A massive computer systems outage apparently linked to Microsoft brought chaos to multiple industries worldwide on Friday morning, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. The company posted on X that it was working to "alleviate impact in an expedited fashion".
Airlines and airports across the world were gradually resuming operations on Saturday after a faulty software update to an antivirus programe operating on Microsoft Windows caused one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, also affecting banks and financial institutions. While some airports cancelled all flights on Friday, others had their staff perform manual check-ins, leading to long lines of frustrated passengers.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a drone attack Friday on Tel Aviv that left one person dead, saying it marked a "new phase" in its operations against Israel. ABC's Jordana Miller reports from Jerusalem.
The forecast comes as electricity demand is set to rise four percent this year and next, up from 2.5 percent in 2023. That would be the highest annual growth since 2007, excepting spikes seen after the global financial crisis that began that year and during the Covid-19 recovery, the Paris-based agency said. Soaring demand reflects "the growing role of electricity in our economies as well as the impacts of severe heatwaves," said Keisuke Sadamori, the IEA's director of energy markets and security. Читать дальше...
The advance of the desert is striking in the oasis village of Azougui, some 450 kilometres (280 miles) northeast of Nouakchott, the West African state's capital. Despite the ever-encroaching sand which is gradually swallowing up the trees, residents here are preparing for the Guetna -– the annual date harvest. The popular event is rooted in a long nomadic tradition and involves large family celebrations centred around the small, sweet fruit -- the region's main source of income. "You go from 10 to 1,000 friends," one local said cheerfully. Читать дальше...
Gosper, who served two stints as International Olympic Committee vice-president and was twice elected to its executive board, passed away after a short illness. "Kevan was one of the true giants of the Olympic movement, not just in Australia but globally," said Australian Olympic Committee president Ian Chesterman. "His loss will be felt enormously by so many of his friends who are gathering in Paris for the Olympic Games. "There will be so many there from across the world who will have a heavy... Читать дальше...
They returned to the central city this week to prepare for a historic first, one-off Test against second-tier Portugal on Saturday, and once again the starting side has 14 changes. But the chances of history repeating itself and the Springboks falling to Os Lobos (The Wolves) at the Free State Stadium are remote, even if the hosts have chosen an experimental matchday 23. South Africa remain top of the rankings after a riveting drawn series with second-placed Ireland this month, while Portugal... Читать дальше...
Australia won back-to-back Tests this month against Wales to get the New Zealander's reign off to a flying start. "It's massive, it's something we addressed early in the week," Alaalatoa -- Australia's third captain in as many Tests -- said of keeping the win streak going. "We've purely made this week all about us and understanding the reasons why we have put in good performances the last couple of games against Wales. "But we also addressed areas that we need to be better at." They meet Georgia... Читать дальше...
"With our leader up there, my hero, that gladiator, we're gonna bring America back together," the 1980s icon said on stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee ahead of Trump's closing speech on the fourth day of the event. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, compared Trump and his vice-presidential running mate J.D. Vance to the dynamic duo act he used to perform with "Macho Man" Randy Savage: The Mega Powers. Like he used to do in his wrestling matches, Hogan, 70, ripped... Читать дальше...
Any opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) would be non-binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel's war against Hamas sparked by the group's brutal October 7 attacks. A separate high-profile case brought before the court by South Africa alleges that Israel has committed genocidal acts during its Gaza offensive. Judges will read their findings at 1300 GMT at the opulent Peace Palace in The Hague, the home of the ICJ. The UN's General Assembly asked the ICJ in... Читать дальше...
Protesters in Bangladesh set fire to several government buildings during a day of deadly nationwide clashes between students and riot officers, a police statement said. "The miscreants have already torched, vandalised and carried out destructive activities," on the offices of state broadcaster BTV and the national disaster management agency along with "various" police and government buildings, said the statement, issued after a nationwide internet shutdown.
The memorandum of understanding will be signed during the summit attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic in the capital Belgrade. Lithium is a strategically valuable metal crucial for making electric vehicle batteries, making it key for helping Germany's flagship automotive sector shift to greener production. Serbia has vast lithium deposits near the western city of Loznica, where a disputed mining project... Читать дальше...
The 30-year-old, who was a member of the silver medal-winning team three years ago in Tokyo, recently broke the ring finger on his right hand, plunging his bid to compete at a third Olympics into doubt. Doctors advised him to put it in a cast and let it recover or have the top cut off. He opted for the latter, undergoing surgery this week. "I made an informed decision with the plastic surgeon at the time not only for the opportunity to play in Paris but for life after as well," he told Australia's... Читать дальше...
Former US President Donald Trump, in his first speech since surviving an attempted assassination, said on Thursday a last instant movement of his head at the rally in Pennsylvania saved him from being killed.
Another pandemic is inevitable and could exact damage far worse than Covid-19, according to the soft-spoken scientist sometimes thought of as Hong Kong's answer to top US health expert Anthony Fauci. "Both the public and (world) leaders must admit that another pandemic will come, and probably sooner than you anticipate," he told AFP at the city's Queen Mary Hospital, where he works and teaches. "Why I make such a horrifying prediction is because you can see clearly that the geopolitical, economic... Читать дальше...
Lyles, who won the 100m and 200m titles at last year's world championships in Budapest, will run the shorter sprint in the British capital in his continuing bid to set himself up as the true successor to now-retired legend Usain Bolt. But the American will be up against Britain's Anguilla-born Zharnel Hughes, who won bronze behind him in Hungary, and the dangerous duo of world silver medalist Letsile Tebago of Botswana and South Africa's Akani Simbine. "I'm looking forward to London, I feel it's going to be special," said Hughes... Читать дальше...
Canada's Silverman, seeking a first US PGA Tour title, shook off an opening bogey at the 10th hole of the Tahoe Mountain Club course, where he birdied seven of his last nine holes to rocket to the top of the leaderboard. At the par-four first, his 10th hole, his 191-yard second shot left him less than foot for birdie, and he notched his last points of the day with a 22-foot birdie at the eighth. Silverman said he tried not to focus on the Modified Stableford scoring format, which awards points... Читать дальше...
Lewis showed remarkable longevity to claim long jump golds at the 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympics. The 63-year-old American's Olympic haul also included five more golds -- including back-to-back 100m titles in Los Angeles and Seoul -- and a silver. He is also an eight-time world champion. Taking inspiration from Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Lewis admitted to having wanted to be a "global superstar" capable of entertaining crowds. He emulated Owens' feat at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Читать дальше...
An explosion at a building in Tel Aviv early Friday left one person dead and two lightly injured, according to an Israeli emergency services spokesperson. A body bearing injuries caused by shrapnel was found in the building, said Police spokesman Dean Elsdunne. The Israeli military is investigating the cause of the blast, including the possibility that it was caused by a drone attack.
US President Joe Biden has reportedly become more open in recent days to hearing arguments that he should end his bid for reelection. Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi has reportedly told Democratic colleagues that Biden could be convinced to leave the race soon. Other allies, including Barack Obama, have also voiced concerns. The New York Times reported that Biden has begun to accept the idea that he may not be able to win the Nov. 5 election and may have to drop out of the race. Biden tested positive on Wednesday for Covid-19... Читать дальше...
