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Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says

The persistence of energy price shocks will be a key factor guiding the European Central Bank's next policy decision, Dutch central bank chief

Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says
Business|Environment|Health|World

Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82

Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over

Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues

BP has removed Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, it said on Tuesday, citing governance standards, oversight and conduct issues just months after he was appointed to

BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues
Business|Economy|World

Senegal's ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker

Senegal's parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on Tuesday, days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister

Senegal's ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker
Europe|Political|World

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say

NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank with a new structure that would facilitate the rapid deployment of

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
Political|US|World

Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says

U.S.

Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports

The U.S. intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft,

US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St gains at open as AI optimism overshadows Middle East risks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism overshadowing concerns over Middle East peace talks after recent U.S. strikes on Iran.

Wall St gains at open as AI optimism overshadows Middle East risks
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes

Kyiv residents and foreign embassies are shrugging off Moscow's threat of a wave of heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital as nothing new after years of war

War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes
Americas|Political|Travel|World

Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says

Pope Leo is "very likely" to visit Argentina in November, President Javier Milei said on local radio station Radio Mitre on Tuesday.

Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall

Ferrari shares plunged by more than 8% on Tuesday as investors and critics reacted coolly to the Italian luxury sports

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record highs on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism offsetting concerns over Middle East peace talks after

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks
Crime|Europe|World

Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car

A Russian Orthodox cleric has been released without charge by authorities in the Czech Republic after being detained when police found small containers of white powder in his car.

Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States

Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis 6 years ago. Here's how family and residents are honoring him.

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis 6 years ago. Here's how family and residents are honoring him.

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis 6 years ago. Here's how family and residents are honoring him.
Environment|Health|Science|World

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records
Business|Environment|World

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
Education|Opinion|Sports|World

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya

Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in a major wildlife trafficking bust at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport

Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya
Crime|Environment|World

Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd

Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family's sheep for the Eid al-Adha holiday, one

Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's dismissal of a government headed by a firebrand critic of the International Monetary Fund gives fresh

Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, as it looks to tap investor appetite for

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to clear his name over a scandal in which bundles of cash were stolen from a

South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian business to Putin: we need heavier weapons for drone defence

Russian companies are ready to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to defend their plants from drone attacks, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia's

Russian business to Putin: we need heavier weapons for drone defence
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's fifth spot in global market cap list under threat as Taiwan closes in

India's position as the fifth-largest global market by capitalisation is under threat as Taiwan closes in on the South Asian nation's spot,

India's fifth spot in global market cap list under threat as Taiwan closes in
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says

China's booming pharmaceutical industry is not being impacted by Beijing's tightening scrutiny over deals involving sensitive technologies, the CEO of JW

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says
Environment|Health|World

Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave

Seven people have died in France directly or indirectly due to a heat wave, Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday, which has become the hottest day in May

Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave
Crime|US|World

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS
Crime|Technology|World

Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say

Iranian hackers were responsible for a disruptive computer breach in March that forced Los Angeles' transit system to shut down parts of its network, Israeli researchers say.

Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say
Economy|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos

A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day as rescuers encounter difficult terrain and weather in their bid to reach the group

Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos
Science|Technology|World

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show

The war in Iran is choking off hopes of an economic recovery in Germany that had emerged at the beginning of the year, with businesses assessing their situation as

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a long weekend in the United States and many other countries,

Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

President Donald Trump has repeated his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him at least 107 times in the last six months, keeping the

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom
Asia|Environment|World

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

A rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation said, after breaking through 15 m (16

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak

British retailers reported lower sales in May against a backdrop of weak demand, but not the record downturn they had reported a month earlier, according to figures released

UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak
Business|Economy|Finance|World

How Trump's bank regulators are paring back supervision

Republican President Trump's regulators are undertaking the biggest overhaul of bank supervision since the 2008 financial crisis.

How Trump's bank regulators are paring back supervision
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to move, sparking debate on India's elites

One of India's most exclusive private clubs founded during British colonial rule risks closure after the government ordered it to vacate the prime New

Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to move, sparking debate on India's elites
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July

Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Europe|World

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan keeps view economy recovering but warns risk from Middle East

Japan's government retained its assessment in May that the economy was recovering moderately, while warning that tensions in the Middle East and fluctuations in financial

Japan keeps view economy recovering but warns risk from Middle East
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India

Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally

Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone may face pockets of stress from private credit, not systemic risk: ECB

The euro zone is not facing systemic risk from the recent turbulence in private credit markets but a few pockets of the financial system are exposed and some tension may

Euro zone may face pockets of stress from private credit, not systemic risk: ECB
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
Australia|Environment|Sports|World

Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms

A coalition of environmentalists and Indigenous Australian activists camping in the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built is

Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European equities slip as US strikes on Iran cloud peace prospects

European shares slipped on Tuesday as doubts over the prospects of a deal to end the conflict with Iran weighed on sentiment after the U.S.

European equities slip as US strikes on Iran cloud peace prospects
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones in China for April, including Apple's iPhones, were up 1.8% from the same month last year, Reuters calculations based on data

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says

The European Central Bank will likely revise its inflation and growth forecasts next month reflecting the darkening outlook from the Middle East conflict, its chief economist

ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State group land in Melbourne and Sydney

Two planes carrying 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group in Syria have landed in Melbourne and Sydney

Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State group land in Melbourne and Sydney
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy

Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence

Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
Science|Technology|World

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help

British shop price inflation sped up in May on the back of disruption and higher energy costs caused by the Iran war, according to a retail industry group which said the

UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea to step up monitoring of investments in overseas private debt

South Korea will step up monitoring investments by domestic pension funds and banks in overseas private debt, the country's financial watchdog said on Tuesday, as regulators

South Korea to step up monitoring of investments in overseas private debt
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in three years, and

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party

China on Tuesday reiterated its stance on the Australia-India-Japan-US Quad group, saying cooperation between countries should contribute to regional peace, stability and

China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party
Health|Science|World

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?
Asia|Political|World

North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force

South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea

North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says

The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse

Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: "Good morning" from her, and his usual reply of "Good

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target

Japan's core inflation as measured by a new central bank gauge accelerated in April and blew past its 2% target, data showed on Tuesday, helping make the case

BOJ's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target
Australia|Crime|World

Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses

The head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia has condemned online hatred and bigotry targeting Jewish witnesses

Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses
Business|Economy|World

Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis

Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in four years, as

Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis
Political|US|World

Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.

Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Peace talks hit turbulence

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, after the U.S. military conducted strikes in southern Iran in what it described as defensive actions,

Peace talks hit turbulence
Business|Economy|World

China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port

China and Pakistan have reached a "new broad consensus" on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the

China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in what a senior

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Health|Science|World

Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola

Health workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats

Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Environment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Crime|World

Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington

Four immigration judges in Washington state were ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition

Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington
Finance|World

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu says

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as a U.S. official

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank will consider the timing and pace of interest rate hikes with an eye on the fallout from

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

The U_S_ military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war

Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war

UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war
Asia|Business|Crime|Lifestyle|World

South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre

South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin has apologized for a second time in two weeks as Starbucks’ local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980

South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea's central bank to hold key rate on May 28, hikes expected from Q3

South Korea's central bank will keep its key policy rate unchanged at a review on Thursday, according to economists in a Reuters poll, and a majority of

South Korea's central bank to hold key rate on May 28, hikes expected from Q3
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree providing debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families, the Kremlin said late on Monday, adding to support tools

Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families
Crime|World

Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State return from Syria

A cohort of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State militant group has returned home from a Syrian refugee camp, the second such group to arrive back in

Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State return from Syria
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports

A Samsung Electronics' union representing workers in non-semiconductor divisions has filed an injunction with a South Korean court in a bid to stop an ongoing vote by workers

Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports
MidEast|Political|World

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been "appalling" and described the

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets

Japan fell behind China to rank as the world's third-largest net creditor in 2025, marking a further decline in global rankings despite its net external

Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets
Business|Economy|Political|World

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist

India's trade minister says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations

India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist
Health|Sports|World

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring

Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, though did not say when the problem is expected to be cleared up

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba publishes names of prisoners granted freedom in amnesty

Cuba on Monday published the names of thousands of prisoners covered by an amnesty announced last month as the island's government holds tense negotiations with the United

Cuba publishes names of prisoners granted freedom in amnesty
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River
Sports|US|World

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

The Colorado Avalanche face a tough challenge in the Western Conference Final

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0
Europe|Health|Science|World

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Interview|World

'It means a lot:' Navy funeral honor guard team trains to provide final honors to service members

'It means a lot:' Navy funeral honor guard team trains to provide final honors to service members

'It means a lot:' Navy funeral honor guard team trains to provide final honors to service members
Business|Crime|Political|World

Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows'

Israel's military says its air force struck sites belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows'
Political|Technology|World

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a seasoned economist as prime minister on Monday, three days after dismissing

Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave

Russia said on Monday that it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centres, and urged

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours
Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Europe|Health|World

Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive

A Spanish national in quarantine in a Madrid military hospital, who is among those evacuated from a cruise ship earlier this month, has tested positive of hantavirus,

Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say
Europe|Political|World

Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition won the Venice mayoral election, projections showed on Monday, retaining control of the most prominent

Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports

The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
Europe|US|World

Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised U.S.

Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open

Rafael Jodar has made a dominant debut at the French Open and dropped just five games

Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding,

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes

Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk

Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
Europe|Political|World

Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian

Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had made little progress in talks with the United States on expanding production of missile defences and was working with

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday

Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
Business|Economy|World

Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

Oil prices fell nearly 7% on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of

Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal
Political|US|World

Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal

U.S.

Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal
Crime|Political|US|World

CNN reporter describes moment she heard gunshots near White House

CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, triggering a lockdown and a rapid response from the US Secret Service. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports.

CNN reporter describes moment she heard gunshots near White House
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
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Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death
World

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery
Election|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’

Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid says the U.S.-Iran deal fails to meet Israel's goals and is criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing Washington to negotiate with little Israeli input

Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’
Crime|US|World

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

The U.S.

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
Crime|Europe|World

Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police

A former senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday that Czech police had found small containers of a white substance in his car during a search a day

Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police
Health|Political|Science|World

Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment after being diagnosed with early-stage skin

Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned on Monday a court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition CHP last week, calling a police

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition
Environment|Science|Technology|World

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Catholic popes have been urging global leaders to address social justice issues for 135 years across some two dozen major documents that many of the

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
Sports|Travel|World

Argentines bike 10K miles through 17 countries to watch national team play in KC

Argentines bike 10K miles through 17 countries to watch national team play in KC

Argentines bike 10K miles through 17 countries to watch national team play in KC
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document
Europe|Political|World

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president

Gladys Marín is unsure if she will vote in Colombia's presidential election due to safety fears

Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president
Business|Economy|World

Nigeria economic growth slows slightly in first quarter

Nigeria's economy grew 3.89% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, down slightly from the final quarter of last year's 4.07% growth rate, official data showed on Monday.

Nigeria economic growth slows slightly in first quarter
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Target pushes deeper AI adoption, reviews usage‑based pricing, India head says

Target is moving from "using AI to running on AI," but a shift in the pricing of the technology by its providers is prompting

Target pushes deeper AI adoption, reviews usage‑based pricing, India head says
Crime|Political|World

Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader

Cambodia's king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha for a treason ‌conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according to a

Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader
World

Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17

Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan

Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port

Several magnetic mines had been detected on a tanker in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Monday.

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port
Health|World

Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response

Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in Congo, already grappling with shortages of basic supplies,

Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said on Monday he would cut his salary and those of his cabinet ministers in half amid a growing political crisis marked by protests and

Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country
Health|Science|World

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads
Travel|World

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse

Former U.S.

Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech

The co-founder of AI company Anthropic said on Monday that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be left solely to

Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech
Crime|World

Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says

More than 30 people died in a suicide bombing of a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said on Monday, in the latest attack claimed by

Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the

WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada April wholesale trade most likely up 0.1% - Statscan flash estimate

Canadian wholesale trade most likely rose 0.1% in April from March, largely driven by higher sales in the building material and supplies subsector, Statistics Canada said in a flash

Canada April wholesale trade most likely up 0.1% - Statscan flash estimate
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism

The dollar dropped against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Everest operators must vet climbers better, says ascent record holder

Mount Everest expedition operators must focus on the experience and knowledge of climbers to lower risks and minimise deaths on the mountain, a British

Everest operators must vet climbers better, says ascent record holder
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning

Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control
Crime|Political|US|World

Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
Economy|Education|Political|Technology|World

Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats

New Delhi - A viral social media account focusing on the concerns of India’s Gen Z has come under attack, with its founder alleging hacking and

Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats
Economy|Political|World

Japan's Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance

Japan will build up an extra $19 billion in reserves to subsidise fuel costs and help tackle cost of living pressures, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said

Japan's Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance
Political|World

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Asia|Environment|World

Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says

The death toll from flooding in southwestern China's Chongqing has risen to nine and 11 people are missing following torrential rain in the municipality, state broadcaster

Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says
Crime|Education|US|World

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts

President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts
Arts|World

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York
Africa|Health|World

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
Crime|World

13 US service members have died in the war with Iran. Here are their stories

13 US service members have died in the war with Iran. Here are their stories

13 US service members have died in the war with Iran. Here are their stories
Business|Economy|Environment|World

India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran

India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism

Europe's STOXX 600 closed at its highest level in over two months, recovering all its losses since the start of the Middle East conflict,

Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week

Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Business|Economy|World

ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $5 billion in support over the next five years, the lender said on Monday, as the country faces mounting

ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud

Greek police arrested 20 people on the island of Crete on Monday, saying they had dismantled a criminal gang suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World

Australian police did no threat assessment before Bondi attack, inquiry hears

Australian state police did not prepare a threat assessment for the event where the Bondi Beach mass shooting occurred and denied a request from the Jewish

Australian police did no threat assessment before Bondi attack, inquiry hears
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, a month

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes
World

Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that conclusions have been reached on many topics discussed in a potential memorandum of understanding with the U.S., but this

Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent
Asia|Business|Crime|Travel|World

4 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing, in collapse of unfinished hotel in the Philippines

Rescuers have pulled three people from the rubble of a collapsed nine-story hotel under construction in Angeles City, Philippines

4 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing, in collapse of unfinished hotel in the Philippines
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding

Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing

Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, below economists' expectations.  

Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit
Africa|Health|World

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing

Angry residents in eastern Congo have attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center treating Ebola patients

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|World

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

A local hospital official says that angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of an outbreak in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Australia|Crime|World

Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack

An Australian spy agency boss has told an inquiry he had pivoted resources away from counterterrorism to espionage a few years before two gunmen massacred 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration

Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says

A call between the U.S. and Taiwanese leaders would be a positive thing but it is up to President Donald Trump to take the initiative and the two sides have not had any

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says
Business|Crime|World

Philippine rescuers racing against time a day after deadly building collapse

Philippine rescuers were racing against time on Monday in a search for possible signs of life more than 24 hours after the collapse

Philippine rescuers racing against time a day after deadly building collapse
Business|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the U.S. will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way." 

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings

In a cluster of villages in Pakistan's largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi'ite Muslims have returned from the

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Will they or won't they?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on

Will they or won't they?
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions

Huawei Technologies said on Monday it will make industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years,

China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions
Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark

Fred Kerley ran 100 meters in a pedestrian 9.97 seconds to win the Enhanced Games in a race where the sprinters were placed in the starting blocks four times because of false starts and untied shoes

Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse

Prisoners in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest on the roof of the detention center on Sunday, piling flaming mattresses and calling for the removal of the

Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse
Australia|World

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse
Sports|US|World

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Tomas Hertl weaved his way toward the slot and broke a tie at 8:21 of the third period as the Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit Sunday night to beat Colorado 5-3 and move within a victory of their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in nine years

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche
Business|Economy|World

New Zealand tightens English standards, widens philanthropy options for visas

New Zealand will tighten English language rules for mid-skilled work visa applicants while expanding philanthropy options for investor migrants, Immigration Minister

New Zealand tightens English standards, widens philanthropy options for visas
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Singapore economy beats expectations in Q1 with 6% annual growth, risks ahead

Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the

Singapore economy beats expectations in Q1 with 6% annual growth, risks ahead
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4

Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about

Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4
Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Golden Knights shake off disputed no-goal, storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead

A two-goal swing over a disputed no-goal call in the first period that resulted in a three-goal deficit could have doomed Vegas on Sunday

Golden Knights shake off disputed no-goal, storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies

Colombia's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigns on Sunday with rallies that drew massive crowds, ahead of a May 31 vote that analysts

Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

Italian teen star Kimi Antonelli charged to his fourth straight Formula 1 victory Sunday in a wild Canadian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell was knocked out by an engine failure

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
Economy|Political|World

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

U.S.

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
Economy|Political|World

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open

Novak Djokovic comes back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance

Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

The bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years

Pep Guardiola fights back tears on the sideline as he brings 10 years at Manchester City to an end

Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years
Crime|Europe|World

Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region

- Forensic experts on Sunday sifted through the ruins of a dormitory largely

Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber’s board met on Saturday to discuss raising its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rebuffed Uber's bid that would value the German food delivery group at over

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports
Europe|Sports|World

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits

West Ham has been relegated and Tottenham has survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch at a solemn Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch at a solemn Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch at a solemn Coca-Cola 600
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open becomes one of her toughest matches after she finds out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election

Cyprus' far right made gains in Sunday's parliamentary election while anti-corruption newcomers and social media influencers captured seats, results

Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will seek a second and final four-year term in January after overwhelmingly defeating a little-known challenger in ruling party primaries,

Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
Crime|Political|World

Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detention

The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic states on Sunday strongly condemned the actions of far-right Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir towards participants in

Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detention
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Police have stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
Political|US|World

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Economy|Environment|World

Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82

Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator for safety lapses after an explosion killed at least 82 people

Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs

President Donald Trump's resolve on Iran is being tested by a force largely beyond his control: the bond market. 

US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments of the city since

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security

Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated into concrete

Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Asia|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old

Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Business|Economy|World

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal

The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
Crime|Political|World

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

The criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the Trump administration deported to El Salvador last year despite a judge’s order barring his removal to the country – have been dismissed by a federal judge in Tennessee, who cited a “tainted investigation” by now-acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106

Among the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors is Freeman Johnson, who is considered the oldest among them

Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
Asia|Crime|World

Bomb attack near railway station in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23

Bomb attack near railway station in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23

Bomb attack near railway station in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders 

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and broke through the gates of the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, a Reuters witness said.

Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders 
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped

A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital has collapsed, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and 21 workers trapped

Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain

Standing in front of the White House ballroom construction site, U.S.

Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain
Asia|Crime|MidEast|World

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants

A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
Crime|MidEast|World

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants

A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
Economy|World

Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report

Russian forces hit targets in Ukraine using four types of missiles - Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon - in overnight attacks on Sunday, in retaliation for Kyiv's

Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report
Business|Economy|Political|World

India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict

U.S.

India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing

At least one person was confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines on Sunday, authorities said

At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing
Asia|Political|World

Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands

A Chinese coast guard ship left waters near Taiwan's strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Sunday

Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands
Crime|Education|Health|World

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access
Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says

Poland is facing a series of false alarms about fires or other threats, including one on Saturday at a flat in Gdansk belonging to a member of President Karol Nawrocki's

Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says
Business|Technology|World

Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says

Nissan Motor subsidiary JATCO has scrapped its plan to make electric vehicle (EV) powertrains in Sunderland, Britain, in light of sluggish demand for Nissan's EVs in Europe,

Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says
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Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
Asia|World

Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says

U.S.

Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
Business|Environment|World

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82

The chaos in the aftermath of China's worst mine disaster in 17 years led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials said at a press conference late on

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension

The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and

Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

The U.S. Secret Service says a man who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint is dead

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

A gunman who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10

Russia has launched an intense missile and drone attack on Kyiv, shaking buildings across the city center

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns

Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns

Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns
Science|Technology|World

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization “Fjord” has won the Palme d’Or

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas

The U.S. military conducted a drill over Caracas on Saturday, its first military exercise in Venezuela since U.S. troops attacked the capital and captured President Nicolas

US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas
Business|Political|World

Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'

U.S.

Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Clashes have erupted between protesters and riot police after a massive anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit

Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in central Belgrade on Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered to demand early elections and an end to the more than

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit
Arts|Entertainment|World

'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or top prize for the second time on Saturday with his

'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize
Sports|Travel|World

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
Crime|Political|World

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Political|World

Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according

Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
Business|Crime|US|World

Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters

Investigators are combing through a New York City shipyard trying to find the cause of a fire and explosion that killed one person and injured more than 30 firefighters and medical personnel

Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters
Business|Economy|Election|World

Colombian right-wing presidential hopeful leads poll for runoff vote

Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella received a surge in voter support in the final week leading up to the first round of Colombia's

Colombian right-wing presidential hopeful leads poll for runoff vote
Political|World

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait

U.S.

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants

The Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot

Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
Crime|MidEast|World

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says

Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says
Travel|World

Hartsfield-Jackson enhances security with new barriers ahead of summer rush, World Cup

Hartsfield-Jackson enhances security with new barriers ahead of summer rush, World Cup

Hartsfield-Jackson enhances security with new barriers ahead of summer rush, World Cup
Health|Science|World

Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh

At least 86 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh this year, and another 426 with symptoms consistent with the disease, health officials said on

Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation

At least seven police were injured in clashes with protesters, officials said, as tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday, demanding the resignation

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation
Health|Science|Travel|World

US adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says

Americans coming back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan now have a second entry point for returning to the United States, with the CDC on

US adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows

Bangladesh’s central bank on Saturday announced a 600 billion taka ($5 billion) stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses as economic growth slows

Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows
Americas|Business|Crime|Environment|World

1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.

One person has died after blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say

1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.
Asia|Environment|World

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82
Crime|Europe|World

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts

France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties

U.S.

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, with many of the victims young women, Russian

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties

U.S.

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will make permanent a 75% price cut on its flagship V4‑Pro artificial intelligence model, keeping prices at a quarter of their

China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say

Chinese local officials say that a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern Shanxi province has killed at least 82 people

Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, according to officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal
MidEast|Political|World

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran
Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

(Corrects details of 2024 election to say Machado's opposition movement was widely seen as the legitimate winner of the contest that Maduro was accused of rigging, instead of that she won the election

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela
Environment|Science|US|World

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state's volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump

Republicans in the U.S.

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
Business|Election|Europe|Political|World

Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail

Denmark's King Frederik asked caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday to make a fresh attempt to form a government after centre-right talks led by Defence

Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory

France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
Health|Science|World

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo

The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola while handling bodies and are among

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days

The ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party called on Saturday for a new party congress to be held as soon as possible - in some 40 days - after a

Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|US|World

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents

A gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province late on Friday killed at least 90 people, making it China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16

Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion market for CPUs includes China, signalling Nvidia still sees

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week

‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week

‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week
Environment|Science|World

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'

Pope Leo XIV has visited families near Naples affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
Asia|Political|World

Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds

Hundreds of people rallied in central Taipei on Saturday in support of government plans to increase defence spending, after the opposition controlled parliament approved

Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute

Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek "dizzying" profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area

Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute
Africa|Health|World

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of infections in the current outbreak there to five, the health ministry said on Saturday, as authorities

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank

Officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles suburb of Garden Grove on Friday due to a failing chemical tank that was

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

In the sky over western Ukraine, a bullet-shaped P1-SUN interceptor drone dived towards its target as dozens of soldiers looked on.

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Saturday there were no formal bilateral talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, though the two had a brief

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Economy|Political|World

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?

U.S.

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|World

At least 90 dead in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years

At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi, the country's deadliest mining accident since at least 2009.

At least 90 dead in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
Business|Economy|Political|World

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
Economy|Europe|World

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in their series

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Law firm Fenwick agrees to pay $54 million in settlement over FTX work

Prominent U.S. law firm Fenwick & West, which advised FTX before its 2022

Law firm Fenwick agrees to pay $54 million in settlement over FTX work
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Political|Science|Technology|World

Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program

Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

Jury clears Boeing in 737 MAX fraud lawsuit

Boeing was found not guilty of hiding safety problems with 737 MAX jets sold to LOT Polish Airlines last decade, a jury ruled Friday in U.S.

Jury clears Boeing in 737 MAX fraud lawsuit
Economy|Political|World

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds
Health|Science|World

US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or

US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Argentina to gradually eliminate taxes on some industrial exports

Argentina will gradually lower its export taxes for certain industrial sectors to zero in the 12 months starting this July, the economy ministry said on Friday.

Argentina to gradually eliminate taxes on some industrial exports
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction
Crime|World

Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody

Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody

Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody
World

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan’s Lai, sources say

The U.S. and Taiwan have not made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan’s Lai, sources say
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms

The U.S.

US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient

The U.S. missionary who tested positive for Ebola and is undergoing treatment in a German hospital has been given drugs aimed at reducing disease

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient
Crime|Political|US|World

Audit finds over 70% increase in federal immigration arrests in NYC under Trump

New York City experienced a more than 70% increase in federal immigration arrests since U.S.

Audit finds over 70% increase in federal immigration arrests in NYC under Trump
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Bolivia to open 'humanitarian corridors' on Saturday to move supplies through blockades

Bolivia police and armed forces will open "humanitarian corridors" on Saturday in the country's La Paz department in order for supplies to move past blockades, the

Bolivia to open 'humanitarian corridors' on Saturday to move supplies through blockades
Health|Science|Travel|World

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Crime|Education|Health|US|World

Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack

Court records reveal new details about one of two teenagers who killed three people at a San Diego mosque

Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack
Crime|Education|World

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest

A lawyer for Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil vowed on Friday to take his case to the U.S.

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest
Crime|US|World

Democrats demand Rubio explain visa for wanted former Polish official

Two top U.S.

Democrats demand Rubio explain visa for wanted former Polish official
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks

Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to

Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks
US|World

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

The Trump administration is announcing a new policy that requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for a green card from their home country

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US regulators sign off on large bank 'living wills'

A pair of U.S. banking regulators have signed off on plans submitted by the nation's largest banks detailing how they could be safely unwound in

US regulators sign off on large bank 'living wills'
Business|Economy|World

Mexico, EU sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US

Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday as they seek to decrease dependence

Mexico, EU sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Health|Science|World

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Americas|Crime|US|World

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Tennessee has been dismissed without a trial

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight

Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Europe|World

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio already faced a difficult task in soothing NATO allies anxious about President Donald Trump's often-abrupt announcements

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions
World

Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “slight progress” has been made during talks with Iran

Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
World

US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply

Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the State

US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky

The European Central Bank warned European Union finance ministers on Friday that proposals to issue more euro stablecoins could

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

U.S.

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says

U.S.

First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector

U.S.

USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector
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Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart

U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig had been finalising the details of a deal when talks

Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
Political|US|World

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil blocks more spending, widens 2026 deficit view

Brazil's government announced on Friday a fresh 22.1 billion reais ($4.40 billion) spending block to comply with an expenditure growth cap in its fiscal framework, adding

Brazil blocks more spending, widens 2026 deficit view
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandal

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the race for this year's presidential election, gaining ground after reports

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandal
Crime|Political|World

US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power

A U.S. judge dismissed an indictment against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego on Friday, finding that the Trump administration abused its power by prosecuting

US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power
Health|Political|US|World

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences

The Trump administration’s strategy against Cuba is looking a lot like the playbook for Venezuela

Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences
Europe|Political|World

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
Health|Political|US|World

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump
Health|Political|Science|World

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts
Arts|Crime|US|World

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate
Education|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington

Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire

Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington
Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms

Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs,

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Court ruling adds to crackdown on Turkey's main opposition CHP

A Turkish court ruling to effectively oust opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has inflamed a political crisis, rattled financial markets and could

Court ruling adds to crackdown on Turkey's main opposition CHP
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors

Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

U.S.

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Logistics giants urge EU to phase in low-value package duty rules

DHL, FedEx and UPS urged European Union finance ministers to phase in new duty rules on low-value packages on Friday, warning of supply chain

Logistics giants urge EU to phase in low-value package duty rules
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, adding that he expected new U.S. proposals on how that

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks
Americas|Europe|Political|World

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

NATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks

Oil prices climbed on Friday, as investors worried that the U.S. and Iran would be unable to reach a peace agreement that would allow shipping traffic to

Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks
Europe|Political|World

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock

Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's attempt to form a centre-right government broke down on Friday, he said, prolonging a post-election stalemate in

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock
Business|Economy|Political|World

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
Economy|World

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
Europe|Political|World

UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war

The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.

UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US appeals court revives $82 million of verdict against Ford in trade secrets case

A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived $82.2 million of a $104.6 million verdict that Versata Software won against Ford for breaching a licensing

US appeals court revives $82 million of verdict against Ford in trade secrets case
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jitters

The dollar held near six-week highs on Friday as traders weighed the prospects of a near-term deal to end the Middle East war

Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jitters
Business|Economy|World

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as surging gasoline prices linked to the Iran war intensified affordability concerns, highlighting

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low
Economy|Political|World

Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion

Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government

Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost

European shares finished at their highest in over a month on Friday, led by technology stocks as risk sentiment got a lift on expectations

European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province most affected by the country's Ebola outbreak banned funeral

Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures

Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine

Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread

It would be a mistake to underestimate the risk posed by the Ebola outbreak, the WHO regional director for Africa said on Friday, warning that just one case

WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls

France has drafted a U.N.

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
Science|Technology|US|World

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

The U.S.

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options
Business|Science|Technology|World

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down
Crime|Europe|World

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Environment|Political|Travel|World

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies

A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms

Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U

Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
Health|Political|Science|World

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say
Entertainment|World

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation

A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors who say the

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation
Sports|World

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'

Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'
Sports|US|World

Two fighter jets collide at Idaho air show

Four men safely ejected from their jet fighters after the two planes collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

Two fighter jets collide at Idaho air show
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

A renowned Mount Everest guide who scaled the peak a record 32nd time this week says there's an urgent need to limit climbers on the summit

Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Europe|World

Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote

Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Friday formally launched his bid for the presidency, joining a crowded cast of centrist candidates who risk being

Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote
Business|Economy|US|World

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low
Africa|Health|Science|World

Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says

Volunteers are going door-to-door to combat misinformation about Ebola in the area at the centre of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need

Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St rises at open, Dow hits record high

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday with the Dow hitting an intraday record high as investors watched for progress in talks to end the nearly three-month Middle East

Wall St rises at open, Dow hits record high
Health|Science|Technology|World

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract

Michael Carrick has been handed a two-year contract by Manchester United after passing his audition for the job of head coach

Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada March retail sales grow 0.9%; seen up 0.6% in April

Canada's retail sales in March grew by 0.9%, beating expectations, to C$72.67 billion  ($52.64 billion) primarily led by sales at gasoline stations and fuel vendors, as

Canada March retail sales grow 0.9%; seen up 0.6% in April
Europe|Political|World

Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy

Huge advertisements posted in Italian train stations linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with fascist leader Benito Mussolini have stoked social media

Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy
Crime|Political|World

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment

Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict former president Raul Castro over the downing

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs

Portugal will find it extremely difficult to achieve a balanced budget this year after storms in January and February cost the state €2 billion ($2.3 billion), or about 0.6%

Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow hits first intraday record high since February

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an intraday record high on Friday, its first since the U.S.-Iran war began, as AI-driven trade and market optimism over negotiations to end the

Dow hits first intraday record high since February
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday stressed Alberta's importance to Canada, a day after the oil-rich province announced a non-binding referendum on whether its residents

Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trafigura plans to withdraw LME copper stocks ahead of US tariff ruling, sources say

Commodity trader Trafigura plans to take large amounts of copper from London Metal Exchange warehouses in New Orleans, two industry

Trafigura plans to withdraw LME copper stocks ahead of US tariff ruling, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico economy shrinks in first quarter, but beats bleakest forecasts

Mexico's economy shrank 0.6% in the first quarter from the previous three-month period, data from the national statistics agency INEGI showed

Mexico economy shrinks in first quarter, but beats bleakest forecasts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower

Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'
MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"

The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source

A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Travel|World

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis

Short-term humanitarian aid won’t go far in alleviating Cuba’s long-term energy crisis.

Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis
Crime|Political|US|World

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

Raúl Castro rarely makes public appearances these days

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president
Business|Political|Technology|World

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Crime|Travel|World

Australian tourist killed falling into ravine on Peru’s Inca Trail

Australian tourist killed falling into ravine on Peru’s Inca Trail

Australian tourist killed falling into ravine on Peru’s Inca Trail
Arts|Economy|Opinion|World

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

The Trump administration has made many threats against nonprofits whose missions it disagrees with.

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’
Crime|Europe|World

UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine

The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said it had lost $1 million worth of aid when a Russian missile struck one of its warehouses in Dnipro in eastern Ukraine earlier

UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine
Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Brittle bonds and AI boom face off

Everything the ROI team are reading, watching and listening to over the weekend. From Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Markets & Finance Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Brittle bonds and AI boom face off
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

U.S. equity funds record outflows on caution over higher yields

U.S. equity funds recorded a second weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week to May 20 as investors locked in profits from a recent rally on caution over rising inflation and a

U.S. equity funds record outflows on caution over higher yields
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens

Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens
Business|Sports|World

Era-defining manager Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 incredible years

Era-defining manager Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 incredible years

Era-defining manager Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 incredible years
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that

China to expand public service access for migrant workers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control

The dual-class share structure outlined in SpaceX's IPO filing, which grants CEO Elon Musk outsized control, has revived one of Wall Street's oldest

From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global equity fund investors halt eight-week buying streak as bond yields rise

Global equity funds recorded the first weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week through May 20, as investors turned cautious over inflation and a rise in long-term borrowing costs

Global equity fund investors halt eight-week buying streak as bond yields rise
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Level-setting the Warsh Fed, in Warsh's own words

Kevin Warsh has been a sharp critic of the Federal Reserve for the last 15 years, ever since leaving his job there as a governor in 2011.

Level-setting the Warsh Fed, in Warsh's own words
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Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed

The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed four American officials and 19 others has been released from a maximum-security prison

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|US|World

Is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look for a home

Is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look for a home

Is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look for a home
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status

Spain will introduce a plan to match migrants to jobs under a programme to grant legal status to around half a million undocumented workers to help drive

Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies

U.S.

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
Health|Science|World

US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative

A U.S. citizen who ​contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ‌where an outbreak of a rare strain has killed over 130 people, is not critically ill and his wife

US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative
Business|Economy|Europe|World

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologised for the upset caused to staff by his remarks about artificial intelligence replacing "lower value" human workers, but stopped

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says

Citigroup plans to allocate a significant portion of its global wealth management hiring to Asia, where its private bank is growing faster and generating

Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low

Residential construction in Germany dropped to a 13-year low in 2025, hurt by higher building costs and interest rates, putting pressure on the government to step up

Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting

There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that

UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one

A pipeline explosion at Hungarian oil and gas group MOL's petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros that killed one person and

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
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India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance
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Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UBS lifts S&P 500 annual forecast on robust consumer spending, AI demand

UBS Global Wealth Management has raised its 2026 year-end forecast for the S&P 500 to 7,900 from 7,500, citing resilient consumer spending and strong demand for data center

UBS lifts S&P 500 annual forecast on robust consumer spending, AI demand
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

German Ifo business sentiment unexpectedly rises but outlook stays weak

German business morale unexpectedly improved in May, a survey showed on Friday, but economists warn that the outlook for Europe's biggest economy remains

German Ifo business sentiment unexpectedly rises but outlook stays weak
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ECB will have to respond to inflation increase, EU's Dombrovskis says

European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday that it is clear the European Central Bank will need to react to rising inflation.

ECB will have to respond to inflation increase, EU's Dombrovskis says
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JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently

Investment bank JPMorgan said on Friday that Turkey's central bank was likely to hike its key interest rate to 40% and could even do so before its next planned meeting in

JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen

The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Samsung Electronics' workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal that ensures huge bonuses for its memory chip workers, but other employees

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it
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Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say

At least four people were killed and 35 children were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk in eastern Ukraine,

Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say
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When does this end?

World markets remain at the mercy of diplomacy as the Iran war approaches the end of its third month with no clear resolution in sight.

When does this end?
Health|Science|Technology|World

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

The call for help came in early May: a cruise ship off Cape Verde was stranded, with

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says

NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

China foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New York and chair a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council on May 26, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.

China foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada
Crime|World

Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says

At least 65 Russian drone pilot cadets and an instructor were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their training camp in the Russian-occupied town of Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast on Wednesday night, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. CNN has contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment.

Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|World

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

British police are appealing for witnesses as they expand their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew
Crime|Election|US|World

‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police

‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police

‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police
World

Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices

Kenya’s public transport operators on have called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices

Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices
Europe|Political|World

Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops

Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his decision to send additional U.S. troops to Poland.

Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops
Health|Science|Sports|World

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain

The risk of Ebola affecting fans at the World Cup is low, according to Dr Oliver Johnson, a global health academic at King's College London,

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds

German consumer sentiment recovered heading into June, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Friday.

German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK retail sales drop by most in nearly a year as drivers buy less fuel

British retail sales fell by the most in nearly a year in April as fuel sales plummeted, according to official figures published on Friday that added to

UK retail sales drop by most in nearly a year as drivers buy less fuel
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher

Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.

Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German economy grows by 0.3% in Q1, driven by exports

The German economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, the statistics office said on Friday, confirming its

German economy grows by 0.3% in Q1, driven by exports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say

The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers said on Friday, after his arrest earlier this

Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge

Britain's public finances showed the biggest shortfall since the COVID-19 pandemic in April in what could be an early taste of the budget hit facing

UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions

After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions
Business|Economy|World

High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to allay concerns about the cost of living is driving dissatisfaction with his government among Britons, adding to

High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare Starmer
Travel|World

A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year in Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the pillars of Islam

A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens

Advanced Micro Devices is working with Taiwan partners to ramp up production capacity as stronger-than-expected demand squeezes the global

AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants

Europe's push to curb its dependence on U.S. payments giants Visa and Mastercard has driven a wedge between the European Central Bank

ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap

Since 1990, the population in the Swiss village of Knonau has more than doubled, driven by an economic boom in one of the country's most business

Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lenovo Q4 revenue tops estimates on strong PC sales; shares jump 15%

Lenovo Group reported a better-than-expected 27% jump in quarterly revenue on Friday, as strong consumer demand for PCs ahead of potential

Lenovo Q4 revenue tops estimates on strong PC sales; shares jump 15%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan looks to offload exposure to $4 billion in private equity-linked loans, FT reports

JPMorgan is seeking to offload risk tied to more than $4 billion in loans to private equity funds, Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with matter.

JPMorgan looks to offload exposure to $4 billion in private equity-linked loans, FT reports
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China

U.S.

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain

A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain,

Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say

India's central bank does not see interest rate hikes as the best way to defend the embattled rupee, three sources said, a position at odds

India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash

South Korea's Interior Minister said his ministry would stop offering products from companies that "make light" of the country's democratic history, after a

South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash
Business|Education|Technology|World

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Business|Economy|Europe|World

InPost says FedEx-led $9 billion buyout offer to run from May 26 to July 27

Polish parcel locker company Inpost said on Friday that the €7.8 billion ($9 billion) buyout offer from a consortium made up of FedEx, Advent International and other InPost

InPost says FedEx-led $9 billion buyout offer to run from May 26 to July 27
Crime|Europe|World

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

The Russia-controlled part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region was experiencing emergency power blackouts on Friday, Russia-installed governor Yevgeny Balitsky was quoted as

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say
Asia|Business|Economy|World

APEC trade envoys gather in China to discuss trade imbalances, supply chain resilience

Asia-Pacific trade envoys gathered in China are expected to discuss multilateral cooperation, trade imbalances and supply chain

APEC trade envoys gather in China to discuss trade imbalances, supply chain resilience
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war

A strong rally in tech stocks has largely gone under the radar against a darkening backdrop for European equity markets as the energy shock triggered by

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war
Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally

Serbia’s university students are gearing up for a major rally this weekend, pushing for political changes under President Aleksandar Vucic

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues

The Carolina Hurricanes emerged from having 11 days between playoff series by giving up four goals in the first 11-plus minutes of a 6-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens to open the Eastern Conference Final

Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues
Sports|US|World

Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs

Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93

Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand central bank to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27; slim majority expect Q3 hike: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to keep its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday but a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll now

New Zealand central bank to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27; slim majority expect Q3 hike: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

The war in the Middle East is squeezing two pillars of Indian employment, forcing Gulf-based workers home and crushing demand for the country's

India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade
Australia|Crime|World

Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp, ABC says

A second group of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to

Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp, ABC says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Hengli, China's silk-to-petrochemicals empire, faces the chill of US sanctions

The Hengli Group, built by a husband and wife duo over three decades from a bankrupt textile mill into a Fortune Global 500 giant

Hengli, China's silk-to-petrochemicals empire, faces the chill of US sanctions
Political|US|World

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

U.S.

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president
Asia|Economy|Political|World

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|World

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods
Asia|Australia|Business|Political|World

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says

The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the 'Quad' grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan's foreign ministry said on Friday.

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday the government will seek to avoid overly relying on new debt issuance if it were to compile an extra

Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says
Economy|Political|US|World

US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran's designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace

US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person

Australia's Arafura Rare Earths said on Friday it plans to raise about A$350 million ($249.83 million) in a share

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

U.S.

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

The State of North Carolina has sued Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for its alleged failure to meet its commitments to build an electric vehicle and battery factory in the state

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
Economy|Election|Political|World

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada
Sports|World

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title
Education|US|World

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits

The House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits
MidEast|Political|US|World

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin privately warned that authorities could stop processing international travelers and cargo at major U.S.

Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday sued WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc alleging they misled consumers about the strength and scope of

Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister

Brazil's government is expected to announce on Friday an increase of spending blocks across ministries to stay within this year's spending cap, Finance Minister Dario

Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve

U.S.

Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve
Europe|Political|World

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
Crime|US|World

Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack

More than 2,000 people gathered in a San Diego park on Thursday to mourn a security guard and two other men murdered as they tried to

Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock

Japan's annual core inflation slowed to a four-year low in April due to the effect of subsidies on fuel and education, data showed on Friday, though analysts

Japan's core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
World

Brooks Koepka is 1 back at the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown event

Scottie Scheffler won’t be the wire-to-wire winner of his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson again this year

Brooks Koepka is 1 back at the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown event
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the Wall Street bank of defrauding shareholders about its work for 1MDB, a Malaysian

Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina secures $1 billion in IMF disbursement

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday approved a $1 billion disbursement to Argentina after completing a second review of its $20 billion programme,

Argentina secures $1 billion in IMF disbursement
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ahead of Washington's upcoming talks on a new

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says

British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Economy|US|World

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
World

Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe

President Donald Trump has stirred confusion by saying the U.S. will send an additional 5,000 American troops to Poland

Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing
Crime|Political|US|World

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

All charges against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago have been dropped in an unusual hearing where a top federal prosecutor appeared to acknowledge grand jury misconduct by his office

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national sports writer and tennis expert, dies at 55

Howard Fendrich, a longtime national sports writer for The Associated Press, has died at 55

Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national sports writer and tennis expert, dies at 55
World

Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlash

Israel says it has released and deported hundreds of activists who took part in a flotilla attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlash
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Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill

Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
Opinion|Sports|World

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'

Alexi Lalas has criticized U.S. soccer players for citing pressure ahead of the World Cup at home

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content

Canada's federal broadcast regulator is requiring large online streaming services to contribute 15% of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content

Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents

New York City will offer its residents a chance to snag $50 tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday, with 1,000

Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant

Lockheed Martin broke ground on Thursday on an 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center at its Troy, Alabama campus, as part of a U.S. push to expand

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme
Crime|Europe|World

Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail

The mastermind of defunct Greek guerilla group November 17, which carried out a 27-year campaign of assassinations, has been released from jail, two police sources said on

Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail
Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday dismissed any notion that Belarus would be dragged into the Ukraine war, but said Russia and Belarus would jointly

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia
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US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
Travel|World

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay in November, part of regional tour

Pope Leo is set to visit Uruguay in November, news outlet Teledoce reported on Thursday, citing the Catholic Church in Montevideo.

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay in November, part of regional tour
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session on Thursday in the green, lifted by optimism that a U.S.-Iran peace deal is close at hand, while investors

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go
Crime|Political|US|World

US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz

Chicago U.S.

US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Ross raises annual outlook as shoppers remain focused on value

Value retailer Ross Stores raised its annual comparable sales and profit forecast on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for its discounted apparel and accessories despite looming

Ross raises annual outlook as shoppers remain focused on value
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Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
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The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment

President Donald Trump on Thursday said past U_S_ presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades, but “it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.”

The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment
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Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach
Sports|World

US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup

The United States has a new injury worry three weeks before the start of the World Cup

US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit
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Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Colorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm

The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm
Africa|Health|Science|World

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak

People have set fire to an Ebola treatment center in one of the towns at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grows over a health crisis authorities and aid agencies are struggling to contain

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
Crime|Europe|World

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict
Crime|Political|World

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now
Arts|Political|US|World

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch

President Donald Trump says it’s “fantastic” that a key federal agency approved the design for the triumphal arch he wants to build at an entrance to the nation’s capital

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch
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US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

U.S. stocks ticked higher following the latest reversal for oil prices

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence

The former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit has been sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a staggering $250 million fraud case

Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
Health|Science|Travel|World

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says

JPMorgan is implementing AI tools across its

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings

Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long‑withheld “autopsy” of Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in

Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings
Health|Sports|World

Congo protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents in dispute over victim's body

Protesters set fire to tents for Ebola patients after Congolese authorities refused to give them the dead body of a victim

Congo protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents in dispute over victim's body
Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre
Economy|US|World

What is GAESA, which has taken center stage in US-Cuba tensions?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made no bones about who he blames for Cuba's economic woes.

What is GAESA, which has taken center stage in US-Cuba tensions?
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The U.S. decision to remove Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from a list of sanctioned individuals is temporary and does not reflect a policy

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
Economy|Health|Science|World

Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say

The acting director of the U.S.

Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say
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Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 

Wall Street's three main indexes closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices lost ground, with some officials citing

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks

Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks
Business|Political|US|World

US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say

The U.S. Senate is abandoning President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline for passing immigration enforcement funding, Republican senators said on Thursday.

US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say
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Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
Crime|Education|World

Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher

A judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun

Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know
Political|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
Environment|Science|World

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
Crime|Education|US|World

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology|World

Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'

Federal prosecutors have charged two men with using AI to create nude videos and photos under a new law targeting deepfake pornography

Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'
Crime|Political|World

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings
Economy|Political|Sports|World

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks

How businesses and consumers respond to ongoing economic shocks will determine if the U.S.

Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets

By Michael S.

Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets
Economy|Political|World

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
Health|Science|Travel|World

As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington airport

Americans who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last three weeks must only return to the

As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington airport
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby
Crime|Europe|World

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man

Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday to express outrage at the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum tells her party that officials should quit if tied to corruption, sources say

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has told officials from her ruling Morena party to resign if they are involved in acts of corruption, according to two

Mexico's Sheinbaum tells her party that officials should quit if tied to corruption, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Technology|World

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

The U.S.

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US Treasuries selloff exacerbated as mortgage investors hedge against rising yields

Surging U.S.

US Treasuries selloff exacerbated as mortgage investors hedge against rising yields
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
Environment|Health|Science|World

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts
Crime|Education|Political|World

Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability

A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled

Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions

Israel's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
Political|Sports|World

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan

Shares of Birkenstock surged nearly 17% on Thursday after the German sandal maker said it would buy back $250 million of its stock through an accelerated share repurchase agreement,

Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan
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U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund
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US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability

Some U.S.

US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months
Business|Economy|World

Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway

A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the

Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
Crime|World

US Supreme Court averts inmate's execution in intellectual disability case

A man convicted of a 1997 murder in Alabama will be spared execution after the U.S.

US Supreme Court averts inmate's execution in intellectual disability case
Europe|Health|Science|World

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 76 % in domestic pigs and 44 % in wild boar, as the disease reemerged in Spain after more than

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says
Business|Economy|World

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid
Business|Sports|Technology|World

NHL signs prediction market integrity memo with US derivatives regulator

The National Hockey League has signed an information-sharing agreement with the U.S.

NHL signs prediction market integrity memo with US derivatives regulator
Business|Crime|World

Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges

The U.S.

Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges
Political|Science|World

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Business|Economy|World

Dollar whipsawed by conflicting Iran deal signals

The dollar index was flat on Thursday as traders weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to end the Middle East war, having earlier touched a six-week

Dollar whipsawed by conflicting Iran deal signals
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US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, May 21 - The U.S.

US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations
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Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams
Arts|Science|World

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have agreed to an all-stock merger to form a housing rental company with an enterprise value of $69 billion, the firms

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium

The United States has moved closer to slapping prohibitive tariffs on imports of Russian palladium after the Department of Commerce made a final determination on a

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium
Business|Economy|World

Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago

Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave

The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found in the deepest part of the Maldives sea cave they were exploring. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau has the latest on the recovery efforts.

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave
Crime|Political|US|World

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled
Environment|Science|World

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season
Europe|Political|World

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Health|Political|Science|World

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Economy|Europe|World

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns

France faces mounting public finance risks as budget-tightening lags and debt remains high, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, warning that insufficient

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Health|Political|World

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced a temporary cut in value-added tax for tourist venues over the summer to reduce

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US single-family housing starts tumble in April

U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while as the

US single-family housing starts tumble in April
Business|Economy|World

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued
Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says

A global vaccine coalition official said on Thursday that cases so far identified in the Congo Ebola outbreak represent just the top of the iceberg and it may

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says
Business|Political|Travel|World

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO
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Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the lack of new oil exports from the Middle

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
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Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction

A spiral segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase sold for more than €450,000 at auction in Paris on Thursday.

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction
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India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May
Europe|Political|World

Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for her second son, Andrew, to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001

Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show
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From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013
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US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing
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Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

Jannik Sinner is set to begin his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open this weekend

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
Travel|World

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day
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Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
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US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
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Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine
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Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
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Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's

The pay deal reached between Samsung Electronics and its union is being hailed as a win for the company which gained key concessions and

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's
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Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs
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Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
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The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat
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Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show

Britain's late Queen Elizabeth pressed almost three decades ago for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be made a government trade envoy,

Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show
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Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up

The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with a dilemma as it

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up
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Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
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Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash
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Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending
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Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years

A court in Georgia sentenced a senior opposition figure to 2-1/2 years in prison on Thursday on charges of sabotage and inciting a coup at local elections last year, the

Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years
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Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 

The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 
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Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, is exploring a possible tie-up with pay-TV

Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say
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Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles
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What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research
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Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
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Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
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Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs
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Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger

A group of six Democratic senators have expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests, including from Gulf sovereign wealth

Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows

Vitol, one of the world's biggest commodities traders, has held talks with service providers and is seeking permits to operate

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows
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UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says

British factory orders contracted this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 and expectations for selling prices surged, according to a survey on Thursday that illustrated

UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says
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Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is trending upwards and economic growth will likely be flat during the second quarter, hit by rising fuel expenses and uncertainty due to the Iran

Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says
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China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Manus co-founders are weighing ways to comply with China's order to unwind Meta’s $2 billion-plus acquisition of the AI startup, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports
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Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say

Taiwan's central bank plans to require foreign investors receiving U.S. dollar-denominated dividends from companies including TSMC to stick with one currency choice and not

Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say
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JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility

Global companies are increasingly eager to partner with innovative Chinese firms as mounting economic and geopolitical risks fuel a

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility
MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup
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Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
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Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
Europe|Health|World

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward

The family of a U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of ‌a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, has been

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward
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Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm

Asia's policymakers are taking increasingly urgent and unusual steps to shore up their economies on the front line of the global

Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm
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CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

JPMorgan will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers, CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg News in an interview published late Wednesday. 

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
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UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

QinetiQ was reviewing all options for its struggling U.S. business, it said on Thursday, while lifting its revenue growth and operating margin forecast for the 2027 fiscal year.

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump
Economy|Europe|World

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says

Italy's economy will grow by less than 1% this year for a fourth year running, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Thursday, suggesting ways the

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says
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Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
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Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
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Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Economy|Health|World

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union (AU) have decided to postpone the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie
Business|Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president

China said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for

China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president
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UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil

British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from the Iran war and political

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says

Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says
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Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop

The euro zone's combined current account surplus narrowed sharply in March on a big drop in the trade surplus, likely caused by higher energy costs, data from the

Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand

Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more than two-and-a-half years in May as a war-driven surge in living costs hammered

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery,

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
Health|Science|World

Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is

Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says

The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines "sooner rather than later", a senior U.S.

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Taiwan investigates three for alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers

Taiwanese prosecutors said on Thursday they were investigating three people suspected of illegally exporting high-end AI servers made by Super Micro and containing Nvidia

Taiwan investigates three for alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers
Business|Economy|World

European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates

European shares ended flat on Thursday, pausing after strong gains in the previous session as investors awaited progress on U.S.-Iran peace

European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement

The Trump administration has secured criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, mounting pressure on an already tense relationship between the two Cold War foes.

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement
Economy|World

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias

Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand

Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias
Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
Crime|Political|US|World

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook

A wave of retail-driven trading dynamics is reshaping how markets respond to U.S.

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality

Upon learning through the U.S. embassy that President Donald Trump was looking for African nations to take in deported third-country migrants, Eswatini was one

Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates to preserve credibility in the face of a war-driven rise in fuel costs but there is little to

ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike, warns of war-led inflation overshoot

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at an "appropriate pace" as price pressures from the Middle East war may push underlying inflation

BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike, warns of war-led inflation overshoot
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World

As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback

After a year of smaller bars, extra wafers and

As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows

France's private sector economy contracted in May at its sharpest pace in five-and-a-half years, reflecting an accelerated decline in services activity and a fresh drop in

French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms

Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to parliament late on Wednesday that would allow prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years

Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|World

Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security

Visiting mayors from Ukrainian cities took pictures inside an enormous cave carved in the bedrock below the Finnish

Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members

European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said he was "appalled" by the treatment of aid flotilla members attempting to enter Gaza by Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir.

EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The fight over pay is not done at Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC
Business|Economy|World

Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows

India's private sector growth eased in May as a manufacturing slowdown driven by the Middle East war and cooling international demand offset a marginal pick-up in the

Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani returned to his full two-way form for the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Diego, and the results were formidable

Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers
Business|Crime|Education|World

The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities

An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand

The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final

At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final
Europe|Political|World

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATO

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs

President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

Samsung Electronics' shares surged on Thursday after it clinched an 11th-hour deal with its South Korean union to avert a

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border

South Korea and the U.S. discussed potential changes in how parts of the heavily fortified border with North Korea are managed at recent defence talks in Washington, Seoul's

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
Asia|Health|World

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says

The medical condition of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with physicians unable to contain her irregular

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released.

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence

In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
Asia|Political|World

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S.

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge

Japan's manufacturing activity slowed slightly in May, while service sector growth ground to a halt for the first time in over a year, as surging costs linked to the Middle

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge
MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid