being groomed as his heir. Photos released by state media showed a chuffed-looking

James ties NBA record for most regular-season games in latest milestone

James ties NBA record for most regular-season games in latest milestone

LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played in style with a triple-double in the Lakers' win at Miami on Thursday. James took to the court for his 1,611th regular-season game, equaling Hall of Famer Robert Parish's record that had

Wembanyama lifts playoff-bound Spurs, Doncic and James fuel Lakers

Wembanyama lifts playoff-bound Spurs, Doncic and James fuel Lakers

Victor Wembanyama's game-winner lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a 101-100 triumph over Phoenix and into the NBA playoffs Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers kept up their postseason push with an eighth straight victory. Luka Doncic scored 60 points and 41-year-old LeBron James

Trump gets approval for gold coin in his likeness

Trump gets approval for gold coin in his likeness

An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents. The US Commission of Fine Arts declined to comment when asked by AFP after several media outlets showed the

Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Employees of a US computer company raked in billions of dollars diverting Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China in violation of export controls, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, 71, of Silicon Valley conspired with 53-year-old Ruei-Tsang "Steven" Chang