In 2010 South Africa became the first African country to host the FIFA soccer World Cup, which is one of the biggest global sporting events on earth. Was it a triumph and what lessons could be drawn?

Suhasini Mani Ratnam stands different from the lot as she has come up with a short film during the lockdown.

What was the reason behind Jaya Bachchan bidding adieu to films a few years after marriage?

Amitabh Bachchan slammed trolls who criticised him for working during the lockdown and shooting for KBC. The actor gave them a befitting response on his blog.

Facebook last month poured in Rs 43,574 crore for a 9.99 per cent stake in India's oil-retail-telecom conglomerate-led Jio Platforms -- the largest investment for a minority stake by a tech giant.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul issued a statement saying that North Korean troops fired several bullets at a South Korean guard post inside the border zone at 7:41 am today.

According to Raigarh superintendent of police Santosh Singh, the factory owner did not inform the administration about the incident, which only came to light after the hospital authorities alerted the police.

As the train and bus services were completely called off, most of the workers have started to walk all the way back from Bengaluru to their home in Bihar.

Piku just completed 5 years, but it just doesn't feel the same without Irrfan Khan. Deepika Padukone shared a video from the set and along with a heartbreaking message to her co-star, "please come back."

Medical workers all over Russia have been voicing their concerns over shortages of protective equipment and have questioned the infection-control procedures that turned dozens of hospitals into virus hotbeds.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has designated various eminent institutions across the country as mentor institutions to raise testing capability.

Gains made towards slowing health expenditure growth in the United States in recent years could be negated by price increases associated with the continuing economic recovery unless more efforts are made to contain spending, says a new OECD paper published in The Lancet.

New Zealand should extend access to income support and introduce a longer minimum notice period for all workers to help disadvantaged laid-off workers find a new job and maintain their job quality and living standards, according to a new OECD report.

Tax revenues in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) dipped in 2016, falling further behind average OECD country levels, but a recovery is likely in subsequent years, according to Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 2018. The average tax-to-GDP ratio stood at 22.7% in 2016, a fall of 0.3 percentage points since 2015, the report says.

The average tax-to-GDP ratio in Latin America and the Caribbean rose to 22.8% in 2017, a gain of 0.2 percentage points from 2016, according to Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 2019. The report finds that the rebound was primarily driven by Caribbean countries and in particular Guyana and Barbados, on the back of tax policy and administration reforms.

This statement was adopted by National Contact Points on 25 June 2014 during their 15th Meeting.

This note discusses OECD forecast performance over the period 2007 12. It focuses on the lessons that can be learned from cross-country differences in growth forecast errors and the changes to forecasting models and procedures that have been prompted by the experience of the crisis.

The downturn in fixed investment among advanced economies from the onset of the global crisis was unusually severe, widespread and long-lasting relative to comparable episodes in the past. As a result, investment gaps are large in many countries, not only in relation to past norms but also relative to projected future steady-state levels, with a gap of 2 percentage points of GDP or more in several countries.

This publication is the follow-up to the forum held in March 2012. It offers proposals to counter the effects of the earthquake shock, to secure the sustainability of the local economy.

This statement was adopted by National Contact Points on 25 June 2014 during their 15th Meeting.

Breakdown group reports roadside call-outs back to 90% of expected levels as motorists venture out

But can smaller industrial towns like Scunthorpe follow its example?

Ignacio Galán says energy distributor’s listing highlights president’s market-friendly policies

Goldman exercises option to sell more stock, bringing total proceeds to $29bn

Kingdom to raise crude production and offer deep discounts just as coronavirus hits demand

In an exclusive first interview, the CEO talks about his love of scary movies, video games and why the BFI should be like ‘a nerdy friend’

Cable company added Three as a new customer for so-called ‘backhaul’ network

Brian Christinzio’s vocals have the singsong flow of Brian Wilson

Move will last for at least six months as coronavirus disruption takes toll

Bakery chain’s proposed trial of 20 shops thwarted by social media response

Tourism in east Africa’s renowned wildlife reserves has collapsed amid the global shutdown

Safety and commercial concerns remain but football, rugby and cricket begin talks to resume play in pandemic

Agency overseeing slaughterhouse reopenings has previously said worker safety is not its job

Visa problems and nervousness on the part of potential sponsors have made life hard for London’s festival of contemporary Arab culture. But as the Arab Spring gives way to harsher realities, such forums are needed more than ever, says the FT’s arts writer  

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Middle-income countries plead for assistance as investors face pressure to negotiate

Amity between old adversaries almost certain to crumble once first ball is bowled

President Macri asks for early disbursement of funds as refinancing worries grow

Iron ore giant in second disaster in 3 years after mud and waste surges through valley

Peso tumbles and cost to hedge against debt default surges

Jeremy Corbyn defends party's processes for dealing with racism after Ephraim Mirvis's criticism. Conservatives put opposition to independence at heart of Scottish campaign. Sterling slips as Labour makes inroads on Tories' polling lead.

The Conservatives vowed to bring in a new state aid system to protect British industry after Brexit, as the party finesses its message to Leave voters ahead of election day.

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The Labour and Conservative parties are making a final push on key issues — border security and rail fares — as the election campaign nears the home stretch. Brexit concerns are also bubbling again.

Tokyo’s Topix dropped 2.5% at the open, taking the benchmark index down more than 30% for the year. The move followed S&P 500 index's collapse of 12 per cent on Monday, marking the biggest one-day fall since the crash of October 1987.

With its candidate favourite to win, Law and Justice party was insisting poll should go ahead on May 10

ECJ issues rare warning over EU legal order after German judges question its superiority

Stimulant given as ‘likely’ reason for lower infections but authorities stress health risks

US-run trial of Gilead coronavirus therapy demonstrates ‘significant positive effect’

California utility discloses $5bn pre-tax charge tied to claims