BTS agency HYBE buys stake in its K-pop rival
HYBE, the management agency behind superstar boy band BTS, will become the biggest shareholder of its K-pop rival, SM Entertainment.
A subsidy arms race is kicking off between Europe and America
When US President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, he enacted the biggest climate investment in American history — a landmark moment for a nation that pumps more carbon into the atmosphere than any country bar China.
'Exceptional' warming: January temperatures 2.2 degrees higher than average in Europe
Europe has experienced an exceptionally warm January, with average temperatures 2.2 degrees Celsius hotter than the 1990 to 2020 average, according to data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
'Secondary disaster' looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria
Survivors of Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria could face "a secondary disaster" as cold and snow lead to "worsening and horrific conditions," the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Thursday.
Egypt opens 4,000-year-old tomb to the public
Egypt has restored, documented and opened to tourists the Middle Kingdom tomb of Meru, the oldest site accessible to the public on Luxor's West Bank, home to some of its most spectacular Pharaonic monuments including the Valley of the Kings.
Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the US
The Nicaraguan government released more than 200 political prisoners, many of whom arrived in the United States on Thursday, according to officials, following years of repression by the country's President Daniel Ortega.
Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights
Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has "made a deposit" to buy Sheffield United, in a takeover that would make him the only Black majority owner in England's top two professional leagues.
Flowers, teddy bears and tears as Canada mourns day care deaths in bus crash
Hundreds of Quebecers wept openly Thursday as they visited a makeshift memorial stacked with teddy bears, flowers and notes of condolence after the shocking deaths of two children in a day care near Montreal.
Lyft shares fall nearly 25% after forecasting revenue below estimates
Lyft on Thursday forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates, blaming extremely cold weather in some of its major markets and lower prices, especially during peak hours, sending its shares down nearly 25% in extended trading.
SpaceX admits blocking Ukraine from using satellite technology
The president of SpaceX revealed the company has taken active steps to prevent Ukrainian forces from using the critical Starlink satellite technology with Ukrainian drones that are a key component of their fight against Russia.