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Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities

Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country

Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director

David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
Economy|Political|Travel|World

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court

President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes

Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
Crime|Political|World

Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff

A Peruvian prosecutor accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, local media outlet RPP reported on Tuesday, hours after electoral authorities said

Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Crime|Interview|US|World

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over a media report that episodes of excessive drinking interfered with his ability

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed an executive order to eliminate federal taxes on foreign purchases worth up to $50, reversing course on a

Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people

A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered along a road near the main airport

New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
Crime|US|World

Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony

Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony

Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony
Crime|Europe|World

85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention

The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention

85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention
Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico

Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
Crime|Political|US|World

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request

Republican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Interview|Sports|World

Alex Fitzpatrick claims breakthrough PGA Tour win with brother Matt

CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell speaks with English golfer Alex Fitzpatrick about the emotional victory he shared with his brother Matt at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Alex Fitzpatrick claims breakthrough PGA Tour win with brother Matt
Business|Economy|Political|World

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", the New York Times

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a sharp decline in semiconductors, while sentiment was also rattled by rebounding oil

Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down
Crime|Health|World

Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross

The humanitarian impact on civilians from Colombia's armed conflict reached its worst level in a decade in 2025 due to increased hostilities and armed groups' disregard for

Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JBS posts 56% drop in Q1 net profit amid challenges in North American operations

Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, posted a 56% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Tuesday, missing market

JBS posts 56% drop in Q1 net profit amid challenges in North American operations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Nagel sees rate hikes increasingly likely: Handelsblatt

European Central Bank interest rate hikes are becoming increasingly likely, unless there is a fundamental change in the inflation outlook, Bundesbank President Joachim

ECB's Nagel sees rate hikes increasingly likely: Handelsblatt
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.

Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say
Business|Economy|World

S&P revises Mexico's outlook to 'negative' on debt, growth concerns

Credit ratings agency S&P on Tuesday revised Mexico's outlook to "negative" from "stable", citing the risk of very slow fiscal consolidation largely due to weak economic growth that

S&P revises Mexico's outlook to 'negative' on debt, growth concerns
Election|Political|US|World

Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed

A bid to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map and

Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout

BP has not resumed contract talks with a U.S. steelworkers’ union since locking out more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery in March, the union said on Tuesday,

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
Arts|Sports|World

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return

Southampton has brushed off a spying controversy to advance past Middlesbrough after extra time in the Championship playoffs and get to within one win of a return to the Premier League

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange
Crime|US|World

Man with assault rifle wildly shoots at drivers near Boston, wounding 2, officials say

A man previously convicted of shooting at police fired randomly at passing cars outside Boston, wounding two people

Man with assault rifle wildly shoots at drivers near Boston, wounding 2, officials say
Arts|Technology|World

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’
Education|Political|World

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

U.S.

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out

U.S.

Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says

Kyrgyzstan authorities have charged eight people, including powerful ex-security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, with plotting to seize power from President

Kyrgyzstan charges ousted ex-security boss with coup plot, lawyer says
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|World

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

Britain said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote island territories, including cruise ship passengers and medical staff who had contact with confirmed cases in the

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak
Arts|Entertainment|World

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday as Israel competed in the first semifinal amid a boycott by five countries over

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza
Business|Technology|World

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

The U.S.

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T
Technology|World

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure

Leadership at the U.S. consumer finance watchdog plans to recall staff to the office more than a year after the Trump administration shuttered its

US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure
Business|Technology|World

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Crime|Europe|World

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Lisbon 9/11 memorial
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport workers initially missed a security breach by a man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed by a plane with 231 people on board

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise

A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run

Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now

President Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals and match Novak Djokovic’s record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
Political|Technology|World

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
World

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Crime|MidEast|World

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says

A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
Business|Economy|World

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
World

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?

The U.S.

What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

The U.S.

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report

French companies have so far absorbed the shock from the conflict in the Middle East, but pervasive uncertainty and higher energy costs are beginning to test the economy's

French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Election|Political|US|World

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program

The U.S.

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month while it discusses ways to resolve EU

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Business|Economy|World

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

A year ago, U.S.

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday, easing from record highs as hotter-than-expected inflation data and an increasingly

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh
Europe|Political|World

US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role

A top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday the mandate of Bosnia's next international peace envoy would be more limited, saying that the departure of the German politician currently in the

US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans. 

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details
Arts|Entertainment|World

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran

U.S.

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Crime|Health|Travel|World

'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills

'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills

'That's a lot of pills': Florida traffic stop uncovers 31,000 illegal pills
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
Election|Finance|Political|World

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on

From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees

Trump wants to rebrand ICE as NICE. Not everyone agrees
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?

Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken

Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer

After years in which Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wartime reputation withstood corruption allegations that swirled around his associates, the

For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates

The U.S.

US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job
Business|Science|Technology|World

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract

Leidos Holdings said on Tuesday the U.S.

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly

U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for

US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed's Goolsbee says latest inflation read was disappointing

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday that the government's report showing accelerating consumer inflation last month was unexpectedly

Fed's Goolsbee says latest inflation read was disappointing
Business|Economy|Travel|World

United Airlines' flight attendants ratify deal for 31% wage hike, boarding pay

United Airlines' flight attendants voted to ratify a new five-year labor contract that bumps up base pay by nearly a third and includes boarding pay, the union representing them

United Airlines' flight attendants ratify deal for 31% wage hike, boarding pay
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
MidEast|Sports|World

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
Business|Economy|World

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to let them use new congressional map
Health|World

Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court on Monday extended a short-term order that will allow women to continue to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits while the justices deliberate over a high-profile emergency appeal.

Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access to abortion pill
Business|Entertainment|World

US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

Two U.S.

US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims

The Kremlin has released a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets cited a

Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Argentina's country risk falls steadily, fueling debate on return to capital markets

Argentina's country risk hit its lowest level since the beginning of February as confidence in the government's ability to pay back

Argentina's country risk falls steadily, fueling debate on return to capital markets
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025

Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April

Boeing booked 135 net new orders in April, nearly matching its total in the first three months of the year, the company said on Tuesday.

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit

From Meta to Tesla and BlackRock, the U.S. business delegation for President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline

European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch

Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez are leading the vote count in the final stretch of Peru's first-round April presidential election, with

Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch
Business|Environment|Political|World

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats
Business|Science|Technology|World

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028

The U.S.

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade

Wall Street's main equity indexes dipped on Tuesday and the dollar rose as U.S. inflation climbed and oil gained for a third

Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World

US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low

U.S. tariffs contributed to a further decline in global wine trade last year while consumption remained at its lowest in over 60 years as economic pressures

US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low
Interview|Sports|World

Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection

Gio Reyna says he’s happy to score a goal which ended a year-long scoreless run as he tries to make his case for a spot on the United States’ roster for the World Cup

Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims

Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse

Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse

Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday and U.S.

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt
Business|Economy|Election|World

Bahamas prime minister Philip Davis reelected in early poll

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were reelected on Tuesday, making him the first leader to serve a second

Bahamas prime minister Philip Davis reelected in early poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP

Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows and drive inflation higher.

What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
Business|Sports|Travel|World

Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five

A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse and died on Mount Everest for the third death in two weeks on the world’s highest mountain, as climbers are

Third Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to five
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades

The Kremlin played down a government economic growth forecast downgrade on Tuesday and gave no indication that it plans to punish

Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed

The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty

Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Morgan Stanley joins as primary dealer in Israeli bond market

Morgan Stanley has become the 13th bank to join the primary dealer programme for Israeli government bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, calling it a sign of

Morgan Stanley joins as primary dealer in Israeli bond market
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EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens
Economy|World

UAE sees rapidly growing trade with Syria, as ties warm

Trade between the United Arab Emirates and Syria more than doubled in 2025 and has further to grow, a UAE minister said on Tuesday, addressing a Damascus

UAE sees rapidly growing trade with Syria, as ties warm
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year
Crime|US|World

Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis

Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis

Police release body cam footage of deadly encounter between officers, Desaver Hollis
Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?

What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe

Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation

Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'

Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
Business|Economy|World

India inflation remains modest in April at 3.48% but energy risks grow

India's retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48% in April, driven by dearer food prices, government data showed on Tuesday,

India inflation remains modest in April at 3.48% but energy risks grow
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed his thanks to the U.S. for its help in strengthening the island's defences and said Taipei would not give in to

Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences
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Private credit funds slash loan values as borrower stress rises

Private credit funds have marked down more than a tenth of their loans by at least 50%, new data from

Private credit funds slash loan values as borrower stress rises
Business|Economy|World

Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks

Brazil's inflation was in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Tuesday, with the 12-month rate remaining within the central bank's target range

Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks
Africa|Crime|Political|World

What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" in which thieves

What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?
Environment|Science|World

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland

Colombia's Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetland is facing an environmental crisis due to an invasive plant native to Asia

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
Africa|Economy|World

Uganda's President Museveni sworn in for seventh term

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term, extending his rule in the east African country into a fifth decade. 

Uganda's President Museveni sworn in for seventh term
Africa|Political|World

Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years

Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety

Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety

Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety
Health|Science|Travel|World

Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts
Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says

Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way

Investors expect U.S.

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way
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FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation

FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say
Business|Economy|Travel|World

What are China's current tariffs on US energy and agriculture goods

U.S.

What are China's current tariffs on US energy and agriculture goods
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's tax reforms expected to knock some heat out of housing market

Australia's government expects its ambitious reforms to the way it taxes property investments to take some of the immediate heat out of one of the world's least affordable

Australia's tax reforms expected to knock some heat out of housing market
Business|Europe|Technology|World

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Bytedance's social media platform TikTok on Tuesday made a last- ditch attempt at Europe's top court to scrap its designation as a "gatekeeper" under EU

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations

Antigua and Barbuda has nominated Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa as candidate to be the next United Nations Secretary-General, a U.N. official told Reuters on Tuesday.

Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal

Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Tuesday it would walk out of ongoing pay negotiations if no mediation proposal was offered within two hours.

Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Ceasefire on life support

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,

Ceasefire on life support
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism

By Krishna N.

India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya

France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket

Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket

Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket
Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order to arrest him over killings

A Philippine senator says he will fight any attempt to send him to the International Criminal Court to be prosecuted for an alleged crime against humanity and adds he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he led the country’s police force

Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order to arrest him over killings
Crime|Entertainment|World

It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Her case upended Hollywood’s portrayal of solving crime

It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Her case upended Hollywood’s portrayal of solving crime

It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Her case upended Hollywood’s portrayal of solving crime
Economy|Environment|World

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran

The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others

Police in Pakistan say nine people were killed and more than two dozen others wounded when a bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a bazaar

Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others
Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Teenager dying of cancer reunited with recently deported parents

Kevin González, an 18-year-old American diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, has reunited with his parents in Mexico after they were detained and deported while trying to return to the U.S. to see him.

Teenager dying of cancer reunited with recently deported parents
Africa|Crime|World

At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says

At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in northwest Zamfara state, Amnesty International said on

At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says
Election|Europe|Political|World

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is under serious threat after senior minister Wes Streeting quit and dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to set out a

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC

The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC
Business|Political|World

China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit

China on Tuesday ramped up its rhetoric against Paraguay President Santiago Pena's trip last week to Taiwan, saying he and his colleagues were "pawns to separatist forces"

China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

STOXX 600 falls as fragile Middle East ceasefire dents risk sentiment

Europe's STOXX 600 closed 1% lower in broad-based declines on Tuesday as dimming hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices higher and weighed

STOXX 600 falls as fragile Middle East ceasefire dents risk sentiment
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Africa's unemployment rate rises in first quarter

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, data from the statistics agency

South Africa's unemployment rate rises in first quarter
Asia|Crime|World

Ten killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say

A massive explosion at a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan killed 10 people and wounded dozens more on Tuesday, police and rescue

Ten killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say
Crime|Political|World

How Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment could proceed

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has again been impeached by the lower house, a little over a year after an earlier impeachment

How Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment could proceed
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Meta Platforms on Tuesday lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers
Technology|World

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects

While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects
Business|Economy|Food|World

Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites

Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites

Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says

When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's largest — sells a company's shares over ethical concerns, should it explain why?

Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says
Business|Economy|World

US, Japan agree excess FX volatility undesirable, Bessent says

The United States and Japan believe that excess volatility in the currency market is undesirable, U.S.

US, Japan agree excess FX volatility undesirable, Bessent says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes

Investors increased their bets on the Bank of England raising rates in the coming months as global markets responded to the latest increase in tensions in the Strait of

Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent

The mayor of Arcadia, California, a heavily Chinese-American suburb of Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to

Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land

An Australian court on Tuesday ordered miner Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) in compensation to an Indigenous group for a cultural loss caused by iron ore

Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land
Sports|US|World

Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4

Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Business|Science|Technology|World

Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successfully carried out the first firing of a new long-range French rocket launcher, the FLP-t 150, this

Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful
Business|Economy|Political|World

A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China

U.S.

A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US consumer inflation expected to have increased further in April amid Iran war

U.S. consumer prices likely rose at a solid pace for a second straight month in April, which would result in the largest annual increase in inflation

US consumer inflation expected to have increased further in April amid Iran war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot

From famine to nuclear war, North Koreans have had plenty to worry about over the years.

Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot
Health|Science|Travel|World

Planes with hantavirus cruise passengers land in the Netherlands; hospital quarantines 12

Two planes with 28 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, landed in the Netherlands on Tuesday and a Dutch hospital treating

Planes with hantavirus cruise passengers land in the Netherlands; hospital quarantines 12
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes

Malaysia's maritime agency has launched a search and rescue operation for 14 people missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants sank

Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes
Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite

China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of

Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite
Crime|Election|US|World

Democrats call on Republican lawmaker to resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark

Republican U.S.

Democrats call on Republican lawmaker to resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi

U.S.

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants

Israel's parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7,

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants
Economy|Political|World

US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia

U.S.

US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peace talks stutter

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are stuck in a loop of hope and despair as talks to end the war in the Middle East remain deadlocked, with the latest

Peace talks stutter
Business|Economy|World

Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March

By Renusri K BENGALURU, May 12 - Malaysia's economic growth likely eased in the first quarter, after expanding the most in more than three years in the previous quarter, according to a Reuters poll of

Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March
Environment|Science|World

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip

More than one dozen CEOs and top executives will join the U.S. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to China this week, according to a White House official.

Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip
Sports|US|World

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the second round of the NHL playoffs

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

California county sues Meta over scam ads

California's Santa Clara County has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California's false

California county sues Meta over scam ads
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Australia dumps tax breaks for landlords to help young own a home

Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the

Australia dumps tax breaks for landlords to help young own a home
World

Key events in ties between the United States, China and Taiwan

U.S.

Key events in ties between the United States, China and Taiwan
Health|Political|US|World

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup later this month

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
Education|World

Mexico keeps school calendar unchanged after backlash over World Cup plan

Mexico's education authorities agreed on Monday to keep the 2025-2026 school calendar unchanged, reversing a proposed early end to the academic year that had drawn

Mexico keeps school calendar unchanged after backlash over World Cup plan
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Asia-Pacific's heirs turn to wealth professionals for succession advice, UBS says

Asia-Pacific's ultra-rich, set to take part in a global transfer of $83 trillion in assets over the coming decades, are leaning more on wealth managers and family

Asia-Pacific's heirs turn to wealth professionals for succession advice, UBS says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World Bank sees Pacific growth slowing to 2.8% in 2026

Economic growth across 11 Pacific Island countries is expected to weaken in 2026 as higher energy and shipping costs, slowing tourism momentum and

World Bank sees Pacific growth slowing to 2.8% in 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan, US affirm close cooperation on currency moves

Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed their close cooperation on currency moves, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters after a meeting with her

Japan, US affirm close cooperation on currency moves
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows

Australian business confidence remained mired in gloom in April, a survey showed on Tuesday, as spiking energy costs from the Middle East war squeezed profit margins and

Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows
Health|Political|US|World

Trump to have annual physical on May 26, White House says

U.S.

Trump to have annual physical on May 26, White House says
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and

Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move

Some Bank of Japan policymakers argued in April for raising rates soon, with one flagging the chance of a June move, highlighting a growing hawkish shift on

BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say

Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say

Trump pushed DOJ to subpoena reporters over alleged Iran war leaks, sources say
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
Crime|Europe|World

Man suspected of plotting violent attack had sought to target Louvre, officials say

A 27-year-old man suspected of plotting a violent attack and of planning to join Islamic State in Syria or Mozambique had sought to target a Parisian museum and the Jewish

Man suspected of plotting violent attack had sought to target Louvre, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows

British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 as they focused on essentials

UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets

Boeing hid safety problems with its 737 MAX jet when LOT Polish Airlines picked the popular single-aisle jet in 2016 to anchor its plans to recover from

LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan March household spending falls 2.9% year/year

Japanese household spending fell more than expected in March from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, extending declines to a fourth straight month.

Japan March household spending falls 2.9% year/year
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit
Arts|Political|World

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

A nonprofit on Monday filed a lawsuit

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air

The model of cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last fall after an engine fell off a UPS plane as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend

The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air
Americas|Crime|World

Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border

Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border

Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
Political|US|World

Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts

The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections

Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concerns

The fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's semifinal playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed

PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concerns
Election|US|World

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map

The U.S.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign
Arts|Political|US|World

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Workers have begun preliminary surveys and testing for a proposed Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

U.S.

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency
Education|Science|Technology|World

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S.

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China
Business|Economy|World

Russia downgrades 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.4% from 1.3%, deputy PM says

By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW, May 12 - Russia has cut its economic growth forecast for 2026 and the following three years but left unchanged the projected oil price despite the spike in global prices

Russia downgrades 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.4% from 1.3%, deputy PM says
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Trump administration asks US court to pause ruling against tariffs

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked a U.S. court to pause its ruling against the administration's 10% global tariff while the

Trump administration asks US court to pause ruling against tariffs
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Tobacco company BAT's criminal case for violating North Korea sanctions dismissed by US judge

A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the government's criminal case accusing British American Tobacco of conspiring to violate American sanctions by selling

Tobacco company BAT's criminal case for violating North Korea sanctions dismissed by US judge
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency
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US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
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Spurs draw with Leeds for priceless point in Premier League survival fight

Tottenham has taken a tentative step toward securing its Premier League status after a 1-1 home draw against Leeds

Spurs draw with Leeds for priceless point in Premier League survival fight
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Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers

Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza

Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
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Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens

Trump wants to lift the federal tax on gas. But don’t expect much relief even if it happens
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Oct. 7 attackers could face death penalty after Israel approves war crimes tribunal

Oct. 7 attackers could face death penalty after Israel approves war crimes tribunal

Oct. 7 attackers could face death penalty after Israel approves war crimes tribunal
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Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border

Federal agents are investigating the death of six people thought to be immigrants found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas on Sunday as a “potential human smuggling event.”

Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
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Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move

Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks
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UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
Health|Travel|World

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

Virginia Democrats asked the U.S.

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map
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Zelenskiy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe

Ukrainian authorities on Monday named President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption probe, a move likely to pile

Zelenskiy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probe
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Possible gas explosion and fire in Sao Paulo kills one, damages homes

A fire set off by a potential gas explosion killed one person in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo on Monday, while

Possible gas explosion and fire in Sao Paulo kills one, damages homes
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US Supreme Court extends pause on decision narrowing abortion pill access

The U.S.

US Supreme Court extends pause on decision narrowing abortion pill access
Americas|Crime|Health|World

Hospitals evacuated, MSF services halted as rival gangs clash in Haiti's capital

Hospitals in Haiti's Cite Soleil evacuated their patients and aid group MSF suspended its activities there on Monday as fighting between armed groups

Hospitals evacuated, MSF services halted as rival gangs clash in Haiti's capital
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US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship

U.S.

US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship
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KKR to plough $300 million into private credit fund as losses mount

KKR will inject $300 million into struggling private credit fund FS KKR Capital, the fund said on Monday as it reported growing losses and a sharp drop in net asset value.

KKR to plough $300 million into private credit fund as losses mount
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Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife

The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius departed the Spanish island of Tenerife for the Netherlands on Monday as the last

Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

U.S.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade
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Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

U.S. and world stocks touched new highs on Monday, as artificial intelligence fever continued to outweigh the prolonged U.S.-Iran impasse.

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse
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Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high

President Donald Trump said on Monday he backs reducing the 18.4-cent federal gasoline tax as U.S. fuel prices

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high
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Trump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency

President Donald Trump is nominating David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration

Trump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency
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Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now
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Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Two out of three Americans think President Donald Trump has not clearly explained why the country went to war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll

Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records

Oil prices rose as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but U.S. stocks nevertheless inched to more records

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
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Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own

President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war

Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own
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The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
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Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access for mifepristone as deliberations continue

Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access for mifepristone as deliberations continue

Supreme Court briefly extends telehealth and mail access for mifepristone as deliberations continue
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Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect

Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
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US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions

The United States on Monday issued an alert to financial institutions warning of efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' to evade U.S. sanctions, as concerns

US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions
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Wall St inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse

U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Monday, with AI optimism fueling upward momentum even as the earnings-driven fervor of the recent

Wall St inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse
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Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

The Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in Congo's eastern South Kivu province over the weekend, the Congolese army and a rebel official said

Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure
Europe|World

EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers

European Union foreign ministers reached an agreement on Monday on new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, as well as leading Hamas

EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers
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House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

Two members of the U.S.

House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles
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Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war

Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war

Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war
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All passengers evacuated from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus

All passengers evacuated from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus

All passengers evacuated from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus
Arts|World

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool

A Washington-based nonprofit is asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from altering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool
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Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
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Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls
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US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S.

US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi
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US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says

The U.S.

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says
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ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
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South Africa's Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced down calls to resign on Monday over a scandal in which thieves stole bundles of

South Africa's Ramaphosa faces down calls to resign over cash-in-sofa scandal
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Six people found dead in boxcar in Laredo, Texas, police say

Six bodies were found on Sunday in a train boxcar in Laredo, Texas, according to police. 

Six people found dead in boxcar in Laredo, Texas, police say
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Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

Brazilian planemaker Embraer is in talks with Colombia and Chile for potential orders of its C-390 military transport aircraft, as it steps up output to

Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says
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Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead

Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months

Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
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Treasury Department tells US banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks

The Treasury Department wants U.S. banks to monitor suspected Iranian money laundering networks

Treasury Department tells US banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks
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Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says

Haiti's security is not at a level needed to hold elections this August, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime said in an interview broadcast on

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says
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Georgia elects new patriarch of influential Orthodox Church

Orthodox Christian bishops in Georgia elected a new patriarch, Shio III, on Monday, in what is a pivotal juncture for the South Caucasus country where the Church plays an

Georgia elects new patriarch of influential Orthodox Church
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Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
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Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules
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Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

The head of the Bank of England’s regulatory arm on Wednesday said it was “reasonable to expect quite significant disruption” to financial services from the latest AI models

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
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Lula's consumer debt initiative did not expand credit, Brazil's BTG says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's flagship consumer debt renegotiation program did not expand credit for beneficiaries, BTG Pactual said in

Lula's consumer debt initiative did not expand credit, Brazil's BTG says
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Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"

Oil prices settled almost 3% higher on Monday after U.S.

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"
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Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. court, claiming the shooter was

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
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Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, GE Aerospace's Larry Culp and Boeing's Kelly Ortberg will join U.S

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says
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Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support," after dismissing Tehran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers dismiss Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

European governments on Monday rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder

EU ministers dismiss Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Jeffries vows Democrats will win House majority in 2026 and 'bury' Republicans in 2028 redistricting

Democrats will win control of the U.S.

Jeffries vows Democrats will win House majority in 2026 and 'bury' Republicans in 2028 redistricting
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent

Tales of war, grief and artificial intelligence join a race for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's top prize from Tuesday, in a

Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96

René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died

René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96
Crime|Lifestyle|World

Shooting at Silver Spoon's restaurant critically injures man who tried to intervene

Shooting at Silver Spoon's restaurant critically injures man who tried to intervene

Shooting at Silver Spoon's restaurant critically injures man who tried to intervene
Election|Finance|Political|World

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
Entertainment|Sports|World

Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it

FIFA experts say referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and “will deal with this in a very good way.”

Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

U.S.

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar edges up as Trump rejects Iran peace move

The dollar was slightly higher on Monday, but off earlier highs after U.S.

Dollar edges up as Trump rejects Iran peace move
Crime|Political|World

Bolivia's Evo Morales held in contempt after missing court in trafficking trial

A Bolivian judge on Monday held former President Evo Morales in contempt after he failed to appear in court for a trial where he faces charges of trafficking a minor,

Bolivia's Evo Morales held in contempt after missing court in trafficking trial
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia has no intention of ending this war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Russia has no intention of ending the more than four-year-old war with his country and Kyiv was preparing for further

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia has no intention of ending this war
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle

Online fast-fashion platform Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement "on an industrial scale", while Temu countered that Shein is using litigation to stifle competition

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle
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White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

The White House is inviting Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook to accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing a White

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stocks edge up ahead of US-China meeting; oil rallies on US-Iran stalemate

U.S. equity indexes inched ahead to record closing highs while the dollar edged higher on Monday, as investors awaited a meeting

Stocks edge up ahead of US-China meeting; oil rallies on US-Iran stalemate
Asia|Crime|World

Philippines' Duterte ally in standoff with law enforcers after ICC arrest warrant

The chief enforcer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs" locked himself in his

Philippines' Duterte ally in standoff with law enforcers after ICC arrest warrant
Crime|Political|World

Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty

A California man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives has pleaded not guilty to charges he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer

Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s traditionally its busiest time of the year

US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Crime|World

Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats

The House of Representatives in the Philippines has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged unexplained wealth and threats against the president

Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats
Health|Science|Travel|World

WHO says seven cases of hantavirus confirmed from cruise ship

Seven cases of the Andes hantavirus have now been confirmed among people who were passengers on board the cruise ship, the World Health Organization said

WHO says seven cases of hantavirus confirmed from cruise ship
Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine

EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived

A Palestinian family in the West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to dig up their newly buried 80-year-old relative

Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived
Sports|World

The World Cup begins in one month and here's when the top teams are announcing their final rosters

The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads

The World Cup begins in one month and here's when the top teams are announcing their final rosters
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet

The European Commission on Monday welcomed an offer by U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to provide open access to its cybersecurity features, but said its rival

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet
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Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks

The Iran war has strained U.S.–Chinese ties further and looks set to dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between U.S.

Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's race to access EU's 10.4 billion euros is ambitious but possible - officials

Hungary is racing to meet an August 31 deadline to become eligible for 10.4 billion euros  ($12.2 billion) from the European Union's post-pandemic

Hungary's race to access EU's 10.4 billion euros is ambitious but possible - officials
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Emerging market investors shrug off Iran war shock, IIF data shows

Global investors swung sharply back into emerging market assets in April, Institute of International Finance data showed on Monday, as markets recovered from

Emerging market investors shrug off Iran war shock, IIF data shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally

The International Criminal Court on Monday confirmed it had issued an arrest warrant for a longtime ally of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte,

ICC confirms it has issued arrest warrant for Duterte ally
Crime|Political|US|World

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty

The man accused of attempting to assassinate U.S.

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Swatch shareholder vote tests Hayek grip after advisers back Wood

Swatch is bracing for a showdown at its annual meeting on Tuesday after proxy advisers came out in support of investor Steven Wood, challenging the Hayek

Swatch shareholder vote tests Hayek grip after advisers back Wood
Health|Political|World

Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions

Lebanon's president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said on Monday, as the

Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York

Money transfer company Wise is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Monday, shifting its primary listing from London to New York as the fintech unicorn

Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St slips at open as US-Iran impasse lifts oil

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday, after last week's record-setting rally, as renewed worries over stalled U.S.-Iran talks lifted oil prices and tempered risk

Wall St slips at open as US-Iran impasse lifts oil
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How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot

In its storied history, Kansas City has attracted traders and mobsters, jazz legends and barbecue pitmasters, and

How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push

Big tech's borrowing spree to fund AI intensified on Monday as Alphabet disclosed plans for its first yen-denominated bond sale and Amazon prepared its debut Swiss franc

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup

Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country
Business|Economy|Education|World

Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds

A new poll finds that younger Americans are more pessimistic than older ones about the state of the job market

Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week

Rain has increased water levels on the river Rhine in Germany enabling cargo vessels to sail with more freight after shallow water hindered shipping last week, although

Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices

European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
Arts|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Culture Ministry rocked by dismissals as Meloni struggles to reshape landscape

Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has sacked two senior aides after uproar over denied funding for a documentary, adding to turbulence at a ministry

Italy's Culture Ministry rocked by dismissals as Meloni struggles to reshape landscape
Technology|World

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

Israel's Iron Dome has been nearly 99% effective against missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah militants and has knocked out most missiles from Iran, the

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC

Blackstone will acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII, CVC said on Monday.

Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for deadly attack on police

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for the attack on a police post that killed 15 personnel over the weekend, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Monday,

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for deadly attack on police
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

EU imposes sanctions on Russia individuals, entities in Russia over Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and seven entities in Russia for systematic unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a

EU imposes sanctions on Russia individuals, entities in Russia over Ukrainian children
Entertainment|Sports|World

Explained: The four-minute wait that could decide the Premier League title race

Explained: The four-minute wait that could decide the Premier League title race

Explained: The four-minute wait that could decide the Premier League title race
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former Polish justice minister who faces prosecution at home says he's traveled from Hungary to US

A former Polish justice minister sought in his homeland for alleged abuse of power says he has traveled from Hungary to the U.S. Prosecutors in Poland said on Monday that they’re investigating whether he was assisted in evading liability

Former Polish justice minister who faces prosecution at home says he's traveled from Hungary to US
Health|Political|World

China says it won't allow Taiwan to attend WHO's annual assembly

China said on Monday it would not allow Taiwan to take part in the annual assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO), which starts next week, as Taiwan said it

China says it won't allow Taiwan to attend WHO's annual assembly
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN warns drone attacks drive surge in civilian deaths in Sudan

The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that widening and intensifying violence in Sudan, as well as the rising use of drones, could

UN warns drone attacks drive surge in civilian deaths in Sudan
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns

Marriage registrations in China fell 6.2% year on year in the first quarter and are about half 2017 levels, official data show, underscoring the demographic strain in a

China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns
Asia|Political|World

Philippine lawmakers impeach VP Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial 

A bid to impeach Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte won the required backing of the lower house on Monday,

Philippine lawmakers impeach VP Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial 
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached, awaits Senate trial

Philippine lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to

Philippines presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached, awaits Senate trial
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan panel members urge BOJ to heed firms' funding strains amid Mideast tensions

Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel urged the Bank of Japan on Monday to be cautious about the risk of funding strains on smaller

Japan panel members urge BOJ to heed firms' funding strains amid Mideast tensions
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Spirit's exit lifts airfares, but budget model remains under pressure

The collapse of Spirit Airlines, one of the industry's fiercest discounters, has given U.S. budget carriers more room to lift fares, but its exit does

Spirit's exit lifts airfares, but budget model remains under pressure
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland says it wants answers after fugitive ex-minister leaves Hungary for US

Poland will seek answers about how a former minister wanted on abuse of power charges managed to travel from Hungary to the United States, a foreign ministry spokesperson

Poland says it wants answers after fugitive ex-minister leaves Hungary for US
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Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine and four agreements have already been signed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.

Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine
Health|Science|World

What you need to know about Hantavirus

Three people with suspected cases of Hantavirus have now been evacuated from a cruise ship parked off the coast of Africa. Three others have died from the deadly outbreak on board. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets answers about the virus from Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator.

What you need to know about Hantavirus
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Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska

Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska

Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska
Crime|Technology|Travel|World

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan
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There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know

There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know

There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
Europe|Health|World

A French passenger from hantavirus-hit ship has tested positive for the virus

A French passenger who was on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus and her condition is deteriorating, French Health Minister

A French passenger from hantavirus-hit ship has tested positive for the virus
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China opposes US sanctions over Iran, pledges to protect firms

China voiced strong opposition on Monday to U.S. sanctions for three China-based companies that Washington claimed enabled Iran's military operations, calling the curbs

China opposes US sanctions over Iran, pledges to protect firms
Asia|Crime|Election|World

Philippine lawmakers impeach presidential hopeful Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a trial in the

Philippine lawmakers impeach presidential hopeful Sara Duterte
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India, Peru likely to hold talks on free trade pact in June, diplomat says

India and Peru will probably hold the next round of talks on a proposed free trade pact next month, a senior Peruvian diplomat told Reuters, adding that a

India, Peru likely to hold talks on free trade pact in June, diplomat says
Economy|Europe|World

Norway's April core inflation rises in line with expectations 

Norway's annual core inflation rose in line with expectations in April, Statistics Norway (SSB) data showed on Monday, supporting expectations interest rates could increase

Norway's April core inflation rises in line with expectations 
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Departing Bank of Korea board member says policy should focus on inflation control

South Korea's central bank needs to prioritise controlling inflation as it could exceed the target rate after the war in Iran drove up energy prices, an outgoing member of

Departing Bank of Korea board member says policy should focus on inflation control
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Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper

Volkswagen's U.S. brand Scout was designed from the start to pursue a potential stock market listing or to allow strategic investors to take a stake, its CEO Scott Keogh

Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper
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Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says

Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college

Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
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US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the U.S. auto industry and lawmakers on both

US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations

A Vatican official is making a rare trip to Taiwan this week for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the

Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations
Environment|Health|World

Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine

Australia will charter a flight to evacuate its citizens from a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus

Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine
Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve

The European Central Bank will need to adjust interest rates soon if the inflationary outlook does not significantly improve, ECB Governing Council Member Martin Kocher was

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve
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BofA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data

BofA Global Research and Goldman Sachs are the latest brokerages to revise their U.S.

BofA and Goldman push back Fed rate‑cut expectations on inflation risks, jobs data
Arts|Crime|Health|Political|World

Families of two Americans jailed in China urge Trump to seek their release

The families of two Americans imprisoned in China for more than a decade are urging President Donald Trump to seek their release during his summit with

Families of two Americans jailed in China urge Trump to seek their release
Health|Science|World

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

The U.S.

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraising, no investor exits, sources say

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms has shifted its planned Mumbai IPO to a pure fundraising exercise, abandoning

Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraising, no investor exits, sources say
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ECB's de Guindos urges prudence on rates in parting shot - FT

The European Central Bank's outgoing Vice President Luis de Guindos urged colleagues, in an interview published on Monday, to be prudent when deciding on an expected

ECB's de Guindos urges prudence on rates in parting shot - FT
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China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen

China's domestic car sales fell for a seventh straight month in April amid intense competition in the world's biggest auto market but exports stayed strong as automakers

China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday that it had disrupted "illegal" operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

New Zealand state farming goes bush in support of nature credit market

New Zealand state-owned farming enterprise Pamu says it plans to convert 600 hectares (1,483 acres) of farmland into native forest to generate high-quality nature

New Zealand state farming goes bush in support of nature credit market
Business|Travel|World

Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after smoke seen from landing gear in Nepal

A Turkish Airlines plane was evacuated after smoke was observed from its landing gear while it was taxiing after landing in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu,

Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after smoke seen from landing gear in Nepal
Health|Travel|World

One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home

Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands

One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home
Asia|Political|World

Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a Bangkok prison after serving eight months on a corruption-related charge

Thailand's Thaksin released from prison after serving 8 months for abuse of power
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit

Taiwan is confident in the stable development of its ties with the U.S. but hopes there are no "surprises" on Taiwan-related issues when U.S.

Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit
Business|Economy|World

China's factory inflation hits 45-month high on energy price shock

China's producer prices blew past expectations to rise to a 45-month high in April, while consumer inflation also accelerated as global energy

China's factory inflation hits 45-month high on energy price shock
Australia|Economy|Finance|World

Australia seeks reform, inflation restraint in budget balancing act

Australia is expected to deliver a smaller than initially forecast budget deficit this week as the government banks revenue windfalls from higher commodity

Australia seeks reform, inflation restraint in budget balancing act
Asia|Political|World

Thailand's former PM Thaksin freed from prison

Thailand's billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was released from jail on parole and met by cheering crowds on Monday, eight months after a

Thailand's former PM Thaksin freed from prison
US|World

Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time

Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time

Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Apollo in talks to sell $3 billion private credit fund, WSJ reports

Apollo Global Management has held talks to sell MidCap Financial Investment, its publicly listed business development company focused on private credit, the Wall Street Journal

Apollo in talks to sell $3 billion private credit fund, WSJ reports
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

BIS urges targeted fiscal policy to curb inflationary risks, Nikkei says

Countries must keep fiscal spending targeted and temporary as broad-based, persistent stimulus could increase inflationary risks and compel central banks to raise interest

BIS urges targeted fiscal policy to curb inflationary risks, Nikkei says
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon

The final two flights to evacuate passengers from the cruise ship hit by a

Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon
Business|Crime|World

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

Iran has sent its response to the latest U_S_ ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, but U_S_ President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
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Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
Crime|Health|Political|World

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says

Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital after collapsing in prison

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
Health|Sports|World

US forward Christian Pulisic misses Milan match with injury, will undergo tests on Monday

Christian Pulisic has missed AC Milan’s Serie A match against Atalanta due to a lower back injury

US forward Christian Pulisic misses Milan match with injury, will undergo tests on Monday
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

At least three dead and dozens trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Mount Dukono erupted, leaving dozens trapped on a remote Indonesian island. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

At least three dead and dozens trapped after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a visit to Kenya ahead of a two-day Africa Forward Summit

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in the Netherlands to defend her country’s claim to a mineral- and oil-rich region in western Guyana before the United Nations highest court in a dispute that has spanned decades

Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court
Europe|Sports|World

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona retains Spanish league title by beating rival Real Madrid

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona has won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona retains Spanish league title by beating rival Real Madrid
Arts|Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran

Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital in the capital, Tehran, and has been granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy

Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'

President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, dashing hopes for

Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'
Europe|Sports|World

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female head coach to win a Bundesliga game

Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach to win a game in European soccer’s top five men’s leagues as she oversaw a 3-1 victory against Mainz in the German Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female head coach to win a Bundesliga game
Crime|Political|World

Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Abraham H

Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86
Africa|Crime|World

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

The remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean

Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Europe|Sports|World

Flick says 'I will never forget this day' as Barcelona wins La Liga after death of coach's father

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was in the dugout for Sunday’s clasico against Real Madrid following the death of his father, with the Catalan club winning its second consecutive Spanish league title

Flick says 'I will never forget this day' as Barcelona wins La Liga after death of coach's father
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Modi urges limits on fuel use, travel and imports to save forex

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged a spate of measures including fuel conservation, work-from-home practices and limits on travel and imports, as a surge in global

Modi urges limits on fuel use, travel and imports to save forex
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Relatives of Mexico's disappeared hold Mother's Day protest ahead of World Cup

Thousands of people, led by mothers of those who have disappeared during decades of drug violence, marched in Mexico's capital on

Relatives of Mexico's disappeared hold Mother's Day protest ahead of World Cup
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Tenerife port home to scenes of worry and relief as passengers depart hantavirus-hit ship

Tenerife port home to scenes of worry and relief as passengers depart hantavirus-hit ship

Tenerife port home to scenes of worry and relief as passengers depart hantavirus-hit ship
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver

The National Transportation Safety Board says it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane after it hit a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff

NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver
Europe|World

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned on Sunday, after

Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Father mourns wife, unborn son days before Mother's Day

Father mourns wife, unborn son days before Mother's Day

Father mourns wife, unborn son days before Mother's Day
Business|Political|Sports|World

Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Trump’s role as LIV Golf host renews scrutiny over conflicts of interest
World

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Israel deports 2 activists detained for leading an aid flotilla to Gaza

Israel has deported two activists detained for over a week after leading an aid flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza

Israel deports 2 activists detained for leading an aid flotilla to Gaza
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera have found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers two days after they were caught in a volcanic eruption

Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

A Microsoft data center site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire

A U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine appeared under serious strain on its second day on Sunday, with both sides accusing the other of violating the

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire
Business|Economy|World

China's He to hold trade talks with US delegation in South Korea

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to South Korea for trade negotiations with U.S. counterparts on May 12-13, China's Ministry of Commerce said on

China's He to hold trade talks with US delegation in South Korea
Crime|World

Death toll rises to 14 in a Pakistan suicide attack claimed by a Pakistani Taliban splinter group

Authorities say the death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan has risen to 14 police officers

Death toll rises to 14 in a Pakistan suicide attack claimed by a Pakistani Taliban splinter group
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses
Health|Travel|World

CNN breaks down what happens next for the hantavirus-stricken ship

CNN's Melissa Bell reports from the Canary Islands, where the MV Hondius is set to arrive in the hope of transferring passengers onto medevac flights, following a hantavirus outbreak onboard. As she explains, it could be a race against time to disembark passengers, with bad weather expected in the Spanish islands in the Atlantic.

CNN breaks down what happens next for the hantavirus-stricken ship
Business|Crime|Travel|World

Person who jumped perimeter fence is hit and killed by Frontier plane during takeoff on Denver runway, airport says

Person who jumped perimeter fence is hit and killed by Frontier plane during takeoff on Denver runway, airport says

Person who jumped perimeter fence is hit and killed by Frontier plane during takeoff on Denver runway, airport says
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

On this Mother’s Day, three Louisiana mothers grieve the deaths of eight of their children, seven killed by their own father

On this Mother’s Day, three Louisiana mothers grieve the deaths of eight of their children, seven killed by their own father

On this Mother’s Day, three Louisiana mothers grieve the deaths of eight of their children, seven killed by their own father
Health|Science|Travel|World

British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case

British paratroopers have dropped onto Britain's most remote overseas territory, Tristan da Cunha, along with medics and medical supplies, after a case of suspected

British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case
Election|Finance|Political|World

UK's Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, describing his government as a "10-year project" despite mounting calls for him to quit after his

UK's Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Evacuation flights leave Tenerife after cruise ship virus outbreak

Groups of passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on Sunday to be evacuated to

Evacuation flights leave Tenerife after cruise ship virus outbreak
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing

Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez has arrived in the Netherlands for a hearing at the International Court of Justice over the Esequibo region

Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire

Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire
Business|Political|World

Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says

Iran has sent its response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran's IRNA news agency said on Sunday.

Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

In the Kristin Smart case, key questions remain after 3 decades

In the Kristin Smart case, key questions remain after 3 decades

In the Kristin Smart case, key questions remain after 3 decades
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Parents released from Arizona DHS facility reunited with their teen son a day before he died of cancer

Parents released from Arizona DHS facility reunited with their teen son a day before he died of cancer

Parents released from Arizona DHS facility reunited with their teen son a day before he died of cancer
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans
Asia|Technology|World

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report

Russia accused Armenia on Sunday of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with "a platform for anti-Russian remarks", in a further sign of a chill in relations

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report
Europe|World

Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks

Germany dismissed on Sunday a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could coordinate talks with the European Union to

Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime
Crime|World

Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers

(This May 9 story has been repeated to add video assets to the story.

Car bombing and shootout kills 14 Pakistani police officers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Aramco Q1 profit jumps 25% as Hormuz risks push pipeline to full capacity

Saudi Aramco reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profit on Sunday, showing its resilience as U.S.-Iran war tensions curtail Strait of Hormuz shipping, with

Aramco Q1 profit jumps 25% as Hormuz risks push pipeline to full capacity
Environment|Travel|World

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved

Two Singaporean nationals missing following the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera island were confirmed dead on Sunday, the local rescue

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Crime|World

Israel deports two activists detained over Gaza-bound flotilla

Israel deported two activists, Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila, on Sunday after arresting them aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters,

Israel deports two activists detained over Gaza-bound flotilla
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Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports

Germany is reviving efforts to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of Berlin's strategy.

Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports
Asia|Political|World

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers

Ahead of US-China summit, Taiwan’s opposition leader says island can embrace both powers
Health|Travel|World

All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship considered high-risk contacts, EU health agency says

All passengers on the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe's public health agency said ahead of the

All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship considered high-risk contacts, EU health agency says
Australia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia's Trump-aligned populists vow to fight mass migration after winning first lower house seat

Australia's right-wing populist One Nation party, which wants to emulate U.S.

Australia's Trump-aligned populists vow to fight mass migration after winning first lower house seat
Sports|World

Hurricanes and Flyers head to overtime tied at 2

Philadelphia’s Alex Bump scored with 14:08 remaining in the third period, and the Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes went to overtime tied at 2

Hurricanes and Flyers head to overtime tied at 2
Health|Science|World

WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed

The head of the World Health Organization is seeking to reassure residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife worried about the anticipated arrival there of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

30 years after Kristin Smart vanished, a new search renews hope for answers. Here’s what we know

30 years after Kristin Smart vanished, a new search renews hope for answers. Here’s what we know

30 years after Kristin Smart vanished, a new search renews hope for answers. Here’s what we know
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|US|World

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday
Europe|Political|World

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
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Frontier jet hits and kills pedestrian on runway in Denver during takeoff, airport says

A Frontier Airlines passenger jet struck and killed a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport during a planned takeoff for Los Angeles late on Friday, the airport said

Frontier jet hits and kills pedestrian on runway in Denver during takeoff, airport says
World

Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold

Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked

Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil Supreme Court justice suspends bill that ordered early release of ex-president Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes prohibited the implementation of a sharp

Brazil Supreme Court justice suspends bill that ordered early release of ex-president Bolsonaro
Election|Europe|World

Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule

Hungary's Péter Magyar has taken his oath of office to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s autocratic 16-year rule

Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline
Health|Political|World

Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said. 

Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faced a new setback to his leadership on Saturday when a former minister

UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister
Europe|Sports|World

Man City closes gap on Arsenal and Liverpool fans boo more dropped points in Chelsea draw

Manchester City has kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after beating Brentford 3-0

Man City closes gap on Arsenal and Liverpool fans boo more dropped points in Chelsea draw
Europe|Health|Travel|World

Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers

Countries prepared to evacuate their citizens from the luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly strain of hantavirus that is due to anchor near Tenerife early on Sunday,

Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers
Crime|Technology|US|World

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing
Environment|Political|World

Settlers force exhumation of Palestinian man from West Bank grave, family says

(Refiles to amend word in headline to 'exhumation' from 're-burial.')

Settlers force exhumation of Palestinian man from West Bank grave, family says
Health|Travel|World

UK nationals on hantavirus-hit cruise ship to isolate in hospital on return

British passengers and staff on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak will be taken to a hospital in northwest England for an initial isolation period once they are

UK nationals on hantavirus-hit cruise ship to isolate in hospital on return
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Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow

A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts

Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13

Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people

Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Europe|World

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect

Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change

Centre-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported

Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after

Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
World

Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Trump's religious liberty commission

President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is preparing to make recommendations after more than a year of hearings

Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Trump's religious liberty commission
Crime|Political|US|World

Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district

As a child, Leona Tate was one of the "New Orleans Four," the first Black students to desegregate a public

Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off

Ukrainians welcomed a three-day ceasefire brokered by the U.S. as a much-needed break from years of attacks from Russia as it came

Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
Australia|Political|World

Australia's far-right party wins first lower house seat

Australian far-right populist party Pauline Hanson's One Nation won its first seat in the country's House of Representatives in a byelection on Saturday, a

Australia's far-right party wins first lower house seat
Arts|Europe|Political|World

Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation

Geopolitical tensions have spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition

Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|World

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says peace in Ukraine is still a very long way off

The Kremlin on Saturday said that the United States was in a hurry to clinch a peace deal to end the Ukraine war but that getting to any sort of agreement was a very long way

Kremlin says peace in Ukraine is still a very long way off
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more

Rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans

Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Real Madrid's Arbeloa asks to 'turn the page' after fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, saying their apologies for having scuffled were enough to settle the incident that led the club to fine both of them a whopping 500,000 euros

Real Madrid's Arbeloa asks to 'turn the page' after fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China April exports rebound strongly, trade surplus widens ahead of Trump visit

China's export growth gathered pace in April as factories raced to meet a wave of orders from AI-related industries and other buyers

China April exports rebound strongly, trade surplus widens ahead of Trump visit
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A divided kingdom: pro-independence parties surge across Britain

Three of the United Kingdom's four nations are set for the first time to be governed by pro-independence

A divided kingdom: pro-independence parties surge across Britain
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead

Indonesian authorities on Saturday located the position of two missing Singaporeans, although it was not known if they were alive, and confirmed the death

Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead
Health|Science|Travel|World

Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha

By Jennifer Rigby and Bart H.

Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war

Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to the threat of attack from Ukraine, where victory

Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war
Europe|Sports|World

Wemby matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with his superb stat line for Spurs in Game 3 win over Wolves

Victor Wembanyama had to put in plenty of work to compile 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 115-108 victory in Game 3 that gave the San Antonio Spurs a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Wemby matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with his superb stat line for Spurs in Game 3 win over Wolves
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Asia|Environment|World

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia
World

Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era

Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics
Political|Sports|World

Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses

President Donald Trump's administration and a non-profit group that runs Washington, D.C.'s public golf courses reached a deal on Friday under which the

Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens

China's export growth gathered pace in April as factories raced to meet a wave of overseas orders from buyers seeking to stockpile

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

10 times 2: Chicago Cubs have twice won 10 games in a row in same season for first time since 1935

Make it 10 wins in a row for the Chicago Cubs again

10 times 2: Chicago Cubs have twice won 10 games in a row in same season for first time since 1935
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit

China says exports have risen 14.1% in April from a year earlier, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Crime|World

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison

‘It was a real hell’: Palestinian journalist on his year in Israeli prison
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

Handwriting on newly released note matches one found after Epstein's death, experts tell AP

A note that a former cellmate says he discovered after Jeffrey Epstein’s first suspected jail suicide attempt was liked penned by the same person as a note that authorities found in the millionaire sex offender’s cell after he killed himself three weeks later

Handwriting on newly released note matches one found after Epstein's death, experts tell AP
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China

Further delays to Taiwan military spending are a "concession" to China, the U.S.

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China
Health|Travel|World

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
Americas|Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor

The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has killed two men while leaving one survivor

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor
Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the Trump administration's decision to impose new sanctions on Cuba

Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market

The rallying U.S. stock market will take its cues next week from inflation and consumer spending data, developments in the war in Iran, and a high-stakes

Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market
Asia|Political|World

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday reaffirmed his country's commitment to its mutual defence treaty with Russia, in a message to President Vladimir Putin

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin
Business|Health|Technology|World

Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability

Boeing said on Friday it was continuing to investigate a workplace accident that led to the death of an employee last month, after a union called for full accountability over the

Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Colombia 12-month inflation edges up in April

Colombia's consumer prices rose 0.78% in the fourth month of 2026, the country's DANE statistics agency said on Friday, taking cumulative 12-month price growth to 5.68%.

Colombia 12-month inflation edges up in April
Health|Science|Travel|World

WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise

The World Health Organization said on Friday that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with six confirmed cases

WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF projects $2.5 billion in 2026 net income despite high uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its board expects net income of about $2.5 billion in the 2026 financial year, following the annual review of its income position for

IMF projects $2.5 billion in 2026 net income despite high uncertainty
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

‘We’re going nowhere’: J Balvin takes the global stage as a World Cup opening ceremony headliner

‘We’re going nowhere’: J Balvin takes the global stage as a World Cup opening ceremony headliner

‘We’re going nowhere’: J Balvin takes the global stage as a World Cup opening ceremony headliner
Europe|Political|World

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Economy|Health|Travel|World

Argentina's hot spot for Antarctic cruises insists it didn't cause the hantavirus outbreak

Argentina’s tourism-dependent province — Tierra del Fuego, home to the southernmost city of Ushuaia — is reacting angrily to the idea that the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic cruise ship may have emerged from its territory, pushing instead for investigations into the other Argentine provinces passengers visited before boarding the ill-fated cruise

Argentina's hot spot for Antarctic cruises insists it didn't cause the hantavirus outbreak
Crime|Entertainment|US|Videos|World

Nancy Guthrie home: 'To the Abductor' letter appears at makeshift memorial

Nancy Guthrie home: 'To the Abductor' letter appears at makeshift memorial

Nancy Guthrie home: 'To the Abductor' letter appears at makeshift memorial
Election|World

Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts

Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new U.S. House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year’s elections

Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts
Sports|World

Rory McIlroy shoots 67 to move into contention at Truist Championship, 4 shots back of Sungjae Im

Rory McIlroy has returned to his Masters form

Rory McIlroy shoots 67 to move into contention at Truist Championship, 4 shots back of Sungjae Im
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News

Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses

Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses

Iran’s injured supreme leader out of public view but still shaping strategy, US intel assesses
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
Political|US|World

Alabama Republicans ask US Supreme Court to clear way for new voting map

Alabama Republicans asked the U.S.

Alabama Republicans ask US Supreme Court to clear way for new voting map
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny

Oil prices could rise further if U.S.-Iran talks remain thorny, Citi said, though inventory drawdowns, Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, reduced Chinese imports, weaker demand

Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny
MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov tells UAE counterpart of need to support US-Iran talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his United Arab Emirates counterpart on Friday that U.S.-Iran talks needed to be supported to prevent a resumption of hostilities in the

Russia's Lavrov tells UAE counterpart of need to support US-Iran talks
Business|Health|Technology|US|World

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes

The U.S.

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Andean trade bloc orders Colombia, Ecuador to lift trade curbs

The Andean Community trade bloc ordered Colombia and Ecuador to lift all measures restricting trade between the two countries

Andean trade bloc orders Colombia, Ecuador to lift trade curbs
Europe|Political|World

Trump hopes for extension to agreed three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire that will

Trump hopes for extension to agreed three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Utah judge rejects bid to ban TV in Kirk case, delays hearing

A Utah judge on Friday rejected a request by Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to ban live TV and still photography from

Utah judge rejects bid to ban TV in Kirk case, delays hearing
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector
Business|Economy|Technology|World

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

GM has agreed to pay $12.75 million to resolve a California investigation into allegations that the Detroit automaker illegally sold two data brokers

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe
Business|Health|World

Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say

The White House signed off on a plan to fire U.S.

Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say
Health|Science|World

What the numbers tell us about hantavirus

What the numbers tell us about hantavirus

What the numbers tell us about hantavirus
Sports|World

Knicks’ OG Anunoby is out for Game 3 against 76ers with a hamstring strain, is listed as day to day

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a strained right hamstring

Knicks’ OG Anunoby is out for Game 3 against 76ers with a hamstring strain, is listed as day to day
Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

US authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

U.S. immigration authorities have canceled the visas of more than two dozen people, including some who worked on a Disney Cruise Line ship, amid allegations they possessed or had viewed child sexual abuse images

US authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day

Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK

Partial results from local elections in England show significant losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and gains for Reform UK

Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

U.S.

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Virginia court tosses Democratic map, dealing major blow to party’s midterm hopes

Virginia's top court on Friday threw out a new electoral map that was crafted to flip four Republican-held U.S. congressional seats to Democrats, in a

Virginia court tosses Democratic map, dealing major blow to party’s midterm hopes
Business|Economy|World

Yen bears pull back from two-year high after suspected Japan interventions

Speculators retreated from their largest bearish bets on the yen in two years, weekly data from a U.S. regulator showed on Friday, as suspected Japanese interventions

Yen bears pull back from two-year high after suspected Japan interventions
Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Brazil's Azul sees $200 million fuel hit this year; restructuring to cushion blow

Brazilian airline Azul expects a hit of about 1 billion reais ($204.15 million) from higher jet fuel prices this year, but believes it is better

Brazil's Azul sees $200 million fuel hit this year; restructuring to cushion blow
Economy|Political|US|World

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto

Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes,

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez takes office, vowing 'war' on crime

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez took the oath of office as president on

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez takes office, vowing 'war' on crime
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities

Colombia's government on Friday said it will ask miner Glencore to meet with authorities in the northern province of La Guajira as well as community

Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities
Economy|Political|World

Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares

Efforts to end the war between the U.S. and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday,

Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares
Business|Economy|US|World

US Postal Service reports $2 billion quarterly loss as cash crunch mounts

The U.S.

US Postal Service reports $2 billion quarterly loss as cash crunch mounts
MidEast|Political|World

US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says its forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight

US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Technology|World

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices

U.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected

US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices
Europe|Political|World

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine

A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow

What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Science|Technology|US|World

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Political|US|World

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentine authorities say hantavirus patients not likely infected in Tierra del Fuego province

Patients on a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak could not have been infected in Argentina's southernmost Tierra del Fuego province, said Juan

Argentine authorities say hantavirus patients not likely infected in Tierra del Fuego province
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Colombia economy set for first quarter slowdown, with 2.2% growth

Colombia's economy likely slowed its growth rate during the first quarter of the year, amid uneven performance across different sectors, showed a Reuters poll on Friday.

Colombia economy set for first quarter slowdown, with 2.2% growth
Health|World

Anti-abortion activists meet White House officials amid frustration over Trump agenda

Frustrated abortion opponents met with White House officials on Friday amid growing criticism in the anti-abortion movement that

Anti-abortion activists meet White House officials amid frustration over Trump agenda
Education|Sports|World

Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday appeared to roll back an announcement by her education minister that school holidays will start more than a month sooner

Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup
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Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs

The Trump administration on Friday appealed a court ruling that found a 10% global tariff imposed in February was not justified under a 1970s trade law. The U.S.

Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs
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Suspect in Navajo woman’s disappearance sentenced to 5 years for robbery after plea deal

The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay has been sentenced to five years in federal prison

Suspect in Navajo woman’s disappearance sentenced to 5 years for robbery after plea deal
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Stocks mixed, dollar down as investors digest US job growth, chipmaker strength and elevated oil

Global equities were mixed, while the dollar weakened on Friday, as new U.S. data showed domestic job growth, although consumer

Stocks mixed, dollar down as investors digest US job growth, chipmaker strength and elevated oil
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Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms US announcement of ceasefire, prisoner exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday confirmed a three-day ceasefire had been arranged with Russia as part of U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the more than four-year

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms US announcement of ceasefire, prisoner exchange
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US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not. A look under the jobs report's hood

U.S. job growth topped expectations for a second straight month in April - and by a hefty margin - while the unemployment rate held steady, showing the labor market is

US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not. A look under the jobs report's hood
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Diamondback bets on wider WTI-Brent gap amid US export ban concerns

U.S. producer Diamondback Energy bought options to sell the price difference between U.S.

Diamondback bets on wider WTI-Brent gap amid US export ban concerns