Masters champion McIlroy to headline Australian Open
Sydney (AFP) – Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play in the Australian Open for the next two years, the world number two said Wednesday, ending a long absence from the tournament.
'Tough' Singapore election expected for non
Singapore (AFP) – Singaporeans vote on May 3 in an election that will test Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership, as the wealthy city-state faces a turbulent global economy upended by US tariffs.
Japan orders Google to cease alleged antitrust violation
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese authorities said Tuesday they had issued a cease-and-desist order to US tech titan Google over an alleged violation of national antitrust laws.
Malawi's debt crisis deepens as aid cuts hurt
Lilongwe (Malawi) (AFP) – Behind a dimly lit bar in Malawi’s capital, Ben Manda rubbed his tired eyes and poured a customer a drink. He had been working for 36 hours straight, packing in back-to-back shifts to feed his family of four.
Danish brewer adds AI 'colleagues' to human team
Fakse (Denmark) (AFP) – They have names, faces and email addresses, but the five new colleagues at Denmark’s Royal Unibrew only exist in the virtual realm, which the brewer hails as a milestone to unleash the full potential of its staff.
USAID cuts rip through African health care systems
Abuja (AFP) – As clouds gather and humidity rises across west Africa, whose annual rains bring an uptick of deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, a nurse, is sitting at home, unemployed.
Arsenal target Champions League glory to save season
London (AFP) – Arsenal face Real Madrid on Wednesday with one foot already in the Champions League semi-finals but with the added pressure of knowing their entire season hinges on the result at the Bernabeu.
Kane and Bayern need killer instinct with home final at stake
Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semi-finals and keep their dream of playing in a home Champions League final alive.
Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
Madrid (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semi-finals.
S. Korea plans extra $4.9 bn help for chips amid US tariff anxiety
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest almost $5 billion extra in the country’s semiconductor industry, citing “growing uncertainty” over US tariffs.
