Today: September 24, 2026
Today: September 24, 2026

Economy

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UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows

Growth in British business activity cooled this month and inflation pressure built, a survey showed on Wednesday, an awkward backdrop for finance minister John Healey

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Britain's JD Sports says Nike turnaround is only a matter of time

Nike is taking the right steps to revive its business and a turnaround is only a matter of time, said the finance chief of British sports and fashion

Economy

Argentina accuses UN of ignoring rising tensions over Falkland Islands

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Wednesday criticized the United Nations for looking "the other way" amid escalating tensions with Britain over oil exploration

Economy|Europe

Italy sticks with plan to bring 2026 deficit below EU 3% of GDP ceiling

Italy plans to confirm a commitment to bring its budget deficit below the European Union's 3% of gross domestic product ceiling this year

Business|Economy

European stocks slip as lack of progress on US-Iran peace lifts oil, yields

European shares closed lower on Wednesday as oil prices rebounded to over $100 a barrel, pushing up government bond yields again as the Iran

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence

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German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

German business activity expanded solidly in September despite firms facing increased inflationary pressures, a preliminary business survey showed on

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France private sector returns to growth at fastest rate in 25 months, PMI shows

France's private sector grew in September at its fastest pace in just over two years, driven by a rebound in services demand, a business survey showed on Wednesday.

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China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

Purges of military leaders may have dented China's war-fighting readiness, but are likely to have strengthened President Xi

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Philippine Senate lowers threshold for conviction in VP Duterte's impeachment trial

The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, on Wednesday lowered the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara 

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Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households,

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OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now

AI-led investment is helping the global economy hold up marginally better than expected this year, but the energy shock is becoming more entrenched, weighing

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Singapore's link to US stocks is struggling to attract traders

Singapore's effort to offer trading in American stocks during Asia hours has gotten off to a sluggish start as rival products and wary investors

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South African inflation rises modestly; most analysts still expect rate hike

South African inflation picked up slightly in August, but analysts said the smaller-than-expected uptick was unlikely to influence the central

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Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales

Taiwan will continue to keep in close touch with the US to promote the implementation of arms sales according to plan, a

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China surveys Broadcom switch use in state data centers, FT reports

Chinese authorities are examining the use of Broadcom’s hardware in state-backed data centres as part of a drive to boost domestic producers and reduce reliance on foreign AI

Business|Economy

India business activity rebounds in September to 3-month high, PMI shows

India's business growth accelerated in September on stronger demand in both manufacturing and services, a preliminary survey showed, though weaker export momentum and

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Sri Lanka economy resilient but risks remain tilted to downside, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that Sri Lanka's economy continues to show resilience amid successive shocks but is still facing risks tilted to the downside, as

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war,

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Novo Nordisk open to direct New York listing, CEO Doustdar tells FT

Novo Nordisk is open to considering a direct New York Stock Exchange listing, replacing the American depositary receipts through which US investors currently trade its shares, CEO

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Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute

From pre-bleached straight hair wigs to wavy clipped extensions and blinged-out coffin-shaped nails, sales

Crime|Economy|Health

China sets guidelines for fentanyl-related crimes prior to Trump-Xi summit

China has issued a set of guidelines for handling criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances to ensure proper law enforcement, according to its judicial and

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A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension, AP source says

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension potentially worth $115 million

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This year, with shifting political winds, Canada gets more of the spotlight on the UN's stage

Canada has a new posture on the planet’s biggest diplomatic stage as world leaders convene at the U.N. General Assembly this week

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Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture

US President Donald Trump met Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez late on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly,

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Taiwan, human rights are 'red lines' for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump, Xi meeting

Taiwan and human rights are "red lines" for China that cannot be crossed, the country's ambassador to the US warned on Wednesday, striking

Business|Economy|Environment|World

US diesel exports ban would hurt global fuel markets, analysts say

A US diesel export ban could become a self-defeating exercise that would do little to ease high US fuel

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US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

A US judge on Tuesday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit in which Michigan accused four major oil companies of colluding to forestall competition in

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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met for about three hours Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war

Economy|Environment|Science|World

Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them

Millions of people face deadly climate-related disasters as international aid programs are slashed

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Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal

The Trump administration plans to set a refugee admissions ceiling of 17,500 over the next 12 months consisting "primarily" of South Africans from the country's

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UK employers' pay awards cool to 3%, Brightmine data shows

Pay settlements by British employers have cooled, adding to signs of a softer labour market as businesses said they faced higher employment costs and tighter budgets, a survey

Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

Vice President JD Vance and White House officials are announcing plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges

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Carney says Canada and India aim to wrap up trade talks by G20 ahead of Modi visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that trade negotiations with India are making “good progress” and that the two countries are aiming to conclude talks by the G20 summit in mid-December

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Market participants favor Treasury parking some cash in repo market

By Michael S.

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Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney

Canada is giving C$100 million in international assistance for Palestine, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday.

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Financial stocks fall with AI and flattening yield curve in focus

The S&P 500 Financial index and the benchmark's bank sector were under pressure on Tuesday as investors worried about competition from artificial intelligence and

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Trading Day: Oil slips, Nasdaq rips

The Nasdaq sailed to a new a high on Tuesday, lifted by a wave of positive momentum around the AI outlook and another decline in global oil

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Apollo private credit fund redemption requests ease in third quarter

Asset manager Apollo Global Management recorded lower withdrawal requests at its flagship private credit fund in the third-quarter tender offer, suggesting redemption queues are

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Food|Health

Smaller packs, more protein: AB InBev to adapt drinks to shifting tastes 

Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell smaller pack sizes, beers with added protein or electrolytes and push further into drinks beyond beer, executives said on

Economy|Finance

IDB head working on $2.5 billion Venezuela loan, faces board pushback, sources say

The head of the Inter-American Development Bank is working to secure approval for a $2.5 billion loan for Venezuela

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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic

Economy

Republicans want to turn Mamdani into a bogeyman for the midterms. Trump just made that harder

President Donald Trump has surprised many by showing support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a well-known democratic socialist

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IMF to help Ukraine find some funds for next year, Zelenskiy says

The International Monetary Fund will help Ukraine find part of the funding it needs to maintain financial and economic stability next year, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said

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'It's not for luxury; it's for survival.' Families push for air conditioning in Arizona prisons

'It's not for luxury; it's for survival.' Families push for air conditioning in Arizona prisons

Economy|Finance

IMF aims to scale back economic consultations for some countries, Bloomberg News reports

The International Monetary Fund is moving toward reducing the number of economic health checks it performs for certain countries as part of a broader efficiency push by the lender,

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Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and 'super intelligence'

President Donald Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the US-Israeli campaign against Iran while laying out his foreign policy

Economy|MidEast|Political

Iran submits conditions for reopening of Hormuz to U.S. representative, state media says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in a meeting during which Iran's

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Microsoft to keep shareholder proposal rights through 2027, even as SEC reduces oversight

Microsoft will consider shareholder proposals at its annual meetings through next year, at the request of an activist looking to preserve investor rights as they

Economy|Health

US halts Obamacare enrollment for over 760,000 enrollees, claiming fraud

The Trump administration is halting enrollment in Obamacare health plans for more than 760,000 enrollees it believes were

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil falls below $100 per barrel

The U.S. stock market held near its record high after oil prices eased again

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Turkey's Erdogan urges UN reform, wider recognition of Palestinian state

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday the U.N had become unable to fulfill its duty of preserving peace and called for reform

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt affirm Riyadh's right to defend itself

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they affirmed Riyadh's right to defend itself in line with

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Trump says freedom will come to Cuba in UN speech

President Donald Trump said Cuba was a failed state and freedom would be coming to the island nation in a UN address on Tuesday that increased tensions with the

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Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has had a strong start with U.S. President Donald Trump at their first meeting

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Fed's Barkin says economy may be firming, inflation not limited to energy, tariff shocks

US economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued consumer spending and strength beyond the boom in artificial intelligence keeping

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperate

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging global leaders to cooperate to tackle the existential threats from climate crisis, runaway artificial intelligence and intensifying inequalities

Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil trims GDP outlook, sees slower recovery amid cautious monetary easing cycle

Brazil's government on Tuesday lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.0% from the 2.3% projected in July, saying a stronger outlook for the agricultural

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nth Cycle inks $1 billion minerals offtake with Glencore ahead of public listing

US metals refining startup Nth Cycle has signed a $1 billion offtake agreement with Glencore to supply the commodities giant with lithium and other critical

Arts|Business|Economy

Nebraska regulator dismisses complaint against The Andersons over unpaid farmer claim

By P.J.

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Nasdaq reaches record high close, AI stocks rally

The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Tuesday, lifted by Micron Technology and other AI-related stocks, while the S&P 500 hovered just

Economy|Health

White House fraud task force will remove more than 760,000 Obamacare enrollees, some of whom may not exist

White House fraud task force will remove more than 760,000 Obamacare enrollees, some of whom may not exist

Economy|Education

100 teachers could be out of a job, more public schools could close in Orange County, district says

100 teachers could be out of a job, more public schools could close in Orange County, district says

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Witness describes crash that killed woman, unborn child in Independence

Witness describes crash that killed woman, unborn child in Independence

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Dollar rises in choppy trading as investors weigh inflation prospects

The dollar rose in uneven trading on Tuesday, oscillating between gains and losses after hitting a two-month high earlier in the day as volatile oil

Economy|Finance

Fed's Collins says she supported rate hike, warns of elevated inflation risks

By Michael S.

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Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection

Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection

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'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria

Nigerian prison guards sprayed an unidentified substance into a crowded cell where dozens of detainees died and kept the doors

Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Trump says US Justice Department could rein in AI companies if needed

President Donald Trump reiterated his opposition to new regulations on AI technology, telling global leaders at the UN General

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Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday to make the case for his war on Iran, arguing he has

Economy|Finance|Political|World

Oil prices settle lower as crude flows from Middle East improve

Oil prices fell on Tuesday on increasing flows of Saudi crude with the restart of the East-West pipeline and ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz,

Business|Economy|Finance

CD&R and Warburg Pincus in joint bid for Canaccord Wealth, sources say

Private equity groups CD&R and Warburg Pincus are in talks to buy Canaccord Genuity’s British wealth arm, Canaccord Wealth, two people familiar with the

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Bay Area asked to prepare for El Niño storms this winter after CA declares state of emergency

Bay Area asked to prepare for El Niño storms this winter after CA declares state of emergency

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DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City

DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid delivery workers in New York City

Business|Economy|Finance

Goldman appoints Simon Lyons UK investment banking co-head

Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Lyons as co-head of UK investment banking, a spokesperson for the US bank confirmed.

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Currency collapse heaps more pain on civilians in divided Sudan

The Sudanese pound has haemorrhaged nearly half its value in army-held territory since the start of the

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nasdaq leads Wall St higher as investors weigh Mideast developments

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq hitting an intraday record high for the first time since early June, while investors awaited

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France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

France has started drafting a UN Security Council resolution in coordination with the United States on setting up ​an international mission to restore

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Rwandan doctor accused in London court of overseeing 6 killings in 1994 genocide

British prosecutors have accused a doctor of overseeing six killings during the 1994 Rwandan genocide

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs 

When Apple's new desktop computers start shipping Tuesday, the company's executives will make an unusual pitch to corporate buyers: They are

Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Science|Technology

European drugmakers call for faster trials, more spending to compete with US, China

European drugmakers called for beefed-up government spending on medicines, faster trials and IP protections as they sounded warnings on Tuesday that the

Business|Economy|Finance

Fed's discount window supports market liquidity, Jefferson says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday said the US central bank's recent improvements to its emergency lending facility make it easier for financial institutions to

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions – but its estimate leaves out health and climate costs

Keeping aging coal plants open, building new gas plants and choices about pollution controls affect electricity bills. Pollution adds health costs and climate damage that may not appear on those bills.

Business|Economy|Environment|Food

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It’s harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as Americans cut back on drinking

Crime|Economy

Other presidents have let white-collar criminals dodge financial penalties – but not like Trump

No other U.S. president has come close to wiping away the amount in fines and restitution owed to victims that Trump has.

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As oil swoons, AI recharges

The combination of a buzzy reception for Meta's new AI assistant Muse and softer oil prices was enough to give stocks a lift to start the week, with Mark Zuckerberg's

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

As Trump and Xi meet, investors play both sides of AI divide

As China and the US race to build separate AI supply chains, investors are playing both sides, with US banks fundraising for AI upstarts in China and Chinese money flowing to US

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next but expect only

Business|Economy|Health|Sports|Technology

Peloton is releasing its cheapest treadmill yet as it bets on running for a turnaround

Peloton is releasing its cheapest treadmill yet as it bets on running for a turnaround

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UK factory orders show best performance since July 2023, CBI survey shows

A gauge of British factory orders rose this month to reach its highest level since July 2023, a Confederation of British Industry survey showed on Tuesday.

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

Critics swiftly decried a California-driven settlement with Paramount Skydance that cleared the way for its $110 billion acquisition of

Business|Economy

Trump has a ‘sledgehammer’ way to slash diesel prices. But it could boomerang back on the US

Trump has a ‘sledgehammer’ way to slash diesel prices. But it could boomerang back on the US

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US battery startup that chose China over Kentucky opens first factory as Trump, Xi meet

A US battery startup that scrapped plans to make Kentucky the site of its first factory has instead built it in China, exposing

Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Latvian PM opposes deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman

Latvia said it could not accept a proposed deal that would lift EU sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman in return for keeping

Economy|Interview|Political

New Zealand must avoid crisis missteps, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says

New Zealand's biggest risk in foreign policy is reacting badly to global crises, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday, warning that rhetorical gestures may

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US closes rear-view camera probe into more than 129,000 Honda vehicles

The US auto safety regulator on Tuesday closed an investigation into rear-view camera failures in 129,092 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks, recalled in 2022, without further action.

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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills one in its Samara region

One person was killed and four wounded after Ukrainian drones hit civilian areas in Russia's Samara region overnight, the local governor said on Telegram on Tuesday.

Economy

UK borrowing overshoot darkens backdrop for Healey's budget

Britain's government borrowed more than expected in August, pushing the deficit for the financial year to date further above official forecasts

Economy|Political|World

EU reaches initial free trade deal with Philippines in pivot to Asia

The European Union and the Philippines have reached an initial free trade agreement as part of the bloc's broad pivot to Asia, Commissioner for Trade and Economic ⁠

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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is back in the hospital after being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back

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Canada says Philippines, ASEAN trade talks 90% complete, eyes November finish

Canada's trade minister said on Tuesday that negotiations on separate free trade agreements with the Philippines and ASEAN are more than 90% complete, with Ottawa pushing

Business|Economy|Travel

TUI narrows 2026 operating profit outlook

Germany's TUI narrowed its outlook for 2026 underlying operating earnings on Tuesday, saying war in the Middle East meant customers were making later bookings,

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AI trade gets its Muse

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investor enthusiasm for the AI trade is well and truly back after a strong reception to Meta Platforms' Muse assistant since

Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank says inflation risks may be materialising

Australia's top central banker said on Tuesday that upside risks to inflation may be materialising given energy prices have stayed high and there continued to be excess

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Lane sees inflation returning to target from mid-2027-paper

An energy shock pushing up oil and gas prices is likely to last longer than the European Central Bank had anticipated in March, with geopolitical risks now looking elevated

Business|Economy|Finance

China's offshore trust tax crackdown could impact single stocks, BofA says

China's new rule to chase income tax on offshore trusts, a popular structure adopted by many Hong Kong and US-listed Chinese companies' shareholders, could pose short-

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The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris

Glitzy runway shows by the world’s biggest fashion brands in Milan and Paris mask a worrying picture for luxury executives behind the

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How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch 

A gas and power crisis has hit production at most Bangladeshi garment makers, but at 4A Yarn Dyeing, a supplier to Walmart, Gap and

Economy|Finance

New Zealand central bank chief sees risks to economy, inflation

New Zealand's top central banker said on Tuesday if recent gains in oil prices persist it would lead to "somewhat" higher inflation than previously forecast, adding that

Economy

South Korea confirms first project under $350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns

South Korea confirmed its first project under a $350 billion US investment pact on Tuesday and said it is considering two others,

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement

South Korea’s liberal President Lee Jae Myung is calling for a practical and step-by-step approach to achieving North Korea’s nuclear dismantlement

Economy|Election|Political|US

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump

Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some

Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Seoul's green space is a battleground for its mayor and South Korea's president

A showdown over green space is pitting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is trying to address a national housing crisis as his approval ratings slump,

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Canada aims to cut time needed for project reviews, and address strikes

Canada on Monday unveiled draft legislation that would speed up the approval process for major natural resource projects, a

Business|Economy

Key issues for this week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington

US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping for their second summit this year, as they seek stability in a relationship under

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Korea to assess inflation, growth for rate hikes, board member says

A board member of the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday the central bank will determine the timing and pace of further interest rate hikes by closely assessing inflation,

Economy|Technology|Travel

Flights disrupted across the US Northeast due to technical problems at a key air traffic center

Technicians have repaired data lines that failed at a key regional air traffic control center, and all major airports in the New York area began resuming operations after hundreds of flight cancellations rippled through the Northeast

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU's Kallas says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships

The European Union's naval mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea would need to boost its numbers to more than 10 warships, its foreign policy chief

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CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on latest Houthi claims about targeting Saudi Arabia

CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports on the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, as well as a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The cause of the airport fire remains unclear, and Saudi authorities have not yet responded to CNN’s request for comment.

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Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament's ok to declare energy, water emergency

Moldova's pro-European leaders said on Monday that they were asking parliament to declare a state of emergency for energy and water supply in

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Not the time to soften stance over Belarus, Lithuania says

The European Union has no reason to ease sanctions on Belarus, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Monday, arguing that President Alexander

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Trading Day: AI euphoria back with a bang

Stocks roared higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq coming within 0.02% of June's record high, as the bullish AI narrative burst back into life,

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Texas Governor Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday barred the state's environmental agency from issuing new permits for data centers until

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EU continues talks on renewal of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

European Union countries are continuing deliberations on a proposed deal what would lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman but

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Venezuelan delegation in NY seeks debt, energy deals

A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez that is taking part in the United Nations General Assembly this week began

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UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

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Federal Reserve official says inflation persistence led her to support interest rate hike

A top Federal Reserve official says that stubbornly high inflation and the renewal of combat in the Middle East in August were key reasons she supported raising borrowing costs last week, when she also penciled in a second rate hike for later this year

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Wall Street rallies within 0.4% of its record after oil prices and bond yields ease

Wall Street climbed to the edge of its all-time high, and stocks rallied worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market surrendered their market-rattling gains from last week

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Trump administration sued over withheld federal grants for US community lenders 

A business advocacy group representing government-backed community lenders sued the U.S.

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AI could boost LatAm, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade but wages may fall, IDB says

Adoption of artificial intelligence could leave economic output in Latin America and the Caribbean 5.1% higher after a decade, while its effect on wages

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A carbon-credit land rush is hollowing out New Zealand farm country

 At the start of lambing season, Fiona Ramsden's farm near the New Zealand village of Pongaroa is a picture of rural life: newborn lambs trailing their

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OpenAI calls for US to take lead in global efforts to develop technical standards

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI called on Monday for the United States to lead an international effort to develop global technical

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Trump says US is working on deal to purchase potash from Belarus

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington is working on a deal to purchase potash from Belarus for less than what the US currently pays to Canada.

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Saudi's Ceer unveils first EVs in bid to build regional auto powerhouse

Saudi startup Ceer made public its first two fully electric vehicle models on Monday and said it will launch five more models by

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State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit

State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House access

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Oil price dips to $100 on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, partial recovery in Saudi exports

Oil prices eased on Monday to their lowest level in 12 days, as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the Iran war due to this

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World Bank, IMF back changes to debt framework for poor countries

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund said on Monday that both their executive boards had approved proposed reforms of their joint framework

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German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's leading economic institutes have raised their forecasts for economic growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next, Handelsblatt reported on Monday

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Fed, BoE probe banks' exposure to trading firms after Jane Street loss, FT reports

The US and UK central

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Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

Is Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?

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US lawmakers urge Trump to maintain ban on Chinese automakers

More than two dozen Democratic lawmakers on Friday urged President Donald Trump to keep in place a ban on Chinese automakers out of the US market, ahead of

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IDB drafts two-year Venezuela plan, says electricity and social needs are key

The Inter-American Development Bank is drawing up a two-year engagement plan for Venezuela focused partly on electricity and social protection, IDB

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Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence

World and business leaders this week will grapple with the urgent costs of climate change

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Moscow oil refinery in flames after Ukrainian strike, video posted by Zelensky shows

A Moscow oil refinery in the southeast of the capital is in flames after a Ukrainian strike early Sunday, video from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's social media shows.

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Operator of 314 Wendy's locations in the US files for bankruptcy protection

One of the largest U.S. franchisees for Wendy’s has filed for bankruptcy protection after the restaurant chain tried to terminate its franchise agreement

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Qatar's wealth fund and JP Morgan Asset Management to launch $20 billion partnership

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund QIA and JP Morgan Asset Management plan to launch a $20 billion strategic partnership across public and private markets in

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Mexico plans to boost US imports as part of trade treaty review, Sheinbaum says

Mexico is planning to buy more goods from the United States and reduce imports from other nations as part of the review of the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement

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Yen eases as potential for intervention eyed

The Japanese yen retreated on Monday and was set for its fifth decline in six sessions as investors were attuned to any signs of a possible currency

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Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible

Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the United States to record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the

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Bank of Canada says new US tariffs could slash fourth quarter growth

New US tariffs could slash Canada's fourth quarter growth to below 1%, reflecting a new wave of uncertainty that threatens to hit

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Nasdaq hits record high as chipmakers fuel stock gains

The Nasdaq hit a record closing high on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while falling oil prices and long-

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Far-left leader pushing to lead Berlin says city has voted for change

The far-left leader pushing to take over as mayor of Berlin promised on Monday to tackle unaffordable rents in the German capital, but faced early

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A history of Warner Bros — from old Hollywood to streaming era

Paramount Skydance on Monday reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had sued to stop its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way

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Paramount settles with California, other states over Warner Bros merger, Bloomberg News reports

Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement with California and other states suing to block its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Bloomberg News reported on Monday,

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Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power

Germany's far right and far left both made big gains in Sunday's state elections, exposing yet again the erosion of the political centre in Europe's

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Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The weight-loss drug market is booming, with biotech firms racing to capture a slice of the fast-growing sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

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Smart ring maker Oura eyes $15.6 billion IPO valuation in fall listings demand test

Oura kicked off the roadshow for its US initial public offering on Monday, targeting a fully-diluted valuation of $15.62 billion as the smart ring maker tests

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Wall St opens higher as AI stocks advance, oil slides

Gains in AI stocks boosted the main US stock indexes on Monday, as Treasury yields retreated and crude prices tumbled more than 2% to hit an 11-day low on indications of progress

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AMD joins $1 trillion club as chipmakers rally on AI-driven demand

Advanced Micro Devices soared past $1 trillion in market capitalization for the first time on Monday, joining a small group of chipmakers to

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FBI says 35 potential new victims step forward in 'fake 49er' case

FBI says 35 potential new victims step forward in 'fake 49er' case

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As cities prepare for 2026’s super El Niño, some crucial blind spots can’t be ignored

Aging levees and dams are only the beginning of the risks communities face. One of the biggest challenges is helping people manage the heat and storms.

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Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data

Google has been fined 403 million euros for breaching the EU's privacy rules by mishandling users' location data

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Aerospace suppliers test rare-earth alternatives to ease reliance on China

Rare earth shortages are pushing some suppliers of aerospace companies to revisit decades-old turbine coating formulas once considered

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UK's Burnham heads to US with pragmatism in mind for Trump meeting

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will argue on Tuesday for Britain to play a leadership role on AI, in a speech capping his first foray into global

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Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation

US inflation may have moved beyond the tariff and energy prices shocks of the last 18 months and is now being driven by strong demand as well,

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Swiss business groups pressure parliament over UBS capital rules before vote

Swiss business groups have weighed into the debate on tougher capital rules for UBS, writing to lawmakers to lobby against what they say risks being "excessive" regulation

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As lines grow at banks, Cuba tiptoes away from communism but stability seems distant

Víctor Rodríguez, a 72-year-old retiree, rose before dawn to nab his spot in line at a bank in Havana several kilometers from his home.

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Brazil economists cut end-2026 interest rate forecast to 13.50%

Private-sector economists polled weekly by Brazil's central bank lowered their estimate for the country's benchmark interest rate at the end of 2026, now expecting one

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China expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption

China has expelled two top military leaders, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party and the military, an official announcement showed on Monday, citing

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Drug developer ADARx seeks $1.74 billion valuation in US IPO

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, which develops RNA-based drugs for rare diseases, said on Monday that it was targeting a valuation of up to $1.74 billion, as it joins a

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Merz clings on after German election 'disaster'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz was clinging to power on Monday after his conservative party tumbled to its worst regional election defeat

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Novo says CagriSema shows greater weight loss than Lilly rival in diabetes patients

Novo Nordisk said on Monday its next-generation experimental drug, CagriSema, delivered an estimated average weight loss of 12.4% in a late-stage trial in patients with diabetes,

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What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy

What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy

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Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy

In Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican candidate Marty O'Donnell, who has focused his campaign on the popular “no tax on tips” policy

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The housing market is shifting toward buyers. They’re still not feeling it

The housing market is shifting toward buyers. They’re still not feeling it

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Global diesel shortage likely to last into 2027 as storage tanks drain

A global diesel shortage fueled by wars in Iran and Ukraine is unlikely to ease before next year, according to storage market

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German inflation to stay high, growth has slowed, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is set to remain elevated for some time due to higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict and healthcare reforms due next year, the Bundesbank

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China's Xi chairs Politburo; Central Committee plenum set for October 26-29

China's Politburo held a meeting on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, with President Xi Jinping chairing discussions on internal party governance and

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LNG buyers and sellers seek greater supply diversity amid Iran war

LNG buyers are looking to diversify sourcing as the US-Israeli war against Iran cuts Gulf shipments, with importers seeking

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Volkswagen to ramp up restructuring after profit warning

Volkswagen will ramp up its restructuring programme, the head of its core brand said on Monday as German auto workers staged

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Meta data center boosts Alberta appeal for hyperscalers, Capital Power says

Meta's plan to build a C$13 billion ($9 billion) data center in Alberta has boosted the Canadian province's appeal for hyperscalers, who see it as a

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Summiteering

After a turbulent week of central bank tightening, markets now turn to diplomacy - or at least top-level summits - as world leaders gather at the United Nations

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AI gains' distribution will shape inflation, ECB's Panetta says

Central banks need to understand who benefits from artificial intelligence-driven gains, as their distribution will help shape aggregate demand and inflation, European

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Porsche CEO assures staff no further job cuts planned, according to memo

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters told staff there were no plans to cut an additional 4,000 jobs at the Volkswagen sports car subsidiary, according to an internal memo seen by

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South Korean opposition lawmaker warns on risks in US investment package

A South Korean opposition lawmaker called on Monday for parliamentary scrutiny of Seoul's planned US investment package, warning that negotiations over energy

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US spirits maker Sazerac launches takeover bid for Germany's Berentzen

US spirits maker Sazerac on Monday launched a takeover offer for all shares of beverage firm Berentzen for €5.55 ($6.37) apiece, which is supported by Berentzen's supervisory and

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Australia warns of risks from ageing population, falling birth rates

Australia forecast on Monday that deaths would exceed births for the first time in the 2060s, a demographic shift with far-reaching implications for an economy grappling

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China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality

Chinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring

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New Zealand's Peters urges strong US role in Pacific

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters warned on Monday of a more troubled and unsettled world, calling for the United States to be engaged in the

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More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

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Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections

Elections in two German states on Sunday resulted in severe losses for the country's leading Christian Democrats, whose Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours

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How Trump and Xi went from tariff war to trade truce

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for talks aimed at keeping a fragile trade truce that is due to expire in

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Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in Europe

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving to reduce his country's dependence on the United States as President Donald Trump applies tariffs and other economic pressure to the U.S. longtime ally

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Bessent proposes US-China AI safety notifications in talks with Chinese vice premier

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York on Sunday with the US side

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Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced

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Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know

Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know