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TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban

TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban

Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about books like those banned in schools in ultra-conservative parts of the United States.

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LeBron stars as Lakers stay alive with win over Nuggets

LeBron stars as Lakers stay alive with win over Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from superstar LeBron James, stayed alive in the NBA playoffs on Saturday with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

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Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit

Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit

The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special meeting of the World Economic Forum that begins on Sunday.

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Interest in hosting Olympics 'never so high', says IOC boss

Interest in hosting Olympics 'never so high', says IOC boss

Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International Olympic Committee believes the future has never looked so bright for his sports movement.

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Messi scores two more as Miami win 4-1 at New England

Messi scores two more as Miami win 4-1 at New England

Lionel Messi continued his rich vein of scoring in MLS, scoring twice as league leaders Inter Miami came from behind for a 4-1 win at the New England Revolution on Saturday.

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Music 'haven of freedom' Tangiers hosts global jazz festival

Music 'haven of freedom' Tangiers hosts global jazz festival

The Moroccan city of Tangiers, which has a long history as a haven of inspiration for American jazz musicians, will host UNESCO's International Jazz Day for the first time on Tuesday.

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Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship

Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship

Defending champion Hannah Green fired a one-under par 70 as the leaders struggled and joined fellow Australian Grace Kim atop the field after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Los Angeles Championship.

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Abortion in Arizona: women race against the clock of an archaic law

Abortion in Arizona: women race against the clock of an archaic law

Piper decided she needed an abortion almost as soon as Arizona judges ruled an 1864 law banning the procedure could be enforced.

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Blinken to Saudi as window shrinks on Middle East mega-deal

Blinken to Saudi as window shrinks on Middle East mega-deal

Washington's top diplomat will travel to Saudi Arabia on Sunday as the deadline approaches on a landmark -- and, analysts say, long-shot -- deal that would see the kingdom recognise Israel.

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Marmalade fest celebrates quintessential British breakfast treat

Marmalade fest celebrates quintessential British breakfast treat

The Japanese ambassador raved about the daffodils and the glorious spring sunshine. The Australian envoy joked about beating the "Poms" at their own game. A life-sized Paddington waved and clapped.

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