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Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh

Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh

Asian markets extended losses with Wall Street on Tuesday as investors jockeyed for position ahead of key US jobs and inflation data, while sentiment remains subdued by worries over a possible tech bubble.

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Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.

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Famed Jerusalem stone still sells despite West Bank economic woes

Famed Jerusalem stone still sells despite West Bank economic woes

Despite the catastrophic state of the Palestinian economy, Faraj al-Atrash, operator of a quarry in the occupied West Bank, proudly points to an armada of machines busy eating away at sheer walls of dusty white rock that stretch into the distance.

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Will OpenAI be the next tech giant or next Netscape?

Will OpenAI be the next tech giant or next Netscape?

Three years after ChatGPT made OpenAI the leader in artificial intelligence and a household name, rivals have closed the gap and some investors are wondering if the sensation has the wherewithal to stay dominant.

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Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test

Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test

Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was overlooked for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Wednesday as Australia skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named to make their return.

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Scheffler wins fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year

Scheffler wins fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year

World number one Scottie Scheffler has been voted PGA Tour Player of the Year for a fourth straight season after a campaign that included two major wins, the tour announced on Monday.

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Security beefed up for Ashes Test after Bondi shooting

Security beefed up for Ashes Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attack, officials said.

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Wembanyama blocking Knicks path in NBA Cup final

Wembanyama blocking Knicks path in NBA Cup final

The New York Knicks will attempt to find a way past the imposing 7ft 4in (2.23m) frame of San Antonio Spurs prodigy Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday as they bid to end their 52-year trophy drought in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas.

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Amorim seeks clinical Man Utd after 'crazy' Bournemouth clash

Amorim seeks clinical Man Utd after 'crazy' Bournemouth clash

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side had inspired the Old Trafford crowd in a pulsating 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, but must be more ruthless to turn draws into victories.

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Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller

Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller

Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.

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