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US consumer advocates have been among the most successful in getting compensation for VW owners

Ex-Volkswagen CEO Faces Trial Over 'Dieselgate'

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is set to go on trial Tuesday for his role in the "dieselgate" scandal, nine years after the saga first plunged the German auto titan into crisis.

Medvedev Into US Open Quarter-finals With Sinner On Horizon

Brazil breakthrough: Beatriz Haddad Maia celebrates after defeating Caroline Wozniacki

Daniil Medvedev set-up a potential US Open quarter-final showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner on Monday as both men looked to exploit the huge hole left by the shock exits of superstar duo Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

India's 'Mollywood' Cinema Rocked By MeToo Abuse Claims

Kerala-based Mollywood is known for critically acclaimed movies with strong and progressive themes

Terrified for her safety, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra remembers pushing chairs and a sofa against her hotel door after she said an award-winning veteran director sexually harassed her.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who took over following mass pro-democracy protests in a widely boycotted election, is seeking a second five-year term

Seeking Re-election, Algeria's Tebboune Touts Gains

Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who assumed Algeria's presidency during mass pro-democracy protests, is touting his achievements as he seeks another term.

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The former East German states of Saxony and Thuringia saw big gains for the far-right AfD, a vocal critic of Germany's support for Ukraine

Election Outcome Highlights Germany's Ukraine War Problem

Regional elections in Germany have laid bare a swell of opposition to the government's stance on the conflict in Ukraine at a time when Berlin is already under pressure over its aid for Kyiv.

Although a major oil producer, Nigeria often struggles with fuel shortages that cause long lines at petrol stations

State Oil Company's 'Financial Strain' Compounds Nigeria's Fuel Shortage

Weeks of fuel scarcities in Nigeria are compounding a cost-of-living crisis, with the state-run oil company acknowledging "financial strain" was hampering supplies.

Shares in luxury companies fell over concerns about the economic health of China, a top market for the sector

Stock Markets Mostly Fall On China Woes

Major stock markets mostly fell Monday as more weak Chinese economic data offset optimism over an expected US interest-rate cut.

More Than 11 Million DirecTV Subscribers Lose Access To Disney Networks After Failed Deal

The programming blackout occurred days before the National Football League kicks off its new season Thursday, and ahead of the presidential debate on Sept. 10.

A shopper loads a car with bottled water at a Costco Wholesalers in Chingford

Labor Day 2024: Which Businesses Are Open And Closed?

While Costco will not be open on Labor Day, so many other establishments will keep their doors open.

French police investigated after finding thousands of rape photos on the suspect's computer

Frenchman Accused Of Letting Dozens Of Men Rape His Drugged Wife

A French pensioner went on trial Monday for allowing scores of strangers to rape his wife after he drugged her in a case that has horrified the country.

when deadly floods washed through both countries in August, some Bangladeshis blamed India for the 40 of their compatriots killed in the disaster

Ousted Bangladeshi Leader Becomes Diplomatic Headache For India

Four weeks after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter during a student-led revolution, analysts say she has become a diplomatic headache for her hosts in India.

Five-thousand workers walked out in the Hawaiian capital Honolulu alone, affecting 10,557 rooms there

US Hotel Workers Launch Strike Over Holiday Weekend

As many as 10,000 hotel workers were on strike across the United States on Sunday, at the height of a long holiday weekend in which millions of Americans were expected to travel.

Back in the last eight: Grigor Dimitrov celebrates after defeating Andrey Rublev

Gauff Joins Exit Of US Open Superstars After New York Horror Show

Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on the US Open scrap-heap Sunday as the defending champion crashed out to Emma Navarro in a blizzard of mistakes.

Bjoern Hoecke (L) delivered the far-right AfD's biggest victory to date in Thuringia's regional elections

Some Joy, Dark Fears As Far-Right AfD Wins East German Vote

The mood was jubilant Sunday among supporters of the far-right AfD after the party triumphed in a regional election pundits labelled a political earthquake.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the end of the day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs

Dark Trump 'Apprentice' Film Set For Release Next Month

The campaign has attacked the unflattering portrait of Trump as a young real estate developer as 'garbage'

Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring against Manchester United

Liverpool Rout Woeful Man Utd, Chelsea Held By Palace

Luis Diaz starred as Liverpool routed arch rivals Manchester United 3-0 to extend their perfect start under new boss Arne Slot, while Chelsea suffered fresh frustration in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

China is the Africa's largest trading partner

African Leaders In Beijing Eyeing Big Loans And Investment

African leaders descend on China's capital this week, seeking funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects as they eye mounting great power competition over resources and influence on the continent.

Azerbaijan is among the 20 biggest net oil exporters and the 12th largest for gas, according to 2022 figures

Azerbaijan: A Country Steeped In Hydrocarbons

Azerbaijan, which holds early legislative elections on Sunday, is a country in the Caucasus region with a historical relationship with hydrocarbons, which account for most of its revenues.

Microsoft's AI assistant 'Copilot' specializes in sales, accounting and online services

AI Chatbots Must Learn To Say 'Help!' Says Microsoft Exec

Generative AI tools will save companies lots of time and money, promises Vik Singh, a Microsoft vice president, even if the models must learn to admit when they just don't know what to do

The 81st edition of the world's oldest film festival has been awash with stars this year, including George Clooney

George Clooney, Brad Pitt Are Lone 'Wolfs' At Venice

Hollywood's two top leading men -- George Clooney and Brad Pitt -- promise to set the Venice Film Festival alight on Sunday with the premiere of their new film "Wolfs".

Mexico's outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants judges to be elected by popular vote

Why Is Mexico's Judicial Reform Plan So Controversial?

Judicial reforms championed by Mexico's outgoing president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and supported by his incoming successor have sparked diplomatic tensions with the United States and upset financial markets.

Telegram's popularity has grown steadily in Russia since authorities blocked Western social networks

Russians Fear Loss Of 'Main Information Source' After Arrest of Telegram Founder

Kremlin officials and public worry that France's arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov could deprive them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, speaking at a campaign rally on August 29, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia

Harris: Trump 'Disrespected Sacred Ground' At US Military Cemetery

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Saturday that her Republican rival Donald Trump "disrespected sacred ground" at a US military cemetery during a contentious pre-election visit.

Cannabis Biz Goes After Upscale Stoners On Fifth Avenue, Hamptons

The Travel Agency dispensary features a gleaming white minimalist interior and offers products including pre-rolled, New York state-grown joints.

Plenty to smile about: Jannik Sinner has seen Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz eliminated

Sinner Braced To Capitalize On Rivals' US Open Horror Show

Jannik Sinner was Saturday braced to capitalise on the shock US Open exits of title rivals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he faces Australia's Christopher O'Connell for a last-16 place.

A nurse administers polio vaccine drops to a Palestinian child at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis on August 31, 2024

Health Official Says Polio Vaccine Campaign Begins In War-torn Gaza

A health official said a polio vaccination campaign had begun in Gaza on Saturday after the war-torn territory recorded its first case of the disease in a quarter of a century.

Members of the public enjoy their evening as the Oasis tribute band Definitely Mightbe plays at a working men's club in Leeds, northern England on August 30, 2024

Oasis Tribute Act In Demand Ahead Of Real Band's Reunion Tour

Oasis' reunion tour next year has not only sparked a frenzy for tickets to see the legendary British band, but also spiked the interest in tribute group Definitely Mightbe.

A collision between coast guard ships from China and the Philippines was the fifth such insident in the South China Sea this month

China And The Philippines Trade Blame In Latest South China Sea Clash

China and the Philippines accused each other on Saturday of deliberately ramming their coast guard ships near a flashpoint shoal in the South China Sea, the latest in a spate of similar incidents in recent weeks.

An Israeli armoured jeep is seen in Jenin on August 31, 2024

Israel's Deadly West Bank Raid Enters Fourth Day

Israel pressed on with a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank for a fourth day on Saturday, as fierce fighting raged in the nearly 11-month Gaza war.

The pro-LGBTQ Human Rights Campaign, from which Ford broke as part of its step back from DEI, called Starbuck an 'extremist troll'

Right-wing Activist Leads Charge Against US Equality Push

Ordinary Americans have "had enough" of inclusivity and diversity policies at US companies, according to Robby Starbuck, who has led a one-man campaign against the controversial initiatives.

Lucas Wylie, a 26-year-old engineer, says the cost of living will be key in the upcoming US presidential election

In North Carolina, Democrats Counting On Young Voters

For several months, Yampiere Lugo has been going door to door, urging young people in North Carolina to vote in November.

Mohawk mother Kwetiio passes in front of a dedication plaque at the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital

Indigenous Mothers Fight To Search CIA Experiment Site In Montreal

A group of Indigenous women are hoping to stop the bulldozers at a former Montreal hospital which they believe could hold the truth about children still missing from a grisly half-century-old CIA experiment.

Some conservatives have slammed Donald Trump's ever-shifting positions on abortion

Trump Moves To Contain Fallout Of Abortion, IVF Rows

Republican White House nominee Donald Trump sought Friday to contain the blast radius of a fierce backlash over his remarks publicly backing away from right-wing positions on reproductive rights.