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Today: May 06, 2026

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Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates
Crime|Political|US|World

Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument

A man spotted carrying a gun near the White House complex was shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument

Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
World

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire
Europe|Sports|World

Man City's last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal

Manchester City has fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Everton in a dramatic encounter that hands the title momentum to Arsenal

Man City's last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexico inflation likely slowed in April, paving way for possible rate cut

Mexican inflation is expected to have eased in April, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, giving Mexico's central bank more room to cut its key interest rate this week and

Mexico inflation likely slowed in April, paving way for possible rate cut
Crime|US|World

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The U.S.

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize

The Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it

Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: The oil, bonds tango

Oil prices jumped further above the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. efforts to free up shipping,

Trading Day: The oil, bonds tango
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the U.S.

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
Political|Science|Technology|World

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
Business|Economy|World

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027

The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|US|World

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision

The top Democrat in the U.S.

Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns

One of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets says that the United States has revoked the tourist visas of several executives on its board

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire
Science|Technology|World

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

U.S.

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires

California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern

Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the

Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
Health|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital on Monday after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder on Friday, his doctor Brasil Caiado told

Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations
Crime|Europe|World

Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig

Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of

Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus

The U.S.

US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis ​Dombrovskis told

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
Crime|US|World

Judge 'disturbed' over treatment of Trump gala shooting suspect

A U.S. judge on Monday apologized to the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump for the "legally deficient" treatment he has

Judge 'disturbed' over treatment of Trump gala shooting suspect
Health|US|World

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
Crime|Europe|World

A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2

Authorities say a driver has plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the German city of Leipzig

A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2
Europe|Sports|World

Roma thumps Fiorentina and Cremonese misses chance to boost survival chances

Roma has scored three first-half goals on its way to a 4-0 win over lowly Fiorentina in Serie A

Roma thumps Fiorentina and Cremonese misses chance to boost survival chances
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch

A federal magistrate judge has pressed a jail official to explain why a man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump was placed on restrictive suicide watch

Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch
Europe|Political|World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Crime|Europe|World

Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say

Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say

Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say
Crime|Entertainment|World

Man convicted in multi-state murder-for-hire case involving former CHP captain

Man convicted in multi-state murder-for-hire case involving former CHP captain

Man convicted in multi-state murder-for-hire case involving former CHP captain
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office

The parliamentary leader of Austria's ruling conservatives, August Woeginger, stepped down on Monday moments after a court convicted him of misuse of office and handed him a

Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid

Brazil relaunched on Monday a consumer debt relief program first introduced in 2023, aiming to cut interest burdens and boost disposable income ahead of

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid
Health|Science|World

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a second measles case in Saluda County, saying it was linked to the initial case reported on April 17.

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was recovering from pneumonia on Monday and remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB may need to hike rates in June, Nagel says

The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates in June if the inflation outlook does not improve significantly in the coming weeks, Bundesbank President

ECB may need to hike rates in June, Nagel says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty

By Michael S.

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the

Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

U.S.

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
Business|Economy|US|World

Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy

Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ​by U.S.

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'
Health|Science|World

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
World

US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N.

US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash

President Javier Milei of Argentina has restored press access to his government headquarters

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
Economy|Political|US|World

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
Business|Economy|Travel|US|World

CNN walks through an empty Spirit terminal

CNN's Gloria Pazmino walks through a Spirit Airlines terminal that now sits empty after the airline announced it's shutting down.

CNN walks through an empty Spirit terminal
Africa|Political|World

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled the role was killed in coordinated

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says

High global oil prices will not help boost Russian economic growth this year as Ukrainian drone attacks and new Western sanctions weigh on crude output and exports, a think

High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Europe|Political|World

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran

Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar higher as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite muted

The U.S. dollar rose against the euro as the conflict in the Middle East kept investors skittish and the yen briefly strengthened prompting renewed

Dollar higher as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite muted
Business|Economy|US|World

Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines, which ceased operations on Saturday, asked a U.S. bankruptcy court for approval to pay

Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations
Environment|Science|World

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit southern Mexico on Monday morning, Mexico's National Seismological Institute said, while authorities reported no initial fatalities or

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported
Business|Political|Travel|World

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to the United States in the coming days to meet with his counterpart Donald Trump, two sources in the

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say
Business|Environment|World

UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating

UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack
World

As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO

European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security

As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
Environment|US|World

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life

High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life

High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Akron Zoo evacuated due to threats

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Akron Zoo evacuated due to threats

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Akron Zoo evacuated due to threats
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
Crime|Europe|World

Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna

Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage using antennas on diplomatic buildings

Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Champions League: Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final

Now for the encore, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich

Champions League: Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final
Political|US|World

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni

U.S.

Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries

Wall Street ended lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 retreating from record highs, after a South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait

S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx

Amazon.com said on Monday it would allow other businesses to store and ship goods ranging from raw materials to final products through its

Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx
Arts|Asia|Political|Sports|World

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea
Health|Science|World

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Africa|Political|World

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says

At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners, Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-

At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance

Portugal's government has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2% from 2.3% citing severe storms in January and February and a jump in energy prices

Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance
Economy|Health|Political|World

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up its targeting of Ukrainian port infrastructure this year, Kyiv said on Monday, using more than 800 drones in its attacks in the first four months of 2026,

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says
Europe|Political|World

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment

The German defence ministry said on Monday that there had been no "definitive cancellation" by the United States of a plan devised under former president Joe Biden to deploy

German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors

Wall Street's main indexes slipped after market open on Monday as heightened investor anxiety over the Middle East conflict tempered the optimism from last week's earnings.

Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors
Economy|Political|World

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that BJP and its allies on course to control 20 states and not 22 states out of 28) By Krishna N.

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure
Economy|Political|World

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments

Euro zone governments should not lower banks' capital requirements as this would do little to boost credit while demand is weak and the environment is fraught with risks

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments
Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile strike kills seven in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say

A midmorning Russian missile attack on the town of Merefa, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killed seven people and

Russian missile strike kills seven in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say
Crime|Health|World

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared

The tally of injured from a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City is expected to rise beyond the 10 taken to hospital by rescuers, police said on Monday, as others among

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward

Berlin’s Pergamon Museum will reopen next year after the first part of a painstaking restoration effort that has kept its centerpiece out of the public eye for more than a decade

Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Modi's party set to make big gains in Indian state elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its

Modi's party set to make big gains in Indian state elections
Americas|Crime|US|World

Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop pleads not guilty to federal charges

Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop pleads not guilty to federal charges

Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop pleads not guilty to federal charges
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

At 85, Tennessee State University graduate proves it’s never too late to earn a degree

At 85, Tennessee State University graduate proves it’s never too late to earn a degree

At 85, Tennessee State University graduate proves it’s never too late to earn a degree
Business|Economy|Travel|US|World

Spirit Airlines shuts down

U.S. discount carrier Spirit Airlines has shut down and canceled all flights. Ben Hunte speaks with Meghna Maharishi, Airline reporter with Skift.

Spirit Airlines shuts down
World

Guyana tells World Court Venezuela's claim on oil-rich Esequibo region poses threat

Guyana has asked judges at the International Court of Justice to rule that Venezuela does not have a legitimate claim on the potentially oil-rich region around the

Guyana tells World Court Venezuela's claim on oil-rich Esequibo region poses threat
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Strait talk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it

Strait talk
Business|Economy|Political|World

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
Crime|Political|World

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops

Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Crime|Europe|World

Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying

Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an "antenna forest" on the roofs of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said

Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Third person who died aboard hantavirus outbreak cruise ship was German, shipowner says

The third person who died on a cruise ship dealing with a suspected hantavirus outbreak was a German national, a spokesperson for shipowner Oceanwide Expeditions said in a

Third person who died aboard hantavirus outbreak cruise ship was German, shipowner says
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialised medical care to treat a

Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Indiana's state primaries

President Donald Trump is waging a retribution campaign against some fellow Republicans in the primary in Indiana

What to expect in Indiana's state primaries
Election|US|World

What to expect in Ohio's state primaries

Candidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election

What to expect in Ohio's state primaries
Africa|Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel|World

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Celebrity|Europe|World

Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces

Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces

Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendance

Working from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendance at its south London ground

Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendance
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|World

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable

A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as higher energy costs are bound to spread to the broader economy and developments in the Iran war have not

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar rises, European stocks and bonds fall after reports of U.S. warship being hit missiles 

The dollar strengthened while European shares and bond prices fell on Monday after Iran's Fars News agency reported that two missiles hit a U.S. warship when it tried to pass

Dollar rises, European stocks and bonds fall after reports of U.S. warship being hit missiles 
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees

When potential providers and financiers for Venezuela's electric industry, including Siemens Energy and GE

Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees
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US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs

More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied

US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs
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Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds drew inflows for a sixth straight week through April 29, as optimism over strong first-quarter earnings outweighed investor concerns about the Middle East

Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism
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UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
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European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment

European shares dropped on Monday as hostilities in the Middle East showed no signs of easing and crude oil prices soared, with investors grappling

European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows

A gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment improved in April as output and new sales orders rebounded after a weak first quarter, a purchasing managers' index (

South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows
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Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel

The Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker with suspected Russian links has been placed under arrest on suspicion of carrying false documents and of violating laws on

Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement

Indonesia and Japan signed a defence cooperation agreement on Monday, officials said, which includes cooperation in the defence industry, human development and disaster

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement
World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy issued a new map of the area of the Strait of Hormuz under its control on Monday, state media reported.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says
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ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says

The European Central Bank needs clear evidence inflationary pressures are becoming entrenched to begin raising interest rates, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de

ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says
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US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several U.S. restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino's reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher
Africa|Health|Travel|World

South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise

South Africa's health ministry said on Monday that two passengers have died and a British national was in critical condition after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was

South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise
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US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition with pneumonia, spokesperson says
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Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre

An Australian inquiry into antisemitism has heard from Jewish Australians who feel increasingly fearful after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre
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French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows

French manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as customers sped up purchases due to inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict, a survey by S&P Global

French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows
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German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows

German manufacturer sentiment turned negative in April for the first time since October 2024 even as overall activity grew, with firms frontloading orders to beat price rises

German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows
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Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as clients rushed to secure stock amid disruptions due to the war in Iran, a survey by S&P Global showed on Monday.

Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows
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Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026

Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S.

Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector hit their highest level in almost four years in April, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.

Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows
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ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target

Euro zone inflation will surge this year on higher energy prices but will then quickly retreat and will be around the 2% target by next year, the European Central Bank's

ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target
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Yen jumps briefly as Japan takes on speculators

A brief jolt higher in the yen on Monday sparked speculation that Japan had again sought to defend its sinking currency, though analysts say

Yen jumps briefly as Japan takes on speculators
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Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows

Euro zone firms see the risk of a new inflation surge akin to that seen after the COVID-19 pandemic if the war in Iran lasts months, disrupting the supply of fuel,

Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows
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Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI

Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in April amid fears of further supply disruptions and higher costs linked to conflict in the Middle East

Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
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Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows

The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone improved slightly in May, indicating that investors do not expect a further escalation of the Iran conflict, but

Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows
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Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries

The leaders of Singapore and New Zealand signed an agreement to keep their supply chains open during times of crisis on Monday, and said they hoped the agreement would be

Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries
Health|Travel|World

Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak

Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rodent-

Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
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Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows

Russia's manufacturing sector contracted for the 11th month running in April as output and new orders fell again and employment posted its sharpest drop in four years, a

Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
Australia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

Australia began public hearings on Monday in an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December, with Jewish Australians giving evidence of their

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism
Crime|Sports|World

Monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia, killing two

At least two people were killed and a further 37 were injured on Sunday after a monster truck plowed into crowds at an exhibition event in the southern Colombian city of Popayan, in

Monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia, killing two
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Opening the Strait, or maybe not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. A new week and we're back to Strait watching.

Opening the Strait, or maybe not
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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows

India's manufacturing growth edged up slightly in April but remained stuck near a four-year low as weak demand and soaring input costs driven by the Middle East war

India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
Sports|US|World

Cherie DeVaux must decide if Golden Tempo will run Preakness for a shot at the Triple Crown

Cherie DeVaux hasn't decided yet whether her Kentucky Derby winner will compete for the Triple Crown at the Preakness

Cherie DeVaux must decide if Golden Tempo will run Preakness for a shot at the Triple Crown
Europe|Political|US|World

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says

A spokesman for Rudolph Giuliani says the ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is in critical but stable condition at a hospital

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
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National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks

National Australia Bank on Monday reported weaker first-half cash earnings, hurt by one-off and potential bad debt charges, while warning that the

National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

NZ's a2 Milk shares plunge on US infant formula recall as cereulide detected

New Zealand's a2 Milk on Monday said it was recalling three batches of its a2 Platinum infant milk formula sold in the U.S. after testing detected

NZ's a2 Milk shares plunge on US infant formula recall as cereulide detected
Political|Travel|World

US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable partner', praises its ties with Eswatini

Taiwan is a "trusted and capable" partner of the United States and Taipei's global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S.

US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable partner', praises its ties with Eswatini
Health|Science|US|World

Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access

Two drugmakers have asked the U.S.

Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders

Britain is in talks to join the European Union's 90 billion euro ($105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that the loan finances, but will

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
Business|Economy|World

Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes

The Bank of Korea's senior deputy governor said forward guidance on monetary policy would become more hawkish at the next meeting later this month, as it was time to consider

Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition

Samsung Electronics, the world's No.

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition
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United passenger accused of attacking flight attendant, trying to access cockpit as plane landed in Newark airport

United passenger accused of attacking flight attendant, trying to access cockpit as plane landed in Newark airport

United passenger accused of attacking flight attendant, trying to access cockpit as plane landed in Newark airport
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday.

Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
Health|Science|Travel|World

A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people

The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others

A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people
Business|Political|World

Mexico's ruling morena party appoints Ariadna Montiel as new leader

Mexico's ruling morena party on Sunday named Ariadna Montiel Reyes as its new party president after her predecessor Luisa Maria Alcalde stepped down from the role to

Mexico's ruling morena party appoints Ariadna Montiel as new leader
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 
Health|Sports|World

Wolves say Edwards is questionable for Game 1 despite knee injury

Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury

Wolves say Edwards is questionable for Game 1 despite knee injury
Sports|US|World

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years
Economy|Political|World

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party

Inter Milan has sealed the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma

Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party
Arts|Sports|World

With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship

The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was Cameron Young

With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli has won the Miami Grand Prix for his third consecutive Formula 1 victory as the 19-year-old Mercedes drivers continued to show he’s a legitimate championship contender

Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory
Europe|Political|World

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister

Warsaw has not received any signals suggesting that possible delays of American weapons deliveries to Poland could affect Patriot systems, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister
Political|US|Videos|World

Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier

Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier

Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier
Europe|World

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance

By Michael S.

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
Election|Europe|World

French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading figure in the hard-left France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) political party, will stand in next year's presidential election, he said on

French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs

The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries

Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says

A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member

Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says
Crime|Political|US|World

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says

Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent

Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that he had offered Finland to strengthen the two countries' partnership by signing a drone deal, sharing technology and combat expertise

Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court
Europe|Sports|World

Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to triumph in five consecutive Masters 1000 events

Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title
Crime|World

Man in ICE detention seeks pardon in effort to stop deportation

Man in ICE detention seeks pardon in effort to stop deportation

Man in ICE detention seeks pardon in effort to stop deportation
Europe|World

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried
Business|Science|Technology|World

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Sunday its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Business|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on targets across Russia on Sunday, hitting the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk and setting it on fire, and striking a number of vessels, as it

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships
Arts|US|World

Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'

U.S.

Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'
Crime|Health|Political|World

Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says

Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was in critical condition in a cardiac care unit in northwestern Iran on Sunday, two days after she was brought to hospital from

Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

By Michael S.

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson has been taken to the hospital after feeling unwell ahead of his former team’s Premier League game against Liverpool

Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Africa|Crime|World

2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command

2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'

Concerns that the euro zone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the

ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in

Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks

Finance leaders of China, Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN group of 10 Southeast Asian states said on Sunday they would pay attention to risks stemming from excessive volatility in

Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes

What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes

What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Health|Political|World

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes

Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon,

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes
Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Asian Development Bank offers help to Pacific countries hit by Iran war

The Asian Development Bank said on Sunday it was ready to deliver urgent help to the countries in the Pacific region, which has been rattled by the war in the

Asian Development Bank offers help to Pacific countries hit by Iran war
World

Israeli raid in the West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead and 4 wounded

A Palestinian man was killed and four others were seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in Nablus on Sunday

Israeli raid in the West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead and 4 wounded
Education|World

Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking

There’s long been debate over the intentions of America’s founders about the role of religion

Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Europe|Political|World

Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is among only a handful of global leaders due to attend a scaled-back edition of Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow this month,

Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says
Sports|US|World

Swimming-American Walsh improves own 100m butterfly world record for third time in a year

Gretchen Walsh bettered her own 100m butterfly world record for the third time in a year as she clocked 54.33 seconds in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the same event where she  became

Swimming-American Walsh improves own 100m butterfly world record for third time in a year
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters

Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed while

Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says

U.S.

Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
Business|Economy|World

OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran

OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

The number of competitive U.S. House of Representatives districts in this fall’s midterm elections was already near historic lows before the U.S.

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
Business|Education|Political|US|World

As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures

Clarence Thomas this week will reach a major milestone on the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the second-longest-serving justice in American history.

As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Science|World

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
Business|Technology|World

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea

China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch ships to drive off Chinese vessels it

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
Economy|Health|World

Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle

Cuba's pocket-size government ration book has been circulating for more than six decades

Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle
Economy|Europe|World

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says

Spain should retain a seat on the European Central Bank's Executive Board and even the presidency was a possibility, outgoing ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said in a

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

Taiwan has a right to engage with the world and no country can stop that, President Lai Ching-te told Eswatini's king after he arrived for a surprise trip that Taipei says

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'
Technology|World

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection
Australia|Crime|World

Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots

Police in Australia's Northern Territory said on Sunday they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the 5-year-old's death sparked

Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel|World

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday

The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates
Election|Political|World

Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results

Peru's National Jury of Elections (JNE) on Saturday requested a "comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit" of the results of the general elections held on April 12, it said in a

Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results
Crime|Political|World

White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions

Attorneys for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press

White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions
Business|Finance|Sports|Technology|World

Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix will be brought forward by three hours to 1 p.m. (1700 GMT) in an attempt to avoid threatened thunderstorms in the area, Formula One said.

Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat
Economy|Environment|Political|World

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met delegates to the ruling party's youth league congress in Pyongyang, state media KCNA said on Sunday, as the government again cast young

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
World

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings

The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Crime|US|Videos|World

Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released

New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month

Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says 

Inflation data last week was "bad news" for the U.S.

Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says 
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices

Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
Business|Economy|Travel|World

After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout

U.S.

After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout
Africa|Political|Technology|World

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists

The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference say they have canceled next week's summit in the African nation of Zambia after pressure from China to exclude activists from Taiwan

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists
Crime|Health|World

Exclusive body cam shows dramatic rescue from Canton house fire

Exclusive body cam shows dramatic rescue from Canton house fire

Exclusive body cam shows dramatic rescue from Canton house fire
Europe|Health|World

British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service

British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service

British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
Health|World

Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says
Crime|Political|World

Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties

The governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, who has been accused by the U.S. of aiding one of the country's most powerful drug cartels

Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany.

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Travel|World

Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed

Spirit Airlines has ended its 34-year run, closing the chapter on a discount carrier that reshaped U.S. air travel

Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday on a surprise trip, after his government blamed Chinese pressure for the cancellation of a visit that was meant to have

Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?
Sports|World

Ryan Reynolds 'gutted' as Wrexham misses out on playoffs to put Premier League dream on hold

Wrexham’s dream of reaching the Premier League is over, for this season anyway

Ryan Reynolds 'gutted' as Wrexham misses out on playoffs to put Premier League dream on hold
Europe|Sports|World

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state steps down after US drug indictment

Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state steps down after US drug indictment

Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state steps down after US drug indictment
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Sabres headed to second round of playoffs with bigger goals in mind

Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 NHL draft wanting to be part of the revival for a city rabid about a Sabres team that hadn’t been to playoffs in the six years before his arrival

Sabres headed to second round of playoffs with bigger goals in mind
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO

Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO

Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reached Eswatini on Saturday, two weeks after he was forced to postpone a trip to a diplomatic ally because Indian Ocean states

Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip
Arts|Business|Food|Lifestyle|World

Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the US

Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee

Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in a conversation on Saturday.

Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold

Russian troops are inching toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, trying to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top

Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department can use military lawyer to prosecute civilian, judge rules

The Trump administration's assignment of military lawyers to help the Department of Justice

US Justice Department can use military lawyer to prosecute civilian, judge rules
Business|Economy|World

China's Commerce Ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according

China's Commerce Ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines

President Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector

Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others

Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
Crime|Europe|World

Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks

Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests

Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

Two people have been killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, according to local officials

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
Asia|Technology|World

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mali investigates soldiers over role in coordinated insurgent attacks

Malian authorities are investigating soldiers suspected of involvement in last week's coordinated attacks on army bases across the country by militants linked to al Qaeda and

Mali investigates soldiers over role in coordinated insurgent attacks
Business|Political|World

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says

An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S.

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks
Business|Economy|Travel|World

China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day

China's railway network transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting a new single-day record, according to data from the China State Railway Group.

China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
Europe|Political|World

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany

NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S. decision for a planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says

The tariff hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by U.S.

Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says
Europe|Political|World

U.S. troops based in Europe

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, following a public spat over the war in Iran between U.S.

U.S. troops based in Europe
Arts|Business|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up

From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday

Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday

Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities

Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Travel|World

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season

Summer is a few months away, but the streets of Croatia’s old town of Dubrovnik are already teeming with tourists

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders

Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Crime|US|World

CNN video analysis: Gunman raised shotgun as he stormed security at press dinner

CNN video analysis: Gunman raised shotgun as he stormed security at press dinner

CNN video analysis: Gunman raised shotgun as he stormed security at press dinner
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S.

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

Coinbase said on Friday a deal has been reached on a key provision in a landmark crypto legislation that could

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations around 3 a.m. on Saturday (0700 GMT), two people close to the discussions, who declined to be named as the

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

U.S.

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates
Crime|Political|World

US 'troubled' by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader's conviction

The U.S.

US 'troubled' by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader's conviction
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mali accuses military officers of working with jihadis to carry out attacks against government

A state public prosecutor alleges that some Malian military officers have been working with jihadis and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade

Mali accuses military officers of working with jihadis to carry out attacks against government
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount

President Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government

Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
Health|Science|Technology|World

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections

In his first event outside the White House since an apparent assassination attempt, U.S.

Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

U.S.

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies
Business|Economy|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum taps new agriculture minister

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has tapped agronomist Columba Jasmin Lopez to be the country's next minister of agriculture and rural development, replacing current

Mexico's Sheinbaum taps new agriculture minister
Business|Technology|US|World

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
Election|Political|US|World

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
Crime|Travel|World

At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway

A holiday Labor Day weekend turned tragic on Friday as at least 11 people died and 31 others were injured when a tourist bus crashed in Mexico's western state of Nayarit

At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway
Environment|Science|World

U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

For the first time in decades, a radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last week in New Mexico, a federal official said on Friday,

U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
Europe|Political|World

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Health|Political|World

Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail

Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail

Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports

Washington has warned European allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect long delivery delays for U.S. weapons as the war

US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $85, citing the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz.

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption
Health|World

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now

A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail, significantly

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now
Political|US|World

Cuba rejects Trump's new "coercive" sanctions

Cuba rejects fresh sanctions levied on Friday by U.S.

Cuba rejects Trump's new "coercive" sanctions
Election|US|World

Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling

The Republican governors of Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee made clear on Friday they will try to push through congressional maps more favorable to their party

Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling
Health|Science|US|World

What is mifepristone?

What is mifepristone?

What is mifepristone?
Business|Crime|Travel|US|World

Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board

A small plane has crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people on board

Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Former US congressman convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Former U.S.

Former US congressman convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

U.S.

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia jumped in April, with American producers helping offset reduced supplies from Middle Eastern exporters as

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor

Purdue Pharma said on Friday that it has ceased operations and concluded its bankruptcy, re-emerging as a nonprofit focused on treating opioid addiction,

Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level

The U.S. embassy in London has cautioned Americans in the UK to stay alert in public places, keep a low profile and review their personal security plans after British

US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

U.S.

Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
Americas|Crime|Education|World

Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh

A Florida sheriff says a body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh

Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

The U.S. stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
Crime|Education|US|World

Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say

Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say

Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration

A Trump administration task force has alleged discrimination against Christians during Joe Biden's presidency

Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration
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WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute

World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen-sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come into

WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices, and turning

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
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Colombia-Ecuador trade collapsing as tariff war intensifies, business groups say

The flow of goods between Colombia and Ecuador is drying up, industry groups on the South American countries' border say, as high

Colombia-Ecuador trade collapsing as tariff war intensifies, business groups say
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US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals

A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S.

US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals
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China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision

China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N.

China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision
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Saudi oil prince's iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE's shock OPEC exit

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman now has an OPEC challenge to deal with on top of the largest ever disruption to

Saudi oil prince's iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE's shock OPEC exit
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Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
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Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'

The White House is telling Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region

Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
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US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
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Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open

The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
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Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal

The head of the European Parliament trade committee calls President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on European Union automobiles “unacceptable.”

Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
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Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US

Ninety-four-year-old former leader Raul Castro joined thousands of Cubans in an International Workers' Day march on Friday that passed through the capital of

Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US
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Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support

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Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support
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Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair

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Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair
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China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire

China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong said on Friday it was an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the

China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire
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WTO plans 10% budget cut as US falls back into arrears, documents show

The World Trade Organization is set to cut about 10% of its spending - including hiring freezes and reductions in short‑term staff - after the U.S. fell

WTO plans 10% budget cut as US falls back into arrears, documents show
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Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

Meta should not have removed advertisements from attorneys seeking clients that claim they were harmed by social media platforms, two U.S. senators said

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases
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Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business

Cboe Global Markets' CEO Craig Donohue on Friday outlined plans to sharpen the exchange operator's focus on key businesses, including a 20% reduction in its global workforce.

Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business