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'People are afraid': NY migrant economy wilts under Trump policies

'People are afraid': NY migrant economy wilts under Trump policies

Nader says that the fear caused by President Donald Trump's immigration policies have left the streets of his largely migrant neighborhood in Queens, New York empty, forcing him to shutter his furniture store.

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Norris quickest in China GP practice ahead of sprint qualifying

Norris quickest in China GP practice ahead of sprint qualifying

Lando Norris was fastest in practice Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix, the championship leader lapping almost half a second quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri third.

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Ronen Bar: ex-Shin Bet chief who incurred right-wing wrath

Ronen Bar: ex-Shin Bet chief who incurred right-wing wrath

The days of Ronen Bar as Israel's Shin Bet chief were already numbered after Hamas's deadly attack on October 7, 2023, having hinted he would resign to take responsibility for failing to prevent it.

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Khawaja lashes out at 'untrue' comments in growing availability row

Khawaja lashes out at 'untrue' comments in growing availability row

Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja lashed out Friday at "inflammatory" and "categorically untrue" comments from Queensland's head of cricket after he missed a crucial Sheffield Shield game.

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Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign

Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign

Patrick Kluivert vowed his side will show a reaction in next week's vital home World Cup qualifier against Bahrain after the Dutch great endured a nightmare start as Indonesia coach.

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London's Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut

London's Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut

Britain's Heathrow airport, Europe's busiest, was shut down early Friday after a major fire at an electrical substation supplying power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said.

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Taiwan's existential battle against Chinese spies

Taiwan's existential battle against Chinese spies

Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats.

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England eye eighth successive Women's Six Nations in World Cup build-up

England eye eighth successive Women's Six Nations in World Cup build-up

England head into this weekend's opening round of the Women's Six Nations as overwhelming favourites to win an unprecedented eighth successive title and fourth consecutive Grand Slam.

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Toulouse begin Top 14 life without Dupont at title rivals Bordeaux-Begles

Toulouse begin Top 14 life without Dupont at title rivals Bordeaux-Begles

French Top 14 leaders Toulouse head to second-placed Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday without talisman Antoine Dupont and a host of other France Six Nations champions.

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Japan core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary

Japan core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary

Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.

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