أحدث الأخبار
World
Swimming and bullocks – 10 ways to say you’re sweating in French
When the heatwaves arrive, you're likely to end up a bit sweaty - luckily, the French language is rich with ways to express that you're feeling somewhat hot and bothered.
رياضة محلية
Driver suspended after gamer raced using his name in esports event
المصدر: CNN — Motorsport
World
The battle to save Sri Lanka’s leopards
Having endured a bloody civil war from 1983 until 2009, Sri Lanka is now at peace and developing rapidly. That's good news for the country as a whole, but the…
World
Wildlife is flourishing around Fukushima
Nearly a decade after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster, researchers have discovered that wildlife is thriving in the areas evacuated by humans, despite radiological contamination.
World
Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance:…
World
‘Hamlet’ in the skies? The story behind Taiwan’s newest airline
Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market.
World
Copenhagen’s new Metro is a thing of beauty
In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle.
World
They say he lived to be 168. Here’s how
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
World
Luxury atop one of the world’s tallest hotels
From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new.
World
Father’s Day – A day for dad to remember
CELEBRATIONS of fatherhood date back to the Middle Ages, with the idea of Father's Day being very different depending on the culture.But when was it established? We know that Mother's…
World
Swedish word of the day: Utedass
Summer is upon us and we're taking a look at some seasonally appropriate Swedish vocabulary.
Local
The glory of barbecue
If there is a common language in the food world, it's barbecue. Tailgating and barbecue, it doesn't get better than that
World
Pentecost: The French public holiday when many work for free
Pentecost is a public holiday in France, but not everyone gets the day off. Instead some people will be given the attractive option of working as usual but without being…
World
Met Éireann – three-month heatwave prediction “nonsense” – Irish Independent
Met Éireann - three-month heatwave prediction “nonsense” Irish IndependentTemperatures remain high as weather warnings expire RTE.ieScorching Temperatures Hit The Midlands Midlands 103Dry and some very warm weather early this week AgrilandMet Éireann warns of…
Economy
Retirement contribution limits will rise in 2019
Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.
Economy
Why it’s time for investors to go on defense
Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital, explains why investors should start treading lightly.
Economy
Barnes & Noble stock soars 20% as it explores a sale
Barnes & Noble jumped more than 20% after it said it would review a sale of the troubled company.
Economy
Aston Martin falls 5% in London IPO
Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion.
Economy
Toys ‘R’ Us brand may be brought back to life
Bankrupt toy retailer tells bankruptcy court it is looking at possibly reviving the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.
Economy
Tencent Music plans to go public on US exchange
It dominates the music streaming market in China through its QQ Music, KuGou and Kuwo platforms.
Economy
S&P downgrades debt-riddled GE and GE Capital
New General Electric boss Larry Culp just got a fresh reminder of the debt-riddled balance sheet he's inheriting.
Economy
Volkswagen dumps jailed Audi CEO amid emissions probe
Volkswagen has severed ties with suspended Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who has been jailed since June in connection with an emissions investigation.
Economy
Goldman Sachs slants research to help Democrats, top White House adviser says
Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, suggested Goldman Sachs may be slanting its economic research to help Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.