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From the revived Roadster to the technically striking Crash Squelette, Cartier’s Watches and Wonders 2026 novelties celebrate the maison’s mastery of form, craft and jewellery design.
The French government is pressing the U. S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
TSMC Q1 profit jumps 58% to record, beats expectations.
TomTom's reorganization boosts operating profit in Q1.
With Singapore’s total fertility rate falling to a record low of 0.87 and one in four citizens expected to be aged 65 and above by 2030, the country is facing a looming labour crunch.
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.
Sam Altman said Missouri’s child sexual abuse statute does not authorise punitive damages for the woman’s claims, and instead limits her to “damages for injury or illness” caused by childhood sexual abuse Sam Altman said Missouri’s child sexual abuse statute does not authorise punitive damages for the woman’s claims, and instead limits her to “damages for injury or illness” caused by childhood sexual abuse.
The suit describes these actions as part of a broader effort to force him out of the firm.
Brussels has been under pressure to come up with more stringent measures to safeguard children online Brussels has been under pressure to come up with more stringent measures to safeguard children online.
Sam Altman is countersuing his sister for defamation over her posts Sam Altman is countersuing his sister for defamation over her posts.
Rise of Dar, return of Hazlewood boosts Bengaluru's bowling unit.
British investor Fred Blackford builds $500 million stake in Bytedance, FT reports.
One of the men was then the head of maintenance at Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng columbarium.
BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll.
Peaty takes British 50m breaststroke title with sights set on LA 2028.
Snap made an announcement that it plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs Snap made an announcement that it plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs.
What makes Viktor Orban’s defeat significant? What led to his fall after 16 years? Who is Peter Magyar? What changes can Hungary expect? Does Orban’s defeat signal the political limits of right-wing populism.
Imad Mughniyeh came of age amid civil war and foreign intervention.
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.
Wednesday’s strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177Three people were killed in a US strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days, military officials have announced.
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured,' says Khamenei's advisor on US blockade The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured,' says Khamenei's advisor on US blockade The Times of India.
US-Iran war live updates: 100 million litres of diesel on way to Australia; Blaze erupts at Geelong oil refinery; Ceasefire extension request ‘not true at this moment’, says White House SMH. com. au US-Iran war live updates: 100 million litres of diesel on way to Australia; Blaze erupts at Geelong oil refinery; Ceasefire extension request ‘not true at this moment’, says White House SMH. com. au.
On March 5, the U. S. issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war.
The diplomacy came as the White House dismissed reports that President Trump wanted to extend the cease-fire, while still expressing optimism that talks could yield an agreement.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday (April 12, 2026) after weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the U. S. and Iran failed to reach a deal.
US military turned back 10 ships in first 48 hours of Iranian port blockade.
Xi Jinping broke his near seven-week silence over the Iran war on Tuesday Xi Jinping broke his near seven-week silence over the Iran war on Tuesday.
Trump pulled out of a global accord to limit Iran's nuclear program during his first term.
The Iranian embassy proposed forming an alliance with Italy.
A similar pattern was observed ahead of Trump's April 7 announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran A similar pattern was observed ahead of Trump's April 7 announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the U. S.-Iran war Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the U. S.-Iran war.
Tehran has also indicated that Islamabad has facilitated communication with Washington Tehran has also indicated that Islamabad has facilitated communication with Washington.
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Global oil prices drop as potential Iran-US deal cools supply fears.
US president says leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.
Iran’s Fars News Agency said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that an Iranian supertanker subject to U. S. sanctions crossed the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade sanctions crossed the strait towards Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade.
Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News.
Pakistani sources say there has been a 'major breakthrough' over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Watch the moment a Democratic congresswoman tells the US Energy Secretary he is ‘living in a different world’.
A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme.
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.
Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army’s raid of Nablus.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran, Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran,.
US-Iran agree to ‘in-principle’ extension of ceasefire: Report.
The refinery, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, pumps out about 10% of Australia's fuel, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, pumps out about 10% of Australia's fuel,.
Jennie is the only South Korean on this year’s list.
What is a maritime chokepoint? How does international law govern these waters.
Britain will rejoin the popular Europe-wide student exchange program six years after leaving it.
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