Venezuela’s Guaidó grapples with case of alleged corruption

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's U.S.-backed opposition on Monday came under increasing scrutiny for a case in which two activists allegedly misappropriated funds designated...

Is Huawei bracing for a drop in overseas smartphone sales?

Huawei aims to grab as much as half of the Chinese smartphone market to offset the overseas decline, sources say. Huawei Technologies Co. is preparing...

Western Europeans have least trust in vaccines worldwide: Report

Despite overall confidence in safety and effectiveness of vaccines, high-income countries show lowest levels of trust. People in Western Europe have the lowest levels of...

‘Saving lives isn’t a crime’: Italy slammed for ‘security decree’

Rescue workers pulling desperate migrants from the Mediterranean could face huge fines after entering Italian waters. Rome, Italy - The Italian government has come under fire...

No case opened against Platini in World Cup probe: French police

The former French football administrator has been questioned over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Former UEFA president Michel Platini will not...

Defying Trump, senator moves towards vote to stop Saudi arms sale

There are 22 measures objecting to a White House plan for $8bn in arms sales to Saudi Arabia without Congress approval. US Senator Bob Menendez...

‘Credible evidence’ links MBS to Khashoggi’s murder: UN report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be investigated over killing of journalist Khashoggi, UN expert concludes. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be investigated over...

China loses ground in top supercomputer list

China has fallen behind slightly in the list of the world's top 500 supercomputers, which is published every six months. The US maintained its position, holding...

Should we dislike the ‘Like’ button?

Leah Pearlman draws comics about ideas like "emotional literacy" and "self-love". When she began posting them on Facebook, her friends responded warmly. But then Facebook changed...

Activists urge Google to break up before regulators force it to

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shareholder activists on Wednesday urged Google parent Alphabet Inc to break itself up before regulators force the world’s biggest internet...

Qatar Airways orders five Boeing 777F freighters

In a press conference at the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al Baker has announced that the airline has placed an order...

Factbox: Who are the Saudis under spotlight over Khashoggi’s killing?

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seeking the death penalty for five of 21 people suspected of links to the murder of journalist Jamal...

Saudi crown prince linked to Khashoggi murder in U.N. report

GENEVA/RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior officials should be investigated over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi given...

Divorce likely to put weight on children, study finds

Children whose parents are divorced are more likely to get fat than those whose parents stay together, say researchers. The weight gain is particularly marked...