South American free trade bloc Mercosur held its presidential summit on Monday in Paraguay without Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who was in Brazil for a […]
Month: July 2024
Samsung union calls for ‘indefinite strike’ for better pay and benefits
At the conclusion of a three-day walkout, workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea announced they would continue their industrial action with an “indefinite strike”. […]
Russia relies on missiles with western-designed components to strike Ukraine
The Russian military still relies on western-designed components to fire missiles at Ukraine, an FT report has found. Mexican navy officials are flagging concerns about […]
The environmental impact of data centres: AI’s insatiable thirst for energy
While the tech world has been flying high on a wave of optimism over all the potential applications of AI, booming demand for the technology […]
Beauty pageant crowns the world’s first ever ‘Miss AI’
The world’s first AI beauty pageant has crowned a virtual Moroccan lifestyle influencer. But first, Spaniards are being pushed out of the property market as […]
Flying taxis at Paris 2024: Time running out for approval amid political bust-up
It’s one of the logistical questions hanging over the Paris Olympics, two weeks from the Opening Ceremony: will there be flying taxis?
The politics of Silicon Valley: Who are the tech barons backing Trump and Vance?
As the US presidential election campaign is roiled by Joe Biden’s decision to pull out of the race against Donald Trump, we look at the […]
Late Oyarzabal goal gives Spain its record fourth Euro title
England lost its second straight European championship final on Sunday as substitute Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th minute winner gave La Roja its first international trophy since […]
Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
‘My dream has come true,’ says Mbappé as he joins Real Madrid
Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium was packed on Tuesday as tens of thousands cheered on French superstar striker Kylian Mbappé, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, as he officially […]