Steelers, amid QB uncertainty, select Drew Allar in third round
WorldWith Aaron Rodgers yet to commit to extending his career into 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to bolster the quarterback position, selecting Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round of the draft on Friday.
Police question ex-butler over artworks seized in Portuguese house
WorldLISBON - Police said on Friday they had seized 278 artworks, including paintings possibly by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, at a house in Portugal, and were questioning the former butler of the late owner on suspicion of trying to sell some of them.
P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices
WorldU.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble on Friday warned of a roughly $1 billion post-tax hit to its fiscal 2027 profit from surging oil prices, joining a host of global companies flagging significant cost pressures from the Iran conflict.
Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti
WorldDUBAI/FRANKFURT -- Porsche will sell its stakes in sports car makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family, the companies said on Friday, as Porsche's new CEO focuses on reviving its struggling core brand.
Honda to cease automobile sales in S.Korea at end of 2026
WorldTOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. has said it will terminate its automobile sales in South Korea at the end of this year.
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
WorldOSLO - Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification.
Karst plateau in western Japan named UNESCO Global Geopark
WorldTOKYO -- Mine-Akiyoshidai, a karst plateau in western Japan, has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Japan passport fees going down to 9,000 yen in July
WorldTOKYO -- Starting July, Japan will lower application fees for 10-year passports to around 9,000 yen.
Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: source
WorldMeta plans to cut a tenth of its workforce, looking for productivity gains from its remaining workers as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
From machine tools to military tech: German industry dons fatigues
WorldHANOVER -- Defence and security-related firms for the first time have their own section at the world's top industrial fair in Hanover this week -- a sign of the times as Germany embarks on a massive rearmament drive.
