Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
Paris (AFP) – Human Rights Watch on Wednesday said grave abuses were being committed on giant construction sites in Saudi Arabia and warned the risks to migrant workers could increase as the building of stadiums for the 2034 World Cup gathers pace.
Syrians hail lifting of US sanctions as start of 'new era'
Aleppo (Syria) (AFP) – The sound of fireworks and applause rang out in Syria’s major cities overnight, as Syrians celebrated US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on the devastated country.
China's Tencent posts forecast
Beijing (AFP) – Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter revenue, propelled by growth in gaming as the firm’s strategic drive into artificial intelligence deepens.
FA appoint former Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth as chief football officer
London (AFP) – Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has returned to the Football Association (FA) after being appointed as chief football officer following his ill-fated stint at Old Trafford.
Indonesian filmmakers aim to impress at Cannes
Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia’s top movie-makers are aiming to make a splash at this year’s Cannes film festival, backed by one of the country’s most famous cinema veterans, Christine Hakim.
Players stuck in middle with IPL, national teams on collision course
New Delhi (AFP) – The IPL resumes Saturday after its suspension because of the India-Pakistan conflict, but there are doubts over foreign players and the extended schedule has sparked a showdown with international cricket.
Peru PM quits ahead of no
Lima (AFP) – Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen resigned Tuesday on the eve of a no-confidence vote against him, as the government faces mounting pressure over a spike in violent crime.
Strikes kill 29 in Gaza as hostage release talks ongoing
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday as negotiations took place in Qatar for the release of hostages still held in the war-battered territory.
Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss
London (AFP) – British luxury fashion label Burberry said Wednesday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss.
Baidu plans self
Shanghai (AFP) – Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.
