The most aggressive streak of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in 40 years has slowed the U.S. economy

India claimed the first world record of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday as hosts China snapped up more gold medals and 15-year-old skateboarder...

A bloody rivalry between two drug gangs in Marseille on France's Mediterranean coast has claimed the lives of dozens of people this year, targeted in brazen attacks sometimes carried...

Pop culture–inspired ‘Monopoly’ editions abound. This one lets you buy Peach’s castle as seen in ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie.’

KYIV Two armed groups, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) and Freedom of Russia Legion, say they have carried

The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 troops from the U.S.-Mexico border that it had deployed in response to a surge in migrant crossings

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE The yen slipped to a fresh three-week low on Tuesday as traders pondered the

The American decision comes amid loud calls for a humanitarian truce at the United Nations.

Big Pokey, a Houston rapper known for regional hits such as “Ball 'N Parlay,” “Who Dat Talking Down," died after performing a show in Texas over the weekend

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2023--

Max Verstappen saw off Fernando Alonso to take pole position in a scintillating qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso’s Aston Martin mechanics celebrated wildly after it appeared as though the 41-year-old Spaniard had taken his first pole in 11 years. F1 grid: Starting positions for Monaco Grand Prix But Verstappen delivered a mesmerising final sector in Monte Carlo to take top spot with his final throw of the dice, beating Alonso by just 0.084 seconds. Charles Leclerc finished third for Ferrari but received a three-place grid drop for impeding Lando Norris, so starts sixth with Esteban Ocon in third and Carlos Sainz fourth. Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for Mercedes, two places ahead of team-mate George Russell, but starts in fifth due to Leclerc’s penalty - with Sergio Perez set to start Sunday’s 78-lap race from last place after he crashed out. Follow updates from the Monaco Grand Prix with The Independent - the race starts at 2pm (BST). Read More F1 grid: Starting positions for Monaco Grand Prix Max Verstappen fends off Fernando Alonso to take stunning pole in Monaco Lewis Hamilton makes joyous revelation despite Monaco qualifying result

Bulgaria’s parliament has formally approved the new government proposed by two main political rivals — the GERB party of ex-Premier Boyko Borissov, which won the April general election, and the runner-up, the pro-European liberal coalition “We Continue the Change — Democratic Bulgaria.”