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US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March

U.S. business inventories increased by the most in nearly four years in March, boosted by stocks at wholesalers, government data showed on Thursday.

US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March
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Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
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Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
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Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
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Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way

The dollar climbed for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as economic data continued to shift market expectations away from a potential rate cut from

Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way
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Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use

An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town

Horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in Italian seaside town
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IMF staff heading to Ukraine to review $8.1 billion loan program in coming weeks

International Monetary Fund staff will visit Ukraine in coming weeks to review the country's progress in implementing economic reforms and broadening

IMF staff heading to Ukraine to review $8.1 billion loan program in coming weeks
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Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
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Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted

Kouri Richins’ boys wanted her to get life in prison. Their wish was granted
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns
Health|US|World

Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island's largest hospital

Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids
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Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
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The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy

The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy

The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy
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The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns

Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
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Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong
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Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
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US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran

US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
Europe|Political|World

Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine

Hungary's government has summoned Russia's ambassador over a massive drone attack near its border with Ukraine

Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine
Crime|Europe|US|World

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot

The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot
Health|Travel|World

France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak

Passengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed to disembark in the French port city of Bordeaux

France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks

Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
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Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their roots

A group of Black divers recently visited the site where the British slave ship Henrietta Marie sank 326 years ago

Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their roots
Business|Economy|World

White House scrambles for gas-price relief as Iran war drags on

Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people

White House scrambles for gas-price relief as Iran war drags on
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk

Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States

Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk
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China April new loans unexpectedly shrink as weak demand weighs

China’s new yuan loans contracted in April for the first time in nine months, sharply undershooting forecasts as seasonal factors and weak household

China April new loans unexpectedly shrink as weak demand weighs
Crime|Health|World

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo

Judge orders US government to return Colombian woman deported to DR Congo
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India

Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Arts|Food|Political|Travel|World

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset

When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, the menu itself read like a

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
Crime|US|World

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say

A Maryland attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Jeffries' job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker's gavel

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had warned Republicans they would come to regret the congressional redistricting fight

Jeffries' job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker's gavel
Crime|Europe|World

Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's former right-hand man was taken into custody on Thursday on money-laundering charges, part of a

Zelenskiy's ex-top aide arrested as Ukraine graft probe widens
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US

China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US
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Investors gird for high US Treasury yields as new Fed Chair Warsh battles inflation

Investors are bracing for U.S.

Investors gird for high US Treasury yields as new Fed Chair Warsh battles inflation
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Thursday a 19% rise in first-quarter profit versus

Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai economic growth likely slowed in first quarter on tourism slump

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed in the first quarter of 2026 and was barely positive on a quarterly basis, according to a Reuters poll of

Thai economic growth likely slowed in first quarter on tourism slump
Business|Economy|World

India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and

India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being
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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items

Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a special defence budget given how crucial they

Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos

A top Philippine politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer taking refuge at the Senate after what his wife

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos
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South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured the backing of his party's top decision-making body over a scandal triggered by the theft of bundles of cash in

South Africa's Ramaphosa gets party backing over 'Farmgate' scandal, SABC reports
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India's wholesale inflation quickens to 3-1/2-year high of 8.3% as energy costs soar

India's wholesale price inflation rose unexpectedly to 8.3% in April, the fastest pace in three-and-a-half years, government

India's wholesale inflation quickens to 3-1/2-year high of 8.3% as energy costs soar
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit

Chinese customs appeared to have halted export clearances for hundreds of U.S. beef plants on Thursday, hours after Reuters

China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit
Americas|Political|World

Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state

Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela
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AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The record-setting AI-led rally appears to be chugging along just fine as investors shrug off the prospect of interest rates

AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment

The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on May 18 ahead of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, its president said on Thursday,

Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
Crime|Political|World

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest

Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest
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Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity

BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals

Honda Motor posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company on Thursday, hit by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals
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Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting

Authorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms

Samsung Electronics on Thursday proposed that its South Korean labour union resume pay talks after government-mediated negotiations fell apart, a union leader said, citing a

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks dip, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summit

China's yuan edged up to a three-year high against the dollar on Thursday, while key stock indexes pulled away from recent peaks, as investors awaited more news from a

China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks dip, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summit
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ board member Masu calls for early rate hike, joins hawkish chorus

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates as soon as possible if there are no clear signs of an economic slowdown, board member Kazuyuki Masu said in

BOJ board member Masu calls for early rate hike, joins hawkish chorus
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100

A violent storm bringing rain and hail scythed across India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100
Business|Economy|World

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on

Asia Pacific banks may have to raise their loan loss provisions further in the near-term as the Iran conflict

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough
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BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals

BlackRock's GIP has partnered with Singapore's Temasek and Abu Dhabi's

BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated

UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook
Economy|Europe|World

French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election

French President Emmanuel Macron faces a test next week when lawmakers decide whether to approve his former chief of staff to run the

French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
Political|World

UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says he quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war

UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
Asia|Business|World

South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports

The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul

South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
Economy|Political|World

Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say

Japan's government is looking at compiling a supplementary budget to reduce the burden on households from rising fuel

Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira

M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest

Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced

A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline

The U.S.

US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline
Economy|Environment|World

Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade

Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S.

Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade
Business|Economy|Travel|World

As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market

Air India's thousands of flight cuts due to the Iran war and Pakistan's airspace ban have become a boon for foreign carriers, with Lufthansa Group

As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market
Europe|Political|World

Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least 4

Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring at least four people

Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least 4
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says

The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the U.S.

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?
Americas|Entertainment|Sports|World

Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati

Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati, extending its road winning streak to seven

Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati
Health|Political|World

US judge blocks Justice Department bid for Rhode Island hospital transgender care records

A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked the Justice Department from forcing a Rhode Island hospital to hand over records on gender-affirming care for transgender youth,

US judge blocks Justice Department bid for Rhode Island hospital transgender care records
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports

Hedge fund Citadel has moved some of its core researchers out of Hong Kong, telling members of its global quantitative strategies team in recent months that they had to either

Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports
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Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says

A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics' union would be a significant risk to South Korea's economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on

Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says
Europe|Sports|World

Smoke and coffee fire up Darderi for after-midnight win at Italian Open quarterfinals

Luciano Darderi reaches the Italian Open semifinals after defeating teenager Rafael Jodar in a match that ended after 2 a.m. local time

Smoke and coffee fire up Darderi for after-midnight win at Italian Open quarterfinals
Asia|Crime|Political|World

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case

A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case
Business|Political|US|World

Miami residents sue over Florida's donation of state land for Trump library

Miami residents and a nonprofit group sued on Wednesday over Florida's donation of land in Miami for the Donald J.

Miami residents sue over Florida's donation of state land for Trump library
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows

Buyers in Britain's housing market stayed downbeat last month as the economic fallout from the Iran war and rising mortgage rates weighed on sentiment, a survey from the Royal

Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring

Air New Zealand on Thursday forecast its largest pre-tax annual loss in four years, as sky-high fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict

Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race

U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race
Europe|Political|World

Russia launches huge drone attack on western Ukraine by NATO's border, killing six

Russia unleashed a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure in the west, killing at least six people and

Russia launches huge drone attack on western Ukraine by NATO's border, killing six
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
Business|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming

Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived

Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
Crime|Economy|US|World

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show
World

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote

Supporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The U.S. military says the remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Inflation? Stocks don't care

Investors shrugged off a sharp rise in U.S. producer inflation and spike in bond yields on Wednesday to push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs,

Trading Day: Inflation? Stocks don't care
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

New Zealand home prices dip in April as living costs weigh

New Zealand home prices slipped in April as high living costs dampened buyer sentiment, though most regions were steady and overall market conditions were largely unchanged,

New Zealand home prices dip in April as living costs weigh
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Collins expects inflation pressures from Iran war to eventually subside, WSJ reports

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that she expects inflation pressures from the Iran war to eventually subside and that the

Fed's Collins expects inflation pressures from Iran war to eventually subside, WSJ reports
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker

Brazilian financial markets reeled on Wednesday as traders pointed to a report alleging ties between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and a scandal-plagued banker, with some

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker
Business|Economy|Finance|World

HF Sinclair terminates CFO Atanas Atanasov

U.S. refiner HF Sinclair's CFO Atanas Atanasov, who has been on leave of absence since late February amid concerns raised by its audit committee, has been terminated, the company

HF Sinclair terminates CFO Atanas Atanasov
MidEast|Political|World

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf

The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S.

Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories 

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories 
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Venezuela starts sovereign, PDVSA debt overhaul; liabilities seen above $150 billion

Venezuela on Wednesday launched a restructuring of its sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA, lifting bond prices, as it seeks relief from what it called unsustainable

Venezuela starts sovereign, PDVSA debt overhaul; liabilities seen above $150 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund
Economy|Political|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Health|Science|Travel|World

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit

An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska, where he was the lone American placed in isolation after he helped care for fellow passengers who became sick on board

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit
Europe|Sports|World

Barcelona's 100-point bid ends in a 1-0 loss at Alaves in the Spanish league

Barcelona’s hopes of reaching the 100-point mark in the Spanish league have ended with a 1-0 loss at Alaves

Barcelona's 100-point bid ends in a 1-0 loss at Alaves in the Spanish league
Crime|MidEast|World

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children

The Lebanese Health Ministry says that Israeli airstrikes have struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance
Education|Europe|Health|World

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission

Britain’s Princess Catherine is making her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer is in remission

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission
Health|Science|Travel|World

New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"

New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"

New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"
Sports|World

Paris Saint-Germain clinches league title with 2-0 win over closest rival Lens

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 14th French league title after winning 2-0 at closest rival Lens

Paris Saint-Germain clinches league title with 2-0 win over closest rival Lens
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers say their client felt chest pains as jurors deliberated in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian dollar extends daily losing streak as BoC minutes show patience

The Canadian dollar edged lower for a sixth straight day against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, as the greenback posted broad-based gains and minutes

Canadian dollar extends daily losing streak as BoC minutes show patience
Business|Crime|US|World

South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned

South Carolina's highest court on Wednesday overturned the murder conviction of former lawyer Richard "Alex" Murdaugh, who was serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly

South Carolina lawyer Murdaugh's murder conviction overturned
Political|US|World

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks

U.S.

Vance says US making progress in Iran talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground on Wednesday with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares, which helped markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage

Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters

Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage
Health|Science|World

59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem

59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem

59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem
Europe|Sports|World

Manchester City keeps the pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Crystal Palace

The Premier League title race is not over yet

Manchester City keeps the pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Crystal Palace
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data

A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation

Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda

Official figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026

US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
Election|Finance|US|World

Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028

Republican senators in Louisiana have advanced a plan to eliminate one of two majority-Black U.S. House districts for this year's elections

Louisiana advances plan for new US House districts as Georgia joins redistricting effort for 2028
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force

Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in activities protected by the First Amendment such as observing and recording law enforcement personnel in their city

Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh wins confirmation as Fed chair, with inflation on the march

The U.S.

Warsh wins confirmation as Fed chair, with inflation on the march
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

When U.S.

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations

BP will meet with union leaders on Monday to resume contract negotiations for workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, the company and United Steelworkers union said

BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

A U.S.

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid
Crime|US|World

Family of Black motorist killed in 2019 traffic stop reaches $4.8 million settlement with Louisiana officials

Louisiana officials reached a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black motorist who died in May 2019 in

Family of Black motorist killed in 2019 traffic stop reaches $4.8 million settlement with Louisiana officials
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut

Emergency medical services heavyweight GMR Solutions was valued at $3.01 billion after its shares fell 10% in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut
Business|Science|Technology|World

US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended improving training for pilot preparedness for smoke-in-cockpit emergencies after a

US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says
Business|Political|World

UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war

The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry denied on Wednesday a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that he visited the country and held a

UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday as investors worried about possible U.S. interest rate hikes and awaited updates on a high-stakes summit in

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting
Political|Sports|Travel|US|World

US drops bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders

The Trump administration will not require World Cup ticket holders from countries flagged for high rates of visa overstays to pay expensive

US drops bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal

A top official in South Africa's African National Congress party threw his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday over the "Farmgate"

Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows

U.S.

US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows
Sports|Travel|US|World

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
Education|Europe|Technology|World

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies a CNN report claiming the CIA conducted deadly operations in Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance
Economy|Political|World

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
Interview|Sports|World

Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see the PGA Championship differently because of their fathers

For a golf world that tends to view the PGA Championship as the fourth of the four majors, Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see it differently

Cameron Young and Justin Thomas see the PGA Championship differently because of their fathers
Economy|Political|Travel|World

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work

Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem

Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire

Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend and baby in Tulsa fire
Crime|Health|US|World

Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing

Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing

Sheriff says he's 'thankful' and 'blessed' after stabbing
Arts|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Cruise ship, carrying many Brits, stranded in France after stomach flu outbreak

A cruise ship, carrying more than 1,000 passengers many of whom are British, remained stranded in Bordeaux on Wednesday after an outbreak

Cruise ship, carrying many Brits, stranded in France after stomach flu outbreak
Business|Crime|Environment|US|World

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests

London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests

UK police plan 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests
Economy|Political|US|World

US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls

The Department of Justice has issued a formal legal justification for the federal government's demands that states share their unredacted voter rolls, even though half

US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
Asia|Crime|World

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect

Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday where troops had been deployed after a politician wanted by

Gunshots fired in standoff at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say

French authorities are examining whether a foreign interference campaign aimed at a hard-left party ahead of March's municipal

France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say
Business|Economy|World

Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output

Refinery attacks tied to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have knocked out nearly 9% of global oil refining capacity in recent months,

Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|World

Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue

Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by

Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes

Moscow authorities have imposed restrictions on the publication of photos and videos showing the aftermath of "terrorist attacks", including drone strikes, the office of

Moscow authorities restrict publication of photos and videos of aftermath of drone strikes
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine

Hungary has summoned Russia's ambassador over a drone attack on western Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday.

Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will hold borrowing costs at 3.75% this year, a Reuters poll of economists found, though over a third

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump

Shohei Ohtani is getting a break from batting for two days

Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump
Business|Economy|World

Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday that the U.S. labor market looks "a bit better" than it did earlier this year, while the Iran war has worsened

Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh

The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out the murder convictions against disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh for the deaths of his wife and son

A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
Business|Sports|US|World

Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube after two seasons, last-place finish in Atlantic Division

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired coach Craig Berube after he guided the team to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division this season

Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube after two seasons, last-place finish in Atlantic Division
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Crime|Health|World

Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say

Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say

Over 32,000 unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized by Philadelphia CPB officers, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers

U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
Europe|Health|Travel|World

1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness

1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness

1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness
Europe|Health|Travel|World

France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak

French authorities have ordered over 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship to stay on board due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak

France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile
Health|Science|Travel|World

Company says it’s not clear when its hantavirus-hit ship will start cruises again

Oceanwide Expeditions says it expects to know by the end of the week if the MV Hondius cruise ship will keep to its schedule after a hantavirus outbreak

Company says it’s not clear when its hantavirus-hit ship will start cruises again
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
Crime|World

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator

A burst of gunfire rang out in the Philippine Senate, sparking chaos in the building where authorities had tried to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with a deadly government crackdown on drugs

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall

President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
Europe|Political|World

Latvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina was left without a ruling majority in the parliament on Wednesday after the left-wing Progressives

Latvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as peace talks have failed to make progress.

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
Economy|World

Bank of England's Mann sees risk rate hikes could rock gilt market

The Bank of England should be alert to the risk that future interest rate hikes could roil Britain's government bond market because of the growing role of hedge funds and

Bank of England's Mann sees risk rate hikes could rock gilt market
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.

Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny

French President Emmanuel Macron jogged with Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge, spoke with local university students and announced $27 billion in new

Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny
Europe|Political|World

PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening

Britain's grand State Opening of Parliament ceremony does not normally feature an elephant.

PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin

The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to

US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday defeated an appeal by a Puerto Rican lender whose access to the U.S. central banking system was cut

NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout?

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Court

Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the Philippine senator at centre of Senate shootout?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list

Russia has placed British former defence minister Ben Wallace on a wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, state media said on Wednesday,

Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults last year continued to rate their personal finances as being in reasonable shape, although they remained concerned about inflation

Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global equities rise with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars

MSCI's global equities gauge advanced with the dollar on Wednesday as investors assessed hotter-than- expected inflation data

Global equities rise with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars
World

Board of Peace envoy Mladenov says ceasefire hinges on Hamas' disarmament

Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, says the truce hinges on Hamas’ disarmament hinges on Hamas' disarmament

Board of Peace envoy Mladenov says ceasefire hinges on Hamas' disarmament
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say

Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and

How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
Business|Crime|Travel|World

Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says

Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says

Plane crashes 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida; 11 people rescued, US Coast Guard says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
Sports|Travel|World

NFL sends 49ers back to Mexico City in Week 11 after Melbourne opener on 9-game international slate

The San Francisco 49ers will bookend the NFL’s largest ever international slate by playing the 2026 season opener in Melbourne against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams and facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 in Mexico City

NFL sends 49ers back to Mexico City in Week 11 after Melbourne opener on 9-game international slate
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole

Malaysia’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters

Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole
Crime|Health|Science|World

US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year

US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes
Health|Science|World

PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name

PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name

PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold

The S&P 500 was subdued at the open on Wednesday, as hotter-than-anticipated producer prices reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve would keep monetary policy restrictive all

S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold
Economy|Environment|Health|World

UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages

The World Food Programme said on Wednesday it had halved emergency food assistance in Syria due to funding shortages, warning that millions remained vulnerable despite signs of

UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's retail sales beat forecasts, hit record high in March

Brazil's retail sales volumes beat expectations and reached a record high in March, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Wednesday, though high borrowing costs

Brazil's retail sales beat forecasts, hit record high in March
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech

Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his

UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

JPMorgan executive open to talks with France's far-right National Rally

JPMorgan is open to engaging with France's far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of next year's presidential election, a senior regional executive at the

JPMorgan executive open to talks with France's far-right National Rally
Business|Technology|World

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with Trump

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace joined President Donald Trump on his trip to China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with Trump
Business|Crime|Health|US|World

US drug overdose deaths dropped for third straight year in 2025, CDC data shows

Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell nearly 14% in 2025, federal estimates showed on Wednesday, marking a third consecutive year of declines.

US drug overdose deaths dropped for third straight year in 2025, CDC data shows
Business|Technology|World

Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles

The Pentagon is set to announce on Wednesday framework agreements that position it to potentially acquire over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three

Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles
Europe|Health|Science|World

Tests in Italy, Spain come back negative in global hunt for hantavirus

Seventeen people under observation in Italy and Spain for possible hantavirus infection have tested negative, the countries'

Tests in Italy, Spain come back negative in global hunt for hantavirus
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Farage describes $7 million gift as a 'reward' for Brexit

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, on Thursday said a 5 million pound ($6.75 million) donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire he received

UK's Farage describes $7 million gift as a 'reward' for Brexit
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill

Just two weeks after Turkey's parliament made recommendations on how to advance the country's peace process with Kurdish

Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'

China's Alibaba said it would exceed its planned AI investment of up to 380 billion yuan ($55.96 billion) over the next three years, as early

Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict

Birkenstock shares slumped 13% on Wednesday after the sandal maker warned of rising second-half cost pressures from U.S. tariffs and the Middle East conflict, with

Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict
Economy|Political|World

What's at stake in Turkey's bid to end conflict with PKK militants?

Turkey's attempt to finish its decades-old conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has stalled, with both sides waiting for the other to act in a

What's at stake in Turkey's bid to end conflict with PKK militants?
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Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness

Britain’s Princess of Wales on Wednesday visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, renowned for its approach to early

Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders
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Democratic House primary in competitive Nebraska race remains too close to call

A Democratic primary election for a competitive U.S.

Democratic House primary in competitive Nebraska race remains too close to call
Crime|Political|World

Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate

Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as

Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate
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Family member describes troubling relationship concerns before triple homicide

Family member describes troubling relationship concerns before triple homicide

Family member describes troubling relationship concerns before triple homicide
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Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration

Brazil may be politically divided but people across the spectrum all love the country's instant payment system

Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
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America is in for yet another long spell of price pain

America is in for yet another long spell of price pain

America is in for yet another long spell of price pain
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Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak
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Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment

Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment

Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment
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Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America
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Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films

The world's largest film market opened in Cannes this week and attracted a record number of attendees vying to buy the mostly smaller productions

Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films
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Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines

New focus on Greenland since Donald Trump declared his aim to seize it could help boost investment there, with Arctic tourism likely to pay off faster

Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines
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Kremlin says Russia can do business with US if it stops linking trade to Ukraine

Russia is interested in joint economic projects with the United States if Washington stops linking trade ties with a peace deal on Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Kremlin says Russia can do business with US if it stops linking trade to Ukraine
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Mbappe and Bardella trade barbs over far right's gains in France

A public quarrel between two of France's most famous young men - one a soccer player, the other a darling of the far right - over

Mbappe and Bardella trade barbs over far right's gains in France
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Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case

Indonesian prosecutors said on Wednesday that they were seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, a former Indonesian education minister and co-founder of ride

Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies

Britain will legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of

Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies
World

Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication

The Vatican on Wednesday urged a breakaway Catholic group dedicated to the old Latin mass to cancel plans to ordain new bishops without consent from

Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication
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Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of this year's presidential election, a

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
Economy|Environment|World

German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet agreed on Wednesday to scrap a contentious heating law and pass measures to boost long-term

German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law
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Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery

A Pemex worker injured in an explosion at Oaxaca refinery in the Port of Salina Cruz died on Tuesday evening while receiving treatment en route to the hospital, Pemex said in a

Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery
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Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement

A federal judge on Wednesday cast doubt on the motives behind the U.S.

Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement
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Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push

The U.S. and China are expected to inch toward a managed trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods this week, with each side possibly identifying some $30

Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push
Business|Economy|Environment|World

UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike

A unit of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Wednesday that one of its tankers struck by Iranian drones last week has leaked a small amount of fuel off the

UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike
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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk

Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow
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S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data

S&P 500 futures turned negative on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in April, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest

S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data
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Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts

A surge in jet fuel prices from $85-$90 to $150-$200 per barrel amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has blindsided the aviation industry, where fuel accounts for up to a quarter

Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts
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Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
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Russian ship that sank near Spain in 2024 may have carried nuclear reactor parts

A Russian ship that sank after its engine room exploded in the Mediterranean could have been carrying parts for nuclear reactors used in submarines, according to Spanish government documents

Russian ship that sank near Spain in 2024 may have carried nuclear reactor parts
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India races to shield economy from Iran war-driven oil shock, capital stress

A sustained spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran war has clouded India's macroeconomic outlook, spurring crisis-era measures from

India races to shield economy from Iran war-driven oil shock, capital stress
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday that his arrest was imminent and urged people to mobilise to prevent him from being sent to the International Criminal

Philippine Senator says arrest imminent, urges public to block ICC transfer
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Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports

Blackstone has walked away from a proposed $4 billion tie-up with Hong Kong's New World Development after the indebted property developer refused to cede control, Bloomberg News

Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports
Europe|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on

Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports
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Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says

Sweden's Volvo Cars is open to cooperation with other companies in the United States as the auto maker seeks to better utilise the existing production capacity at its South

Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit

Nissan forecast more than $1 billion in profit for its fiscal year on Wednesday, predicting a relatively modest hit from the Iran war and an increasing impact from

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit
Crime|Europe|World

UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton

British police said on Wednesday they had recovered the bodies of three women from the sea in Brighton and were working to establish how the "tragic incident" had happened.

UK police pull bodies of three women from sea at Brighton
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted

Samsung Electronics and its union failed to reach a pay deal on Wednesday, heightening the risk of a long strike that threatens not only chip

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted
Africa|Crime|World

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
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Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount

The future of Pemex CEO Victor Rodríguez is increasingly uncertain as the longtime ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed alert

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets

Fed alert
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ECB to hike rates in June and at least once more on war-led inflation spike: Reuters poll 

The European Central Bank will hike its deposit rate next month and at least once more this year to try to stop the energy price shock from the Middle

ECB to hike rates in June and at least once more on war-led inflation spike: Reuters poll 
Health|Political|World

UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as Thursday, the Times reported on Wednesday, adding that he is likely to mount a

UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says
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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
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China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns

China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?

Hungary's new government, under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, was sworn in earlier this week, replacing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration after 16 years.

What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?
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Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees yen intervention impact as short-lived

Japan's recent foreign exchange intervention may have kept the yen from sliding below the 160-per-dollar mark but it is unlikely to have a lasting effect in

Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees yen intervention impact as short-lived
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Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says

Walmart has eliminated 1,000 roles as the world's largest retailer simplifies its operating structure, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says
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ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks

European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks in the euro area to quickly prepare for potential cyberattacks launched with the help of

ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks
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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit
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Japanese investors sell foreign stocks in April as energy costs rise

Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks for the first time in four months in April, as concerns over higher energy costs from the Iran war and the risk of broader

Japanese investors sell foreign stocks in April as energy costs rise
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated lawmaker Puma Shen on Wednesday as its candidate for Taipei mayor, a man who has been sanctioned by China for

Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor
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Iran war pushes German wholesale price inflation to three-year high

German wholesale prices climbed to a three-year high of 6.3% in April as the Iran war pushed up the prices of energy and raw materials,

Iran war pushes German wholesale price inflation to three-year high
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BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports

BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports
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SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March

SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains
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US Treasury's Bessent, China's He wrap up S. Korea talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He wrap up S. Korea talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Volkswagen controlling families demand overhaul after dent to profit

Volkswagen's controlling family shareholders piled pressure on the automaker to overhaul its business model on Wednesday after the German company's ongoing

Volkswagen controlling families demand overhaul after dent to profit
Economy|Environment|World

India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "significantly" cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to

India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
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Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine

Amnesty International and Human Rights First on Wednesday urged Poland to stop cooperating with U.S. deportation flights transferring Ukrainian nationals via its

Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine
Asia|Political|World

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China reiterated its strong opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of U.S.

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
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UBS delays Fed rate cuts on inflation concerns, as jobs stay resilient

UBS Global Wealth Management joined a wave of brokerages in pushing back their U.S. monetary policy easing forecasts, citing persistent inflation and resilience in the labor market

UBS delays Fed rate cuts on inflation concerns, as jobs stay resilient
Africa|Food|Travel|World

The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it

The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it

The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it
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Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant

Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant

Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant
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Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts

Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts
Australia|Business|World

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
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Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if

Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China
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Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021

France's unemployment rate rose to 8.1% in the first quarter of 2026, its highest since 2021, the INSEE statistics agency reported on Wednesday, though it was still lower

French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021
Economy|Europe|World

French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024

EU-harmonised consumer prices in France rose 2.5% year-on-year in April, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming a preliminary reading published late last month and

French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024
Economy|US|World

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that many positive things were being said about the enormous potential of U.S.-Russia relations, but that in reality

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push

U.S.

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends

Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russia's oil refineries and ports on Wednesday, two days after a three-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump expired.

Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Thai growth likely to top 3% over next 1-2 years on new investments, minister says

Thailand's finance minister said on Wednesday that he expects growth to top 3% over the next one to two years, boosted by new investments, with the central bank also

Thai growth likely to top 3% over next 1-2 years on new investments, minister says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says

The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of

UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says

South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on

South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia's CBA shares slump on tax changes, provisions; lenders fall

Australia's largest lender, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) lost nearly A$30 billion ($21.7 billion) in value as its shares slid on

Australia's CBA shares slump on tax changes, provisions; lenders fall
Australia|Economy|World

Albanese takes a gamble on Australia’s housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s move to wind back tax breaks for property investors has been

Albanese takes a gamble on Australia’s housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks
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Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing, igniting hopes in China that the

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal
Sports|US|World

Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead

Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final

Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says

Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, in about two weeks, a person

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says
Business|Economy|World

Mainland Chinese snap up Hong Kong homes in April, most in 2 years

The number of Hong Kong homes bought by mainland Chinese surged 48% in April from the previous month to a two-year high, data from property agent Midland Realty showed,

Mainland Chinese snap up Hong Kong homes in April, most in 2 years
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina

On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship’s radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats. 

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar at one-week high on Middle East uncertainty, hot US inflation

The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East and as traders digested a hotter-than-expected

Dollar at one-week high on Middle East uncertainty, hot US inflation
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

Spain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
Health|Science|Travel|World

He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise

He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise

He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite

China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite
Election|Political|US|World

Tennessee Democrats stripped of House committee seats over redistricting protests

The Republican speaker of Tennessee's House of Representatives on Tuesday stripped Democratic lawmakers of all committee assignments as punishment for their role in

Tennessee Democrats stripped of House committee seats over redistricting protests
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US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head

U.S.

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head
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As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning

American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China

As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows

The trading arm of Vietnam's state oil company

Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows
Business|Economy|World

US Treasury's Bessent arrives in South Korea for trade talks with China's He ahead of leaders’ summit

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent arrives in South Korea for trade talks with China's He ahead of leaders’ summit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027

The Bank of Japan is projected to raise its short-term policy rate to 2% from 0.75% currently by the end of 2027, as robust domestic demand will help the

OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia wages growth slows in Q1, led by private sector

Australian wages rose at a moderate pace in the first quarter as annual growth in the private sector slowed to the lowest in almost four years, data showed on Wednesday.

Australia wages growth slows in Q1, led by private sector
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

At Temple of Heaven summit, Trump and Xi will seek a good harvest

Chinese emperors once prayed for bumper crops under the blue-tiled, triple-eaved roof of Beijing's Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, in sacred rites

At Temple of Heaven summit, Trump and Xi will seek a good harvest
Arts|Health|Sports|World

NBA-Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in the NBA, has died at the age of 47 after battling cancer, his family said on Tuesday.

NBA-Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
Business|Election|World

Bahamas prime minister re-elected in early election victory

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party were re-elected on Tuesday, making him the first leader to be elected to a second

Bahamas prime minister re-elected in early election victory
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the global film gathering

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat
Health|Interview|Science|World

Doctor who tested positive for hantavirus speaks out from biocontainment unit

Erin Burnett talks to Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, the American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus and is now the only person isolated in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Doctor who tested positive for hantavirus speaks out from biocontainment unit
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

U.S.

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO

Emergency medical ‌services provider GMR Solutions has raised $478.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Tuesday, after selling 31.9 million shares at $

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Trump Organization drops plan for first Australian skyscraper, blames partner

The Trump Organization said on Wednesday it abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia less than three months after signing the deal, citing an Australian

Trump Organization drops plan for first Australian skyscraper, blames partner
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it regretted the collapse of pay deal talks with its South Korean union, flagging concerns that it could heighten anxiety among

Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico denies CNN report on deadly CIA operations against cartels

Mexican authorities and the U.S.

Mexico denies CNN report on deadly CIA operations against cartels
Asia|Political|World

South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says

South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on

South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
Business|Economy|Political|World

NZ trims new spending, sticks to surplus path as global risks heighten

New Zealand will keep a tight rein on day-to-day spending in this year's budget while increasing capital investment to strengthen

NZ trims new spending, sticks to surplus path as global risks heighten
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth

Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig will focus on securing growth options beyond 2035 by ramping up exploration, partnering with peers and making bolt-on acquisitions where

Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

NBA-Memphis Grizzlies forward Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team said on Tuesday. No cause of death was immediately announced.

NBA-Memphis Grizzlies forward Clarke dies at 29
Economy|Education|Political|World

Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities

Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country

Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
Economy|Political|Travel|World

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court

President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes

Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
Crime|Political|World

Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff

A Peruvian prosecutor accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, local media outlet RPP reported on Tuesday, hours after electoral authorities said

Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Crime|Interview|US|World

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over a media report that episodes of excessive drinking interfered with his ability

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed an executive order to eliminate federal taxes on foreign purchases worth up to $50, reversing course on a

Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people

A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered along a road near the main airport

New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
Crime|US|World

Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony

Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony

Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony
Crime|Europe|World

85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention

The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention

85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention
Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
Crime|Political|US|World

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request

Republican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Interview|Sports|World

Alex Fitzpatrick claims breakthrough PGA Tour win with brother Matt

CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell speaks with English golfer Alex Fitzpatrick about the emotional victory he shared with his brother Matt at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Alex Fitzpatrick claims breakthrough PGA Tour win with brother Matt
Business|Economy|Political|World

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", the New York Times

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a sharp decline in semiconductors, while sentiment was also rattled by rebounding oil

Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down
Crime|Health|World

Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross

The humanitarian impact on civilians from Colombia's armed conflict reached its worst level in a decade in 2025 due to increased hostilities and armed groups' disregard for

Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JBS posts 56% drop in Q1 net profit amid challenges in North American operations

Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, posted a 56% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Tuesday, missing market

JBS posts 56% drop in Q1 net profit amid challenges in North American operations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Nagel sees rate hikes increasingly likely: Handelsblatt

European Central Bank interest rate hikes are becoming increasingly likely, unless there is a fundamental change in the inflation outlook, Bundesbank President Joachim

ECB's Nagel sees rate hikes increasingly likely: Handelsblatt
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.

Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say
Business|Economy|World

S&P revises Mexico's outlook to 'negative' on debt, growth concerns

Credit ratings agency S&P on Tuesday revised Mexico's outlook to "negative" from "stable", citing the risk of very slow fiscal consolidation largely due to weak economic growth that

S&P revises Mexico's outlook to 'negative' on debt, growth concerns
Election|Political|US|World

Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed

A bid to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map and

Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout

BP has not resumed contract talks with a U.S. steelworkers’ union since locking out more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery in March, the union said on Tuesday,

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
Arts|Sports|World

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return

Southampton has brushed off a spying controversy to advance past Middlesbrough after extra time in the Championship playoffs and get to within one win of a return to the Premier League

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange
Crime|US|World

Man with assault rifle wildly shoots at drivers near Boston, wounding 2, officials say

A man previously convicted of shooting at police fired randomly at passing cars outside Boston, wounding two people

Man with assault rifle wildly shoots at drivers near Boston, wounding 2, officials say
Arts|Technology|World

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’
Education|Political|World

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

U.S.

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out

U.S.

Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says

Kyrgyzstan authorities have charged eight people, including powerful ex-security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, with plotting to seize power from President

Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|World

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

Britain said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote island territories, including cruise ship passengers and medical staff who had contact with confirmed cases in the

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak
Arts|Entertainment|World

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday as Israel competed in the first semifinal amid a boycott by five countries over

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza
Business|Technology|World

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

The U.S.

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T
Technology|World

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure

Leadership at the U.S. consumer finance watchdog plans to recall staff to the office more than a year after the Trump administration shuttered its

US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure
Business|Technology|World

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Crime|Europe|World

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport workers initially missed a security breach by a man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed by a plane with 231 people on board

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise

A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run

Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now

President Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals and match Novak Djokovic’s record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
Political|Technology|World

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
World

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Crime|MidEast|World

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says

A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
Business|Economy|World

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
World

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?

The U.S.

What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

The U.S.

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report

French companies have so far absorbed the shock from the conflict in the Middle East, but pervasive uncertainty and higher energy costs are beginning to test the economy's

French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Election|Political|US|World

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program

The U.S.

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month while it discusses ways to resolve EU

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Business|Economy|World

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

A year ago, U.S.

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday, easing from record highs as hotter-than-expected inflation data and an increasingly

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh
Europe|Political|World

US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role

A top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday the mandate of Bosnia's next international peace envoy would be more limited, saying that the departure of the German politician currently in the

US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans. 

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details
Arts|Entertainment|World

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran

U.S.

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Crime|Health|Travel|World

'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills

'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills

'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
Election|Finance|Political|World

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on

From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?

Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer

After years in which Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wartime reputation withstood corruption allegations that swirled around his associates, the

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates

The U.S.

US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job
Business|Science|Technology|World

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract

Leidos Holdings said on Tuesday the U.S.

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly

U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for

US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed's Goolsbee says latest inflation read was disappointing

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday that the government's report showing accelerating consumer inflation last month was unexpectedly

Fed's Goolsbee says latest inflation read was disappointing
Business|Economy|Travel|World

United Airlines' flight attendants ratify deal for 31% wage hike, boarding pay

United Airlines' flight attendants voted to ratify a new five-year labor contract that bumps up base pay by nearly a third and includes boarding pay, the union representing them

United Airlines' flight attendants ratify deal for 31% wage hike, boarding pay
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
MidEast|Sports|World

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
Business|Economy|World

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
Health|World

Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court on Monday extended a short-term order that will allow women to continue to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits while the justices deliberate over a high-profile emergency appeal.

Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access to abortion pill
Business|Entertainment|World

US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

Two U.S.

US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims

The Kremlin has released a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets cited a

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Argentina's country risk falls steadily, fueling debate on return to capital markets

Argentina's country risk hit its lowest level since the beginning of February as confidence in the government's ability to pay back

Argentina's country risk falls steadily, fueling debate on return to capital markets
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025

Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April

Boeing booked 135 net new orders in April, nearly matching its total in the first three months of the year, the company said on Tuesday.

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit

From Meta to Tesla and BlackRock, the U.S. business delegation for President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline

European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline
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Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch

Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez are leading the vote count in the final stretch of Peru's first-round April presidential election, with

Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch
Business|Environment|Political|World

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats
Business|Science|Technology|World

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028

The U.S.

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade

Wall Street's main equity indexes dipped on Tuesday and the dollar rose as U.S. inflation climbed and oil gained for a third

Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World

US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low

U.S. tariffs contributed to a further decline in global wine trade last year while consumption remained at its lowest in over 60 years as economic pressures

US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low
Interview|Sports|World

Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection

Gio Reyna says he’s happy to score a goal which ended a year-long scoreless run as he tries to make his case for a spot on the United States’ roster for the World Cup

Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims

Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV
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US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
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Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse

Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse

Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse
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Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday and U.S.

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt
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Bahamas prime minister Philip Davis reelected in early poll

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were reelected on Tuesday, making him the first leader to serve a second

Bahamas prime minister Philip Davis reelected in early poll
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What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP

Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows and drive inflation higher.

What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP
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UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
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Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five

A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse and died on Mount Everest for the third death in two weeks on the world’s highest mountain, as climbers are

Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five
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Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades

The Kremlin played down a government economic growth forecast downgrade on Tuesday and gave no indication that it plans to punish

Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed

The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty

Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
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Morgan Stanley joins as primary dealer in Israeli bond market

Morgan Stanley has become the 13th bank to join the primary dealer programme for Israeli government bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, calling it a sign of

Morgan Stanley joins as primary dealer in Israeli bond market
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EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens
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UAE sees rapidly growing trade with Syria, as ties warm

Trade between the United Arab Emirates and Syria more than doubled in 2025 and has further to grow, a UAE minister said on Tuesday, addressing a Damascus

UAE sees rapidly growing trade with Syria, as ties warm
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Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year
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Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis

Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis

Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis
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What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
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Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe

Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation

Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
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Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'

Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
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India inflation remains modest in April at 3.48% but energy risks grow

India's retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48% in April, driven by dearer food prices, government data showed on Tuesday,

India inflation remains modest in April at 3.48% but energy risks grow
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Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy
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Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed his thanks to the U.S. for its help in strengthening the island's defences and said Taipei would not give in to

Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences