Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The United Nations Security Council has rejected a draft resolution proposed by Russia that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza but made no mention of Hamas' attack on Israel, while a vote......

Ecuadorian presidential candidate shot dead during campaign rally

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead on Wednesday by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in the country's capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London recently. American Photographer Karine Aigner......

Cryptos are not even worth a tulip: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said cryptocurrencies are a "threat to macroeconomic and financial stability" and cautioned investors against punting on them, days after the Union......

Football PIX: Messi's Argentina lose; Colombia shock Brazil

IMAGE: Colombia's players celebrate after Luis Diaz scored a goal against Brazil during the World Cup qualifier match in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Thursday. Photograph: Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters......

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

IMAGE: Brazil's Neymar is brought off the pitch after sustaining an injury. Photograph: Andres Cuenca/Reuters Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz scored to give Uruguay a 2-0 win over Brazil......

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Images from the international friendly, 2026 World Cup qualifying and Euro 2024 qualifying football matches played on Tuesday. Germany down France to end losing run IMAGE: Thomas Muller celebrates......

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Ecuador's William Pacho. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on......

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

IMAGE: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo spent over a decade in Spain with Ronaldo representing Real Madrid and Messi wearing the iconic Barcelona colours of blue and garnet. The duo won numerous......