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Israel scrambles to counter Hezbollah drone threat

As negotiations to end the war in Lebanon continue, one threat has emerged on the battlefield: Hezbollah's growing use of small first-person-view drones. They’ve proven effective, killing more than a dozen Israeli troops — a cheap but lethal tactic that Ukraine knows all too well from its war with Russia, and one it urged Israel to take seriously. CNN's Jeremy Diamond examines what Israel is now doing to respond.

Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican appeal to enforce Arizona voting laws

The Supreme Court says it will consider Arizona voting laws passed in the wake of the 2020 election that impose proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration and regular purging of state voter rolls

Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN

The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney’s remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial

Supreme Court asks Trump administration views on Pennsylvania mail-in ballot dispute

The U.S.

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza, including 2 children, health officials say

Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza on Monday killed at least eight people, including two children, according to health officials

Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound 40 in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles and drones have killed at least 12 civilians and injured 40 others

US Supreme Court to hear Republican bid to revive Arizona voter restrictions

The U.S.

Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted sentiment following days of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Indian court detains eight in Ram temple graft case, ANI says

An Indian court detained eight men on Monday in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations and offerings at a new temple dedicated to Hindu god Lord Ram, news

Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year

Brazil's government expects total spending as a share of gross domestic product to decelerate and end the year at around 19%, Treasury Secretary Daniel

Ex-prisoner questions easing Belarus sanctions as repression persists

An ex-political prisoner from Belarus on Monday raised doubts about easing sanctions on the Eastern European country in return for releasing political

U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha

The United States said a high-level meeting on Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday with President Donald Trump's top envoys

Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite

Ukrainian attacks have caused fuel shortages to spread from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern Russia, and even to the capital

South Africa's anti-migrant deadline forces fathers to leave families behind

With anti-migrant sentiment escalating in South Africa, Malawian John Allen threw some clothes in a bag, said goodbye to his South African

As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real

(Corrects paragraph 15 to remove Bill Demchak's name who left before Dimon's tenure; corrects hyperlinks in paragraph 10 and restores anchor text) By Anirban Sen, Nupur Anand and Manya Saini NEW YORK,

Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season

Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea

Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society

Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has never been greater

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has never been greater

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Officials in Afghanistan say overnight strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160

Gender-bending is now part of menswear. Paris runways show how mainstream it has become

At Men's Fashion Week in Paris, women were everywhere, walking coed runways and modeling menswear

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence

How a Thai teen's night at a Pattaya beach ended in death

A 17-year-old Thai girl was on a lively strip of palm-fringed sand in the seaside city of Pattaya on Wednesday night

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and

UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules

Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, said his plans for the country are consistent with the party's

Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal

Martin Marietta Materials said on Monday it would merge with limestone supplier Lhoist North America in a cash-and-stock deal worth $13.5 billion, as the

At least 28 killed in Pakistan air operations on Afghanistan, UN says

At least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes carried out by Pakistan on its border with Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance

Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions

Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah, on Monday slammed a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning it could lead to attempts

A Chinese dissident recounts his perilous dinghy escape to South Korea and how he got to Canada

Chinese dissident Dong Guangping has finally reached Canada after a perilous escape from China

Weekend wars

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?

Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales

Saks Global emerged from bankruptcy last week with fewer stores and a renewed focus on upscale luxury, as it looks to close a rocky chapter in its

IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund is ready to move quickly on a credit programme for Malawi, the lender said on Monday, but warned it will depend on the

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce as it pursues an AI-driven overhaul to lower costs and lift profits amid regulatory

Russia jails club owner and two employees under ban on 'LGBT movement'

A Russian court has jailed the owner of an LGBT nightclub and two of the club's employees in what it said was the first case brought under a ban on what Moscow

Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire

In not quite a month as Occidental Petroleum's CEO, Richard Jackson has already been challenged with looking for ways to lift a lagging stock price and pay

Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's early leadership of the U.S. central bank faces a fresh test this week, with an appearance before a high-

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says

Volkswagen management has told the car group's employee side that currently agreed job cuts are insufficient, according to a note from the works council seen by Reuters on

House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week

Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to get the Republican-led House back on track

Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

The art, mind and craft behind the penalty shootout - Part one

CNN World Sport's Don Riddell discusses the key to mastering penalty shootouts with Geir Jordet, professor of Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

Conservative presidential power expert set to assist investigation into Trump foes

Conservative presidential power expert set to assist investigation into Trump foes

Netanyahu’s emerging challenger represents his polar opposite, and that may be his appeal

Netanyahu’s emerging challenger represents his polar opposite, and that may be his appeal

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms

Several non-governmental organisations in Spain are urging undocumented migrants to register in a final push for a special mass regularisation process that

European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution

European shares closed flat on Monday, with gains in technology stocks offset by declines in construction firms, while

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

South Korea on Monday laid out a sweeping industrial strategy centred on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, as President

New York launches tariff relief program for farmers

New York farmers can start submitting applications for up to $25,000 in relief from the state as part of a $30 million aid effort aimed at easing the hit to farmers

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery makers on Monday pledged to pay their suppliers more quickly, as part of wider efforts to ease financial strain across the auto

Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars

As corporate borrowing tied to artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing, bankers are coming up with new ways to

Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed underground infrastructure used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in a village in southern

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years

One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has

Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says

Bank lending to euro zone companies grew at its fastest pace in three years in May, European Central Bank data showed on Monday, extending a gradual but steady acceleration

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370,

Europe could be a 'compelling story' J.P. Morgan says, lifts equity index targets

J.P. Morgan raised its year-end target for European equity indexes on Monday, citing corporate earnings strength and improvements in the geopolitical climate.

Bank of England's Pill adds voice to those concerned about 'scenario' forecasts

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Monday that the central bank's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios rather than a single

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand

Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China

Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over Vanuatu's concerns that it could stifle

Russia pounds on the gates of Ukraine's 'fortress belt'

Russia is grinding its way into Kostiantynivka, a key stronghold in Ukraine's eastern "fortress belt" long

China vows support for Belarus' national sovereignty

China supports Belarus in safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Belarusian President Alexander

Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries

Canada has given C$7 million ($4.93 million) in grants to a Greenland molybdenum mining project, a critical metal used in aerospace, energy and defence, Greenland

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

Australia introduced new legislation in parliament on Monday to strengthen enforcement of its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator more power to pursue

Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts

A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The halt to the latest tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East spurred a twitchy reaction in markets as lingering unease over

Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh

Toyota Motor said on Monday that global vehicle sales slipped for a fourth consecutive month in May, as decreases in China and the Middle East weighed on overall results.   

China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say

China's central bank launched overnight reverse repo operations on Monday, a move markets interpreted as deepening its control over liquidity conditions and aligning its policy

Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook

Asian markets were choppy on Monday as investors weighed AI-driven growth against rising cost pressures, while keeping an eye on a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says

The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security official was quoted

South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely posted their strongest annual growth in nearly five decades in June, as semiconductor shipments broke fresh records

Grief and optimism clash in scramble to locate survivors 4 days after Venezuela earthquakes

Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira

FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship

When it comes to birthright citizenship, the Trump administration hasn’t been subtle about its views

The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decided

The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina vows to return home this year

Ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to Bangladesh this year, brushing aside a death sentence handed down in absentia and denouncing the ruling as

China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely returned to growth in June, albeit by the slimmest of margins, as the world's second-largest economy struggles for momentum despite strong

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

Pakistan says ground operation and strikes along Afghan border killed 29 militants

Pakistani officials say security forces have targeted militant hideouts in a major operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA

Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women’s PGA Championship and birdied the 10th hole before fading down the stretch

Soccer-'Boring' Bay Area confounds World Cup doubters

In a region boasting vast tech wealth and global corporate influence, the San Francisco Bay Area's humble World Cup schedule landed with a

Singapore's opposition retains Singh as party chief despite court conviction

Singapore's Workers' Party has retained Pritam Singh as its secretary-general, despite his removal as Leader of the Opposition by the Prime Minister earlier this year

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint

Japan's government will aim to entrench annual real economic growth of more than 1%, according to the draft of its long-term economic blueprint that

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on

Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave

Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages

Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, according to Russian authorities

A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

A rights group is warning that Vietnam is increasingly using broadly worded laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others seen as threats to Communist Party rule

China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million

Chinese self-driving technology firm Momenta Global launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, seeking to raise up to HK$5.89

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes

A father and his son were pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Sunday, four days after the devastating earthquakes that

Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign regardless of Ukraine proposals

President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting what he said

Argentine president names interior minister to be new cabinet chief

Argentina's President Javier Milei announced on Sunday the appointment of Interior Minister Diego Santilli as the new chief of cabinet, according

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to designate the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide

Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes

I was lying on my bed, thinking about watching the Brazil soccer game — I can't even remember who they were playing — when the bedframe

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 for its first knockout match victory in a World Cup

Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears

Sovereign wealth funds and central banks managing $29 trillion in assets are turning to energy assets, and raising concerns about the dollar, in a portfolio

UK companies turn gloomiest this year on growth, CBI says

British companies expectations for growth in the coming quarter fell this month to their lowest level this year, according to a survey on Monday that added to a run of downbeat

From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy

In the days since two devastating earthquakes, search teams and locals had believed that there were no signs of life under a mountain of concrete in La Guaira, one of the areas that's been hardest hit in Venezuela

Russian attacks kill five in Ukraine, local officials say

Russian attacks killed at least four people on Sunday in Ukraine's southeast and northeast, regional officials said.

Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV

Iran did not take part in technical talks slated for Sunday due to recent attacks on the country and unfulfilled conditions of the MoU with the United States, a member of

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks

Iran has again launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes

Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has broken the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance

Conditions improve after widespread flooding and heavy rain kill at least 4 in Kentucky

Conditions improve after widespread flooding and heavy rain kill at least 4 in Kentucky

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team’s quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country’s president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program

Trump says work on East Potomac public golf course to begin in September

U.S.

Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup

Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say

Local health officials say the latest Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl

Trump-backed Senate candidate wins Republican primary in Louisiana

U.S.

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

A skydiving plane has crashed in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

The military is searching for a US Marine missing off the coast of California

Officials say multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the coast of southern California

Serbians keep up protest after President Vucic says he will step down

Thousands of protesters descended on the Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, keeping up pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic a day after he

Migrants in US on temporary status should seek permanent residence or leave, Homeland Secretary says

Migrants in the United States on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave for their home countries, U.S.

Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France

Eleven people, including a pilot and 10 parachutists, were killed when a small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine

Russia's ruling party runs Ukraine war veteran among lead candidates for September election

Russia's ruling party on Sunday announced it would run an injured Ukraine war veteran and a television war correspondent, alongside the country's foreign minister and the

Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says

U.S.

Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44

Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon’s offer to play singles

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Iraqi political officials have been arrested on corruption charges

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals,

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing 11 people

Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing 11 people

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into

Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access

Austria has proposed that the European Union should consider hosting Anthropic within the bloc's borders in order to counter efforts by the United States to block

Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board

American Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Miami after business jet enters the same runway

American Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Miami after business jet enters the same runway

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save its Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission

Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast

Pakistan's media regulator has suspended the broadcast licence of television channel Geo News for 15 days over content aired during a programme marking

As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings due

The U.S.

Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid

Pope Leo on Sunday expressed solidarity with people in Venezuela grappling with the devastating impact of twin earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.

Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color

The Democratic Party is confronting its long-standing dilemmas over identity and ideology as it wrestles with populist challengers in communities of color

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come

America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy

Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and

Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform

Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization

Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown

Iraqi security forces arrested politicians and senior officials early on Sunday as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi, a

Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight

Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the regions of Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps up pressure on

Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested

The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian

Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says

A crown was blown off an ancient column in a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon's port city of Tyre.

BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks

Global pressures from rising public debt to financial fragilities and the sustainability of the AI boom are increasing risks, underscoring the need for

Pakistan's military says 3 soldiers were killed in militant attack in Karachi and vows retaliation

Pakistan’s military says three paramilitary soldiers were killed and four others wounded in fighting after militants launched an overnight attack on a Rangers regional headquarters in the southern port city of Karachi

Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports

Google has put limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step

Three Pakistani rangers killed in Karachi attack, military says

A bomb and gun attack on a Sindh Rangers facility in Karachi killed three paramilitary troops and injured four on Saturday, Pakistan's military said, as the country

Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan

Israel’s military and tech industry race to counter Hezbollah’s latest threat

Israel’s military and tech industry race to counter Hezbollah’s latest threat

Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine

Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine

Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States

England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the World Cup’s knockout phrase

A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed

A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in the state

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for

Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea by dinghy arrives in Canada

A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada

US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal

The U.S. military has launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction

Winds hamper crews as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, burns through forests

The largest fire in the United States is burning through tinder-dry forest in Utah

US, Mexico inaugurate sterile fly plant in Chiapas in cross-border screwworm fight

By Cassandra Garrison METAPA, Mexico June 27 - Senior Mexican and U.S. officials inaugurated a sterile fly production plant in southern Chiapas on Saturday, a milestone in efforts to contain the New

Hovland flips the script on Scheffler and takes the lead at Travelers Championship

Viktor Hovland waited until the final hole to take the lead over Scottie Scheffler in the Travelers Championship

4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains, Kentucky governor says

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in that state

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago

U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran 

The United States carried out further strikes on Iran on Saturday, said the U.S.

Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal

A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the

Argentina cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations

Argentine President Javier Milei's cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned on Saturday following a scandal that led to investigations into his spending in recent years.

Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Trump says he’ll nominate former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

Trump says he’ll nominate former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

Could players' prize-money protest extend to US Open? Not full support at Wimbledon

The prize money protest by top players that started at the French Open has continued at Wimbledon

Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks; move comes amid student protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary

Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Temperature records shattered in Europe as deadly heatwave moves east

From Scandinavia to the Alps, Europeans endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave

Cricket-Houston’s cricket boom aims to follow in soccer’s footsteps

World Cup fever has gripped Houston but across the city the unmistakable sound of leather ball on willow bat can be heard as baseball mounds give way to

Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, 20 injured

A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32

Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32

Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup

It started with a whimsical idea

Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult

Hezbollah’s leader is criticizing a new agreement between Israel and Lebanon aimed at ending months of conflict

Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian siblings in a Gaza tent camp

Nasser Hospital says an Israeli drone strike has killed two Palestinian siblings in southern Gaza

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark

How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party

How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party

Alaska judge puts the other Dan Sullivan back on US Senate ballot

An Alaska judge has ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can join Republican U.S.

Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward

Carlos Mendoza is out

Senior US officials frustrated by Machado bid to return to Venezuela after quakes, White House official says

A renewed push by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for U.S. help to return home following devastating earthquakes in the South

Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as 'surrender'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a U.S.-brokered security agreement between Lebanon and Israel on Saturday a day after it

15 remarkable American places that are older than the United States

15 remarkable American places that are older than the United States

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing panic among residents

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

Israel to withdraw from two areas in Lebanon under newly signed agreement

Israel to withdraw from two areas in Lebanon under newly signed agreement

Thousands of Hungarians join first Budapest Pride march since Orban's defeat

More than 10,000 Hungarians on Saturday joined Budapest's first annual Pride march since right-wing leader Viktor Orban's election

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

US close to allowing Anthropic to restore Fable 5 model, Axios reports

The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Fable 5 model, Axios reported on Saturday, citing a source close to the situation.

World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums

Panini stickers have been an iconic World Cup collectible going all the way back to 1970, when four Italian brothers began to print images of the players for fans

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday

The Vespa, the wasp-waisted scooter that put postwar Italians on wheels and went on to carry Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn through the streets of Rome, is returning to the

Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg in attempt to restore economic stability

Bolivia will adopt a flexible exchange-rate system, the government said on Friday, effectively devaluing the currency by ending a 15-year dollar peg in a

2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1

Two major storms are pounding Japan, causing landslides and floods

Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward

It's been six decades since the Voting Rights Act was enacted

How to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela

How to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela

Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm

By Julia Harte June 27 - President Donald Trump’s interim agreement to end the war with Iran has dragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his

Small aircraft crashes in Beijing over past 20 years

An aircraft about the size of a car flew into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, said witnesses who saw the rare crash in China's capital, where airspace is

Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13

A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on Friday killed the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on board, the local government said following the

France considers measures after Burkina Faso breaks off relations

France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.

A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.

A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13

Chinese authorities say a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 people

Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd

French city-dwellers swap stifling apartments for cool hotel rooms

As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking

Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants during US-Mexico border Mass

More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday evening, urging

US strikes Iranian targets in response to attack on cargo ship

US strikes Iranian targets in response to attack on cargo ship

Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach

Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country

Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India's IANS

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal,

Soccer-Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United

Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw

US auto safety regulator closes evaluation of 441,002 Honda Odyssey vehicles after recall

The U.S.

World Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play

The World Cup's Round of 32 is almost set after over two weeks of competition across three countries

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity

There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable

China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exports

Profits at China's industrial firms grew more slowly though still at a double-digit pace in May, highlighting a widening divide in an economy leaning on factory output and

US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

China on Friday stripped six military lawmakers, former financial regulator head Li Yunze and recently probed Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their posts in the National

Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home

Spain has defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse

Soccer-World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations

Jeremy Wright knew exactly what he wanted to gift his wife, Sarah, for Christmas last year: tickets to a World Cup soccer game.

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes

AI glasses are aiding cheating in exams. Test-obsessed Asia is ground zero

AI glasses are aiding cheating in exams. Test-obsessed Asia is ground zero

US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship

The U.S. has struck Iran to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire

OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

OpenAI has restricted the release of its new AI model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration

China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says

Geely Holding Group's Lotus brand electric vehicles will arrive in Canada next month under an agreement between Prime Minister Mark

Russian drone strikes kill two in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, one in Sumy region

A Russian drone strike on Friday killed two passengers aboard a minibus in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region and one person in the border Sumy region, regional officials

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above

Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died

A Connecticut judge has publicly released a video showing correctional officers striking an inmate multiple times and pepper spraying him before he died in 2018

Colombia fans return to Hard Rock Stadium nearly 2 years after chaotic scene at Copa America final

Colombia's soccer team is set to play Portugal on Saturday in a World Cup match at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium

Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

A polygamous sect leader has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona while already serving a 50-year sentence in federal prison for orchestrating sex involving children

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in a deal with the Pentagon

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

The United States has seized nearly 400 internet domains that were being used to illegally stream the World Cup, officials said on Friday, describing the

Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says

Australia has already filled its annual beef quota for China and Brazil is close behind, potentially pushing two of the world's largest exporters out of the Chinese

Trump ramps up attacks on Democrats as ‘godless Communists’ ahead of November’s midterms

Trump ramps up attacks on Democrats as ‘godless Communists’ ahead of November’s midterms

Harry and Meghan accept King’s invitation to stay in royal residence during upcoming UK visit

Harry and Meghan accept King’s invitation to stay in royal residence during upcoming UK visit

Trump posts new passport rendering — featuring a memorable photo of himself

Trump posts new passport rendering — featuring a memorable photo of himself

US bans imports of more Chinese technology goods

The U.S.

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup

Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty on global outlook

Strategic petroleum releases helped avert a sharper rise in oil prices as a result of the war in the Middle East, but the global economy faces

S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US, cites economic resilience

June 26 - S&P Global affirmed its "AA+" credit rating for the U.S. on Friday, saying the economy's resilience supported solid fiscal revenue collection.

US rights advocates welcome 'Alligator Alcatraz' closure, say systemic worries remain

U.S. immigrants' rights advocates welcomed the announcement by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" but also urged

Texas state school board approves mandated reading list including Bible passages

The Texas Board of Education on Friday approved mandated reading lists for public school children that include passages from the Bible - the latest effort by leaders there to

CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada

The Latest: US strikes Iran after Trump says ceasefire was violated

The United States has struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz

New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into claims that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets

Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

The devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday have killed at least 920 people and left more than 3,300 injured

10 jurors said Palisades Fire suspect isn't guilty. Now he faces an October retrial

After a deadlocked jury prompted a mistrial, a new federal trial date is set in the arson case against the man accused of sparking one of the most destructive wildfires in California history

US starts vaccine effort for Ebola Bundibugyo as outbreak spreads

The U.S. is working on finding a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while sending an experimental treatment and preparing diagnostic tests to help contain the

ICC prosecutor Khan says his suspension violated procedures

 British barrister Karim Khan on Friday told Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV that the decision to suspend him from his role as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal

Adani prosecutors must justify dropping criminal case, US judge rules

A U.S. judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to

Israel-Lebanon framework agreement sets process to disarm Hezbollah, Rubio says

U.S.

World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets

Global equity markets edged lower on Friday, set for a weekly decline as investors kept taking profits on high-flying technology and chip stocks, while

Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation

Fear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters

Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution

A federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution

Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week

Most of the U.S. stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks kept the market in check

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song

The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone

700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals

700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there

If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.

Federal arson case in Los Angeles' deadly Palisades fire ends in mistrial

A federal judge declared a mistrial on Friday in the arson case brought against the man accused of deliberately setting a blaze

A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend

Astronomers say a large asteroid will soon harmlessly zip past Earth

UN rights chief calls for investigations into US deaths in immigration custody

The United Nations human rights chief on Friday called for independent investigations into deaths of people in U.S.

Shi'ite Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon

Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as

UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack

The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz

A Trump commission urges 'bridges' between church and state in sweeping draft report

A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to endorse immigration detention policy

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S.

OpenAI defers public rollout of GPT‑5.6 as US seeks early access to frontier AI models

OpenAI said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the U.S. government's request, limiting the AI model's initial access to a small group of vetted partners

Europe on high alert as killer heat set to move east and south

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave

Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks

US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

The U.S.

Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

John Bolton, a former national security adviser for U.S.

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

President Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by United States companies

The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference

A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

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Police say man tossed drugs during traffic stop as officers prepared to release him with warning

Police say man tossed drugs during traffic stop as officers prepared to release him with warning

Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach

As the United States men's national soccer team advances in the World Cup, fans from Wall Street to the wider world have an unexpected patron to

UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Friday stressed the need to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a call

Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash

Russia's central bank said on Friday there was no need for extra measures to stabilise the banking system, despite a rise in cash withdrawals that some

Biggest job cuts by global automakers

Auto giant Volkswagen's potential plan to shutter four German factories and ramp up job cuts to as many as 100,000 could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry.

Swatch seeks $170 million in damages from Samsung over trademark infringement

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in what it says is the largest-ever trademark case of its kind in the UK, accusing the South Korean

Utah judge finds prosecutor in contempt of court in Kirk case

A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor violated court rules with comments he made to a media outlet about the presumed guilt of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of

IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'

The International Monetary Fund's chief economist on Friday said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce forward rate guidance on monetary

Soccer-Atlanta Stadium bucks World Cup pricing trend with Southern hospitality

In a World Cup beset by criticism over pricing, Atlanta Stadium, and the city as a whole, are providing relief to the wallets of soccer supporters, with

IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'

Global trade flows and relationships are shifting after U.S.

Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on Friday, the Kremlin said, and discussions were expected to focus on the war in

US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce

The U.S. diesel futures crack spread, a measure of profitability for refiners, hit a three-week high as analysts said supply tightness for the product is

Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

U.S.

Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom

Tensions are evident in a rare display among the Supreme Court justices at the end of the term

The Palisades Fire arson trial ended in a jury deadlock and mistrial. Here’s how the defense undercut the prosecution

The Palisades Fire arson trial ended in a jury deadlock and mistrial. Here’s how the defense undercut the prosecution

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

People in Venezuela and abroad are desperately searching for loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck Wednesday evening

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and trapping at least 200 in buildings

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirms, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city’s business district

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage

Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo

Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo

Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt but keeps death penalty on the table

Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt but keeps death penalty on the table

With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group

Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice over its role in the long-running conflict in the

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off roads around the skyscraper and

US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded from record lows in June, though households remained worried about the high cost of living, a survey showed on Friday.

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

A drop in oil prices after a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has helped ease immediate inflationary pressure

Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says

Polymarket's annualized revenue has surpassed $1 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, highlighting the rapid rise of prediction markets

Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll

Argentina's monthly economic activity indicator is forecast to show 2% year-over-year growth in April, down from 5.5% in March, according to the median of a Reuters

Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May

The U.S. trade deficit in goods swelled to a 14-month high in May as businesses boosted imports, likely to avoid shortages and higher prices related

Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain

The dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday as recent economic data and a drop in oil prices slightly cooled expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes,

Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests

Tanzania's interior minister, Patrobas Katambi, said on Friday the government was banning all political rallies, less than two weeks before youth-led protests

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

Trump foe John Bolton enters guilty plea. Here’s why his classified information case didn’t fall apart

Trump foe John Bolton enters guilty plea. Here’s why his classified information case didn’t fall apart

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages

Israel has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda

AC Milan names Massimo Calvelli as CEO as it goes "in house" in bid to restore winning culture

AC Milan has named Massimo Calvelli as CEO as it aims to bring a winning culture back to the club

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May

Brazil's current account deficit reached $3.185 billion in May, central bank data showed on Friday, narrower than the $4.159 billion shortfall expected in a Reuters poll.

Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy

Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy

Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role

Three Chinese brokerages - Yongan Futures, Orient Futures and Guotai Junan Futures - are preparing to apply for membership of the London Metal

Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says

Hungary, which currently meets none of the criteria to adopt the euro, could meet these conditions by around 2030, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday, adding that

Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests

Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

Kremlin says it will look into 'strange' video alleging army torture

The Kremlin said on Friday it would look into a viral video appeal to President Vladimir Putin by a military veteran accusing Russian commanders in Ukraine of torturing and

Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen's plans to close plants in Germany and nearly double planned job cuts to around 100,000 have put the spotlight on

Israel's Netanyahu faces election challenge from hawkish ex-general

Israel's former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who lost a son in Gaza and boasts of his "Dahiyeh doctrine" of smashing foes with disproportionate

South Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

South Korea will rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities to counter North Korea, including by training 500,000 "drone

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?

Carmaker Volkswagen is considering shutting down four factories in Germany, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as it faces mounting pressure from Chinese rivals.

Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's 2027 draft budget has been finalized, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing sources, saying that Finance

UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows

The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to recede in June, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that should ease concerns at the

VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say

Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with the

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses, as oil tankers kept exiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns the day after a

Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market

A Saudi doctor was sentenced to life in prison in Germany on Friday for killing six people and injuring hundreds, after he

Venezuela’s deadly ‘doublet’ earthquakes may have been a single big one. Here’s why it matters

Venezuela’s deadly ‘doublet’ earthquakes may have been a single big one. Here’s why it matters

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the nation's capital is undergoing significant changes under President Donald Trump

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war fallout

Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world

Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the US-Iran deal, and challenges remain

The interim peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran last week was the result of weeks of tough diplomacy repeatedly threatened by outbreaks of violence

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides

European shares pulled back from record highs on Friday, with technology shares tracking global sector weakness, while Zalando

Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep

Seething over Ukrainian drone strikes and angered by what they see as a failed U.S. promise to broker an end to the war on favourable terms, Russian

When the chips are down and up and down

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

Russia's Lavrov contradicts Rubio, calls for clarity on US mediation role

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on Friday for "clarification" of the U.S. role in trying to end the war in Ukraine.

US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs

U.S. equity funds came under selling pressure in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded spending in the technology sector and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve

King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say

King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two

Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools

Banks and financial sector watchdogs must move quickly to adopt new technology to plug system vulnerabilities as AI supercharges cybersecurity risks, a top Swiss financial

Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan

Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching

Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking

Montenegrin police and the U.S.

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but

UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts

Britain on Friday set out proposed changes to listing rules for investment trusts aimed at strengthening shareholder protections, following a series of campaigns by U.S.

What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?

The intense heatwave engulfing Western Europe, resulting in more than 50 deaths in France alone, is being sustained by a weather pattern known as an omega

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

The Defense Ministry in Moscow says Ukraine launched a major nighttime drone attack on Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms

What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century

What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century

Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin

Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin

The coastal state battered by Venezuela’s earthquakes is no stranger to tragedy

The coastal state battered by Venezuela’s earthquakes is no stranger to tragedy

What to expect in Louisiana’s state primary runoff

Louisiana Republicans will nominate a U.S. Senate candidate in a primary runoff Saturday, six weeks after denying Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy a shot at a third term

NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

Take Five: Time to keep your cool

A wild first half of the year is almost over, with focus shifting to how central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, steer markets in the months ahead.

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound

China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip

End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid

Matteo Salvini once earned the nickname "the captain" after steering his far-right League party to the forefront of Italian politics.

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half

Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding

US Supreme Court expands Second Amendment rights, eyes more gun cases

The U.S.

China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion

China Eastern Airlines said on Friday it plans to buy 25 A330neo jets from Airbus for a catalogue price of about $9.35 billion, as the

EU's von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will go to Armenia next week, said the EU on Friday, in a move aimed at highlighting Brussels' support for Armenia as

On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda

Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year promising to aggressively crack down on immigration and pursue a campaign of mass deportation,

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

Rescue teams search for survivors after Venezuela earthquakes flatten Caracas tower

Rescue teams and residents search for survivors after a 14-storey building collapses in eastern Caracas.

Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave

The Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will proceed as planned despite a historic heat wave

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

China's Xi pledges to establish security partnership with Cambodia

China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, President Xi Jinping said on Friday as he met with Hun Sen, president of Cambodia's Senate, in Beijing.

Italy regulator probes Microsoft over 'Microsoft 365' price hike

Italy's antitrust authority said on Friday it had opened an investigation into Microsoft over alleged unfair commercial practices linked to the price hike of its "Microsoft

NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do

During a frozen morning in Arctic Norway, a group of British and Norwegian soldiers padded softly

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat

Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence supply chains

Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts

Volkswagen on Friday declined to comment on a report stating that it aims to slash up to 100,000 jobs from its current workforce worldwide over the next few years.

Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday,

South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee 7-year jail term for bribery

South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday to seven years in jail for receiving bribes, after a court found her

Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as

Paris Pride March moved to September after police order cancellation due to heatwave

Organisers of the Paris Pride March have moved Saturday's event to September after the police ordered it to be called off because of the heatwave that has stretched

Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower

Global equity fund inflows slowed sharply in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded technology spending and a hawkish stance of the U.S.

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows

The global trade in illicit drugs is booming, with cocaine production and seizures of methamphetamine at an all-time high, a United Nations report showed

TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says

Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, the country's

Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says

The interim U.S.-Iran peace accord gives U.N. nuclear inspectors access to Iran, the watchdog's top official said on Friday, after Tehran indicated key sites would remain

Belgian police say they have identified suspects behind March attack on synagogue

Belgian police said on Friday they had identified the suspects behind an attack against a synagogue in Liege in March, which was considered an antisemitic act.

Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey

Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week

A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins

A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins

Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

EU warns Turkey over 'unacceptable' snub of Cyprus in climate summit preparations

The European Union has rebuked Turkey for excluding Cyprus from preparations for this year's U.N. climate summit, as diplomatic

Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of

Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb

Germany's proposed pension reforms will ease pressure on younger workers struggling to accumulate wealth in the face of a weak economy and high housing

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

The U.N.

Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for its only win of the World Cup

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall

Shares of Japanese chipmaker Kioxia slid 12% on Friday after a report that ChatGPT maker OpenAI was considering delaying its initial public offering sparked a selloff in AI-

Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea

Samsung Group will pledge on Monday 1,000 trillion won ($648 billion) in South Korea over the next decade, a media report said, in a

IAEA says repairs completed on key power line at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday repairs had been completed on a key power line and other energy infrastructure vital for nuclear safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear

Australia clinches knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance

St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program

St. Bernard dogs walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years at the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps

Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44

Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon — for her first singles match in nearly four years, and at age 44

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle

India’s viral youth movement has moved from memes to the streets. Their leader tells CNN why

India’s viral youth movement has moved from memes to the streets. Their leader tells CNN why

Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting

Honda Motor Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe secured support for his reappointment to the Japanese automaker's board at its annual meeting on Friday after apologising to

Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heatwave engulfing Western Europe would have been "virtually impossible" without human-caused climate change, which has made this

Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave

The dollar heads into the second half of 2026 on a high, thanks to bets for higher U.S. interest rates and

National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms

In designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study

Turkey grabs a last-second winner to give USA its first defeat of the World Cup

Turkey grabs a last-second winner to give USA its first defeat of the World Cup

Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens

Australia's prime minister vowed on Friday to bullet-proof laws supporting a social media ban for under-16s as the government prepares legal action against

Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes

Hundreds of people in Venezuela were trapped under rubble and many more remained

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started

The World Cup has reached its midpoint with 54 matches completed and 50 to go before the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured

Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading

Over an 18-year career trading currencies in Seoul, Namkoong Taehun was on the front lines of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the post-Brexit

Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup

Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup

FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House ousted from agency, sources say

FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House ousted from agency, sources say

Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F

Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, and the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia and into its own net in a 3-1 victory that gave the Dutch the top spot in Group F

Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India

Poor rains and a weak monsoon weather system is leading to a water shortage in India's cities and its vast rural regions

Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions

Mining major BHP will split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America and President South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it

Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle

Rubio to host summit on political violence on July 15

U.S.

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project

Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany

Second cannonball found at the Alamo reveals more information about the historic battle

Second cannonball found at the Alamo reveals more information about the historic battle

California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules

The state of California on Thursday sought a preliminary injunction to block the U.S.

Russia-controlled areas of Ukraine's Kherson left with no power, Moscow official says

Power was fully or partially cut off across the Russian-held part of Ukraine's Kherson region bordering Crimea, the Russian-installed governor, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now

A judge has temporarily ordered Tennessee not to give immigration authorities information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass

North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests to bolster firepower along border, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of key weapons on Thursday as part of the country's goal to modernise its missile programme and bolster firepower along the

Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb

US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey,

The Latest: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration on 2 immigration cases

The Supreme Court has voted 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation

Leaders and celebrities react after powerful quakes hit Venezuela

World leaders and Venezuela related celebrities are reacting with offers and solidarity after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings

'Great American State Fair' kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

With a 110-foot (33.5-meter) Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and an eye-popping array of junk food, "The Great American State Fair" opened on

OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports

OpenAI is considering holding off on its public debut until next year, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations.

Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts

The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it laid off 110 employees this week, citing cuts in federal research funding, with the layoffs impacting

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country

Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave

Parisians will be banned from drinking alcohol in public from midday onwards on Friday in order to try and curb the health issues arising from the heatwave gripping France

FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday proposed changes to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes and harmonize

Josh Shapiro says he has ‘profound’ differences with Mamdani-backed candidate

Josh Shapiro says he has ‘profound’ differences with Mamdani-backed candidate

The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation

Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy

It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for

Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?

This week both the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives and U.S.

House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday he will transmit the housing bill to the White House following his meeting with U.S.

Trump’s fixation on election overhaul bill derails GOP agenda on Capitol Hill

Trump’s fixation on election overhaul bill derails GOP agenda on Capitol Hill

Arsonist who set sleeping subway rider on fire 5 ½ year federal prison sentence

Arsonist who set sleeping subway rider on fire 5 ½ year federal prison sentence

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment program as the monarchy seeks to increase public access to the historic building that has been the center of royal life for almost 200 years

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been charged in Tampa, Florida, with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen from him

Truck driver sentenced to 20 years in I-20 Kaufman County crash that killed five

Truck driver sentenced to 20 years in I-20 Kaufman County crash that killed five

UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel

A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops

The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and assessing how best to support the country after two powerful earthquakes, with thousands

Documents: 93-year-old was stabbed, strangled after suspect walked away from an arson scene

Documents: 93-year-old was stabbed, strangled after suspect walked away from an arson scene

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

The United Nations shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort, which aimed to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait

US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban

Polestar said on Thursday the Trump administration was forcing the electric-vehicle maker to stop selling vehicles in the

NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit

NATO allies will announce tens of billions of dollars in defense-related deals at a summit next month in Turkey, and will also underscore their commitment to defense

JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on

Jamie Dimon plans to stay on as JPMorgan's CEO for at least three more years, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as

House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

U.S.

Turkey, Venezuela discuss aid after deadly earthquakes, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the earthquakes in Venezuela and the country's need for aid in a call with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil on Thursday, a

Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A

Britain, Switzerland break June temperature record as  deadly heatwave grips Europe

The temperature in Britain and Switzerland hit record highs for June on Thursday as large parts of Western Europe were in the

Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund

Ares Management again capped withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund after redemption requests rose in the second quarter, according to a filing released Thursday.

World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high

Global stocks rose on Thursday as strong earnings from chipmakers lifted sentiment, although investors remained wary about stretched valuations for AI-

Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns

The Bank of Canada's consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad support for its 2% inflation target, but participants complained

Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday after a cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, putting an evacuation effort for ships from

Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures

By Michael S.

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border

DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower’s claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara

After Venezuela earthquakes, here are some of the deadliest in Latin America in the last century

Two deadly earthquakes have hit Venezuela on Wednesday

Haiti’s World Cup run ends with a Supreme Court ruling striking a blow to many fans

Haiti’s World Cup run ends with a Supreme Court ruling striking a blow to many fans

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war

The Senate voted to undo Tuesday’s vote to reign in Trump’s war powers in Iran. The new vote came after a tense meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans over his agenda, including the war, the SAVE America Act, and his decision to scuttle a housing bill. Political strategists Rick Tyler and Joel Payne weigh in.

Soccer fan aims to watch all 104 World Cup matches live from a couch in Sacramento

Soccer fan aims to watch all 104 World Cup matches live from a couch in Sacramento

A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago

Thirty-eight journalists have died on the job while gathering news for The Associated Press over the years

A pilot incapacitated, a crash landing and a close call. What we know about the latest aviation incidents

A pilot incapacitated, a crash landing and a close call. What we know about the latest aviation incidents

'Her whole life is a miracle': Kidnapping victim, police reunite

'Her whole life is a miracle': Kidnapping victim, police reunite

Ferrari's divisive new EV car needs to be 'digested', company exec says

Ferrari's first-ever EV model, which has triggered a flurry of criticism since its unveiling last month, needs to be "digested" before it can be understood, the company's

In sweltering French hospital, air-conditioned waiting room offers some relief

In a private hospital just south of Paris, the most

Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians

The U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he approved 40-day campaign to 'influence' Russia to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, after consulting the head of the country's security service on strikes against Russian targets, that he had approved a 40-

Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports

Automakers Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some assets of Japanese auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae

The U.S. security apparatus is keeping watch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, whose blue color has been fouled by green algae after being

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Microsoft's Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across

Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite that region's persistent concerns about Iran agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says relations between the United States and its Gulf Arab partners are rock solid despite concerns expressed by some about being left out of discussions aimed at ending the war with Iran

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024

Police in Kenya have detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice

US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer suits in win for Bayer

The U.S.

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds

Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list

A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot

Supreme Court strikes Hawaii’s ‘default’ ban on guns on private property that’s open to the public

Supreme Court strikes Hawaii’s ‘default’ ban on guns on private property that’s open to the public

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels

The Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Europe endures another day of record-breaking heat, as countries warn it’s already killed hundreds

Europe endures another day of record-breaking heat, as countries warn it’s already killed hundreds

China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions

China and Austria should respect each other's "core interests" and work to improve China-EU ties, Beijing's top diplomat told his Austrian counterpart on Thursday, as

IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady

The U.S. economy has seen solid growth momentum and inflation was expected to reach the Federal Reserve's 2% target by the end of 2027, the International Monetary Fund

US judge blocks Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday blocked implementation of U.S.

US Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun limits

The U.S.

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

The U.S.

IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it has seen energy and commodity prices fall since

Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion

Brazil's central bank pushed back on Thursday against market perceptions that it had extended its monetary policy horizon, after its latest rate decision

'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather

Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe

French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave

A French soccer player with a second-division club has died from drowning during the heat wave that has gripped France

Trump administration identifies more than 500 migrant children for removal from the US, senator says

Trump administration identifies more than 500 migrant children for removal from the US, senator says

US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday

Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies

A Paris court has ruled that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers’ greenhouse gas emissions

US proposes to drop brake pedal requirements for self-driving vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed on Thursday to end a government requirement for manual brake pedals in self-driving

Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara, media says

Dozens of Turkish journalists have been denied accreditation for a NATO summit in the Turkish capital Ankara next month, media outlets and journalist associations said on

US judge blocks Trump administration's new student loan restrictions

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from implementing a new rule that would impose lower federal student loan limits for people pursuing graduate

Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is moving air defenses to protect key targets like Moscow as Ukrainian drones hit deep inside the country

US Army Europe commander Donahue to step down on July 2

The commander of the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa, General Christopher Donahue, will relinquish his post on July 2, the U.S. Army said in a statement on Thursday.

Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding vote

The fragmented lower house of the Spanish parliament on Thursday passed a non-binding resolution urging Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign due to a slew of corruption

Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip

France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia

France's navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year in European efforts to

Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations

The dollar was set to snap a three-session streak of gains on Thursday, after a flurry of U.S. economic data that included a reading on inflation

World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions

Three International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday sued U.S.

Iranian pilgrims mourn their war dead during Ashura rituals

Carrying photos of loved ones killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel, Iranian pilgrims crossed into the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate

US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case

The U.S.

IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks

The International Monetary Fund is confident Argentina will keep paying what it owes the IMF, even as its own staff report describes repayment capacity as subject to exceptional

As Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak rages, knowledge gaps still challenge response

As scientists race to understand the growing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, medics say knowledge gaps are still

Lukashenko says he warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday he had warned Ukraine, against a background of rising tensions, not to try to drag his country into war

May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table

U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

Ukraine's Fire Point aims to produce ballistic missile interceptor by year-end

Ukraine's Fire Point, maker of the Flamingo cruise missile, is accelerating plans to develop a European missile defence system after an agreement with German

Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June

Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the

Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials

Afghanistan's Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants' smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting warnings

Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns

A long-awaited ceasefire has brought relative calm to Lebanon, but it hasn't brought peace of mind to Hussein Merhi.

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

EU governments' ministers gathered for a long day's discussion of climate change policies on Thursday were surprised by a fresh-faced participant at

Reporter for Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV killed by car bomb in Yemen

A correspondent for Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya television in Yemen was killed when a bomb planted on his car exploded, the network said on Thursday.

Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures

Brazil's central bank on Thursday published updated inflation forecasts showing price increases near target by the end of 2028, even as projections

US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with labor market resilience.

US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May

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Danish police find no proof drones caused Copenhagen Airport shutdown

Danish police said on Thursday they had found no evidence to prove that flying objects that shut down Copenhagen Airport last

US DFC and World Bank's MIGA to set up political risk insurance for Ukraine fund

The U.S.

US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first quarter, but consumer spending almost stalled.

Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September

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The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

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US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

One law generally shields foreign governments and companies they own from lawsuits in US courts. Another lets many Cuban cases proceed, according to a new ruling.

What 20 million bans reveal about the strain on Wikipedia’s volunteers

Wikipedia has grown steadily in size and importance, but a shrinking core of volunteer administrators is straining the organization.

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

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Israel, Lebanon deny US claim that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon

Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials denied on Thursday that there had been any Israeli withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanon, after a U.S. official said Israel had

Hungary rights groups criticise legislation to oust president

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Not cool at school: Europe’s classrooms struggle with the heat

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Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

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Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks

Investors expect heavy trading volume on Friday to reflect changes to the Russell indexes, including reclassifications for

IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound

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UK moves to criminalise gender and sexuality conversion therapies

Britain on Thursday set out plans to criminalise abusive and harmful therapies intended to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Russia says US understands you can't mediate in war while supporting one side

The Kremlin said on Thursday it valued U.S.

Poland and Ukraine's difficult history creates political minefield for Tusk

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Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says

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Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust

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Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call

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Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn said calls by some shareholders for his return reflected deep anger over years of failed turnaround plans, accusing the

Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds

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'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation

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KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income

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Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord

U.S.

Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says

Swiss asset manager Partners Group may slightly reduce the size of its evergreen funds in future while sticking to its overall strategy, Chairman Steffen Meister was quoted

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent

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A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered

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AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites

An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights

Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast

The Bank of England's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios and individual Monetary Policy Committee members' opinions risks discouraging

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say

Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech “gatekeeper” rules

EU antitrust regulators said Amazon and Microsoft's cloud computing services should be designated as “gatekeepers” under landmark tech rules, a step that

Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

Days after Iran began striking targets across the United Arab Emirates in March, Dubai's top officials gathered hundreds of business leaders to discuss how the Gulf tourism

Brazilian right courts crime-weary voters with 'Bukele model' crackdown

Right-wing candidates in Brazil have vowed to import El Salvador's "Bukele model," building prisons and cracking down

Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill

Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the

US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver

The U.S.

France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says

France is suffocating under the weight of its fast‑growing public debt burden, leaving the country vulnerable to market sentiment, the public audit office said on Thursday,

UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows

British retail sales slid further this month, with sales far below the norm expected for this time of year, according to a survey on Thursday that added to signs of a slowdown

China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales

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Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says

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Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

The U.S.

EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal

European Union governments adopted on Thursday legislation to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, fulfilling the EU's side of a trade deal struck with U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 250,500 SUVs in US over air bag issue, NHTSA says

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 250,857 SUVs in the U.S. over an air bag defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, the U.S.

Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years

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Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'

U.S.

Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit the United States and meet with U.S.

Heavy rains from nearby typhoon pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coast

Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be

UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she was backing Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, adding that he would

Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore

Thailand seeks to arrest fugitive Chinese businessman over illegal crypto mining

Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese businessman featured in a Reuters investigation into transnational crypto-investment fraud, alleging he was part of a

Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll

Short bets on the Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee retreated from multi-month peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as normalising oil prices and

German home prices rise but pace slows

German home prices rose modestly in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly gain as the property sector in Europe's largest economy seeks

ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire

The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time

Micron puts chips back on the table

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US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds

German consumer sentiment stabilised heading into ​July, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Thursday.

Canadian defence minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Thursday he had discussed the advanced fighter jet programme being pursued by Japan, Britain and Italy with his Japanese

U.S. defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say

U.S. defence firm Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo as the maker of

Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 after dozens of buildings collapsed

‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the Pacific

‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the Pacific

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand

Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving

Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters

Brazil plans to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million) with its first-ever issuance of panda bonds, Finance Minister Dario Durigan told Reuters on Thursday,

Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path

Japan's government will call for monetary policy that bolsters private demand, a draft of its long-term economic blueprint reviewed by

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions

Myanmar's newly appointed government appeared "more open" to suggestions compared to the previous regime, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday,

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him

Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura

Shiite Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

Mamdani's success in New York tests Democratic Party's willingness to change

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped into the national spotlight this week as a surging political force within the Democratic Party

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams

Venezuela's Rodriguez declares state of emergency after earthquake, does not give figure of dead

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday declared a state of emergency after strong back-to-back earthquakes and nearly two dozen aftershocks shook the country,

China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities

China expressed its anger and Taiwan its gratitude after the U.S., Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm about the Chinese

Vinícius Júnior silences critics with 2 more goals, giving him 4 in this World Cup for Brazil

Vinícius Júnior is proving his critics wrong at the World Cup

Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates once every few months and stand ready to speed up the pace of hikes, hawkish board member Naoki Tamura

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit

Australia's Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner, was hit on Thursday with a class action lawsuit alleging the widespread sexual

Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns

Australia faces multi-faceted threats from autocratic regimes, hackers and antisemitic extremists that present a systemic challenge to national security and

Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop

Australian household spending rebounded in May as travel returned to normal after a war-induced drop in April, data showed on Thursday, suggesting consumer demand was

Trump marks nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally

President Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on Wednesday, the

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

The U.S. said late on Wednesday it was in touch with Venezuelan authorities following strong earthquakes and was mobilizing assistance for the South

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself

Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic

Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday chanted a slur that has previously led to fines against the country’s soccer federation

US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

U.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets

World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey

The United States returns to the pitch for its final World Cup group-stage game with some decisions to make

NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying

(Corrects headline and rewrites paragraph 2 and paragraph 5 (previously paragraph 4) to reflect NY Fed official was referencing the FOMC's implementation note, not its policy statement.

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found

Mamdani's sweep in New York a 'political earthquake' among Democrats

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China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Just two days after SpaceX made its historic market debut, a Chinese space startup held an investor roadshow for its

Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will carry out preemptive attacks on facilities Russia is using for its war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his evening address on Wednesday, as Kyiv expands strikes

Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike

Australian employment rebounded in May while the jobless rate ticked lower as expected, data showed on Thursday, a sign of resilience that could support a

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group

Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner

Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy

Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU subsidy approval for its $55 billion acquisition of videogame developer Electronic Arts

Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs

Brazil's government will announce measures to improve support for gig workers and small businesses in the coming days, including proposals to raise the income ceiling for

Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is seeking more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak,

Trump says it may never be known who was at fault for strike on girls' school in Iran

U.S.

GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan

General Motors announced on Wednesday it would invest an extra 3.5 billion reais ($674.88 million) in Brazil, expanding its commitment to the country's auto industry by

Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and

Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports

Brazil's petrochemical firm Braskem is expected to file a protective injunction against its creditors' claims on Wednesday, local newspaper Valor Economico reported,

South Korea arrests Shincheonji church leader for meddling in politics, media report

A South Korean court ordered the arrest of Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over allegations he orchestrated an illegal scheme for followers to

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury

White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action

Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape

Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections

Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he's making progress

Mauricio Pochettino says he was surprised and naive when he took over the U.S. team nearly two years before the World Cup

Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse

The former chief operating officer at Tricolor Holdings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud and conspiracy charges in connection with the now-

Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets

U.S.

Brazil senator, Lula ally Wagner resigns from leadership amid corruption probe

Brazilian Senator Jaques Wagner, a close ally of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, stepped down as the government's

Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief

U.S. bond yields tumbled on Wednesday as oil's slide to a four-month low eased inflation fears, although the relief wasn't felt as much in

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers

The White House asked Congress on Wednesday for $1 billion to boost the pensions of workers at former General Motors auto parts unit Delphi that

Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid

U.S.

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol,

Judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to New Jersey cities' 'sanctuary' policies

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that the U.S.

Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale

Mexican lender Banorte said Wednesday it raised $1.35 billion in international markets through the sale of hybrid debt, in a deal that underscores investor appetite

Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

U.S.

Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion

Volkswagen has agreed to sell its diesel engine unit Everllence to Bain Capital in a deal generating proceeds of about €7.4 billion ($8.4 billion

Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia’s next president

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review

Chile's state-owned Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, will consider asset sales and partnerships as part of a broader

Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940

A rural area of Northern California has experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940, but it caused only mild shaking with no immediate reports of major damage

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits

NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump, advocating for the military alliance that the U.S. leader has sharply criticized

Justice Department announces arrests in ‘sophisticated’ drone network used to deliver meth, phones and weapons to prisons

Justice Department announces arrests in ‘sophisticated’ drone network used to deliver meth, phones and weapons to prisons

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise

A short-term glut has pushed oil futures back to pre-war levels as Middle East exports jump, analysts

Trump badgers US Senate Republicans on voter ID law but barriers remain 

President Donald Trump pressured U.S.

Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high

Stocks fell on Wednesday, erasing early Wall Street gains and leaving European shares little changed, as valuation worries continued to weigh on

Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends

The U.S.

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to force Michigan to hand over voter rolls

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld a court order blocking the Justice Department from obtaining Michigan's voter rolls, dealing a blow to the Trump

US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants

Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street as losses for several tech giants including Microsoft weighed on the market

Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken

Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies,

Trump to seek more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is planning to seek more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak as soon as

Trump administration loses appeal over access to personal information of Michigan voters

Michigan can keep a lid on the personal information of registered voters

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says

U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on

FACT FOCUS: Norway brought its own food to the World Cup. But not because it distrusts US products

Social media posts are focusing on what Norway is feeding its athletes as the team excels at the World Cup

Appeals court deals biggest setback yet to Trump DOJ’s demands for confidential voter roll data

Appeals court deals biggest setback yet to Trump DOJ’s demands for confidential voter roll data

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move

Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club

2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest

The IOC has set a target of 2029 to pick a 2036 Olympics host in a currently stalled contest that has long been targeted by India and Qatar

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home

Family describes moment DUI suspect crashed into home

US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts

Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case

Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the Indian billionaire, after the Justice Department

Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France

French automaker Renault Group is planning to cut 800 engineering jobs in France by the end of 2027 in a bid to make its organisation leaner to better compete with Chinese

US NTSB to investigate fatal Texas Tesla crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it will investigate last week's crash of a Tesla Model 3 that struck a home at high

China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to help ensure the stability of global industrial and supply

Soccer-Iran says U.S. airport delay holds up World Cup delegation

U.S. host officials "caused problems" for Iran forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei, delaying their delegation as they travelled to Seattle for the World Cup match

US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill

Stocks of U.S. homebuilders rallied on Wednesday, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at speeding the construction

Soccer-Pulisic says calf injury improving, hopes to return for US against Turkey

Christian Pulisic said he was feeling positive about his recovery from a calf injury and hopes to play a role in the United States' final World

US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked

Average U.S. domestic air fares rose 4.7% in the first three months of 2026 to $428 as oil prices soared in March due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the U.S.

US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center

The U.S. military has resumed requiring flu vaccines for some service members in an exception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's guidance declaring the shots voluntary two months

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of

European leaders pledge unity after recent tensions ahead of NATO summit

European leaders reaffirmed on Wednesday their commitment to a stronger defence partnership ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following a series of spats with

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows

Economists in Brazil expect the El Niño weather pattern will have a significant impact on inflation this year and next, not all of which has been

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey

Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats

Democratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals

Bill DeWitt III has been named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals after serving as team president since 2008

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show

The Bank of Canada's governing council agreed to keep its monetary policy nimble to respond to new U.S. trade restrictions, the impact of energy prices,

Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz

The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply

US judge blocks DOJ from obtaining transgender care records from New York hospitals

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the U.S.

US Postal Service defends plan to require states to disclose mail voting lists

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US judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered U.S.

Soccer-Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or

Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff arrested in corruption probe

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff arrested in corruption probe

Man charged with murder, arson in Chicago fire captain's death appears in court

Man charged with murder, arson in Chicago fire captain's death appears in court

Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company

Hantavirus quarantine ends for exposed cruise passengers, including two with NH ties

Hantavirus quarantine ends for exposed cruise passengers, including two with NH ties

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Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet

What Europe's extreme heat can do to your body

Amid Europe's deadly heat wave, CNN's Laura Paddison looks at the effects of extreme heat on the human body.

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling

The most controversial fossil site in human evolution just got even more puzzling

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since before the Iran war, raising hopes that

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals

Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

Ukrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia

Czech constitutional court orders government to let president attend NATO summit

The Czech Constitutional Court ordered the government on Wednesday to allow President Petr Pavel to attend the NATO summit in Turkey next month, issuing an injunction in

US-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty

The biggest casualty of the U.S.-Iran deal may not be Israel's Iran strategy, but the political brand Benjamin Netanyahu spent decades building as the

US reopens embassy in Kuwait months after Iranian attack

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Johnson expects Trump to sign affordable housing bill within 10 days

U.S.

Daughter with ties to cultlike group charged in parents' murder in Pennsylvania

Daughter with ties to cultlike group charged in parents' murder in Pennsylvania

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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday named a former Dutch defence minister and France’s ambassador to NATO to top posts in the EU diplomatic

Israel, Lebanon discuss pilot scheme to hand over territory

Lebanon and Israel are discussing a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to transfer some of the Lebanese

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U.S. oil executives expect domestic oil production to increase slightly at current prices but said geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory issues

European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps

European shares were muted on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, while defence group

Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security

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What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today

What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

Leader of group convicted in antifa-inspired attack on Texas ICE facility handed 100-year prison sentence

Leader of group convicted in antifa-inspired attack on Texas ICE facility handed 100-year prison sentence

Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in public

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran deal to reach an end to the war

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

The International Olympic Committee is to pay more than $100 million to athletes

Ohio Gov. DeWine takes man with intellectual disabilities off death row

Ohio Gov. DeWine takes man with intellectual disabilities off death row

Netherlands fans aim to break world record decibel mark at World Cup match

Netherlands fans aim to break world record decibel mark at World Cup match

Italian police divers find huge cannabis stash in sea cave off celebrity holiday island

Italian police divers find huge cannabis stash in sea cave off celebrity holiday island

Oklahoma wins 2026 CWS as fans cherish one last day of the tournament

Oklahoma wins 2026 CWS as fans cherish one last day of the tournament

The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment

The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment

Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke

Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand

As Surfside prepares to mourn 5 years since the Champlain Towers collapse, findings detail the deterioration beforehand

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has told the United States that no tolls were being sought from ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

Soccer-Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds

Seattle's LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday's World Cup "Pride Match" between Egypt

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Keiko Fujimori’s victory in her fourth bid for Peru's presidency returns a polarizing political dynasty to power, reviving deep divisions

Italy rebukes NATO's Rutte over remarks on US use of bases in Iran war

Italy on Wednesday pushed back against remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that hundreds of U.S. aircraft had taken off from American bases in Italy to support

Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested on suspicion of election influence

The 95-year-old leader of a secretive South Korean church has been arrested on suspicion of election influence

Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes were muted on Wednesday, after two straight sessions of declines, as technology shares steadied after a sharp sell-off this week and investors awaited

EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says

Iceland's main opposition leader said European Union membership would not fix the country's economic problems or strengthen its security, making the

J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend

J.P.Morgan on Wednesday joined major Wall Street brokerages to raise its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 index, lifting it to 7,800, citing strong earnings momentum driven by

Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned

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US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter

The U.S. current account deficit widened more than expected in the first quarter amid a shortfall on the primary income balance, government data showed on Wednesday.

Ukrainian strikes knock out power in Sevastopol in Russian-held Crimea

Ukrainian drones knocked out power in the biggest city in Russian-held Crimea on Wednesday and targeted facilities in central and southern Russia, local officials said

Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening

Bullion-backed exchange-traded funds could face renewed outflows if investors continue to increase their bets on interest rate hikes, analysts say — a factor

US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in May, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and prices, dampening hopes for a housing

Educator sues district after reassignment, citing anti-Muslim backlash

Educator sues district after reassignment, citing anti-Muslim backlash

Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election

Romania's leftist Social Democrats, parliament's largest party, said on Wednesday they would back their own party leader Sorin Grindeanu for prime minister, as parties

US FDA officials say hiring picks up speed with more than 2,000 jobs to start

The U.S.

Russian anti-war politician jailed for seven years over social media posts

The deputy leader of Russia's Yabloko party, which opposes the war in Ukraine, was convicted on Wednesday of spreading lies about the Russian army and

Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts

U.S.

US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations

The U.S. dollar advanced for a third straight day on Wednesday to hit a 13-month high as markets braced for anticipated rate hikes from the Federal

Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46

Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 and more than a decade after retiring

Dangerous heat wave in Europe

Soaring temperatures are fueling one of Western Europe’s worst June heat waves on record. Pau Mosquera reports from Spain.

Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated

Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.

Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says

Reforms are needed to a core sovereign debt restructuring initiative for low-income countries known as the Common Framework to make it faster and more

Ebola response worker who traveled from DRC to France is first in outbreak to test positive outside of Africa

Ebola response worker who traveled from DRC to France is first in outbreak to test positive outside of Africa

I study the Declaration of Independence, and here’s why the colonists’ grievances are surprisingly relevant, 250 years later

A partisan judiciary, arbitrary power, officials beyond the reach of the people – these are the grievances that drove a revolution.

Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures

Mexico's annual inflation rate hit 3.55% in the first half of June, official data showed on Wednesday, landing below expectations and defusing

China’s 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic’s Mythos

Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 Security Technology has developed what it calls a domestic answer to Anthropic's Mythos, it said on Wednesday, casting

SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges

South Korea's SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to raise up to $29.4 billion through a U.S. stock market listing in what would be among

UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim

A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations has accused Israel of deliberately shooting children in Gaza and committing genocide

ICC bureau says Khan should be fired for inappropriate sexual relationship

Diplomats running the International Criminal Court's oversight body have decided that prosecutor Karim Khan had an inappropriate sexual

Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says

Russia wants to know if Donald Trump has really changed his stance on the Ukraine war after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested

Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback

Crypto platform Binance intends to stay in the European Union and will make a fresh push for permission to

India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US

India and the United States discussed pathways to conclude an interim trade deal, the Indian government said in a statement on

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil

Wealthy Polish, American and Gulf-based property buyers are pouring into Spain's capital Madrid and Costa del Sol seeking luxury

In Mexico, World Cup revives pain of missing loved ones

Norma Laguna's daughter Idaly Juache was a striker for a soccer team in Mexico's Ciudad Juarez, a stone's throw from

Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system

Switzerland has started contract negotiations with manufacturers from France, Israel and South Korea for a second air defence system following delays

The homilies and addresses of Pope Leo XIV are now coming to English readers

A collection of early public writings by the future Pope Leo XIV will be published in English this fall

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem

Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents

One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first face-lift in 500 years

The Scotsman who leveled up Brazil’s beautiful game

The Scotsman who leveled up Brazil’s beautiful game

Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'

U.S.

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo

A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France

Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations

Al-Nazir Al-Sadig sought safety in Egypt from the civil war in Sudan.

Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to the wild

Conservationists will return two maned wolves, rescued after the death of their mother, to the wild next month in Argentina, where the long-legged

China probes senior defence and space administrator in widening purge

The deputy head of China's defence industry administration and its national space administration, Bian Zhigang, is under investigation for "suspected serious violations of

Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula

Ricardo de Lima Filho, a 34-year-old video game translator, has voted for left-wing presidential candidates in every election he can

Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK's disbandment, Erdogan says 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that work was underway on a legal framework that would speed up the disbandment of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (

US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock

The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey

Israel deliberately targeting children in ongoing genocide against Palestinians, UN commission finds

Israel deliberately targeting children in ongoing genocide against Palestinians, UN commission finds

IAEA chief says Iran inspections will go ahead, working on modalities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog will carry out inspections in Iran soon following an interim peace accord between the United States and Iran, its chief Rafael

US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan

The United States, Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm on Wednesday over recent Chinese activities off

Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says

European Union nations outside the euro have made little to no progress in convergence in recent years and even Hungary, the nation most actively discussing accession,

Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced prominent civil rights activist Mahrang Baloch and an associate to life in prison

Trump's power takes center stage in US Supreme Court's home stretch

The U.S.

US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say

The U.S.

Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were busy with other issues, but that it expected contacts with them over Ukraine would

Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit

When Angelica Garcia tried to renew her food stamps this spring, she said she thought she knew the drill.

Apple aims for better and more entertainment offerings, executive Cue says 

Apple aims to release "better and more" TV shows and movies on its streaming service and in movie theaters, senior executive Eddy Cue told Reuters

Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says

U.S. nicotine pouch brand ALP, which is co-owned by U.S. conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson, will launch sales in 11 European markets from July, its

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What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets An 8% plunge in the high-flying U.S. chip stock index on Tuesday

What hundreds of military videos reveal about Cuba’s military capabilities

What hundreds of military videos reveal about Cuba’s military capabilities

Chicago US attorney’s office drops three cases amid turmoil over improper grand jury presentations

Chicago US attorney’s office drops three cases amid turmoil over improper grand jury presentations

Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide

Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide

Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?

Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?

Why law enforcement wanted to keep details private in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping notes

Why law enforcement wanted to keep details private in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping notes

Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat

China’s premier has defended the country's technological advancements as an opportunity for the world, not a threat

First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists

A recently opened, first of its kind Chinese queer museum in San Francisco is already having an impact on the surrounding community

Hungary's LGBTQ+ community marches for its rights after years of rollback

As Hungary's LGBTQ+ community readies for the annual Pride march in Budapest on Saturday, activists and members of the community want to see their

What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review

Global index provider MSCI deferred a decision on a possible downgrade of Indonesia's equity market to frontier status until November, allowing the country to keep its

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection

U.S. logistics firm Prologis on Wednesday made public its £12.6 billion ($16.62 billion) takeover proposal for Britain's Segro after the warehouse landlord rejected its approach,

President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story

President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States is the only nation to guarantee citizenship to children born within its borders

Chinese supercomputer powered by homegrown chips tops US models in global ranking

Chinese supercomputer powered by homegrown chips tops US models in global ranking

Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith

Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

China says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law

China has a right to target people outside of its borders who contravene its new law on ethnic unity, a senior official said on Wednesday, adding that this was in line

Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori said on Wednesday she would seek to unite a Peru "split in two" if she takes office, after razor-

Australia ramps up bird flu testing as second state reports case

Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing of wildlife and livestock on Wednesday after a second state reported a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu

Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

Australia's central bank has work to do to tame "too high" inflation, a top official said on Wednesday, although he added that lower global oil prices stemming from a

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns

Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because

Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows

Japan will study ways to improve management of its foreign exchange reserves of $1.3 trillion, a war chest for future yen

England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes

England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup

Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

Archaeologists say they have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society

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