A Florida jury on Friday ordered Tesla to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to the victims of a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot driver assist technology. The verdict which comes after a four-year long case could encourage more legal action against Elon Musk's electric car company.  »»»

Hezbollah sought to ease tensions ahead of a high-stakes Lebanese cabinet session next Tuesday by dispatching its parliamentary bloc chief, MP Mohammad Raad, to meet with President Joseph Aoun on Thursday night—just hours after Aoun publicly and explicitly called for the exclusive possession of wea»»»

PARIS: Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard. The coming 10 days of talks involving delegates from nearly 180 nations follows a failure to »»»

PORTHCAWL: Miyu Yamashita of Japan shot the round of the week so far, a 7-under-par 65, to jump out to a three-stroke lead at the AIG Women’s Open on Friday in Porthcawl, Wales. Yamashita held third place after the first round at Royal Porthcawl and took control Friday with a bogey-free, seven-bird»»»

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, making the trip in a quick 15 hours. The four US, Russian and Japanese astronauts pulled up in their SpaceX capsule after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They will spend at least six m»»»

MONTREAL: Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to book a fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka at the WTA Canadian Open. Sevastova, a former world No. 11 now ranked 386th, snapped fourth-ranked Pegula’s 11-match WTA Canada win streak, the lon»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army has inducted Chinese Z-10ME attack helicopters into its aviation wing, the Pakistani military said Saturday, amid a push for modernization of defense equipment. The state-of-the-art, all-weather platform is capable of precision strike operations day and night, according t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Court of Cassation in Abu Dhabi has dismissed a final petition to reopen a long-settled fraud case, ruling that such appeals are impermissible once a cassation verdict has been issued. The case involved a man previously convicted of fraudulently obtaining funds from another individua»»»

Despite a downturn in July, financial analysts view the current levels of Saudi Arabia’s stock market as an attractive entry point for long-term investors, as signs emerge of investor confidence in valuations. The benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell 2.18% in July, closing at 10,920.27 poi»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) National Council Chair Atanas Zafirov told BTA's Pavlina Dudeva on Satursday, ahead of the traditional national gathering of the left on the historical meadow at Buzludzha, that the messages to be heard from the summit would be of statehood,»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded an Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai to Fujairah on a test ride to review the progress of the country’s first national rail network, scheduled to commence operati»»»

Singapore: The United States preferred to do their talking in the pool on Saturday after Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps took a swipe at the team's performance at the world championships in Singapore. The US team has said that an "overwhelming majority" of the squad were struck down by acute »»»

Russian organisation the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), which was launched in April 2025, claims to fight disinformation. But a number of the 60-odd members of the network regularly share disinformation online. We take a look. It was to be a platform “uniting experts dedicated to exposing unr»»»

Efforts continue to fully extinguish the fire in the Pirin region, which had flared up again in remote areas near Pirin National Park. The renewed outbreaks have now been put out, according to Commissioner Valentin Vassilev from the Blagoevgrad Regional Fire Department, who confirmed that teams rem»»»

In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he's ordering the repositioning of two US nuclear submarines “based on the highly provocative statements” of the country's former president, Dmitry Medvedev, who has raised the prospect of war online. Trump posted on his social media site t»»»

Conditions are favourable for mountain tourism, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross said on Saturday. Rescue workers recommend that visitors come prepared when visiting the mountains, bring a fully charged mobile phone, and wear suitable clothing. The National Institute of Meteor»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded an Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai to Fujairah on a test ride to review the progress of the country’s first national rail network, scheduled to commence operati»»»

Amman, SANA-Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdul Salam Haykal, met members of the Syrian community in Jordan during his visit to the neighboring country and discussed with them ways of benefiting from Syrian expertise abroad. Minister Haykal addressed the most prominent digi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian energy giant Lukoil's subsidiaries in Bulgaria are under unprecedented pressure from local authorities, and the company is considering selling assets in the country, Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova told Sputnik. "Despite the fact that Lukoil is not sub»»»

The US on Friday downplayed Iran's call for financial compensation as a pre-condition to return to talks over its nuclear program. It called the request “ridiculous” and urged the regime in Tehran to use the “short window of opportunity.” US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigo»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded an Etihad Rail train from Dubai to Fujairah on a test ride to inspect the progress of the country’s first national passenger rail network, set to begin operations next»»»

WARSAW, 2 August 2025 – Teaching about and commemorating the genocide of the Roma and Sinti is crucial to addressing the prejudice, hate speech, and hate crimes that continue to afflict our societies, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on Roma Genocide Remembr»»»

The housing market in Sofia remains exceptionally active, driven in large part by the anticipated adoption of the euro, which has heightened interest in property acquisition. According to the Registry Agency, the Bulgarian capital saw a record number of property transactions in the second quarter o»»»

On Aug. 2, 1923, U.S. President Warren G. Harding died of a stroke in a San Francisco hotel at the age of 58. 1 of 5 | Former President Warren G. Harding. Photo courtesy the Library of Congress Aug. 2 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1776, the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, was»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has been named the United Arab Emirates Country Winner at the 2025 International Safety Awards by the British Safety Council, one of the world’s most respected accolades in occupational health and safety. The award recognises global leaders in creating safe, healthy, and s»»»

The State urgently needs to invest in equipment and maintenance for volunteer units, Zhaneta Valcheva from Haskovo's Spasitelen Klub za Badeshte told BTA's Krasimira Slavova on Saturday. Valcheva, who has been part of the local organization since its foundation, said volunteers continue to contribu»»»

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: SpaceX delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, making the trip in a quick 15 hours. The four US, Russian and Japanese astronauts pulled up in their SpaceX capsule after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They will spend at least six m»»»

As the earth experiences hotter and hotter summers, new research using data from California emergency departments shows that the heat may be making us sicker than we know, and in ways we may not anticipate. A study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances tracked emergency department vis»»»

The 7th edition of the Crown Prince Camel Festival is set to kick off on September 2 in Taif Governorate, bringing together a wide array of local and international camel owners. According to the official schedule approved by the Saudi Camel Federation, the event will feature over SAR 50 million in »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday stressed the need to expedite the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip as soon as a ceasefire is reached. In a phone call with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, al-Sisi reiterated Egypt's firm stance rejecting attempts to displace the Palestinian people»»»

The Bulgarian Parliament elected a regular government led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov in 2025. Over the months leading up to the start of the summer recess, MPs also survived four unsuccessful votes of no confidence, passed legislation aligned with the Recovery Plan, and saw the emergence of»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Every morning, Abeer and Fadi Sobh wake up in their tent in the Gaza Strip to the same question: How will they find food for themselves and their six young children? The couple has three options: Maybe a charity kitchen will be open and they can get a pot of watery lentil»»»

PARIS: Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard. The coming 10 days of talks involving delegates from nearly 180 nations follows a failure to »»»

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free (DDF), the world’s largest single-airport retailer, has delivered yet another remarkable performance in July 2025, recording sales of Dh638.8 million ($175 million) for the month and Dh4.734 billion ($1.3 billion) in year-to-date revenue — a 5.86% increase compared to the sam»»»

Moody’s has released its latest assessment of Bulgaria’s economic and institutional outlook, presenting a moderately positive view while highlighting ongoing challenges. The agency points to Bulgaria’s European Union membership and the planned adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, as key factors»»»

ISLAMABAD: A 5-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan early Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, with no loss of life or property reported in its wake. Tremors were felt in several cities in the northern parts of Punjab province and the northwestern »»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Every morning, Abeer and Fadi Sobh wake up in their tent in the Gaza Strip to the same question: How will they find food for themselves and their six young children? The couple has three options: Maybe a charity kitchen will be open and they can get a pot of watery lentil»»»

A Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former president Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, making him the first ex-head of state in the country’s history to be convicted and sentenced. The 73-year-old conservative figure denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal. A Col»»»

Russia and Syria signaled Thursday they would bolster ties and review agreements made under the previous pro-Moscow government of ex-president Bashar al-Assad amid uncertainty over the future of two Russian military bases in the country. Russia's top diplomat met with his Syrian counterpart in»»»

Last Monday, after much hesitation, the European Commission recommended curbing Israeli access to its flagship research funding after calls from EU countries to increase pressure on Israel to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since the beginning of June, the Netherlands requested the Commi»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines Friday in an extraordinary escalation of what had been an online war of words with a Russian official over Ukraine and tariffs. Trump and Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's security council, have be»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan's exports of goods and services to the United States increased by 10.72% year over year, during the period June 2024 to June 2025. The State Bank of Pakistan reported in a statement that the country's total exports to the United States amounted to $6.028 billion during this peri»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has officially launched the first commercial flight of its new Airbus A321LR, marking a significant step in elevating luxury travel on narrowbody aircraft. Flight EY414 departed from Zayed International Airport to Phuket on Friday, showcasing the airline’s next-generation »»»

Doha: Weather in Qatar today, August 2, 2025, is expected to be hot with some cloud cover, as northwesterly to northeasterly winds bring light to moderate breezes across the country. However, a significant increase in relative humidity levels is anticipated, raising the likelihood of mist to fog fo»»»

Tokyo: Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further "severe heat" in the month ahead. Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent the world over because of human-caused climate change, scientists say, and Japan is no »»»

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said she no longer identifies as Nigerian and has not renewed her passport since the early 2000s. Badenoch, who was born in the UK, grew up in both Nigeria and the US. She returned to England aged 16 because of Nigeria's worsening political and economic c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday morning. "Over the past night, from 20:00 Moscow time on August 1 [17:00 GMT on Friday] to 04:40 Moscow time on August 2 air defense syste»»»

JAKARTA: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometers into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were immediately reported. Another erupti»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Friday called for a swift launch of the country’s first service, immediate reforms in licensing procedures and financial facilitation for operators to ensure affordable sea travel and boost maritime connectivity. Pakistan has »»»

Every morning, Abeer and Fadi Sobh wake up in their tent in the Gaza Strip to the same question: How will they find food for themselves and their six young children? The couple has three options: Maybe a charity kitchen will be open and they can get a pot of watery lentils. Or they can try jostling»»»