A United Airlines plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on June 9, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images United Airlines‘ second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, but billions of dollars in added fuel costs continue to weigh on earnings, the carrier said Wednesday. Here is…
Oscar Wild needs little introduction. His wit was legendary, his plays are still some of the most performed comedies in the English language and his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Grey, continues to provoke readers more than 130 years after its publication. Oscar Wilde knew how to cram uncomfortable truths about society, love, vanity…
Indian business magnate Gautam Adani said his pledge to invest billions of dollars in the U.S. did not influence the Justice Department’s decision to move to drop the criminal case against him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a sworn statement filed Wednesday, Adani denied…
Respondents were asked if they had a very favourable, somewhat favourable, somewhat unfavourable, or very unfavourable opinion of each superpower. The research centre found that in 25 of the 36 countries, there were more people who had favourable views of China than of the US. It marks the first time the centre, which has been…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and US President Donald Trump. David Dee Delgado | Reuters | Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump slammed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, saying in a Truth Social post that the state should change its new data center moratorium “IMMEDIATELY” after becoming the first…
In a world where headlines are increasingly dominated by political uncertainty and travel disruptions, peace has become a luxury. For travellers, looking for a peaceful destination isn’t just about safety, it also means cleaner cities, efficient public transport, welcoming locals, low crime rates, and the freedom to explore with confidence. The 2026 Global Peace Index…
The U.S. military will begin testing the testosterone levels of some service members and recommending hormone therapy if needed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The new policy comes amid a larger push by the Trump administration to promote and…
The award-winning children’s cartoon series Bluey has been translated into Australian Indigenous language for the first time. Five episodes were released in Yolngu Matha, a collection of dialects from north-east Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. The BBC’s Simon Atkinson spoke to the show’s producers, who hope the project will amplify First Nation voices, and…
Citi stepped up to the plate on Wednesday, going to bat for Microsoft ‘s much-maligned Copilot artificial intelligence assistant. Jim Cramer said he was stunned by the research. In a note to clients, Citi analysts said they expect a strong fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, with momentum building into fiscal 2027 from its Copilot and Azure…
A fluffy dog walking down the street rarely goes unnoticed. People stop, smile, ask questions, and sometimes even pull out their phones for a quick picture. There’s something about long-haired dogs that instantly catches the eye. Their soft coats, expressive faces, and charming personalities make them favourites among pet lovers across the world. But while…