Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
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US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea
The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.
Eagles' new perspective for '26: Don't 'let anyone steal our joy'
It's no coincidence the mood inside Philly's locker room was at its most sullen in 2023 and '25, two seasons following Super Bowl runs.
Cam Skattebo reclaims role as Giants' feature back after tough injury recovery
Just like that, it's business as usual for the bruising running back as he dominated the field in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat
Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing
AI Agents Test the Limits of Human Oversight
OpenAI disclosed six cases of unexpected or concerning model behavior as AI companies grapple with how to monitor increasingly autonomous agents and whether stronger independent oversight is needed. Joining David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend…
Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways
Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
JPMorgan Sees No Clear Endgame for Oil Markets
An attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline has disrupted a crucial route around the Strait of Hormuz, threatening crude deliveries to Europe and adding pressure to already tight diesel markets. On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Economics…
Doomsday AI: panic, regulation and the China fear
When tech CEOs warn AI could end humanity, does the media get the story right?
ECB Must Be ‘Vigilant’ But Not Rush Action, Stournaras Says
The European Central Bank must be mindful of upside inflation risks but shouldn’t act hastily, according to Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras.
Can India Turn Its Promise Into Prosperity?
Blackstone COO Jon Gray says India’s young population, expanding middle class and improving infrastructure are drawing interest from global investors. But India’s demographic advantage also creates pressure: millions of young people graduate every…
Brazil’s wind farms have been a huge success. So why isn’t everybody reaping the benefits?
While the country’s ambition is to be the ‘Saudi Arabia of green energy’, communities in the north-east are bearing the cost in diminished health and livelihoods Beneath the power lines cutting across Antonio de Souza’s property in Serra do Mel, in…
The AI kill switch, explained: 'It's not too little, but it's probably too late'
As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.
The race to build a pandemic-proof world
Six years after COVID-19 killed millions, battered health systems, disrupted lives and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill, the world is still grappling with how we can prepare better for the next pandemic.
Why the UN General Assembly still matters
More than eight decades on, the UN General Assembly remains the place where the UN’s 193 Member States come together to debate the defining challenges of the day, from war and peace – to development, climate change and human rights.
'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".
France Says 2027 Budget Plan Respects EU Spending Guidelines
France’s government said its draft 2027 budget bill will meet the European Union’s recommendations on spending as it seeks to reassure financial markets after missing this year’s deficit target.
Protein map reveals how red blood cells rapidly adjust to low oxygen
Scientists map the hidden protein network that helps red blood cells adapt to oxygen
Ranking all 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL: Which teams can truly rely on their QB2s if needed?
We stacked the best No. 2 quarterbacks across the league, including Mac Jones and even a few backups who have already been forced to play in 2026.
East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones
101 East meets innovators across East Asia using digital technology to transform how we grieve those we love.
World Running Short of Supertankers Threatens Long-Haul Oil Flow
The soaring cost of moving oil around the world is making some long-distance crude trades uneconomical, threatening to disrupt flows at a time when fuel markets have never been tighter.
37 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claim
Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence…
Ukrainian children learn ancient warrior skills amid modern war
Ukrainian children are learning the skills of 17th-century Cossack warriors – the communities that played a central role in Ukraine history, known for their military skills and horsemanship. But for these students, it is more than a history lesson…