Russia is covering aircraft with car tires, potentially to protect them from Ukrainian drones
Moscow's forces have started covering some of their attack aircraft with car tires, in what experts say could be a makeshift attempt to protect them from Ukrainian drone strikes that have had increased recent success in targeting Russian military airports.
1970-01-01 08:00
Key San Francisco Fed official who oversaw supervision of SVB will retire
Azher Abbasi, head of supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — and a key official with direct oversight over failed Silicon Valley Bank — will retire at the end of October, the regional reserve bank announced this week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
1970-01-01 08:00
Li Cunxin, 'Mao's Last Dancer,' to step away from ballet due to 'serious health concerns'
Li Cunxin, who found international fame for his remarkable rise from rural China to become one of the world's leading ballet dancers, has announced his retirement as the artistic director of Queensland Ballet due to health issues.
1970-01-01 08:00
Civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II retires from church service
Prominent North Carolina civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II delivered his final sermon as the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church as he retired after 30 years.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Time to say goodbye': Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from soccer at 41
Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from a glittering soccer career at the age of 41, leaving Italy's Serie A as the league's oldest-ever goal scorer.
1970-01-01 08:00