Russia will close Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural centers

Russia will close Germany's Goethe-Institut cultural centers

Russia will close German cultural centers across the country, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. The move comes after Berlin blamed Moscow for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced the closure of both the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural center in the German capital. Germany’s Goethe-Institut would be … Read more

Stock market today: Live updates

Stock market today: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Monday, August 31, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesUSA Stock futures were trading mixed early Thursday after major averages snapped a three-day losing streak sparked by rising Treasury yields amid more clashes between the United States and Iran. S&P … Read more

‘GTA 6’ on PS5 vs Xbox: Key differences to consider

'GTA 6' on PS5 vs Xbox: Key differences to consider

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. As far as anyone knows, it could be years before there’s a PC version of the long-awaited open-world crime game (fortunately, we don’t think it will take that long). But if you want to play the game right away, then … Read more

Sabalenka, Partying? Next Question, Says World No.1 – Tennis Now

Sabalenka, Partying? Next Question, Says World No.1 – Tennis Now

Daily fluff party? Aryna Sabalenka took offense when asked about her brand activations ahead of the tournament. Chris Oddo September 2, 2020 62 minute read Aryna Sabalenka is tired of fielding questions from reporters who want to know if she’s having difficulty switching to tournament mode after a week full of sponsorship activations ahead of … Read more

Mission to solve Mercury’s mysteries nears arrival after 8 years

Mission to solve Mercury’s mysteries nears arrival after 8 years

An ambitious mission to reveal the secrets of the least explored planet in the inner solar system is about to reach its cosmic destination after a long journey. The BepiColombo mission, a joint effort between the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, aims to use two complementary orbiters to reveal information about … Read more

3 dead, multiple others shot, including 2 officers, in downtown Minneapolis

3 dead, multiple others shot, including 2 officers, in downtown Minneapolis

Authorities say two people are dead after at least six people, including two police officers, were shot in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon. A source confirmed that the suspect committed suicide. A source told KSTP that Minneapolis officers were called to the apartment early Wednesday for a disturbance involving the same suspect. They say he … Read more

Global bond yields rising: Treasuries, JGB, Bunds

Global bond yields rising: Treasuries, JGB, Bunds

Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange on August 25, 2026. NYSE’s global bond crash is raising borrowing costs across the economy and forcing governments, businesses and consumers to confront the possibility that costly debt is here to stay. Global bond yields have been rising to multi-year highs, with Germany’s 10-year bond yield hitting … Read more