Philippine Senate to convene as court next week for VP Duterte impeachment
Ship is reported seized off the coast of the UAE and is heading toward Iran
UK leadership contenders expected to launch bids to unseat prime minister after days of maneuvering
Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library
No closing this game as Rangers beat Dbacks after frantic 9th inning and Jansen's walk-off hit
Ohtani throws 7 scoreless innings as Dodgers beat Giants 4-0 to end 4-game losing streak
Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
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How Supreme Court ruling could shape future of Arizona voting maps
How Supreme Court ruling could shape future of Arizona voting maps
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Carney names former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general
Prime Minister Mark Carney has named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
May 05, 2026
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Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
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May 05, 2026
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EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears
The European Union's trade chief has urged the United States to swiftly restore the tariffs agreed in last year's EU-US trade deal, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
May 05, 2026
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US SEC proposes allowing public companies to opt out of quarterly earnings reports
Wall Street's top regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing U.S.-traded companies to switch from quarterly to twice-annual earnings
May 05, 2026
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HSBC shares slump 6% on surprise $400 million hit linked to MFS collapse
HSBC reported an unexpected $400 million loss linked to the collapse of British-based mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions on
May 05, 2026
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Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch
The Mexican arm of digital bank Revolut, which launched in the country in late January, reported a capital injection of about $64 million last month, raising its total
May 05, 2026
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G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda
The Group of Seven countries are in talks to create a permanent secretariat to ensure initiatives to increase critical mineral
May 05, 2026
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US industries, trade groups split over Trump's tariff probe on excess factory capacity
Domestic U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration this week to impose higher tariffs to curb the rising tide of exports from China and other
May 05, 2026
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Spirit Airlines lawyer says high jet fuel prices left carrier no alternative but shutdown
A lawyer for defunct Spirit Airlines said Tuesday that sharply higher jet fuel prices left "no remaining way out" of bankruptcy and forced the budget carrier's shutdown as it seeks
May 05, 2026
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Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran's military capability and said Tehran "should wave the white flag of
May 05, 2026
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Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region
Tesla's aim to roll out its supervised "full self-driving" software in Europe got a boost from Belgium on Tuesday, where the Flanders region said it was
May 05, 2026
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AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say
Airbus plans to announce an order on Wednesday for about 150 A220 jets from AirAsia, in a boost for the planemaker's smallest jetliner that has recently lost orders to
May 05, 2026
World
Oil prices fall 4% as fragile US-Iran ceasefire holds, two ships pass through Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell about 4% in volatile trade on Tuesday, as two vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz and the United States said the ceasefire with
May 05, 2026
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Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank
President Emmanuel Macron plans to nominate his former chief of staff, Emmanuel Moulin, as France's next central bank governor, the Elysee said on Tuesday,
May 05, 2026
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Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says
The European Union needs its banks to be bigger if they are to compete with their counterparts in the United States and China, the chairman of the euro zone's finance
May 05, 2026
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Jon Rahm resolves his dispute with European tour as LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding
Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future
May 05, 2026
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Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Semenyo
Everton says a 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo at a Premier League game
May 05, 2026
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A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination
May 05, 2026
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Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
Romania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan
May 05, 2026
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Mexico’s ‘out of reach’ World Cup tickets cause discontent among fans
Mexico’s ‘out of reach’ World Cup tickets cause discontent among fans
May 05, 2026
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GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom
Senate Republicans are pushing $1 billion in White House security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project
May 05, 2026
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One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
May 05, 2026
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5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina
5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina
May 05, 2026
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All eyes on job market as Fed's rate-cut window narrows
The release of the U.S. employment report later this week will serve as a test of whether the economy remains resilient enough to keep the Federal Reserve's
May 05, 2026
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US new home sales increase in February and March; median price drops
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased in February and March as the drag from harsh weather faded, but higher mortgage rates because of the impact of the war
May 05, 2026
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Brazil pulp giant Suzano set to win full EU nod for $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal, sources say
Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest pulp maker, is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.4 billion joint venture with U.S. consumer
May 05, 2026
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What we know about the cruise ship passengers affected by hantavirus
Seven passengers on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, including three who have died, are either confirmed or suspected to have hantavirus, according to the World
May 05, 2026
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US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
U.S. job openings slipped in March, but a surge in hiring suggested the labor market was regaining its footing after struggling last year.
May 05, 2026
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DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs
Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset
May 05, 2026
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France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip
France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,
May 05, 2026
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Frontier Airlines sees opportunity to absorb demand ceded by Spirit
Frontier Airlines said on Tuesday it expects to absorb significant demand from the shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines, a move it says will boost
May 05, 2026
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Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions
A private school in the heart of Beirut converted into a wartime shelter has become a flashpoint for social tensions brewing across Lebanon
May 05, 2026
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The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone
The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone
May 05, 2026
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Dollar softens as Middle East ceasefire holds
The U.S. dollar edged down on Tuesday as markets weighed developments in the Iran war, while the yen nudged lower in muted trade after a suspected
May 05, 2026
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US job openings, hires point to stable labor market
U.S. job openings slipped in March amid a decline in professional and business services, but a surge in hiring to a more than two-year high suggested
May 05, 2026
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Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring
Coinbase said on Tuesday it would cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as it trims costs amid crypto market volatility
May 05, 2026
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Jailed Iranian peace laureate at risk of dying after heart attack, husband says
By Melory Ghazi, Lauren Bacquie and Noemie Olive PARIS, May 5 - The husband of Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi described the family's fears on Tuesday after her
May 05, 2026
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Snooker’s Olympic push gets a jolt from China’s back-to-back world champions
Snooker’s top official says the sport's bid to enter the Olympic Games will be boosted by having back-to-back world champions from China
May 05, 2026
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Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final
Vienna police expect protests against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include "blockades and disruption attempts", they said on
May 05, 2026
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Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule
Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era
May 05, 2026
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Drug pricing deal to generate savings of $64.3 billion over 10 years, White House says
The Trump Administration said on Tuesday its "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) drug pricing deal was expected to generate $64.3 billion in federal and state savings in the next 10 years.
May 05, 2026
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Indian chief minister refuses to resign after election defeat to Modi's BJP
An Indian chief minister who was swept from power by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in state elections
May 05, 2026
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Bulgaria's president gives mandate to election winner Radev to form government
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday she would offer the mandate to form a new government to Progressive Bulgaria (PB), the party of former president Rumen Radev
May 05, 2026
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Tigray party restores pre-war government in threat to northern Ethiopia peace
Tigray's main political party reasserted control over the northern Ethiopian region's political administration on Tuesday, following through on a threat to violate a key provision of
May 05, 2026
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Mass shooting at Oklahoma lake party kills 1 and injures 22 – the latest in a rash of shootings at youth parties
Mass shooting at Oklahoma lake party kills 1 and injures 22 – the latest in a rash of shootings at youth parties
May 04, 2026
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Thousands at funeral for Italian auto champ and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi
Thousands of fans have attended the funera for Alex Zanardi after the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist died last week at 59
May 05, 2026
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Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader
French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner
May 05, 2026
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Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility
Advocate is first to adopt Ridglan Farms beagle after 1,500 relocated from facility
May 05, 2026
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Fulton County asks court to stop DOJ subpoena of 2020 election workers’ personal information
Fulton County asks court to stop DOJ subpoena of 2020 election workers’ personal information
May 05, 2026
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Nigeria opposition alliance falters as two leading figures quit, clouding 2027 unity push
The Nigerian opposition's hopes of mounting a strong challenge to President Bola Tinubu at elections next January have been shaken after two leading
May 05, 2026
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Ukraine Q1 GDP shrinks 0.5% year-on-year, statistics service says
Ukraine's economy shrank 0.5% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, the statistics service said on Tuesday.
May 05, 2026
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Palestinian leader's son, long in the shadows, seeks political role
The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to run for a steering role in his 90-year-old father's political party, sources say, as a
May 05, 2026
Health|World
Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians, including a child, in Gaza, medics say
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians, including a child, and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.
May 05, 2026
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Volatility clouds KKR's outlook after forecast-beating first quarter
KKR warned on Tuesday that market volatility had dimmed its growth outlook, even as it reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall
May 05, 2026
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UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services
UnitedHealth will eliminate prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services, its insurance unit said on Tuesday, further reducing delays and paperwork for patients and
May 05, 2026
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Wall St opens higher as oil slips despite Middle East tensions
Wall Street's main indexes rose after market open on Tuesday as oil prices declined despite renewed Middle East tensions that threatened to upend a fragile truce after the U.S. and
May 05, 2026
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US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens
The U.S. and a group of countries are planning to press ahead with their own moratorium on e-commerce duties if Brazil and
May 05, 2026
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Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
Meta Platforms on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it
May 05, 2026
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Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise.
May 05, 2026
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Canada's services PMI hits six-month high but sector remains in contraction
The downturn in Canada's services economy eased in April as the level of new business increased despite concerns about tariffs and the war in the Middle East
May 05, 2026
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Brazil's central bank warns of emerging inflation risks as Iran war drags on
The Brazilian central bank considered changing its view on inflation risk balance but ultimately maintained a level outlook despite the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran already
May 05, 2026
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PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress
PayPal's new CEO Enrique Lores outlined a plan to streamline its organizational structure and reduce costs after the digital payments firm's first-quarter results
May 05, 2026
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US service sector growth cools as order growth drops by most in 3 years
U.S. services sector expansion slowed for a second straight month in April as new order growth dropped by the most in three years and cost input pressures held at the highest since
May 05, 2026
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Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks
Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed to give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models for national security
May 05, 2026
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Canada swings to trade surplus in March as crude prices, gold exports jump
Canada's merchandise trade balance swung to a surplus in March, globally and with the United States, as higher crude oil prices and strong demand for gold
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
German car-ramming suspect's motive remains unclear. Officials say he had psychiatric treatment
German investigators say the suspect in a car-ramming in the city of Leipzig that left two people dead doesn’t appear to have had any political or religious motive but had spent time recently at a psychiatric hospital
May 05, 2026
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KCPD: Child under 5 struck, killed by Amazon delivery vehicle
KCPD: Child under 5 struck, killed by Amazon delivery vehicle
May 05, 2026
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Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.
May 05, 2026
Health|Political|World
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources
May 05, 2026
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Gulf singe, AI binge
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Gulf tensions flared on Monday as U.S. attempts to shepherd ships
May 05, 2026
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Sherrod Brown's Ohio victory anchors Democrats' bid to reclaim US Senate
Former U.S.
May 05, 2026
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Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand
Defense contractor Leidos Holdings raised its profit and revenue forecast for 2026 on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its IT and military intelligence services.
May 05, 2026
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Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Thailand's foreign minister said on Tuesday he planned to invite his Myanmar counterpart to meet top regional diplomats, aiming to build consensus within
May 05, 2026
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Brazil's consumer debt relief plan won't jeopardize rate-cut cycle, finance minister says
Brazil's finance minister Dario Durigan said the government's relaunched consumer debt relief program won't provide enough stimulus to derail the current monetary easing
May 05, 2026
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Why is Mozambique's financial crisis going from bad to worse?
Mozambique's slow-burning economic crisis has sharpened in recent weeks, with at least one global lender and a ratings agency suggesting the country will
May 05, 2026
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Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote
Romanian lawmakers toppled Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's pro-EU government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, putting at risk the country's sovereign debt
May 05, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces
Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing
May 05, 2026
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Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users
Meta Platforms will expand safeguards for teen accounts to 27 European Union countries and to Facebook in the United States, the U.S. tech giant said on
May 05, 2026
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Huntington Ingalls posts lower quarterly margin as costs weigh
U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls posted a lower first-quarter operating margin on Tuesday, hurt by higher costs amid inflation and volatility in global trade.
May 05, 2026
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Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community
May 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands at strongest pace in nearly five years
Hong Kong's economy expanded 5.9% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Tuesday, the 13th consecutive quarter of growth and the
May 05, 2026
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Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving
Global dairy companies and food producers are investing heavily to meet
May 05, 2026
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European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions
European shares recovered modestly on Tuesday after slumping in the previous session as a rally in technology stocks and a slate of upbeat corporate
May 05, 2026
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Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say
A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed five people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr
May 05, 2026
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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade
Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany,
May 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan ally wants jailed Kurdish militant leader to have official status
Turkish nationalist party leader Devlet Bahceli said on Tuesday the jailed head of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) should
May 05, 2026
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China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'
China urged Washington on Tuesday to immediately end its embargo and sanctions on Cuba, saying the expanded measures were "illegal" and "seriously violated" the norms of
May 05, 2026
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Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say
A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil
May 05, 2026
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Turkey and Saudi Arabia set to scrap some visa requirements, source says
Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to sign an agreement to scrap visa requirements for some of their citizens during talks
May 05, 2026
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Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
May 05, 2026
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Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
May 05, 2026
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UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
May 05, 2026
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Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
A branch of the Catholic church has expressed concern over reports that Israel is demolishing civilian and religious buildings in southern Lebanon
May 04, 2026
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Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes
Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that
May 05, 2026
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Hugo Boss tops profit forecasts even as Iran war hits markets
German fashion group Hugo Boss reported a quarterly operating profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, sending its shares nearly 5% higher, even as the Iran
May 05, 2026
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Sweden moves ahead with plans for new foreign intelligence agency
The Swedish government said on Tuesday it was moving ahead with plans for a new foreign intelligence agency after past criticism that security officials failed to predict
May 05, 2026
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Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year
Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.
May 05, 2026
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Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
Thailand on Tuesday unilaterally terminated a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work towards joint offshore energy exploration, defying calls from its neighbour to
May 05, 2026
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Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US
A looming U.S. tariff hike would have a 'significant' impact on German premium carmaker Audi as it pushes ahead with plans to launch its largest SUV in the U.S. this summer,
May 05, 2026
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Hungary media mogul who designed Orban's campaigns offers his firms to the state
One of Hungary's top media players, whose companies have benefited from lucrative state contracts under the outgoing government, has
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine
Britain on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in recruiting vulnerable migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine and produce
May 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe, state media says
A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, flattening buildings and sending towering clouds of smoke into the sky, and prompting
May 05, 2026
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Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan
May 05, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others
Authorities in China say an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others
May 05, 2026
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Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that
May 05, 2026
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Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test
Novo Nordisk is seeing brisk early demand for its new weight-loss pill as competition with U.S. rival Eli Lilly intensifies.
May 05, 2026
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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean
The U.S. military says it’s launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea
May 05, 2026
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European investment banks stutter as Wall Street rivals power ahead
Europe's investment banks are struggling to maintain market share as Wall Street
May 05, 2026
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Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defense says
The man accused of lobbing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in Colorado last year, killing one person and injuring about two dozen
May 05, 2026
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US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says
China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters,
May 05, 2026
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Australia central bank warns of rising inflation, slower growth as oil shock bites
Australia's central bank on Tuesday sharply raised its inflation forecasts, while downgrading the outlook for economic growth and employment as a global energy shock from the
May 05, 2026
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Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes
The board chairman of Samsung Electronics has urged unionised workers to resolve pay disputes with management, warning that a planned strike could hurt investors and employees
May 05, 2026
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Freedom? What freedom?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's operation "Project Freedom" hasn't got off to a promising start.
May 05, 2026
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Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, but
May 05, 2026
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China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth
China's carmakers are hunting for their own "Yaris moment" - the kind of locally tailored breakthrough that helped Toyota conquer Europe - as they race to turn
May 05, 2026
Sports|World
Barbashev scores late as the Golden Knights beat the Ducks 3-1 in Game 1
Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of their second-round series
May 05, 2026
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Australian lender Westpac flags Iran war risks as first-half profit misses estimates
Australian lender Westpac Banking on Tuesday said its mortgage and business customers are facing pressure from higher energy and fuel prices due
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports
Apple has held exploratory discussions about using Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors for its devices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people
May 05, 2026
Asia|Travel|World
Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced
President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday from Eswatini saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous
May 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
May 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World
Stars embrace costume at Met Gala as protesters target Bezos
Celebrities including Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Katy Perry walked the carpet at the
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says
Meta Platforms is working with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase on a roughly $13 billion financing package for a data center in El Paso, Texas, a source familiar with the matter
May 05, 2026
Arts|Political|World
Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington
President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch and a renovated
March 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Dominican Republic president halts GoldQuest mining project after protests
The Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader ordered on Monday the suspension of any activity related to GoldQuest Mining's gold and copper
May 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Secret Service shoots man who fired at agents near Washington Monument
Secret Service shoots man who fired at agents near Washington Monument
May 05, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum on leaving Canada
Alberta separatists have submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada
May 05, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
The first victim of a suspected hantavirus outbreak had already been dead 21 days when fellow passenger Jake Rosmarin posted a video about cows he had seen
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Berkshire taps Charlie Shamieh to succeed Ajit Jain as insurance chief, WSJ reports
Berkshire Hathaway has selected Gen Re Chairman Charlie Shamieh as successor to longtime insurance leader Ajit Jain, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people
May 05, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
Three killed after small plane crashes into building in southeastern Brazil
A small airplane with five occupants crashed into a building on Monday in the city of Belo Horizonte in southeastern Brazil, killing three people, local officials and firefighters
May 04, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Sudan army says UAE and Ethiopia linked to Khartoum drone attack
Sudan's armed forces have accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of being involved in a drone attack on Khartoum airport, part of a barrage that has shattered months of
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Venezuela's inflation rate eases to 10.6% in April, cenbank says
Venezuela's inflation rate eased to 10.6% in April from 13.1% in March, the country's central bank said on Monday.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
First refunds of Trump tariffs to start as early as May 12, customs agency says
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said on Monday it now estimates the first electronic refunds from U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and
April 14, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World
IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been
May 05, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World
Modi’s party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party has wrested control of the opposition stronghold of West Bengal in a key state election
May 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World
A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport
May 05, 2026
Political|US|World
US Supreme Court lets Voting Rights Act ruling take effect ahead of schedule
The U.S.
May 05, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district
Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district
May 05, 2026
Health|US|World
Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail
Elie Honig joins The Lead.
May 05, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|US|World
Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act
Lawmakers in several southern states are meeting this week to consider redistricting plans in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing
Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said on Monday that physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the closure of the
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged leaders from across society on Tuesday to work together to eradicate antisemitism "from every corner", as he convened a
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World
Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order
Brazil's Embraer expects new defense aircraft deals in the Middle East, including government-to-government procurements, after a landmark order for C-390
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World
Southwest weighs hiring Spirit Airlines mechanics ahead of Boeing MAX 7 arrival
Southwest Airlines has expressed interest in hiring some aircraft mechanics from now-defunct Spirit Airlines, a union official said on Monday, as the U.S. low-cost
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken
Top global investors and executives gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Monday to discuss geopolitical tensions, private credit risks and
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
American pilots union chief says United CEO's merger idea showed 'bold vision'
The head of American Airlines' pilots union told members that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's merger idea showed the kind of "bold vision" the
May 05, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations
President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia’s World War Two victory, but Ukrainian President
May 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
California says insurance firm State Farm mishandled LA wildfires claims
The California Department of Insurance said on Monday it was seeking million of dollars in penalties against insurance company State Farm for allegedly
May 05, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.
May 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
A man spotted carrying a gun near the White House complex was shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument
May 05, 2026
World
The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire
U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began
May 04, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Man City's last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal
Manchester City has fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Everton in a dramatic encounter that hands the title momentum to Arsenal
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Mexico inflation likely slowed in April, paving way for possible rate cut
Mexican inflation is expected to have eased in April, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, giving Mexico's central bank more room to cut its key interest rate this week and
May 05, 2026
Crime|US|World
Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
The U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|World
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
The Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: The oil, bonds tango
Oil prices jumped further above the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. efforts to free up shipping,
May 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
Elon Musk settled the U.S.
May 05, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|World
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse
May 05, 2026
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|US|World
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox
May 05, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Democrats eye New York redistricting after Supreme Court decision
The top Democrat in the U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz
May 04, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
One of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets says that the United States has revoked the tourist visas of several executives on its board
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire
Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire
May 05, 2026
Science|Technology|World
White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports
U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the
May 05, 2026
Health|Political|World
Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital on Monday after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder on Friday, his doctor Brasil Caiado told
May 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World
Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations
Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig
Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus
The U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told
May 05, 2026
Crime|US|World
Judge 'disturbed' over treatment of Trump gala shooting suspect
A U.S. judge on Monday apologized to the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump for the "legally deficient" treatment he has
May 05, 2026
Health|US|World
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation
May 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2
Authorities say a driver has plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the German city of Leipzig
May 04, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Roma thumps Fiorentina and Cremonese misses chance to boost survival chances
Roma has scored three first-half goals on its way to a 4-0 win over lowly Fiorentina in Serie A
May 05, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch
A federal magistrate judge has pressed a jail official to explain why a man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump was placed on restrictive suicide watch
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say
Two dead after car strikes crowd in German city, police say
May 04, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|World
Man convicted in multi-state murder-for-hire case involving former CHP captain
Man convicted in multi-state murder-for-hire case involving former CHP captain
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Senior Austrian conservative quits after conviction for misuse of office
The parliamentary leader of Austria's ruling conservatives, August Woeginger, stepped down on Monday moments after a court convicted him of misuse of office and handed him a
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid
Brazil relaunched on Monday a consumer debt relief program first introduced in 2023, aiming to cut interest burdens and boost disposable income ahead of
May 04, 2026
Health|Science|World
South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County
The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a second measles case in Saluda County, saying it was linked to the initial case reported on April 17.
May 04, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
The U.S.
May 04, 2026
Health|Political|US|World
Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was recovering from pneumonia on Monday and remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB may need to hike rates in June, Nagel says
The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates in June if the inflation outlook does not improve significantly in the coming weeks, Bundesbank President
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
By Michael S.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World
US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs
U.S.
May 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting
May 04, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
The U.S.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy
May 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World
Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'
World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded by U.S.
May 04, 2026
Health|Science|World
Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly
May 04, 2026
World
US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N.
May 04, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
President Javier Milei of Argentina has restored press access to his government headquarters
May 04, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|US|World
CNN walks through an empty Spirit terminal
CNN's Gloria Pazmino walks through a Spirit Airlines terminal that now sits empty after the airline announced it's shutting down.
May 03, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says
The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled the role was killed in coordinated
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says
High global oil prices will not help boost Russian economic growth this year as Ukrainian drone attacks and new Western sanctions weigh on crude output and exports, a think
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S.
May 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board
European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar higher as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite muted
The U.S. dollar rose against the euro as the conflict in the Middle East kept investors skittish and the yen briefly strengthened prompting renewed
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations
Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines, which ceased operations on Saturday, asked a U.S. bankruptcy court for approval to pay
May 04, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit southern Mexico on Monday morning, Mexico's National Seismological Institute said, while authorities reported no initial fatalities or
May 04, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to the United States in the coming days to meet with his counterpart Donald Trump, two sources in the
May 04, 2026
Business|Environment|World
UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating
May 04, 2026
World
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is just the latest signal that Europe must take more responsibility for its security
May 04, 2026
Environment|US|World
Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
Nine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East
May 04, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World
High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life
High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life
May 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US|World
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Akron Zoo evacuated due to threats
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Akron Zoo evacuated due to threats
May 04, 2026
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World
A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation
May 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna
Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage using antennas on diplomatic buildings
May 04, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
May 04, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Champions League: Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final
Now for the encore, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich
May 04, 2026
Political|US|World
Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war
May 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
U.S.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track
New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries
Wall Street ended lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 retreating from record highs, after a South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx
Amazon.com said on Monday it would allow other businesses to store and ship goods ranging from raw materials to final products through its
May 04, 2026
Arts|Asia|Political|Sports|World
A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea
A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month
May 04, 2026
Health|Science|World
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
May 04, 2026
Africa|Political|World
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says
At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners, Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance
Portugal's government has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2% from 2.3% citing severe storms in January and February and a jump in energy prices
May 04, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access
Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says
Russia has stepped up its targeting of Ukrainian port infrastructure this year, Kyiv said on Monday, using more than 800 drones in its attacks in the first four months of 2026,
May 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
German defence ministry says no 'definitive cancellation' of US weapons deployment
The German defence ministry said on Monday that there had been no "definitive cancellation" by the United States of a plan devised under former president Joe Biden to deploy
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors
Wall Street's main indexes slipped after market open on Monday as heightened investor anxiety over the Middle East conflict tempered the optimism from last week's earnings.
May 04, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure
(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that BJP and its allies on course to control 20 states and not 22 states out of 28) By Krishna N.
May 04, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World
Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments
Euro zone governments should not lower banks' capital requirements as this would do little to boost credit while demand is weak and the environment is fraught with risks
May 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian missile strike kills seven in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say
A midmorning Russian missile attack on the town of Merefa, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killed seven people and
May 04, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared
The tally of injured from a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City is expected to rise beyond the 10 taken to hospital by rescuers, police said on Monday, as others among
May 04, 2026
Arts|Europe|Travel|World
Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward
Berlin’s Pergamon Museum will reopen next year after the first part of a painstaking restoration effort that has kept its centerpiece out of the public eye for more than a decade
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Modi's party set to make big gains in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its
May 04, 2026
Americas|Crime|US|World
Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop pleads not guilty to federal charges
Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop pleads not guilty to federal charges
May 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers
May 04, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
At 85, Tennessee State University graduate proves it’s never too late to earn a degree
At 85, Tennessee State University graduate proves it’s never too late to earn a degree
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|US|World
Spirit Airlines shuts down
U.S. discount carrier Spirit Airlines has shut down and canceled all flights. Ben Hunte speaks with Meghna Maharishi, Airline reporter with Skift.
May 02, 2026
World
Guyana tells World Court Venezuela's claim on oil-rich Esequibo region poses threat
Guyana has asked judges at the International Court of Justice to rule that Venezuela does not have a legitimate claim on the potentially oil-rich region around the
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Strait talk
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin
May 04, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a
May 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an "antenna forest" on the roofs of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to
May 04, 2026
Europe|Health|Travel|World
Third person who died aboard hantavirus outbreak cruise ship was German, shipowner says
The third person who died on a cruise ship dealing with a suspected hantavirus outbreak was a German national, a spokesperson for shipowner Oceanwide Expeditions said in a
May 04, 2026
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World
Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialised medical care to treat a
May 04, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
What to expect in Indiana's state primaries
President Donald Trump is waging a retribution campaign against some fellow Republicans in the primary in Indiana
May 04, 2026
Election|US|World
What to expect in Ohio's state primaries
Candidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election
May 04, 2026
Africa|Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel|World
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal
May 04, 2026
Celebrity|Europe|World
Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces
Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, palace announces
May 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendance
Working from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendance at its south London ground
May 04, 2026
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|World
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable
A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as higher energy costs are bound to spread to the broader economy and developments in the Iran war have not
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar rises, European stocks and bonds fall after reports of U.S. warship being hit missiles
The dollar strengthened while European shares and bond prices fell on Monday after Iran's Fars News agency reported that two missiles hit a U.S. warship when it tried to pass
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees
When potential providers and financiers for Venezuela's electric industry, including Siemens Energy and GE
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs
More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism
Global equity funds drew inflows for a sixth straight week through April 29, as optimism over strong first-quarter earnings outweighed investor concerns about the Middle East
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment
European shares dropped on Monday as hostilities in the Middle East showed no signs of easing and crude oil prices soared, with investors grappling
May 04, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows
A gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment improved in April as output and new sales orders rebounded after a weak first quarter, a purchasing managers' index (
May 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel
The Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker with suspected Russian links has been placed under arrest on suspicion of carrying false documents and of violating laws on
May 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement
Indonesia and Japan signed a defence cooperation agreement on Monday, officials said, which includes cooperation in the defence industry, human development and disaster
May 04, 2026
World
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy issued a new map of the area of the Strait of Hormuz under its control on Monday, state media reported.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says
The European Central Bank needs clear evidence inflationary pressures are becoming entrenched to begin raising interest rates, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World
US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher
Several U.S. restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino's reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline
May 04, 2026
Africa|Health|Travel|World
South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise
South Africa's health ministry said on Monday that two passengers have died and a British national was in critical condition after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign
May 04, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology|World
Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
May 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre
An Australian inquiry into antisemitism has heard from Jewish Australians who feel increasingly fearful after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows
French manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as customers sped up purchases due to inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict, a survey by S&P Global
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows
German manufacturer sentiment turned negative in April for the first time since October 2024 even as overall activity grew, with firms frontloading orders to beat price rises
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows
Spain's manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as clients rushed to secure stock amid disruptions due to the war in Iran, a survey by S&P Global showed on Monday.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows
Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector hit their highest level in almost four years in April, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target
Euro zone inflation will surge this year on higher energy prices but will then quickly retreat and will be around the 2% target by next year, the European Central Bank's
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Yen jumps briefly as Japan takes on speculators
A brief jolt higher in the yen on Monday sparked speculation that Japan had again sought to defend its sinking currency, though analysts say
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows
Euro zone firms see the risk of a new inflation surge akin to that seen after the COVID-19 pandemic if the war in Iran lasts months, disrupting the supply of fuel,
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in April amid fears of further supply disruptions and higher costs linked to conflict in the Middle East
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows
The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone improved slightly in May, indicating that investors do not expect a further escalation of the Iran conflict, but
May 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries
The leaders of Singapore and New Zealand signed an agreement to keep their supply chains open during times of crisis on Monday, and said they hoped the agreement would be
May 04, 2026
Health|Travel|World
Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rodent-
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows
Russia's manufacturing sector contracted for the 11th month running in April as output and new orders fell again and employment posted its sharpest drop in four years, a
May 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.
May 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Crime|Political|World
Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism
Australia began public hearings on Monday in an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December, with Jewish Australians giving evidence of their
May 04, 2026
Crime|Sports|World
Monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia, killing two
At least two people were killed and a further 37 were injured on Sunday after a monster truck plowed into crowds at an exhibition event in the southern Colombian city of Popayan, in
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Opening the Strait, or maybe not
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. A new week and we're back to Strait watching.
May 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($
May 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows
India's manufacturing growth edged up slightly in April but remained stuck near a four-year low as weak demand and soaring input costs driven by the Middle East war
May 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
May 04, 2026
Sports|US|World
Cherie DeVaux must decide if Golden Tempo will run Preakness for a shot at the Triple Crown
Cherie DeVaux hasn't decided yet whether her Kentucky Derby winner will compete for the Triple Crown at the Preakness
May 04, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
May 03, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|US|World
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
A spokesman for Rudolph Giuliani says the ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is in critical but stable condition at a hospital
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks
National Australia Bank on Monday reported weaker first-half cash earnings, hurt by one-off and potential bad debt charges, while warning that the
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World
NZ's a2 Milk shares plunge on US infant formula recall as cereulide detected
New Zealand's a2 Milk on Monday said it was recalling three batches of its a2 Platinum infant milk formula sold in the U.S. after testing detected
May 04, 2026
Political|Travel|World
US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable partner', praises its ties with Eswatini
Taiwan is a "trusted and capable" partner of the United States and Taipei's global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S.
May 04, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access
Two drugmakers have asked the U.S.
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
Britain is in talks to join the European Union's 90 billion euro ($105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that the loan finances, but will
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes
The Bank of Korea's senior deputy governor said forward guidance on monetary policy would become more hawkish at the next meeting later this month, as it was time to consider
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition
Samsung Electronics, the world's No.
May 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Travel|World
United passenger accused of attacking flight attendant, trying to access cockpit as plane landed in Newark airport
United passenger accused of attacking flight attendant, trying to access cockpit as plane landed in Newark airport
May 04, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|US|World
Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation
Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next
May 04, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World
United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New
May 04, 2026
Health|Science|Travel|World
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people
The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others
May 04, 2026
Business|Political|World
Mexico's ruling morena party appoints Ariadna Montiel as new leader
Mexico's ruling morena party on Sunday named Ariadna Montiel Reyes as its new party president after her predecessor Luisa Maria Alcalde stepped down from the role to
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.
May 04, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Wolves say Edwards is questionable for Game 1 despite knee injury
Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury
May 04, 2026
Sports|US|World
Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years
May 04, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of
May 02, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Thuram's goal and Lautaro's assist lead Inter to the Serie A title and a long-awaited San Siro party
Inter Milan has sealed the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma
May 03, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship
The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was Cameron Young
May 04, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World
Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory
Kimi Antonelli has won the Miami Grand Prix for his third consecutive Formula 1 victory as the 19-year-old Mercedes drivers continued to show he’s a legitimate championship contender
May 04, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Poland has not received signals suggesting delays in Patriot deliveries, says defence minister
Warsaw has not received any signals suggesting that possible delays of American weapons deliveries to Poland could affect Patriot systems, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw
May 04, 2026
Political|US|Videos|World
Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier
Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier
May 04, 2026
Europe|World
German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
By Michael S.
May 03, 2026
Election|Europe|World
French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election
Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading figure in the hard-left France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) political party, will stand in next year's presidential election, he said on
May 04, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries
May 04, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says
A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member
May 04, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent
May 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine offers Finland a drone deal, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that he had offered Finland to strengthen the two countries' partnership by signing a drone deal, sharing technology and combat expertise
May 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Technology|World
Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court
Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court
May 04, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Sinner crushes Zverev to win Madrid Open and claim record 5th straight Masters 1000 title
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to triumph in five consecutive Masters 1000 events
May 03, 2026
Crime|World
Man in ICE detention seeks pardon in effort to stop deportation
Man in ICE detention seeks pardon in effort to stop deportation
May 03, 2026
Europe|World
Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried
(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)
May 02, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Sunday its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics
May 03, 2026
Business|Europe|World
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships
Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on targets across Russia on Sunday, hitting the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk and setting it on fire, and striking a number of vessels, as it
May 03, 2026
Arts|US|World
Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'
U.S.
May 03, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says
Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was in critical condition in a cardiac care unit in northwestern Iran on Sunday, two days after she was brought to hospital from
May 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
By Michael S.
May 03, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World
Man United great Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford
Manchester United great Alex Ferguson has been taken to the hospital after feeling unwell ahead of his former team’s Premier League game against Liverpool
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”
May 03, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'
Concerns that the euro zone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the
May 03, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks
Finance leaders of China, Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN group of 10 Southeast Asian states said on Sunday they would pay attention to risks stemming from excessive volatility in
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes
What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen
May 03, 2026
Health|Political|World
Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes
Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon,
May 03, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory
The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external
May 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Asian Development Bank offers help to Pacific countries hit by Iran war
The Asian Development Bank said on Sunday it was ready to deliver urgent help to the countries in the Pacific region, which has been rattled by the war in the
May 03, 2026
World
Israeli raid in the West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead and 4 wounded
A Palestinian man was killed and four others were seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in Nablus on Sunday
May 03, 2026
Education|World
Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking
There’s long been debate over the intentions of America’s founders about the role of religion
May 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude
May 03, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is among only a handful of global leaders due to attend a scaled-back edition of Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow this month,
May 03, 2026
Sports|US|World
Swimming-American Walsh improves own 100m butterfly world record for third time in a year
Gretchen Walsh bettered her own 100m butterfly world record for the third time in a year as she clocked 54.33 seconds in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the same event where she became
May 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed while
May 03, 2026
Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”
May 03, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World
Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
U.S.
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
The number of competitive U.S. House of Representatives districts in this fall’s midterm elections was already near historic lows before the U.S.
May 03, 2026
Business|Education|Political|US|World
As Clarence Thomas hits a milestone, his conservative stamp on US Supreme Court endures
Clarence Thomas this week will reach a major milestone on the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the second-longest-serving justice in American history.
May 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Science|World
The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
May 03, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in
May 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch ships to drive off Chinese vessels it
May 03, 2026
Economy|Health|World
Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle
Cuba's pocket-size government ration book has been circulating for more than six decades
May 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says
Spain should retain a seat on the European Central Bank's Executive Board and even the presidency was a possibility, outgoing ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said in a
May 03, 2026
Political|Travel|World
Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'
Taiwan has a right to engage with the world and no country can stop that, President Lai Ching-te told Eswatini's king after he arrived for a surprise trip that Taipei says
May 03, 2026
Technology|World
Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection
Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection
May 03, 2026
Australia|Crime|World
Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots
Police in Australia's Northern Territory said on Sunday they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the 5-year-old's death sparked
May 03, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel|World
Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food
Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food
May 03, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown
May 02, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World
The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday
May 03, 2026
Election|Political|World
Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results
Peru's National Jury of Elections (JNE) on Saturday requested a "comprehensive and exhaustive IT audit" of the results of the general elections held on April 12, it said in a
May 03, 2026
Crime|Political|World
White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions
Attorneys for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press
May 03, 2026
Business|Finance|Sports|Technology|World
Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat
Sunday's Miami Grand Prix will be brought forward by three hours to 1 p.m. (1700 GMT) in an attempt to avoid threatened thunderstorms in the area, Formula One said.
May 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable
May 02, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
May 02, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met delegates to the ruling party's youth league congress in Pyongyang, state media KCNA said on Sunday, as the government again cast young
May 03, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
May 03, 2026
World
Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues
May 02, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure
May 02, 2026
Crime|US|Videos|World
Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released
New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month
May 02, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World
Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
May 03, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says
Inflation data last week was "bad news" for the U.S.
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout
U.S.
May 02, 2026
Africa|Political|Technology|World
Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists
The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference say they have canceled next week's summit in the African nation of Zambia after pressure from China to exclude activists from Taiwan
May 02, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Exclusive body cam shows dramatic rescue from Canton house fire
Exclusive body cam shows dramatic rescue from Canton house fire
May 03, 2026
Europe|Health|World
British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service
British woman wins right to sterilization after exposing double standards in UK health service
May 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World
Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines
May 02, 2026
Health|World
Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says
(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)
May 02, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
The governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, who has been accused by the U.S. of aiding one of the country's most powerful drug cartels
May 02, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany
Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany.
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Travel|World
Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed
Spirit Airlines has ended its 34-year run, closing the chapter on a discount carrier that reshaped U.S. air travel
May 02, 2026
Political|Travel|World
Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday on a surprise trip, after his government blamed Chinese pressure for the cancellation of a visit that was meant to have
May 02, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World
Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk
Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk
May 02, 2026
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?
Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?
May 02, 2026
Sports|World
Ryan Reynolds 'gutted' as Wrexham misses out on playoffs to put Premier League dream on hold
Wrexham’s dream of reaching the Premier League is over, for this season anyway
May 02, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59
Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59
May 02, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|US|World
Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting
May 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state steps down after US drug indictment
Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state steps down after US drug indictment
May 02, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
Sabres headed to second round of playoffs with bigger goals in mind
Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 NHL draft wanting to be part of the revival for a city rabid about a Sabres team that hadn’t been to playoffs in the six years before his arrival
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO
Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but
May 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some
May 02, 2026
Asia|Political|Travel|World
Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reached Eswatini on Saturday, two weeks after he was forced to postpone a trip to a diplomatic ally because Indian Ocean states
May 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Food|Lifestyle|World
Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the US
Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World
Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)
May 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy, Fico discuss Ukraine's EU accession
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed Ukraine's accession to the European Union with Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in a conversation on Saturday.
May 02, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold
Russian troops are inching toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, trying to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top
May 02, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US Justice Department can use military lawyer to prosecute civilian, judge rules
The Trump administration's assignment of military lawyers to help the Department of Justice
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China's Commerce Ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries
China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
President Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector
May 02, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
May 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks
Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests
May 02, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
Two people have been killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, according to local officials
May 02, 2026
Asia|Technology|World
US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games
(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)
May 02, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Mali investigates soldiers over role in coordinated insurgent attacks
Malian authorities are investigating soldiers suspected of involvement in last week's coordinated attacks on army bases across the country by militants linked to al Qaeda and
May 02, 2026
Business|Political|World
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S.
May 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks
(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
China's railway network transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting a new single-day record, according to data from the China State Railway Group.
May 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany
NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S. decision for a planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says
The tariff hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by U.S.
May 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
U.S. troops based in Europe
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, following a public spat over the war in Iran between U.S.
April 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Political|Technology|Travel|World
Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up
From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World
Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday
Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities
May 02, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Travel|World
Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season
Summer is a few months away, but the streets of Croatia’s old town of Dubrovnik are already teeming with tourists
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases
May 02, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas
May 02, 2026
Crime|US|World
CNN video analysis: Gunman raised shotgun as he stormed security at press dinner
CNN video analysis: Gunman raised shotgun as he stormed security at press dinner
May 02, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S.
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
Coinbase said on Friday a deal has been reached on a key provision in a landmark crypto legislation that could
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say
Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations around 3 a.m. on Saturday (0700 GMT), two people close to the discussions, who declined to be named as the
May 02, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Crime|Political|World
US 'troubled' by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader's conviction
The U.S.
May 02, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Mali accuses military officers of working with jihadis to carry out attacks against government
A state public prosecutor alleges that some Malian military officers have been working with jihadis and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
President Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government
May 01, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy
May 02, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections
In his first event outside the White House since an apparent assassination attempt, U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies
U.S.
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Mexico's Sheinbaum taps new agriculture minister
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has tapped agronomist Columba Jasmin Lopez to be the country's next minister of agriculture and rural development, replacing current
May 02, 2026
Business|Technology|US|World
Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
May 02, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle
May 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war
May 01, 2026
Crime|Travel|World
At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway
A holiday Labor Day weekend turned tragic on Friday as at least 11 people died and 31 others were injured when a tourist bus crashed in Mexico's western state of Nayarit
May 02, 2026
Environment|Science|World
U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say
For the first time in decades, a radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last week in New Mexico, a federal official said on Friday,
May 02, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens
May 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months
May 02, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
May 01, 2026
Health|Political|World
Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail
Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports
Washington has warned European allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect long delivery delays for U.S. weapons as the war
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption
Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $85, citing the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 02, 2026
Health|World
US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now
A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail, significantly
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
HSBC raises 2026 Brent price forecast to $95 per barrel
HSBC raised its 2026 average Brent price forecast to $95 a barrel last week, citing a longer effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
March 13, 2026
Political|US|World
Cuba rejects Trump's new "coercive" sanctions
Cuba rejects fresh sanctions levied on Friday by U.S.
May 02, 2026
Election|US|World
Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee made clear on Friday they will try to push through congressional maps more favorable to their party
May 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Travel|US|World
Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board
A small plane has crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people on board
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Former US congressman convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Former U.S.
May 02, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia jumped in April, with American producers helping offset reduced supplies from Middle Eastern exporters as
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor
Purdue Pharma said on Friday that it has ceased operations and concluded its bankruptcy, re-emerging as a nonprofit focused on treating opioid addiction,
May 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World
US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level
The U.S. embassy in London has cautioned Americans in the UK to stay alert in public places, keep a low profile and review their personal security plans after British
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Europe|US|World
Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
May 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again
May 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|World
Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh
A Florida sheriff says a body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
The U.S. stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected
May 01, 2026
Crime|Education|US|World
Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say
Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say
May 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World
Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop
West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
May 02, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US|World
Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration
A Trump administration task force has alleged discrimination against Christians during Joe Biden's presidency
May 02, 2026
Business|Health|Science|World
WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen-sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come into
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices, and turning
May 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Colombia-Ecuador trade collapsing as tariff war intensifies, business groups say
The flow of goods between Colombia and Ecuador is drying up, industry groups on the South American countries' border say, as high
May 02, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals
A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S.
May 01, 2026
Political|World
China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision
China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N.
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Saudi oil prince's iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE's shock OPEC exit
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman now has an OPEC challenge to deal with on top of the largest ever disruption to
May 02, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries
May 01, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
The White House is telling Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region
May 01, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
The head of the European Parliament trade committee calls President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on European Union automobiles “unacceptable.”
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US
Ninety-four-year-old former leader Raul Castro joined thousands of Cubans in an International Workers' Day march on Friday that passed through the capital of
May 01, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Economy|World
Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Political|World
China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire
China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong said on Friday it was an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
WTO plans 10% budget cut as US falls back into arrears, documents show
The World Trade Organization is set to cut about 10% of its spending - including hiring freezes and reductions in short‑term staff - after the U.S. fell
May 01, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World
Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases
Meta should not have removed advertisements from attorneys seeking clients that claim they were harmed by social media platforms, two U.S. senators said
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business
Cboe Global Markets' CEO Craig Donohue on Friday outlined plans to sharpen the exchange operator's focus on key businesses, including a 20% reduction in its global workforce.
May 01, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say
U.S. cybersecurity officials are considering sharply shorter deadlines for fixing critical flaws in government IT systems, amid concerns hackers could
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|World
The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
May 02, 2026
Crime|US|World
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro's Venezuela
A former Miami congressman and close friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been convicted in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela’s socialist government during the first Trump administration
May 01, 2026
Health|Political|World
Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10 people as a Hezbollah drone wounds 2 Israeli soldiers
Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 10 people
May 01, 2026
Economy|World
Cuba's electric and petroleum workers celebrate their colleagues during massive rally
Tens of thousands of Cubans have crowded along Havana’s famed seawall to celebrate workers on their day, but few are more applauded than those who keep the socialist country powered
May 01, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend
The legal team of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi plans to meet the detained former leader this weekend after she was transferred to house arrest in the capital by the military-backed
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high
U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Marchers demand reopening of Bosnia's last steel mill
Hundreds of workers marched through Bosnia's central city of Zenica on Friday, protesting against the closure of the country’s last steel mill which they said marked
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say
A U.S. military-run body near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to settle sex abuse cases
The Catholic Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million in a settlement with 1,300 sex abuse survivors, one of the largest payouts in a wave
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
Any shipper paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows
Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, slowed its purchases of gold for its reserves to back Tether USDT in the first quarter to about 6 metric
May 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Exxon net income falls, output hit by Iran war
Exxon Mobil beat estimates for adjusted earnings on Friday, helped by higher output in Guyana and the Permian Basin, though net income dropped to its lowest
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar set for sharp weekly loss versus yen after Japan steps in
The dollar was headed for its biggest weekly loss against the yen since February on Friday after Japan was reported to have intervened to support its
May 01, 2026
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World
Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense
May 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Global markets tread water as yen moves dominate currency trading
Global shares steadied on Friday, with U.S. tech stocks rallying anew and investors remaining focused on currency markets after the yen
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks
An Iranian proposal on negotiations with the U.S. sent crude oil futures diving on Friday, but prices remained on track for weekly gains, with Tehran still blocking the
May 01, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-Iran FA president says he was allowed to enter Canada but chose to turn back
Iranian soccer federation president Mehdi Taj said Canadian officials cleared him to enter the country for the FIFA Congress, but Iran’s delegation chose to turn back after being
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years
CNN's David Culver took off on a commercial passenger plane from the US to Venezuela as the countries continue to restore economic ties following the ouster of Venezuela’s strongman leader in January.
April 30, 2026
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World
Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents
Donald Trump’s unilateral move to engage in military action against Iran isn’t unprecedented; Presidents Obama and Clinton directed U.S. military engagements without explicit congressional approval
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11
May 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|World
Woman who drove into a tea party outside a London school charged over death of 2 girls
A woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving
May 01, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World
Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88
Georg Baselitz, an acclaimed and award-winning neo-Expressionist German artist with a penchant for provocation and known for painting images upside down, has died
May 01, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Lawmakers accuse Justice Department of rushing SPLC indictment, citing whistleblower reports
Lawmakers accuse Justice Department of rushing SPLC indictment, citing whistleblower reports
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper
Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter, a three-month period in which the price of crude and gasoline rocketed higher
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go
The war with Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf.
May 01, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli police arrest a man suspected of attacking a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City
Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man caught on video attacking a nun near Jerusalem's Old City
May 01, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine says a strike hit Russian Black Sea oil terminal in Tuapse
Ukrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine’s General Staff
May 01, 2026
Europe|World
Ukraine rolls out army reform plan as peace talks stall
Ukraine announced plans on Friday to carry out reforms of the army this summer to address problems with infantry shortages and the discharge of the longest-
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike
By Michael S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning
May 01, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Russia pounds Ukraine with drones in daytime attack
Russia launched more than 400 drones at Ukraine in a daytime attack, injuring 10 people in the western city of Ternopil, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500 profit eyes sharpest quarterly growth in four years after Big Tech results
Analysts' expectations for S&P 500 earnings improved sharply after a week dominated by megacap results, LSEG IBES data showed on Friday, even as oil prices stayed high and tensions
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Canadian factory PMI hits near four-year high on war-related stock building
Canada's manufacturing sector expanded in April at the fastest pace in nearly four years as the war in the Middle East spurred stock building and added to
May 01, 2026
Health|Political|World
Former Brazil President Bolsonaro had shoulder surgery, remains hospitalized
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro successfully underwent right shoulder surgery on Friday, according to a note released by his medical team, which added that he
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Occidental's Hollub, a rare female oil chief, to hand CEO reins to drilling veteran Jackson
Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub will retire next month after over a decade as one of the only female bosses of a top U.S. oil company,
May 01, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents establish check points around capital, call on Malians to rise up
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and transition to Sharia law, as multiple
May 01, 2026
Americas|Crime|Health|World
Cuban immigrant died in ICE custody in suspected suicide, agency says
A Cuban immigrant died in U.S. immigration custody in Georgia in what authorities suspect was a suicide, U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded
How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Jewish leaders in London reveal safety concern after stabbing attack
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April 30, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1
A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years has come into effect
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions
The long-awaited trade deal between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is finally on, at least provisionally
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Ceasefire hangs in the balance as Iran sends peace proposal to mediators
Ceasefire hangs in the balance as Iran sends peace proposal to mediators
May 01, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Long DACA renewal wait times leave some 'Dreamers' without status, a job and fearing detainment
Renewal wait times for the Obama-era program that allows people who were brought to the U.S. as children to temporarily remain in the country and work have increased dramatically in the past year
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the standoff in the
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business
Cboe Global Markets' CEO Craig Donohue on Friday outlined plans to sharpen the exchange operator's focus on key businesses, including a 20% reduction in its global workforce.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Ukraine strikes Russian port of Tuapse again as environment crisis deepens
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday for the fourth time in 16 days as authorities struggled to cope with a mounting
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|World
HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins
HF Sinclair posted a surprise first-quarter adjusted profit on Friday, helped by higher refining margins, refined product sales and throughput volumes.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns
The cost of sending some aid to Sudan - the world's largest displacement crisis - has more than doubled since the Iran war disrupted shipping, pushing
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy
A man who last year tried to enter Israel's London embassy armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was on Friday convicted in a London court of preparing an act
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias
By Michael S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Fed should ditch rate-cut lean because of oil shock, policymakers say
By Howard Schneider and Michael S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Ares' record $30 billion fundraising eases private credit 'doomsday' fears
Ares Management, one of the biggest names in private credit, reported record first-quarter fundraising of about $30 billion on Friday, a sign
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month
Chinese EV giant BYD's vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls
The United States has criticised Zambia for failing to engage on a new health aid agreement governing more than $1 billion in U.S. funding, saying repeated outreach from
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Lazard's profit surges on asset management inflows amid market volatility
Investment bank Lazard reported a 67% jump in first-quarter profit on Friday, as resilient client demand boosted its asset management business during a period of heightened market
May 01, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas
May 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Sports|World
Maryland high school forfeits 2 softball games after alleged "inappropriate actions" toward Black player
Maryland high school forfeits 2 softball games after alleged "inappropriate actions" toward Black player
May 01, 2026
Arts|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Cheers! Welcome to the Nepalese village where everybody knows how to distill
Chang, a refreshing, low-strength brew, and arak, its stronger relative, have long been part of Tibetan rituals.
May 01, 2026
Education|Opinion|Political|World
When immigration detention becomes a system of concentration: Lessons from research on 150 historical cases
Scholars have defined the elements of what qualifies as a concentration camp system. Based on those, ICE detention facilities meet the definition of concentration camps.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
May 01, 2026
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World
‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end
‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end
May 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Deere names insider Brent Norwood as finance chief
Tractor maker Deere on Friday named company insider Brent Norwood as its chief financial officer, following the departure of long-time finance chief Joshua Jepsen in February.
May 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April
Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB's Makhlouf concerned energy prices may stay higher for longer
European Central Bank Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf said he is concerned that energy prices may stay higher for longer without a clear timeline for the end of
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook
Reddit shares jumped over 12% on Friday after an upbeat quarterly revenue forecast underscored growing returns from the social media company's AI-driven advertising
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices
Investors will look for another batch of earnings reports and fresh employment data to drive a resilient U.S. stocks rally higher next week, in the face
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be recalibrating its centerpiece policy of mass deportations after a series of major immigration enforcement operations in American cities soured the public’s mood on it
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
A 45-year-old man appeared in a London court on Friday charged with attempted murder over an attack during which two Jewish men were stabbed
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Financial firms last month did not expect BoE to raise rates, BoE survey shows
Financial firms surveyed by the Bank of England last month did not expect the central bank to raise interest rates this year, though they no longer expected rates to be cut,
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is
Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is
May 01, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World
London hails new Banksy statue of man blinded by flag
London authorities said on Friday they welcomed a statue installed by street artist Banksy showing a man blinded by a flag that had blown into his face, and
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
It was another wild month for markets. Here’s what it means for you
It was another wild month for markets. Here’s what it means for you
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London
A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan may have spent $35 billion in yen-buying intervention, BOJ data shows
Japan may have spent as much as 5.48 trillion yen ($35 billion) bolstering its embattled currency, central bank data indicated on Friday,
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66
Motorists commemorating the centennial of U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Sell in May and go away? Not so fast, investors
Blindly following the old Wall Street adage "sell in May and go away" may prove costly, as investors weigh whether to call time on a powerful market
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again
Japan's yen jumped sharply on Friday as the country's top foreign exchange diplomat said Tokyo was ready to step
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Russia has emerged as the main supplier of oil to Syria, Reuters reporting shows, despite the new government's alignment with the West and widespread
May 01, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne wins fourth term promising growth
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne won a landslide election victory late on Thursday, securing a fourth term after a campaign
May 01, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mali attacks spotlight the growing reach of militants across West Africa
Simultaneous attacks in Mali by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on April 25 showed how fighters
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
Political|Travel|US|World
King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour
King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour
May 01, 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
May 01, 2026
Australia|Crime|World
Fury over young girl’s killing sparks vigilante justice and violent clashes with police in Australia
Fury over young girl’s killing sparks vigilante justice and violent clashes with police in Australia
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say
A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region and wounded two people in the city of Odesa, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Sell in May? Let's find out
From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Standard Chartered pivots to June ECB hike from no hike in 2026 outlook
Standard Chartered said it expects the European Central Bank to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike in June, having previously
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge
Japan has signed a $2.2 billion loan agreement for the first batch of projects under its $550 billion U.S. investment pledge, kicking off financing tied to a trade deal that
May 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's big trading houses expect record profits but utilities forecast pain as Iran war weighs
Some big Japanese trading houses forecast on Friday record annual profits as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran keeps commodity prices high,
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
Azerbaijan summoned the EU's ambassador on Friday to protest against a European Parliament resolution condemning Baku's detention of Armenian prisoners of
May 01, 2026
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of
May 01, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger
The European Central Bank may need to tighten policy, perhaps as soon as June, policymakers said on Friday, warning that the inflation outlook is
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention
The yen suddenly jumped against the dollar on Friday, a day after Tokyo authorities were widely believed to have intervened to prop up the Japanese currency.
May 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Travel|World
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican
May 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Finance|Interview|Sports|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World
Jokic still wants to be 'Nuggets forever,' but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are three years removed from their NBA championship
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
What would Japanese intervention to boost a weak yen look like?
Japan intervened to support the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in their latest
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Never mind the oil, feel the earnings!
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount
Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-on-year decline in quarterly operating profit next week, as rising material and labour costs and the
May 01, 2026
Australia|Crime|Health|World
Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|World
2 employees fatally shot in a bank robbery in Kentucky
Two bank employees have been fatally shot during a robbery in Kentucky, and a search is underway for the suspect
May 01, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World
Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism
Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism
May 01, 2026
Election|Political|World
The world’s biggest democracy has purged electoral rolls, leaving many without a vote
The world’s biggest democracy has purged electoral rolls, leaving many without a vote
May 01, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest
April 30, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence
New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington
May 01, 2026
Sports|US|World
Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season
The New York Knicks ended the Atlanta Hawks' season in dominant fashion with a 140-89 win for their biggest postseason win
May 01, 2026
Election|Finance|US|World
Alaska governor vetoes election bill citing 'significant operational burdens'
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on Thursday vetoed a major election reform bill, citing "significant operational burdens" and unspecified legal challenges.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
Sports|US|World
Daniels, Robinson ejected after fight, part of one-sided series-clinching win for Knicks over Hawks
Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson have been ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks vs
May 01, 2026
Business|Food|Travel|World
Dumplings vs. machines: Inside China’s latest food fight
Dumplings vs. machines: Inside China’s latest food fight
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help
May 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Brazil's government to announce new measures on household indebtedness next week
Brazil's government will announce on Monday new measures to tackle household indebtedness, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday, signaling that the
May 01, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Transgender Idaho residents challenge state law restricting public restroom access
Six transgender residents of Idaho have filed suit challenging a new state law making it a crime for them to use sex-designated public restrooms and changing areas
May 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan's factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and stockpiled goods amid supply chain disruptions
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
A U.S.-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has "terminated" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends
South Korean exports rose for an 11th month in April, beating forecasts, as the global appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure
May 01, 2026
Americas|Crime|Election|World
Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
Brazil’s Congress has voted to override a presidential veto and reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence
May 01, 2026
Political|World
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April
May 01, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World
North Texas man executed as his cousin claims he was shooter in fatal 2008 robbery
A North Texas man who claimed he wasn’t the shooter in a fatal robbery that killed two people nearly 18 years ago and who says prosecutors misused rap lyrics he wrote to secure his death sentence has been executed
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback
At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension
Congress on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, prolonging a debate about a section of the spy law that critics say
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P Dow Jones Indices considers new index rules as mega IPOs loom
S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Thursday it has kicked off a consultation that could result in major changes to rules governing the entry of companies into its indexes such as the S
May 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Argentina's Casa Rosada invites journalists back starting Monday
Argentina's Casa Rosada, where government press conferences are held, will allow accredited journalists back on Monday after blocking access last week, a
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Finance|Technology|World
US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids
The topic of financial literacy may not excite most middle-school students, but the U.S.
May 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Core inflation in Tokyo slows, seen accelerating on energy shock
Annual core inflation in April hit a four-year low and stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a third straight month, as fuel and education subsidies
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
RBA to raise cash rate to 4.35% on May 5 and growing minority of economists expect further rise: Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on May 5, taking it to 4.35%, according to a
May 01, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel|World
Australia's Qantas extends schedule changes, cuts local capacity through September
Australia's Qantas Airways extended its schedule adjustments across its international and domestic networks through September on Friday, citing Middle East tensions, elevated fuel
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Irish manufacturers see steepest rise in costs since 2022
Irish manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in four years in April, but firms also faced their sharpest rise in input costs since September 2022 on the back of the
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top
Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World
Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas
An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas
May 01, 2026
World
Palestinian and Israeli soccer officials refuse to shake hands at FIFA Congress
Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of Israel’s soccer governing body, during a tense moment at the FIFA Congress on Thursday
May 01, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
‘A big opportunity for the country’: First commercial flight from US lands in Venezuela after nearly 7 years
‘A big opportunity for the country’: First commercial flight from US lands in Venezuela after nearly 7 years
April 30, 2026
Crime|Technology|World
Chinese hackers vulnerable to US arrest if they travel, FBI official says
The Chinese government’s hiring of hackers has “gotten out of control” and provides cyber criminals with “a form of plausible deniability,” a senior FBI official said
May 01, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|US|World
Louisiana delays US House primary to draw new map after Supreme Court ruling
Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Thursday suspended the state's May 16 congressional primary election just two days before early voting was set to begin,
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday to close a remarkable month on a high as strong tech earnings and investment figures suggested that the AI boom
May 01, 2026
Political|World
Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
U.S.
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump, Secret Service director say agent at dinner not shot by friendly fire
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Palestinian soccer federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman in a heated moment at
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Gallagher's profit jumps on AssuredPartners buy, commissions and fees growth
Arthur J.
May 01, 2026
World
Brazil’s Lula plans new nomination to Supreme Court after historic defeat, sources say
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to soon submit a new nomination to the Senate
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump lifts tariffs on UK whisky to toast departing King Charles
U.S.
May 01, 2026
World
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt on immigration applications
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that policies that make it harder for people from countries on President Donald Trump's travel ban list to get green
May 01, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Weaver says losing is weighing on Mets, who find season suffocating after 17th loss in 20 games
Luke Weaver thinks losing is weighing on the Mets and New York is being suffocated by its poor play
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as a national asset
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Sports|World
LIV Golf isn't the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy
The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave
May 01, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Nearly 1,000 Ridglan Farms beagles to be transferred to rescue group
Nearly 1,000 Ridglan Farms beagles to be transferred to rescue group
May 01, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World
The Onion's bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge
The Onion's plan to transform Alex Jones' Infowars platforms into parody sites are in limbo again
May 01, 2026
Business|Finance|Sports|World
Cameron Young makes big putts to take early lead at Cadillac Championship in tour's Doral return
Cameron Young made, by his own count, about a billion feet worth of putts
May 01, 2026
Europe|World
Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England
The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England
May 01, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Soccer-'They are not representing Iran': Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup
Iran's soccer team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), not the people of Iran, and FIFA should ban the team from participating in
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World
Man accused of disposing woman's body in Hyde Park changes mind in middle of plea hearing, stunning victim's family
Man accused of disposing woman's body in Hyde Park changes mind in middle of plea hearing, stunning victim's family
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
President Donald Trump has granted a key approval to a major new pipeline that would move oil from Canada into the central U.S. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil a day from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US Senate bans its members, staff from betting in prediction markets
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Israel seizes Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers decry move
Israel has seized aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation of Israel's
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Insurer AIG's quarterly profit surges on steep fall in catastrophe losses
Insurer AIG posted a sharp rise in quarterly adjusted profit on Thursday, driven by strong underwriting and a steep decline in catastrophe-related losses from a year earlier when
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Mexico holds growth forecast despite recent slowdown, lifts inflation view
Mexico's finance ministry on Thursday kept its 2026 economic growth forecast unchanged, maintaining a relatively upbeat stance even after preliminary data showed the
May 01, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Panama president says port caught in US-China dispute
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his country maintains a positive relationship with China despite being caught up in a dispute between the Asian
May 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after
April 30, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means
U.S. President Donald Trump named radiologist and Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier as his pick for U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in 'candid' call ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "candid" talks on Thursday ahead of a meeting set for May between President
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Ackman blames retail traders for fund's weak Wall Street debut
Billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday blamed retail investors for the roughly 18% drop in his newly listed closed-end fund's stock price a day earlier,
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US|World
US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say
Australia's Woodside Energy is struggling to sell liquefied natural gas volumes from its planned Louisiana LNG export
May 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|World
Camp Mystic halts plan to reopen this summer
Camp Mystic, the Texas summer camp where dozens of people died during July flooding, said on Thursday that it has decided to not open this summer after previously
May 01, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
After charming Trump, King Charles gets Appalachian welcome then heads to Bermuda
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
President Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom
May 01, 2026
Asia|Interview|Sports|World
Afghan women allowed to compete as national football side
The vice captain of Afghan Women United Fatima Yousufi says it's exciting to be part of a team that has a future and opens doors to the likes of the 2028 Olympics after this week's news that an official Afghanistan women's national football team will return to the international stag. She sits down with World Sport's Amanda Davies.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal
May 01, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World
F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes
Formula 1 returns to action at the Miami Grand Prix following an unexpected five-week break when a pair of races in the Middle East were called off because of the war in Iran
May 01, 2026
Crime|US|Videos|World
Memorials for fallen first responders and veterans vandalized
Memorials for fallen first responders and veterans vandalized
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men
The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites
April 30, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared before Congress at a pair of hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration started the Iran war
April 30, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US hits Congo's former president with sanctions over support for rebels
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country
May 01, 2026
Arts|Europe|World
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned
April 30, 2026
Economy|Sports|World
Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
The U
April 30, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump has called Iraq’s new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi and invited him to visit Washington once he forms a government
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Congress votes to reopen key parts of DHS, after House GOP caves on ICE funding
CNN's Manu Raju joins Boris Sanchez and Brianna Keilar live from Capitol Hill on Congress voting to reopen key parts of the Department of Homeland Security - including the Transportation Security Administration - after weeks of GOP infighting that prolonged a record shutdown of the critical agency.
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|World
Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward
Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward
April 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Lebanon's internal splits over talks with Israel trip up Saudi mediation efforts
A growing rift among top Lebanese officials has thrown a wrench into Saudi efforts to help Lebanon's leaders
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas
The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela has arrived in the Venezuelan capital Caracas
April 30, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World
US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs
The U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US consumer finance watchdog narrows Biden-era anti-discrimination rule on small business lending
The U.S.
April 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack
Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third
April 30, 2026
Business|Political|Travel|World
US resumes commercial passenger air service to Venezuela after seven years
U.S. passenger air service to Venezuela resumed on Thursday morning after seven years, with an American Airlines flight
April 30, 2026
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World
US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logged their biggest monthly gains in years as solid corporate earnings
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks
May 01, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence
Brazil's Congress on Thursday overturned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto on a bill sharply reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|World
A Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal match
An order signed by President Donald Trump calls for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts
April 30, 2026
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World
Sheriff's Office: 10-year-old driver arrested after crashing stolen car with 12-year-old passenger
Sheriff's Office: 10-year-old driver arrested after crashing stolen car with 12-year-old passenger
May 01, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Kurdish militant official says Turkey has stalled peace talks, blaming a lack of reforms
A top Kurdish militant commander says Turkey has effectively "frozen" a peace initiative with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
The last time Trump bought an airline, it didn’t end well. Now, budget carriers are asking him for help
The last time Trump bought an airline, it didn’t end well. Now, budget carriers are asking him for help
May 01, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World
Seasonal Santa Claus among 19 suspects arrested in child sex abuse sting, Florida officials say
Seasonal Santa Claus among 19 suspects arrested in child sex abuse sting, Florida officials say
May 01, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its members from using prediction markets
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high
Brent crude oil prices, the global benchmark, surged above $125 per barrel on Thursday morning, as President Donald Trump mulls an extended blockade of Iranian ports. Kristie Lu Stout reports.
April 30, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Trump pulls controversial surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role
Trump pulls controversial surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role
May 01, 2026
Political|Technology|World
FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that Congress just extended
FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that Congress just extended
May 01, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Canadian official backs up report that Iranian soccer chief was denied entry for FIFA event
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it is her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman shot dead in Chicago vow to "get justice" as suspect pleads not guilty
Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman shot dead in Chicago vow to "get justice" as suspect pleads not guilty
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
‘Visibly Jewish’ people are ‘not safe’ in Britain, chief rabbi says after stabbing attack
‘Visibly Jewish’ people are ‘not safe’ in Britain, chief rabbi says after stabbing attack
April 30, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Amnesty urges Nigeria to investigate deaths in army-run camp, military says report baseless
Amnesty International called on Nigeria to investigate reports that at least 150 people, most of them children
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared
Britain raised its national terrorism threat level to "severe" from "substantial" on Thursday, a day after an antisemitic stabbing
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Mexico's Sheinbaum says proof needed after US charges Sinaloa governor for cartel ties
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that unless the U.S. government presents "clear evidence" linking Sinaloa
April 30, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four young children at nursery school
A Ugandan court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for killing four young children this month at a nursery school, in an attack that sparked public outrage and concern
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan steps into FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources say
Japan intervened to prop up the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, its first official currency action in nearly
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on concerns the U.S.-Iran war could lead to a
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook
By P.J.
April 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Illinois commission recommends local prosecutors investigate federal agents in immigration blitz
An independent commission created by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in the wake of an aggressive immigration crackdown in the Chicago area last year has
April 30, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
US House passes DHS funding bill in voice vote
The Republican-controlled U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World
KFC China grows on delivery boom but faces tighter margins
An explosion of food deliveries is reshaping KFC China, the country’s largest restaurant brand, boosting sales but squeezing margins.
April 30, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
101-year-old WWII veteran takes flight, revisiting war and a lifetime of memories
101-year-old WWII veteran takes flight, revisiting war and a lifetime of memories
May 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Bangladesh signed a deal on Thursday to buy 14 aircraft from U.S. planemaker Boeing, officials said, a move that marks a shift away from Europe's Airbus amid trade pressure
April 30, 2026
Arts|Europe|World
Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would
April 30, 2026
Business|Sports|World
Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions of dollars being poured into everything from breeding to training
April 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Mali holds funeral for key junta figure killed in militant assaults
Mali's former defense minister Gen. Sadio Camara, who played a key role in the country's shift toward Russia, was buried in a ceremony broadcast on state television
April 30, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Sheinbaum says Mexico will investigate US indictment alleging Sinaloa Cartel ties
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won't let the U.S. meddle in the country's affairs
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World
King Charles III boosts his charity fundraiser with first appearance at gala joined by Lionel Richie
King Charles III has given his own charity a lift
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence
April 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody
The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala in Washington agreed on Thursday to remain in custody while his case moves forward.
April 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Travel|World
Afghan refugees stranded at Pakistan border amid renewed fighting
Saleha Bibi, 40, was one of hundreds of Afghan refugees waiting at the Pakistani border on Thursday to be repatriated to Afghanistan - a
April 30, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
Paraguay president to visit Taiwan in May amid China pressure
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will travel to Taiwan from May 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties, his office and Taiwanese
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations
ConocoPhillips on Thursday forecast lower annual output after the shale producer excluded Qatar from its near-term outlook, citing disruption to its
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World
ArcelorMittal donates steel for Trump ballroom
ArcelorMittal said on Thursday it had donated steel for a White House ballroom project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Big central banks say rate hikes are getting closer
Major central banks left interest rates unchanged this week but warned that they could raise them soon to prevent a jump in energy
April 30, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
Leaders of major media companies are urging Israel to lift a ban preventing foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza
April 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
U.S.
April 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says
Spain's Repsol is in no rush to list its oil and gas production unit in the United States, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say
European Central Bank policymakers are likely to raise interest rates at least twice, starting at their next meeting in June, unless a favourable resolution to the Iran
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says
The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even as growth and inflation risks intensify, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said on
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World
Shaken, not stirred: Tequila giant Becle's stock recovers after US shakeup hits profits
Becle, the world's largest tequila maker, edged back into the black on Thursday after its stock took an early morning battering following first-
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter
Mastercard joined Visa and American Express in posting a quarterly profit beat on Thursday, highlighting spending resilience as well as allaying fears of a
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly three years in March
U.S. inflation accelerated in March as the Iran war raised gasoline prices, bolstering financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates
April 30, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World
Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece
Activists attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza say Israeli forces have intercepted their flotilla near the southern Greek island of Crete
April 30, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Maine Governor Janet Mills drops US Senate bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins
Maine Governor Janet Mills, a fierce critic of President Donald Trump, dropped her bid to unseat Republican U.S.
April 30, 2026
Economy|World
AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter
U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
China's foreign minister tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
China and the U.S. should prepare for "important high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a call with U.S.
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, state media says
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to be moved to house arrest, state media reported on Thursday, more than five years after the military ousted the civilian
April 30, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order as it tries to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child in the United States
April 30, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is "non-negotiable," after reports that
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand
Bombardier on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, lifted by strong demand for repair and maintenance
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact
Traders on Thursday slightly tempered their bets that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates three times this year, after
April 30, 2026
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Trump administration weighing measures to soon increase US oil output, Hassett says
The Trump administration is talking to oil companies and considering measures to increase production in the United States "really soon" to ease the impact of the Iran
April 30, 2026
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff
By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Shares fell 10% despite strong revenue growth and signs technology is boosting ad sales.
April 30, 2026
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Georg Baselitz, the German painter who turned postwar art upside down, dies at 88
Georg Baselitz liked to insist — sometimes as a taunt, sometimes as a shield — that he did not know how to paint. That he had "no talent".
April 30, 2026
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Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that Washington could reduce its military presence in Germany
April 30, 2026
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Lawyers for suspected gunman at press dinner agree to keeping him in jail before trial
Lawyers for suspected gunman at press dinner agree to keeping him in jail before trial
April 30, 2026
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Royals boost Dutch military volunteers as Europe looks to ramp up troop numbers
The Dutch military is looking to more than double the number of volunteer reservists in its ranks as it boosts recruitment to tackle new threats
April 30, 2026
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Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo
Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Vatican court deadline passes for prosecutors to deposit all evidence in financial trial
Vatican prosecutors have seemingly defied an appeals court order to turn over to the defense all the evidence gathered in the Vatican’s big financial trial
April 30, 2026
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Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work
Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London
April 30, 2026
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Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve
April 30, 2026
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Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine
Hezbollah has introduced fiber-optic drones in its conflict with Israel
April 30, 2026
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Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Prime Minister Giorgia
April 30, 2026
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Scared and angry British Jews demand more from government after knife attack
Scared, angry at the government, and wondering whether they need to
April 30, 2026
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Cigarette maker Altria gets a boost as Marlboro losses ease
Altria beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, as the Marlboro-maker slowed market share losses and pushed further into discount cigarettes
April 30, 2026
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Mexico's economy contracts more than expected, recovery could hinge on World Cup
Mexico's economy contracted 0.8% in the first quarter from the previous three-month period, preliminary data showed on Thursday, an
April 30, 2026
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Rise in benefits lifts US labor costs in first quarter
Growth in U.S. labor costs increased slightly more than expected in the first quarter amid a jump in benefits, but wage growth was moderate against the backdrop of a
April 30, 2026
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Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Ukraine will seek clarification from U.S.
April 30, 2026
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Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift
April 30, 2026
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European shares log biggest monthly gains in over a year
European shares jumped more than 1% on Thursday and marked their biggest monthly gain in over a year, as investors were relieved by better-than-
April 30, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as earnings optimism overshadows Middle East woes
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday as investors drew comfort from strong earnings, even as fears about an escalation in the Middle East conflict deepened.
April 30, 2026
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Royal Caribbean sees cruise demand recover, but flags impact of higher fuel costs
Royal Caribbean said on Thursday bookings for its luxury Mediterranean cruises have bounced back after about a month of disruption from the Iran war,
April 30, 2026
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US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations
U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline
April 30, 2026
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Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and set out a range of possible economic impacts from
April 30, 2026
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US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election
Voters head to the polls on Thursday in Antigua and Barbuda in a snap general election dominated by concerns over U.S. visa restrictions, with
April 30, 2026
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ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but extensively debated a hike to combat soaring
April 30, 2026
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Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue
April 30, 2026
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Kosovo acting president calls snap election for June 7
Kosovo's acting President Albulena Haxhiu called a snap election for June 7 on Thursday, after the parliament failed to elect a new president.
April 30, 2026
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Australia's home price growth hits lowest in over a year, led by falls in big cities
Australia's home prices rose at the slowest pace in over a year in April as higher borrowing costs and war in the Middle East pushed prices in Sydney and Melbourne into
April 30, 2026
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia will not unload in Israel, Ukraine said on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to
April 30, 2026
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April
April 30, 2026
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NYC Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond. Here's why the jewel is controversial.
NYC Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond. Here's why the jewel is controversial.
April 30, 2026
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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics
April 30, 2026
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US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran, US official says
Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action
April 30, 2026
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LIV Golf has a new chairman and seeks new funding without Saudi backing
LIV Golf has a new chairman and a new strategy to move forward after Saudi Arabian funding ends after this year
April 30, 2026
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U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdown
April 30, 2026
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US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
April 30, 2026
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Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches
Atlanta teens, advocates call for plan to prevent youth violence as summer approaches
April 30, 2026
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Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump
April 30, 2026
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Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled to their lowest level more than 50 years last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran
April 30, 2026
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Iranian economic collapse may come too late for Trump
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 30 - Weeks of conflict have aggravated Iran's dire economic problems, risking calamity after the war, but the Islamic Republic looks able to survive a
April 30, 2026
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Rats infest Gaza's tent camps, biting children and spreading disease
Rats and parasites are spreading through Gaza's tent camps for displaced Palestinians, biting children's fingers and toes as
April 30, 2026
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L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand
Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon
April 30, 2026
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BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said policymakers were facing a difficult judgment call over second-round inflation effects from higher energy prices linked to the
April 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
South African municipal elections set for November 4, president says
South Africa will hold its next municipal elections on November 4, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on X.
April 30, 2026
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QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of April meeting
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold for the third meeting in a row and policymakers were divided on where borrowing costs are likely to head as it gauges the
April 30, 2026
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FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026
Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved away from a single economic forecast in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Report and instead produced
April 30, 2026
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Carmakers bank on $2.3 billion in future tariff refunds, risking Trump's ire
Some automakers this week got a first-quarter profit boost – at least on paper - from future refunds of tariff payments
April 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
Kremlin says Russian forces will stay in Mali as insurgents press attacks
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the military-led government battle insurgents as West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate
April 30, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Banks in Asia brace for complex cyber threats from frontier AI
Banks across Asia, including those in Singapore - among the region's largest - are tightening checks on artificial
April 30, 2026
Economy|World
Bank of England Governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday and set out scenarios for the economic impact of the Iran war, one of which could require a "forceful"
April 30, 2026
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ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit
The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and warned that the war in Iran was fuelling an energy-led rise in euro zone inflation while taking a
April 30, 2026
Asia|Political|World
China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills
China's military said on
April 30, 2026
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Wife of Spain's PM Sanchez files assault complaint against far-right influencer
The wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has filed a legal complaint against a far-right political campaigner and social media influencer for alleged assault on
April 30, 2026
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Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships
Stellantis has a mutually rewarding partnership with China's Leapmotor which can be a model for future cooperation with other Chinese automakers, CEO Antonio Filosa said on
April 30, 2026
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US railroads Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek approval for $85 billion merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Thursday submitted a revised merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval of an
April 30, 2026
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Under pressure to cut back, Volkswagen weighs Chinese models for Europe
Volkswagen could begin building its China-specific models in Europe for sale to local markets, or share plants on the continent with Chinese partners, CEO
April 30, 2026
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‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery
‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery
April 30, 2026
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Instant View: Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning
The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that intervention to prop up the currency could be
April 30, 2026
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US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market conditions remain stable
The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the unemployment rate appears to have held steady in April as the labor market
April 30, 2026
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Kevin Warsh wanted a family fight at the Fed. Oil has provided the spark
Kevin Warsh says he wants a vigorous family fight about monetary policy at the U.S. Federal Reserve when he takes over as chair.
April 30, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World
Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules
Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, says kids under 16 in Indonesia must undergo facial scans to verify their age
April 30, 2026
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Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes
April 30, 2026
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The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war
April 30, 2026
Travel|World
The paradise island haunted by one of the bloodiest battles of World War II
The paradise island haunted by one of the bloodiest battles of World War II
April 30, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|US|World
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
The Voting Rights Act over its six decades became one of the most consequential laws in the nation’s history, preventing discrimination against minorities at the ballot box and helping to elect thousands of Black and Hispanic representatives at all levels of government
April 30, 2026
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Russia's Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator
The United States is unlikely to serve as an effective mediator in international conflicts, given its actions on the global stage, senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev
April 30, 2026
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Italy March jobless rate falls to 5.2% but 12,000 jobs lost
Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in March but a net 12,000 jobs were lost during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Thursday.
April 30, 2026
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Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles
Investors are turning the page to a newly led U.S.
April 30, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has often been called the crown jewel of the U.S. civil rights movement. But under a U.S.
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian drones strike Ukraine's Odesa overnight, wounding 18, officials say
Russian drones attacked Ukraine's southern city of Odesa overnight, for the second time this week, wounding at least 18 people and damaging residential buildings, officials said
April 30, 2026
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US banks left guessing over scope of looming order on citizenship data
U.S. banks say they are largely in the dark about an expected White House order requiring them to collect data on
April 30, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Asia's bond markets shake off war angst with record local issuance
The Middle East war has not slowed Asia's local currency bond markets, with Hong Kong and Australian dollar issuance hitting
April 30, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Australian banks warned frontier AI could create larger, faster cyber attacks
Australia's financial system regulator said on Thursday the country's banks were not keeping pace with AI industry developments, warning frontier AI
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
People rescued after bus falls into river Seine near Paris
A bus fell into the river Seine near Paris on Thursday, officials said, adding that the four people on board - the driver, her tutor and two passengers - had been rescued
April 30, 2026
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Canada says it will host new multilateral defence bank, could take time to set up
Canada is set to host a proposed multilateral defence bank designed to help fund the rearmament of nations facing heightened geopolitical risks, Prime
April 30, 2026
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Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarines
Pakistan's Navy will be getting a fleet of advanced Chinese submarines, a statement from the military and a government official said on Thursday, a move
April 30, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells
Near the village of Myrotske in
April 30, 2026
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Chinese software maker gets rare approval for Nasdaq listing in boon for 'red-chip' firms
A rare regulatory nod for a Chinese company to seek a Nasdaq listing has been deemed extra special as the software maker is not incorporated on the mainland,
April 30, 2026
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Portugal's quarterly GDP growth fizzles out after storms
Portugal's economy stagnated in the first quarter compared to the previous three-month period, when it expanded 0.9%, official data showed on Thursday, after severe storms
April 30, 2026
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Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 2.9% y/y in April, above forecast
Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose by 1.7% in April from the month before, with the annual inflation rate surging to 2.9% from 1.6% in March amid increasing
April 30, 2026
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Ukraine's army chief shakes up troop rotations after outcry
Ukraine's top general ordered on Thursday a mandatory two-month time limit for front-line troops serving in forward positions, a week after photos of
April 30, 2026
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Switzerland probes alleged pacts to avoid keyword bidding on Google and Bing
Switzerland's competition commission has opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive pacts in which travel companies and online casinos agreed not to bid
April 30, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that a vessel carrying grain that Kyiv says was stolen from its territories occupied by Russia would not unload its cargo in Israel,
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|World
EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit
The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in
April 30, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefire
With fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran at a fragile standstill, Iran's large North American diaspora is divided over what should come next.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China approved large exports of rare earth vital for US aerospace in March
China exported large quantities of a speciality rare earth used in aerospace and chipmaking to the U.S. in March, customs data showed, in a sign that
April 30, 2026
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Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues
Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says
Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would
April 30, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli military tells residents of eight Lebanese towns outside 'buffer zone' to leave ahead of strikes
The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes.
April 30, 2026
Europe|World
Some 287 nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely among them
Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on
April 30, 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a published written message on Thursday that a new chapter for the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz has been taking shape since the
April 30, 2026
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Oil fear shrouds tech splurge
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Try as they might, it’s impossible for markets to ignore the
April 30, 2026
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Tunisia opposition leader Ghannouchi hospitalised after health deteriorates, party says
Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has suffered a sharp deterioration in his health and has been urgently transferred from prison to hospital, his Ennahda
April 30, 2026
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Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though the Strait of Hormuz.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|World
EM stocks, FX fall on renewed Iran war risks, but set for monthly gains
Most emerging market stocks and currencies dipped on Thursday on concerns that the Iran war could escalate, sending oil prices soaring over 7%, while investors
April 30, 2026
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Oil briefly touches $126, its highest price in four years
Oil briefly touches $126, its highest price in four years
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
LIV Golf is seeking new investment after losing Saudi funding at end of season
LIV Golf is seeking new investment after losing Saudi funding at end of season
April 30, 2026
Asia|Europe|World
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
April 30, 2026
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John Roberts’ effort to gut the Voting Rights Act is complete
John Roberts’ effort to gut the Voting Rights Act is complete
April 30, 2026
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Inside the GOP’s barely functioning Congress
Inside the GOP’s barely functioning Congress
April 30, 2026
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting yields debates over security, new ballroom — but not guns
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting yields debates over security, new ballroom — but not guns
April 30, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|US|World
A New Jersey Republican hasn’t voted in weeks, sparking questions over lengthy absence on Capitol Hill
A New Jersey Republican hasn’t voted in weeks, sparking questions over lengthy absence on Capitol Hill
April 30, 2026
Europe|World
Divers find wreck of US’ largest naval loss of World War I
Divers find wreck of US’ largest naval loss of World War I
April 30, 2026
World
Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
The ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah is part of a long-standing conflict
April 10, 2026
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China factory activity expands at quickest pace since late 2020, private PMI shows
China's manufacturing sector expanded in April at its fastest pace since the end of 2020, driven by stronger output and surging new orders, a private survey showed on
April 30, 2026
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New Orleans sheriff charged with criminal malfeasance in 2025 jailbreak
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson and her chief financial officer were charged on Wednesday with criminal malfeasance, obstruction of justice and other charges
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French economy flat in the first quarter, below forecasts -preliminary GDP
The French economy was flat in the first quarter of this year, slowing from the previous three months, as contributions from inventories were offset by a decline in contributions
April 30, 2026
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White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit
Beijing rolled out new trade rules this month that have alarmed U.S. businesses and which analysts say could seriously undercut American efforts to
April 30, 2026
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Apollo, Blackstone and KKR vie for Shell stake in LNG Canada, sources say
Apollo Global Management, Blackstone and KKR are battling it out to acquire a significant stake in the mammoth LNG Canada
April 30, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Austria falling short in fight against money laundering, says global watchdog
Austria continues to fall short in its investigation and prosecution of money laundering despite facing a range of illicit finance threats as a gateway
April 30, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China's top airlines swing to Q1 profit, fuel costs cloud outlook
China's top three state-owned airlines bounced back to profit in the first quarter, helped by robust demand during the Lunar New Year
April 30, 2026
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Morgan Stanley sees Fed holding rates steady in 2026
Morgan Stanley on Wednesday said it now expects the U.S.
April 30, 2026
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KKR explores $10 billion sale of spreads unit Flora, FT reports
KKR is exploring a sale of Flora Food Group, the spreads business it had carved out of Unilever in 2017, and is aiming to strike a deal at a valuation of $10 billion, the
April 30, 2026
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Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of
April 30, 2026
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Central bank hawks spook bonds, tech untroubled
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Jerome Powell's parting gift as Fed Chair was a proper hawkish tilt - the U.S. central bank held interest rates steady but in the
April 30, 2026
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Brazil's Braskem elects Petrobras CEO as new chair
Shareholders of Brazilian petrochemical firm Braskem elected a new board of directors on Wednesday, naming state-run oil company Petrobras' CEO Magda Chambriard as
April 30, 2026
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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of
April 30, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Leader of Cambodia's defunct opposition loses appeal against treason conviction, lawyer says
A Cambodian appeals court on Thursday upheld a 27-year sentence for former opposition leader Kem Sokha for his treason conviction, his lawyer said, another blow to an
April 30, 2026
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US growth likely picked up in first quarter, but consumer spending probably cooled
U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending after a crippling government shutdown, but the
April 30, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry told Republican House candidates on Wednesday that he planned to suspend next month’s primary elections to allow state lawmakers to pass a new
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World
From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Samsung Electronics expects to win more customers for advanced logic chips
Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it expects to win more deals to manufacture logic chips using its advanced 2 nanometer process in the near future, adding it has been
April 30, 2026
Arts|Crime|World
New Zealand mosque shooter's bid to appeal convictions denied by court
New Zealand's Court of Appeal on Thursday denied convicted Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant's bid to appeal his convictions, ruling his attempt to overturn
April 30, 2026
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Initial Australian inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting calls for counter-terrorism reforms
An interim report into last year's Bondi Beach mass shooting on Thursday advised increased security around Jewish public events and further gun reforms among
April 30, 2026
Asia|Technology|World
Taiwan activates backup communications for outlying island after undersea cable breaks
Taiwan has activated backup communications for its northernmost territory, the remote and strategically located island of Dongyin, after poor weather conditions apparently
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Saudi GDP growth slows to 2.8% in first quarter as Iran war weighs on economy
ABU DHABI, April 30 - Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product grew 2.8% in the first quarter, year-on-year, preliminary government estimates showed on Thursday, slowing from 3.7% a year ago, as the
April 30, 2026
Africa|Political|World
South Sudan president fires foreign, trade ministers in latest government changes
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir fired his foreign and trade ministers and senior security officials, a decree on Wednesday said, the latest in a series of government
April 30, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology|World
Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University has rebuilt his research lab in
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Prices of Nvidia's B300 server at $1 million in China on US curbs, sources say
Strong demand for AI computing equipment in China has nearly doubled prices for Nvidia's B300 servers to about 7 million yuan ($1
April 30, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French preliminary inflation at 2.5% in April, above forecasts, as energy costs bite
French consumer prices rose more than expected in April, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Thursday.
April 30, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been given a further one-sixth reduction in her sentence as part of an amnesty, a member of her legal team said on Thursday,
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|World
King's visit to US shows UK playing long game in fixing strained ties
King Charles' courting of President Donald Trump on his state visit will not repair the recent fraying of U.S.-British relations but
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Big funds bet billions on mining supercycle
Major fund managers are heralding a sustained rally in mining and metals as money floods into the sector at the fastest
April 30, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
StanChart profit surges on Gulf bond issuance, books $190 million charge on Iran war
Standard Chartered on Thursday posted a better-than-expected 17% profit gain, buoyed in part as Gulf countries rushed to raise
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
DHL beats profit forecasts aided by cost and capacity management
German logistics giant DHL reported a higher-than-expected quarterly operating profit on Thursday, as capacity management and structural cost
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World
Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints
Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursday for the first time since 2023 but still fell short of forecasts, undermining CEO Franck Marilly's
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Dollar hits multi-week highs as oil surges, yen near 160
The dollar touched a new multi-week high on Thursday as fears of a further escalation in the Middle East lifted oil prices, while the Federal
April 30, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
German unemployment rises above 3 million mark in April
The number of unemployed people in Germany rose more than expected in April and surpassed the politically important 3 million mark in seasonally adjusted
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ warns inflation could rise well above target in risk scenario
The Bank of Japan is projecting core inflation hovering around 3%, well above its 2% target, for two years in a row under a risk scenario of elevated oil
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Travel|World
The death of a Lebanese village
In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil prices retreated after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday on concerns that the U.S.-Iran war could worsen and lead
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement
The U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Unilever to hike prices in 'small doses' as Iran war threatens to hit shoppers
Unilever said on Thursday it would raise prices to soften the hit from higher-than-expected costs driven by the Iran war, even as it reported
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Italy ekes out modest growth in Q1 as risks loom ahead
The Italian economy grew slightly more than expected in the first quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, with turmoil in the Middle
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's factory activity extends expansion, PMI shows, as Iran war risks mount
China's factory activity expanded for a second straight month in April, as manufacturers cranked up production to ship goods early to buyers worried the Iran war will
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ArcelorMittal beats earnings forecasts as high steel prices offset demand hit
ArcelorMittal, the world's second-largest steelmaker, reported stronger-than-expected core earnings on Thursday, helped by higher steel prices and improved
April 30, 2026
Australia|Crime|World
Australian police find body in search for missing 5-year-old Indigenous girl
Australian police said on Thursday they have found a body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old Indigenous girl and were
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
German economy grows in Q1 but unemployment climbs above 3 million
Germany's economy grew by more than expected in the first quarter of 2026 despite the shock to energy prices from the war in Iran, but unemployment rose
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone economy barely grew in first quarter
The euro zone economy saw faint growth in the first quarter, a preliminary estimate showed on Thursday, offering the first snapshot of activity since the outbreak of
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Euro zone inflation soars further above ECB target on oil prices
Euro zone inflation surged further in April on soaring energy costs, Eurostat data showed on Thursday, adding to the case for interest rate hikes, even if benign
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says
Tariffs on digital displays used in TVs and smartphones could help prevent the U.S. military from becoming dependent on China for the critical
April 30, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video
A French teen faces charges in Singapore after posting a video of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back
April 30, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|US|World
Howden's short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead
Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of the second overtime to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and put the Golden Knights one victory from winning the first-round series
April 30, 2026
Science|Technology|World
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Ukraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase
April 30, 2026
Australia|Crime|World
Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform
A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun reform
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit
Black members of Congress are bracing for a crippling shake-up of their ranks after a Supreme Court ruling gutted a key section of the Voting Rights Act that had protected minority communities in political redistricting and helped boost their representation
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
10 current and former Mexican officials accused in US indictment of aiding drug trafficking
The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment
April 30, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World
Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss
Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation again
April 30, 2026
Sports|World
Cam York scores in OT as Flyers beat Penguins 1-0 in Game 6, reach Round 2
Cam York scored in overtime, sending the Philadelphia Flyers to the second round for the first time in six years
April 30, 2026
Crime|World
New Zealand court rejects appeal by mosque gunman to abandon his guilty pleas
New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Brenton Tarrant to withdraw his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks
April 30, 2026
Business|Sports|US|World
Cade Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic 116-109 in Game 5 to stave off elimination
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination
April 30, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Kenya gives a hero's welcome to marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe
Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome home complete with a water cannon salute for the aircraft he was aboard
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Repairing damaged US military bases will add billions to Iran war cost, sources say
Repairing damaged US military bases will add billions to Iran war cost, sources say
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Orleans Parish sheriff and CFO indicted after last year’s jail escape of 10 Louisiana inmates
Orleans Parish sheriff and CFO indicted after last year’s jail escape of 10 Louisiana inmates
April 30, 2026
Political|World
New York Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday he encourages Britain's King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, with his comments coming during the
April 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Brazilian authorities sue Cargill, JBS for labor abuses in their supply chains
Brazilian labor prosecutors have filed lawsuits against five firms over labor abuses in their supply chains, with grain trader Cargill and meatpacker JBS among
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Two Jewish men stabbed in London, police treat attack as terrorism
Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews in what police said was a
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
BOJ locks in June rate hike in a risky bet that nothing gets worse
The Bank of Japan effectively committed to a June rate hike this week as it talked up the risks of an inflation overshoot, a gambit that rests on a shaky
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|World
Mexican tequila giant Becle's profits slump below forecasts on US drag
Mexico's Becle, the world's largest tequila maker, reported on Wednesday a 67% slump in its net profit during the first quarter, missing analyst
April 30, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,
April 29, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
President Donald Trump is leveling a new threat against NATO ally Germany by suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump administration sues New Jersey over law enforcement mask ban
The U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK firms' worries about economy rise by most since 2020, Lloyds survey shows
British businesses' confidence about the economic outlook fell this month by the most since April 2020 although their assessment of their own prospects was less downbeat,
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as it awaits the economic fallout from the Iran war and investors will be on
April 30, 2026
Africa|Crime|Environment|World
Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead
At least 17 migrants died and nine are missing after their boat broke down and drifted for eight days in the Mediterranean Sea, Libya's Red Crescent and Libyan security
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
White House official to visit Venezuela to meet energy, mining executives
U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Senators propose legislation to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles
Two U.S. senators on Wednesday introduced legislation to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese automakers from entering the American market, weeks before President
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung chip profit jumps almost 50-fold; supply shortage to worsen in 2027
Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects a severe supply
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|US|World
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says
President Donald Trump's administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of
April 30, 2026
Health|Science|World
Trump administration appeals judge's order upending Kennedy's vaccine policies
The Trump administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling blocking key elements of Health Secretary Robert F.
April 30, 2026
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US|World
Brown University shooting suspect driven by 'accumulation of grievances,' FBI says
The FBI said on Wednesday it had determined the suspected gunman behind December's fatal mass shooting at Brown University spent years planning the attack
April 30, 2026
Political|US|World
US court ruling clears Republican path to redraw House districts
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision weakening a landmark voting rights law opens the door for Republican lawmakers to dismantle Democratic-held U.S.
April 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Brazil's Lula suffers heavy defeat as Senate rejects Supreme Court nominee
Brazil's Senate on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Solicitor General Jorge Messias for an open seat on the Supreme Court, making President Luiz
April 30, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House
The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere
April 29, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Surprise fall in Japan's factory output as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products
Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ASX names insider Darren Yip as interim CEO; shares rise
Australian bourse operator ASX said on Thursday it has appointed insider Darren Yip as its interim chief executive officer, effective May 29.
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles III and Queen Camilla honor 9/11 victims on visit to New York
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have begun their trip to New York City with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, honoring victims of the 2001 attacks
April 29, 2026
Business|Education|Europe|World
King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC
While Charles and Queen Camilla made their first state visit to the U.S. since he became king, they also supported The King’s Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary
April 29, 2026
Crime|Travel|World
Trial set for Overland Park man accused of stabbing captain on Hawaii snorkel tour
Trial set for Overland Park man accused of stabbing captain on Hawaii snorkel tour
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Romanian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officials
A Romanian man has been sentenced to four years in prison for organizing a wave of swatting calls and bomb threats against dozens of U.S. government targets, including members of Congress, cabinet-level officials, federal judges and the heads of federal law-enforcement agencies
April 30, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Several states already are taking steps to respond to a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US charges governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and 9 others with drug trafficking and weapons charges
US charges governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and 9 others with drug trafficking and weapons charges
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Royals leave handwritten message of ‘enduring solidarity’ at New York’s 9/11 memorial
Royals leave handwritten message of ‘enduring solidarity’ at New York’s 9/11 memorial
April 30, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Potapova tops Pliskova in Madrid to become 1st 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000-level event
Anastasia Potapova has become the first ‘lucky loser’ to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event
April 29, 2026
Election|Political|World
Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nominee, first rejection in 132 years
Brazil’s Senate dealt a political blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday by rejecting his appointee to the Supreme Court, the first in more than 130 years
April 30, 2026
Crime|US|World
Legal filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at press dinner
A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials’ initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly
April 30, 2026
Business|Finance|World
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting
April 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Political|World
Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations
Cultural and historic preservation groups are urging a federal judge to block President Donald Trump from renovating the Kennedy Center
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|World
How the UAE's OPEC exit could affect its trade ties with Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from
January 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings
Wall Street oscillated on Wednesday, as investors juggled spiking crude prices, the U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World
US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home
US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home
April 30, 2026
Sports|World
Arsenal and Atletico exchange penalty goals in 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal have drawn 1-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US House votes to reauthorize domestic surveillance but Senate may balk
The U.S. government's effort to renew its warrantless domestic surveillance powers cleared the House of Representatives
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US economy 'quite resilient', should keep growing above 2%, Fed's Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy has been "quite resilient" in the face of the Iran war energy shock, and is likely to keep
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise and a vow to keep governor's seat warm
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell closed out eight years as head of the U.S. central bank on Wednesday with interest rates on hold
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning Wednesday from House lawmakers for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran
April 29, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN says Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started
Iran has executed at least 21 people since the start of the war with the United States and Israel two months ago and has arrested more than 4,000 on national security-related
April 30, 2026
Education|Political|World
Trump administration probes Stanford University over diversity practices
The U.S.
April 30, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|US|World
Florida Republicans approve congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic seats
Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved a new congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic-held U.S.
April 30, 2026
Political|US|World
Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority has handed Republicans their biggest victory yet in the battle to control the House of Representatives and statehouses across the country
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Ex-FBI chief Comey released after indictment over alleged threat against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in Virginia on Wednesday, a day after being indicted over a
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US says first refunds from Trump tariffs expected around May 11
The Trump administration is expected to issue the first tariff refunds by around May 11, according to an order filed on Tuesday in the U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Goldman says UAE's exit from OPEC raises medium-term oil supply upside risk
Goldman Sachs on Wednesday said the United Arab Emirates exit from OPEC poses a greater upside risk to oil supply over the medium term than in the short term.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Key US senator to call for new efforts to prevent undersea cable sabotage
The chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday will call for new efforts to address growing national security concerns over
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Fed dissent, oil ascent
Oil surged toward $120 a barrel on Wednesday on deepening supply fears, while U.S. bond yields jumped and stocks stumbled after the Federal
April 30, 2026
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World
King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla commemorated victims of the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack on New York City on Wednesday, laying a floral
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Brazil central bank trims interest rates again, eyeing Iran conflict
Brazil's central bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday for a second straight meeting, leaving its next moves open
April 30, 2026
Crime|US|World
Virginia jury convicts Afghan man linked to 2021 Kabul airport attack
A federal jury in Virginia on Wednesday convicted an Afghan man of conspiring to provide material support to a terrorist organization in connection with the 2021 suicide bombing
April 30, 2026
Election|Finance|US|World
US Supreme Court guts key provision of Voting Rights Act
The U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Fed sees three dissents over an 'easing bias.' What's that?
More Federal Reserve officials dissented against Wednesday's U.S. central bank policy decision and statement than at any of their interest-rate-setting meetings in
April 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|US|World
Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says
Federal investigators say the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly, but targeted places and people that held symbolic meaning tied to his perceived failures
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Meta beats revenue expectations, boosts capital spending forecast for 2026
Meta Platforms Inc. reports strong first-quarter results, surpassing expectations with significant earnings growth, but the stock slipped in after-hours trading
April 30, 2026
Sports|World
FIFA allows Afghan women to play for their country, defying Taliban
FIFA allows Afghan women to play for their country, defying Taliban
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning in his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chief
Justice Department officials are moving to roll back and modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump’s base
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department seeks to roll back gun control measures days after Trump assassination attempt
Justice Department seeks to roll back gun control measures days after Trump assassination attempt
April 30, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Iran's highly enriched uranium likely is still at the Isfahan site, UN nuclear chief tells AP
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says the majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is still believed to be at its Isfahan nuclear complex
April 29, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|US|World
Texas tornado leaves 5 injured, buildings collapsed and homes without roofs
Officials have confirmed a tornado with winds of at least 120 mph tore through a small Texas city where manufacturing buildings got flattened and roofs were torn from homes
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records
More jumps for oil prices sent tremors through the bond market, along with hints that some Federal Reserve officials don’t want to cut interest rates any time soon
April 29, 2026
Entertainment|Food|Political|Travel|World
Who was invited to dinner with King Charles: Justices, business leaders and Palm Beach friends
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted a white-tie dinner at the White House with King Charles III and Queen Camilla
April 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is back on Capitol Hill defending the administration's plan to cut in half the EPA's budget
April 29, 2026
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World
Domestic violence survivor shares her story of resilience and advocacy
Domestic violence survivor shares her story of resilience and advocacy
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World
Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
Republicans have scored another victory in the nationwide redistricting battle
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World
What is the ‘perimeter’ for presidential security?
What is the ‘perimeter’ for presidential security?
April 30, 2026
Crime|US|World
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators say
The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag, a shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says
The U.S. will give $100 million towards repairs of the vast radiation containment dome at the Chornobyl plant in northern Ukraine, site of the world's worst atomic accident
April 29, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control
Malian forces are back in control of a town on the Niger border that Islamic State-linked insurgents entered this week, residents said on Wednesday, as they pushed to
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Alphabet investors push for safeguards on use of its cloud, AI tech
A group of Alphabet shareholders are pressing the company to explain how it governs and controls the use of its technology and cloud services by
April 29, 2026
Political|World
Israeli maps outline expanded zone of military control in Gaza
New maps of Gaza quietly issued by Israel a little more than a month ago have put thousands of displaced
April 29, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official
The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price
April 29, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
UAE oil break exposes deepening Saudi rift as Gulf power shifts
The United Arab Emirates' decision to quit OPEC and OPEC+ has brought years of tensions with Saudi Arabia out into the open, marking a strategic break with
April 29, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World
Broadcast group says FCC Disney license review creates significant uncertainty
A group representing major U.S. broadcasters on Wednesday called the Federal Communications Commission decision to launch an early review of the
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Brazil creates more formal jobs than expected in March
Brazil's economy created a net 228,208 formal jobs in March, data from the Labor Ministry showed on Wednesday, more than the 150,000 expected by economists in a Reuters
April 30, 2026
Crime|Political|World
US to drop felony charge against ex-congressional candidate, three others over Chicago immigration protest
Federal prosecutors in Chicago on Wednesday said they will drop the main conspiracy count against four people, including a former Democratic congressional
April 30, 2026
Asia|Environment|Health|World
Seven people die in hospital wall collapse in southern India
Seven people have died after an 8-foot (2.5-metre) wall at a hospital complex collapsed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, a state official said on
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Powell says decision to stay on at Fed for a time reflects his concern over legal attacks
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he will leave the U.S. central bank when "I think it's appropriate to do so," and said that this reflects his concern
April 30, 2026
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Traders see the Fed on hold for now, and a rate hike next year
The Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates this year, and traders of short-term U.S. interest-rate futures are now betting the U.S. central bank will raise in the first half
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil majors eye resurgent Canadian energy in wake of Middle East upheaval
Canada's oil and gas producers are drawing renewed interest from global energy majors as the Middle East
April 30, 2026
Political|World
Supreme Court leans toward Trump's move targeting Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The U.S.
April 29, 2026
Political|US|World
Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court has heard arguments in a case about the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
April 29, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Attacks on hospitals and medics rising, driven by Middle East conflict, says World Health Organization
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that attacks on healthcare facilities and staff are increasing globally, with a notable uptick
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
US oil stocks plummet, country becomes net crude exporter on weekly basis for first time, EIA says
The United States became a net exporter of crude for the first time since World War Two as the country shipped a record volume of oil
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key hurdle toward Senate confirmation vote
Kevin Warsh, U.S.
April 29, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar says he had 'successful' talks on funds with EU's von der Leyen
Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said he had "extremely constructive and successful" talks on Wednesday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on
April 29, 2026
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UN candidate Grynspan says world body must do 'less with less'
The United Nations is facing a critical moment with its financial sustainability under threat and it should do "less with less", Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
US extends deadline on talks over Lukoil assets to May 30
The U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
CMS extends application deadlines for Medicaid drug pricing model
The U.S.
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
OPEC+ likely to agree another oil output hike without UAE, sources say
OPEC+ will likely agree a small oil output quota hike on Sunday despite the loss of the lion's share of its exports due to the U.S.-
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls
German sports car maker Porsche saw its profit erode further in the first quarter of 2026 as it doubles down on cost-cutting to deal with mounting
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Mysterious 'El Money' paid men to carry out arson attacks on property linked to Starmer, London court told
Three men with links to Ukraine carried out a series of arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on behalf of a mystery
April 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine asks Israel to seize vessel it says is carrying grain stolen by Russia
Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a vessel carrying grain it says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia, its top prosecutor said on Wednesday, amid a
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices settle at multi-week highs as global supply worries mount
Oil prices surged over 6% on Wednesday to settle at their highest in weeks, as deadlocked U.S.-Iran negotiations made investors more concerned
April 29, 2026
World
US House backs effort to advance measure opening debate on ICE funding and FISA
A measure to open debate on key legislation to outline funding for immigration enforcement operations and to renew foreign surveillance authority was approved in the
April 29, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Foiled attack intensifies concerns about White House press gala
Saturday's foiled attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has deepened questions about whether the event should continue in its
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
More than 1 million in Lebanon expected to face acute food insecurity, hunger monitor says
More than 1 million people in Lebanon are expected to face a food insecurity crisis in the months ahead as a result of renewed conflict
April 29, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Oil soars, US stocks end muted on Iran worries with earnings, Fed in focus
Oil prices soared on worries about prolonged supply disruption due to the Middle East war while Wall Street's stock indexes
April 29, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump urges Iran to sign a deal and discusses prolonged blockade
Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with U.S. oil companies, a White
April 29, 2026
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Iran's rial currency hits record low as a shaky ceasefire with the US and Israel holds
Iran’s national rial currency has hit a record low of 1.8 to the dollar as a shaky ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel holds
April 29, 2026
Science|World
Genome study reveals what happened after the Roman Empire fell
The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD was a pivotal moment in human history, when Germanic chieftain Odoacer deposed teenage emperor Romulus Augustulus in
April 29, 2026
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Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court
Family members of victims of one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Wednesday,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Russia’s economy shows first quarterly contraction in three years
The Russian economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter, marking its first quarterly contraction since early 2023, preliminary
April 30, 2026
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Dollar gains after Fed keeps rates unchanged and yen weakens past 160
The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S.
April 29, 2026
Europe|World
Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment
Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany next month with a military parade on Moscow's Red Square, but with no military equipment displayed in view of the operational situation
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
London police say the stabbing of 2 Jewish men is an act of terror. The suspect was arrested
Two Jewish men have been stabbed and injured in London on in what police call an act of terror
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
April 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'
The House has taken a crucial step toward funding the Department of Homeland Security
April 29, 2026
Crime|MidEast|US|World
Man convicted of aiding IS group, but jury deadlocks on alleged role in deadly Kabul airport bombing
An alleged Islamic State group militant from Afghanistan has been convicted of aiding the terror organization that took credit for a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport
April 29, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms
Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest person against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit
April 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty
The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia to hold a Victory Day parade without military equipment for the 1st time in nearly 2 decades
The Russian Defense Ministry says the traditional Victory Day parade will take place without military equipment
April 29, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
98-year-old Navy veteran of three wars selected Honor Flight
98-year-old Navy veteran of three wars selected Honor Flight
April 30, 2026
Crime|US|World
Police arrest 2 teens as alleged gunmen in homicide
Police arrest 2 teens as alleged gunmen in homicide
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will side with Trump on Haitian and Syrian migrants
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will side with Trump on Haitian and Syrian migrants
April 29, 2026
Health|Political|World
Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising First Amendment fears about state probe
The Supreme Court is siding with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions
April 29, 2026
Crime|Education|World
Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, killed in Chicago shooting, vow "we will get justice" after not guilty plea
Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, killed in Chicago shooting, vow "we will get justice" after not guilty plea
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Bondi will testify in House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe
Bondi will testify in House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe
April 29, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World
Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck
Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck
April 29, 2026
World
He once struck a peace deal with Israel and says Lebanon's leaders should try again now
Former Lebanese President Amin Gemayel believes the time might be right to pursue peace talks with Israel
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London
A British court has heard that two men from Ukraine and a Romanian man were allegedly offered payment by a Russian-speaking contact to set fires last year to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
April 29, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World
Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about train security
Union representatives and safety consultants say the case of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a media dinner is the latest example of someone allegedly trying to use the country's passenger trains to smuggle guns for an attack
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World
Aircraft lessor AerCap says prolonged high oil prices could bring opportunities
The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap, said on Wednesday that higher fuel prices have had little impact on the sector so far,
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine
Bulgarian police have charged three people and are seeking a fourth after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering uncovered a cannabis farm
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Bank of Canada lifts growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday slightly lifted its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on the assumption that U.S. tariffs remain unchanged and oil prices gradually
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged
The Bank of Canada released the following statement on Wednesday: "The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April as energy costs soar
German headline inflation picked up in April due to surging energy prices fuelled by the war in Iran, data showed on Wednesday, though a drop in core
April 29, 2026
Education|Travel|World
King Charles to visit New York to commemorate 9/11 victims
Britain's King Charles and his wife
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Canada holds rates, says changes will be small if forecasts hold true
The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as expected and said any changes in the rate could be small if
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Mexico to require federal projects to use local steel in response to US tariffs
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday announced a rule that all federal work projects use steel from Mexican companies, after attempts to reach a deal to
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Mexico's Walmex aims to recover sales pace after soft Q1, CEO says
Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit is aiming to recover sales speed after reporting results in the first quarter that
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as officials debate whether to flag risks of rising inflation in a
April 29, 2026
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Estee Lauder considers bid for Puig at 18-19 euros per share, source says
Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder is considering launching a takeover bid for all of Puig's Class B shares at 18 to 19 euros ($21 to $22.20) a share, said a source close to the matter.
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
NH state lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'
NH state lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'
April 29, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado
Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornado
April 29, 2026
Europe|World
UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official
The U.K. has expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official and the smear campaign that followed
April 29, 2026
Technology|World
Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16
Indonesia is urging social media companies to report the number of accounts suspended under new regulations restricting access for children under 16
April 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World
Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman
Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US sanctions on China's Hengli mark escalation in Iran oil crackdown
The U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World
French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules
France's consumer protection authority said on Wednesday that three‑quarters of the products it tested from major e‑commerce platforms last year
April 29, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mugabe's son given fine and to be deported from South Africa for pointing a toy gun
A South African court on Wednesday ordered the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe to pay a large fine and said he would be deported for
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
India economy resilient but faces rising risks from Mideast war, government report says
India's economy remains resilient but faces mounting risks from the Middle East conflict, which has disrupted supplies of
April 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy
When Harum Anjarsari's husband finally got through to her phone, he did not hear her, but instead, rescue workers who said they pulled the device from
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Bunge lifts 2026 outlook on strong crush margins, biofuel demand
U.S. agribusiness Bunge Global raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday, citing strong oilseed processing margins and an improved
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World
Iran's rial drops to record low as ceasefire prompts rush for hard currency
Iran's currency dropped to a record low of 1,810,000 rials to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, the Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA) said, as demand for foreign exchange that
April 29, 2026
Africa|World
Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa
A series of reversals suffered by Mali's Moscow-backed military government has dented Russia's image as a self-styled security
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania's KAYO have set up a joint venture to build and maintain vessels in Albania, which is seeking to modernise its military
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech
Britain's terrorism watchdog on Wednesday said the government risked stretching counterterrorism laws beyond their original purpose by using such powers
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US goods trade deficit widens in March as imports rise sharply
The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened more than expected in March as a rise in imports outpaced exports, suggesting that trade was likely a drag on economic growth
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group
Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, expressing
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Technology|World
AbbVie tops quarterly expectations as newer immunology drugs offset Humira decline
AbbVie on Wednesday reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit, fueled by demand for newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Ackman's Pershing Square fund shares drop in hotly anticipated debut
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman launched his new Pershing Square USA closed-end fund on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Brown‑Forman shares slump as deal talks with French spirits group Pernod collapse
Shares of Brown-Forman dropped 10% in early trading on Wednesday after the Jack Daniel's whiskey maker and France's Pernod Ricard scrapped their merger talks,
April 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
New bodycam video shows police discovering locksmith shot and killed in Miami
New bodycam video shows police discovering locksmith shot and killed in Miami
April 29, 2026
Arts|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III
In the world of diplomatic faux pas it could have been a lot worse
April 29, 2026
Crime|Environment|Travel|World
Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon
Authorities say they’ve suspended the search for missing five crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon in the Pacific Ocean
April 29, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?
Measuring US weapons stockpiles sheds light on future constraints and what Russia and China may learn from the Iran war.
April 29, 2026
Crime|World
Syria says Australia won't repatriate families from camp for those with alleged ties to IS militants
A group of Australian women and children who left a Syrian camp for people with alleged ties to Islamic State group militants are stuck in Syria
April 29, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's largest lenders' first-quarter profit up over 3%, sour loan ratios steady
Five of China's largest lenders reported net profit growth over 3% in the first quarter of this year on Wednesday, as bad debt ratios
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine says it hits Russian oil pumping station 1,500 km away
Ukraine struck what it said was an oil pumping station 1,500 km (900 miles) into Russia near the Ural Mountains with drones overnight, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Health|World
Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says
An 89-year-old gunman arrested for wounding five people in two shootings in Athens on Tuesday acted in "protest and despair" against Greek public services, his lawyer said
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Whirlwind Wednesday
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Today marks the apex of a packed week of events, with the Federal
April 29, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World
This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Spot crude premiums ease from record highs despite Hormuz closure
Spot premiums for physical crude have slipped from record highs reached earlier during the Iran war as refiners are
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump dents trading volume growth
Robinhood's shares plunged 11% on Wednesday, as crypto-driven market volatility dampened its first-quarter trading volume growth, leading
April 29, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Blackstone's private credit fund sees investor demand cool in first quarter
April 29 - Blackstone's roughly $80-billion private credit fund BCRED faced weaker investor demand and rising redemption pressure in the first quarter as geopolitical volatility, concerns over AI and
April 29, 2026
Africa|Crime|Health|World
HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-LGBTQ crackdown
Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting LGBTQ people, according to health
April 29, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's Shenzhen further eases homebuying curbs
Shenzhen, one of China's four first-tier cities, further relaxed restrictions for buying homes in the city in a bid to spur demand.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Greece says it agreed with Qatar to deepen trade, energy and defence ties
Greece said on Wednesday it had agreed with Qatar to bolster cooperation in areas including trade, energy and defence, extending a deal first struck in 2024.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Taiwan tops Beijing's agenda for Trump-Xi summit
For 23 million Taiwanese, the most consequential diplomatic meeting of 2026 may be one to which they are not invited.
April 29, 2026
World
Erdogan rejects criticism of Turkey's peace efforts with Kurdish militants
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that the peace process aimed at ending Turkey's decades-long conflict with Kurdish militants was progressing in a "positive
April 29, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Slovakia's Supreme Court upholds 21-year sentence for PM Fico's attacker
Slovakia's Supreme Court upheld on Wednesday a 21-year jail sentence for a man who shot at Prime Minister Robert Fico two years ago, rejecting his appeal against terrorism charges
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
EU to seek feedback to merger rules overhaul from Thursday, antitrust chief says
EU regulators will seek feedback starting Thursday from interested parties to the first proposal to overhaul merger rules in more than two decades, which
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, a UAE
April 29, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
Trump’s court setbacks fail to blunt his campaign against media
President Donald Trump has suffered a string of courtroom setbacks in his battles with the American media, but the rulings have done little to blunt a
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World
Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Big Chinese tech firms scramble to secure Huawei AI chips after DeepSeek V4 launch, sources say
Demand for Huawei's Ascend 950 AI chips has surged following the release of DeepSeek's V4 artificial intelligence model that runs on the Shenzhen-based tech firm's chips,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Asian Development Bank cuts regional growth forecasts on impact of war in Middle East
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday cut its economic growth forecast for the region to 4.7% this year and 4.8% next year, down from earlier projections of 5.1% for
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Investors reload yen shorts in intervention test
Investors have built the biggest short yen position in nearly two years, selling the currency against the euro, Swiss franc,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares hit three-week low as earnings, data and Iran conflict weigh
European shares slid to a three-week low on Wednesday amid mixed corporate results and data pointing to the economic damage caused by the Iran war,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
GKN Aerospace owner Melrose's quarterly revenue jumps; flags freight‑cost inflation
GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries reported an 11% jump in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, supported by the strong performance of wide-body jets, engines, and its repairs
April 29, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges
Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with breaching landmark European Union tech rules and must do more to block children
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports
U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Taiwan's UMC sees headwinds, but predicts resilient demand and will raise prices
Taiwanese chipmaker UMC said on Wednesday that it continues to see resilient market demand despite headwinds from memory chip supply shortages and the impact of the Iran
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine war flips Sweden’s Hagglunds fortunes from layoffs to billions
The war in Ukraine has turned Sweden's defence industry into one of Europe's fastest-growing weapons hubs, a shift visible
April 29, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
What the Fed has seen about the war's impact on the economy so far
Federal Reserve officials last met just over two weeks into the U.S.-led war on Iran and then had little data at their disposal beyond surging gasoline prices to
April 29, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
The European Commission on Wednesday urged member states to quickly adopt its new age verification app to protect minors from harmful content online,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Canada to hold rates, assess oil shock impact on inflation, growth
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday and update its inflation and growth forecasts after the oil
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
London stocks fall as investors weigh mixed earnings; focus on Fed, BoE
British shares drifted lower on Wednesday as investors parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings, with attention turning towards central bank decisions on both sides of the
April 29, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea
A barge carrying a stranded humpback whale nicknamed Timmy has begun its journey toward the North Sea
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
April 29, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff
Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court
A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us
Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us
April 29, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Kenya economic growth steady at 4.6% in 2025, data shows
Kenya's economy grew 4.6% last year, little changed from 2024's 4.7% growth and below a finance ministry estimate, official data showed on Wednesday.
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows
A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for it is growing, an opinion poll showed
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
UK housing minister says government is not looking at rent controls
Britain's housing minister Steve Reed said the government was not looking at rent controls, following a report that a one-year freeze on rent increases was being
April 29, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Kenya's economy grew 4.6% in 2025, stats office says
Kenya's economy grew 4.6% in 2025, compared with 4.7% growth a year earlier, the statistics office said on Wednesday.
April 29, 2026
Economy|Political|Technology|World
China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs
Taiwan's economy would gain see unprecedented opportunities if it unites with China, Beijing said on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to persuade Taipei to accept
April 29, 2026
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World
Philippine vice president faces impeachment vote in Congress after panel find probable cause
The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
KPMG to exit US federal audit business
Big Four firm KPMG is exiting its federal government audit business and will redeploy staff, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Goldman cuts access to Anthropic's Claude for Hong Kong bankers, source says
Goldman Sachs has removed access to Anthropic's Claude for its bankers in Hong Kong, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said, as banks step up scrutiny of
April 29, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Indonesia military court begins trial of officers allegedly behind acid attack on activist
JAKARTA, April 29 - Indonesian military prosecutors charged four officers on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the expanding public
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase
Inflation rose in three key German states in April, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could increase
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Mercedes profit tumbles in Q1 on China competition, tariff pressures
Mercedes-Benz reported a sharp drop in operating profit at the start of 2026, a year set to bring higher raw material costs and further
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy consumer and business confidence plunge in April
Morale among Italian consumers and businesses fell steeply in April, data showed on Wednesday, boding ill for the prospects of the euro zone's third largest economy, among
April 29, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges linked to his short-lived 2024
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Euro zone economic confidence plunges, price pressures soar
Euro zone economic sentiment plunged to a three-and-a-half-year low this month as the Iran war hit the services sector hard and inflation continued to
April 29, 2026
World
Private air defence takes off in Ukraine
Ukraine is rolling out a new line of defence to protect businesses and critical infrastructure from hundreds of Russian drones darkening its skies night after
April 29, 2026
Europe|World
Russia attacks port infrastructure in Ukraine's south, hits hospital
Russia has attacked port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region with drones in overnight strikes that also damaged residential buildings and a hospital and left two
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|World
South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Arts|Education|World
New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest
A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador
April 29, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
The European Union says Meta is failing to keep underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram
April 29, 2026
Environment|Travel|World
Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way to their native forests after years in the care of a zoo in the Czech Republic
April 29, 2026
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Virginia high court leaves Democratic-led redistricting vote blocked for now
Virginia's top court on Tuesday left in place a county judge's order temporarily blocking the state from certifying the results of last week's referendum, when voters
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Chile's central bank holds benchmark rate, warns of risk from Middle East war
Chile's central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations and marking its third consecutive decision to
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
British finance minister Reeves says targeted steps needed to protect UK from war impact without lasting rate hit
British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday the government needs to make targeted interventions to shield the economy from the impact of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran
April 29, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House
The White House has hit back at critics of Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the U.S. president.
April 29, 2026
World
As Trump greets Charles, the White House calls them 'TWO KINGS'
If the ancestors of Donald Trump and King Charles could see them today, the U.S. president mused Tuesday, they "would surely be filled with awe and
April 29, 2026
Americas|Political|US|World
US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba
The Republican-led U.S.
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
US mandates what it calls 'enhanced' security checks for immigration applicants
President Donald Trump's administration has mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for immigration applicants, according to
April 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment
Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE opened an administrative proceeding to investigate possible price alignment between airlines LATAM and Gol in the domestic passenger
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Miner Vale posts 36% rise in Q1 profit on more sales, higher prices
Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, on Tuesday posted a 36% increase in its first-quarter net profit as it boosted sales volumes and benefited from
April 29, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care
A U.S. advisory committee appointed by Health Secretary Robert F.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement
The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday, saying recent actions
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks
Pernod Ricard and Brown-
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East
The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said the U.S.-Iran war in the Middle East
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy
Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and in 2027 due to the Iran war, and inflation will stay above the Bank of England's target until 2028,
April 29, 2026
Business|Technology|World
King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges
Britain's King Charles met with U.S. tech leaders on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit, discussing challenges for early-stage startups as
April 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as
April 28, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows
Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Flight cancellations and high fuel prices help keep Chinese close to home for May holidays
Travel demand in China is expected to remain strong during the five‑day Labour Day holiday from May 1, with travellers
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for
April 29, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain's King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught
April 29, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models, Axios reports
The White House is developing guidance that could allow federal agencies to sidestep Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation and onboard new artificial intelligence models,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
New Zealand central banker says Q1 core inflation was stable within target band
New Zealand's top central banker on Wednesday said that measures of core inflation in the first quarter had remained stable within its target band of 1% to 3%, adding
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll
China's factory activity likely grew at a slower pace in April as rising cost pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict test Beijing's reliance on manufacturing to
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone
In a foggy field in northeast Ukraine, four soldiers stare at red and yellow dots on a screen in the back of a van, armed with interceptor
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll
South Korean exports likely rose in April for an 11th straight month, with a surge in chip demand driven by artificial intelligence investment more than
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Spirit Airlines' talks on $500 million US rescue financing stall, Bloomberg News reports
Spirit Airlines' discussions over a potential $500 million U.S. government rescue financing have hit an impasse, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
April 29, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president
Kosovo is set for another snap election after parliament failed to elect a new president on Tuesday, pitching Europe's youngest nation back into the thick of a political
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It's Fed Day, and it looks increasingly certain that it will be Jerome Powell's curtain call as chair.
April 29, 2026
Environment|Political|Travel|World
Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
The Taiwanese minister in charge of the Coast Guard visited a second Taiwan-controlled islet deep in the South China Sea, she said on Wednesday, adding that complaints by
April 29, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks
The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, on Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend, vowing
April 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch
El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch
April 29, 2026
Crime|Health|World
Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches
The California city of Oakland has driven homicides to historic lows by offering services including life coaches to people most likely to get pulled into gang-related shootings
April 29, 2026
Americas|Sports|World
Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says
The United States has set specific conditions for the release of billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, such as more cost-cutting and moves to
April 29, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
King Charles III has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history.”
April 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull
Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull
April 29, 2026
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1
April 28, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup have been updated because of two controversies in international soccer this year
April 29, 2026
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|World
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu exhibit to show the world the impact of war and the fragile ceasefire
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'
A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California
April 29, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
April 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket
A U.S. special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000
April 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge
April 29, 2026
Crime|US|World
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records
April 29, 2026
Science|Technology|Travel|World
NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World
Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress
April 29, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open
American Hailey Baptiste has earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open
April 29, 2026
World
Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”
April 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
April 29, 2026
Arts|Education|Political|Technology|Travel|World
Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
April 29, 2026
Sports|World
Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg
Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg
April 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|US|World
Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
A federal judge is questioning the decision to close Washington's Kennedy Center for renovations
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.
April 28, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks
U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Main measures announced in Canada economic statement
Here are some of the main new measures that the Canadian government announced in a spring economic statement on Tuesday. * a new nationwide effort to recruit, train, and
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts
The Canadian government on Tuesday said the 2025/26 budget deficit would be lower than estimated and trimmed its growth forecasts for the next two fiscal years.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela
Italy's energy producer Eni on Tuesday signed an agreement with Venezuela's oil ministry and state-run oil company PDVSA to
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World
Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength
Oreo-maker Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand for its chocolates and biscuits along with
April 29, 2026
Political|Travel|US|World
US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
The State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength
PPG Industries beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by price hikes and strong demand in the aerospace and coatings segments.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project
A court in Argentina's San Juan province on Tuesday allowed the Vicuna copper project, operated by Australia's BHP and Canada's Lundin Mining, to continue operating
April 29, 2026
Business|Travel|US|World
San Francisco, Port of Oakland settle airport trademark lawsuit
The City of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland have settled their trademark dispute over the use of "San Francisco" in the Oakland airport's name, according
April 29, 2026
Europe|Travel|US|World
King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
Britain's King Charles told the U.S.
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
The United Nations on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and three Colombian mercenaries
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Trading Day: Chips off the table
U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another
April 29, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World
Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump
Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa, a top producer of Spanish-language content, on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net profit that more than tripled
April 29, 2026
Americas|Europe|US|World
America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments
America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments
April 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|World
US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
U.S. federal and state law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World
Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs
Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday and warned that the war in the Middle East could weigh on bookings through the end of June,
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%
Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported on Tuesday a first-quarter net profit that climbed 35% compared to the same period a year earlier, coming
April 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter
Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit on Tuesday reported a slight rise in first-quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts, as strong growth in Mexico and
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN. The specific charges were not immediately clear.
April 29, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise faces trial in June
A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship will go to trial in over a month
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US|Videos|World
LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future
LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
READ: Indictment of James Comey
READ: Indictment of James Comey
April 29, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension
Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension
April 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy
A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no
April 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World
DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom
The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars
More than 70 Democrats in the U.S.
April 28, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar has proposed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to discuss minority rights of ethnic
April 28, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift
The dollar firmed on Tuesday as risk‑off flows driven by the Iran war offset a brief rally in the yen following the Bank of Japan's most divided policy
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World
Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped pull Wall Street off its record heights
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor
Pro-tariff and human rights groups asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to impose new import bans, duties and quotas to combat forced labor
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say
The European Union plans to turn the focus of its landmark rules curbing the power of Big Tech to cloud and artificial intelligence services, aiming to
April 28, 2026
Political|World
Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers
Two successive Israeli strikes on a building in a southern Lebanese town killed five people on Tuesday, including three rescuers who went to help those wounded in the
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages
The average U.S. gasoline price rose to its highest level in nearly four years after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February, according to
April 28, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the
April 29, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World
US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals
The U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors assessed the stalemate in the Iran conflict and news that the United Arab Emirates was cutting ties with OPEC,
April 28, 2026
Africa|Election|Political|World
Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy
Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for
April 29, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World
FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered early license reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations in a major escalation of the Trump administration's
April 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the
April 28, 2026
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The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship
King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment
April 28, 2026
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US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
April 29, 2026
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Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
April 29, 2026
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Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
April 29, 2026
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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago
April 28, 2026
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Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
A jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021
April 29, 2026
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Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London
Kite-surfing fabrics, car tyres and shortened shoelaces helped Kenyan Sabastian Sawe and Adidas crack the two‑hour marathon
April 28, 2026
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Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of
April 28, 2026
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Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees
An investor in one of Blue Owl Capital's private credit funds has filed a suit in New York accusing the company's investment adviser of breaching its fiduciary duties by
April 28, 2026
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Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
April 29, 2026
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'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
April 29, 2026
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The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China
April 28, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington
April 28, 2026
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Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded
April 28, 2026
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Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures
Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13
April 28, 2026
Crime|World
Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap
Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West
April 28, 2026
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Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued
Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the
April 28, 2026
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European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape
European Parliament lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of a consent-based definition of rape — known as "only yes means yes" — and urged the European
April 28, 2026
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Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,
April 28, 2026
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Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say
International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's
April 28, 2026
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Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland
Suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang have been arrested in Switzerland accused of involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, Europol said on
April 28, 2026
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FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers
Parcel delivery giants FedEx and UPS said on Tuesday they would return any tariff refunds to customers as the U.S. government begins to return the illegally collected levies.
April 28, 2026
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Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has leveraged Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare into a series of successful diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party issued one of its strongest criticisms yet of the government's handling of a fragile peace process, highlighting on Tuesday a growing stand-
April 28, 2026
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US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged higher in April amid a rally in share prices following a ceasefire in the war with Iran and improved
April 28, 2026
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UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand
United Parcel Service on Tuesday reiterated its full-year revenue target despite projecting a return to growth in the June quarter, as
April 28, 2026
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UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid
The U.N. war crimes court has ordered an independent medical assessment of lifetime inmate Ratko Mladic, after the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general sought early release
April 28, 2026
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AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says
AI's potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of U.S. equity
April 28, 2026
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People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner
April 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats,
April 28, 2026
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HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum
HSBC on Tuesday upgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "overweight" from "neutral, as earnings momentum and easing geopolitical risks turned the
April 28, 2026
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US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the
April 28, 2026
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US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook
A Middle East conflict now in its ninth week has splintered the U.S. fixed-income market, with investors in corporate credit behaving as if
April 28, 2026
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Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch
Europe's Airbus posted a first-quarter core profit that more than halved on Tuesday, well below market expectations, as the world's largest planemaker
April 28, 2026
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FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says
The Federal Communications Commission is set to order early reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations as soon as Tuesday in a dramatic escalation
April 28, 2026
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North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle
April 28, 2026
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GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies
April 28, 2026
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Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday
April 28, 2026
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BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher
April 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
April 28, 2026
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US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran
April 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited to attend next month's summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia, European Council President Antonio Costa
April 28, 2026
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Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the
April 28, 2026
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Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows
Investment manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong inflows that lifted its fee income
April 28, 2026
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Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund
Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday the launch of a new framework that permits institutional clients to use BlackRock's tokenised short-term U.S.
April 28, 2026
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Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings
Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek citizens' protection ministry said.
April 28, 2026
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US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says
U.S. single-family house prices were unchanged on a monthly basis in February, but elevated mortgage rates as the war with Iran continues could keep the dream of
April 28, 2026
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Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl
Italian magistrates said on Tuesday they had opened urgent checks into whether Nicole Minetti, an ally of late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, lied to
April 28, 2026
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JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games
JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russia's FSB says archaeologist Butyagin released by Poland in prisoner swap, TASS reports
Russia's Federal Security Service said on Tuesday that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin had been released by Poland as part of a prisoner swap, state news agency
April 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World
ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law
More than 65,000 victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the police force that imposed sharia law on Timbuktu in 2012 and ordered public floggings and
April 28, 2026
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Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes
Paintmaker Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday forecast mid-single-digit sales growth for the second quarter, banking on price increases and contributions from recent
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
UK counter-terrorism police investigate arson at Jewish memorial wall
Police said on Tuesday they were investigating suspected arson at a memorial wall in a part of north London that is home to a large Jewish community, amid a recent spate
April 28, 2026
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Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about
April 28, 2026
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Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen
April 28, 2026
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Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund and market trading firm Citadel, said on Tuesday he will meet with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on
April 28, 2026
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Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO
Barrick Mining named on Tuesday, Wessel Hamman as chief financial officer of the new company that will hold its North American assets in
April 28, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say
Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, offered his resignation as leader of his right-wing Fidesz party on Tuesday but a party congress in June will decide
April 28, 2026
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US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the
April 28, 2026
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Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia
Ukraine and Israel traded diplomatic blows on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned what he said were grain purchases from occupied Ukrainian
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Britain on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap
Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the
April 28, 2026
Europe|World
US envoy says Belarus may free more prisoners in next month
U.S. special envoy John Coale said on Tuesday he expects to secure the release of additional prisoners from Belarus within the next month, adding that
April 28, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its
April 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say
Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting
Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that director Rodrigo Alves Teixeira will not attend this week's monetary policy meeting due to the passing of a relative.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs
Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
March 20, 2026
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JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss
JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it plans to slow hiring, cut capacity and hike fares to soften the blow from soaring jet fuel costs after
April 28, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after
April 28, 2026
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Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role
Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital
Greek authorities say several people have been wounded after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by
April 28, 2026
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Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now
The Spanish government still expects the economy to grow 2.2% this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday, adding though that uncertainty triggered by the
April 28, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|US|World
Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Austrian pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
A 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour
April 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World
Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Blaze at Moscow construction site kills at least seven
At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured in a fire at a building under construction in northern Moscow on Tuesday before firefighters brought the blaze
April 28, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|World
Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's one-time closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, backed his former boss on Tuesday by
April 28, 2026
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|World
Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says
Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges
Italy's budget watchdog, UPB, raised doubts on Tuesday over the government's pledge to put the country's massive debt on a downward path starting from 2027
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products
Financial information company S&P Global reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its data and analytics offerings amid geopolitical uncertainty,
April 28, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Political|World
How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters
A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict
Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised annual room revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, betting on a rebound in domestic travel to boost demand across
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag
India's industrial output expanded 4.1% in March, its slowest pace in five months, as softer factory output and weak power generation weighed on growth, government data
April 28, 2026
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Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash
The CEO of Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, urged companies on Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to "lift everybody
April 28, 2026
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Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision
Brazil's inflation accelerated less than expected in early April despite a jump in fuel and food prices, official data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing market
April 28, 2026
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Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says
Foreign demand for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds has remained strong for 15 consecutive months, according to Citigroup, as overseas investors rotate into technology, media
April 28, 2026
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a simulated run-off, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Tuesday, ahead of
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1
April 28, 2026
Crime|Health|Travel|World
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt
April 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|World
ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali
The International Criminal Court has ordered an al-Qaida-linked leader to pay 7.2 million euros in reparations for atrocities in Timbuktu in Mali
April 28, 2026
Science|Technology|World
How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
April 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|World
US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports
The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|World
Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the
April 28, 2026
Business|Political|World
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, state media said, the first in-person meeting of Gulf
April 28, 2026
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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery
The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence a push into medical technology would eventually drive a recovery in the market value of the world's
April 28, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast
An attempt to remove a stranded humpback whale from shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast began on Tuesday, after four weeks of intense public
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Talons on show
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets This week’s pack of major central bank meetings got off to a
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Political|World
Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says
The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East,
April 28, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB
Euro zone inflation expectations are surging on the fallout from the Iran war but economic growth is faltering, separate European
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors
April 28, 2026
Business|Technology|World
China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling
China's cyberspace administrator has ordered ByteDance's video editing apps Jianying and Maoxiang, and website Jimeng AI, to comply with rules on labelling AI-generated
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders
MOSCOW, April 28 - Russia's central bank wants commercial banks to hold mandatory reserves of yuan to prevent shortages of the Chinese currency in the foreign exchange market and rein in excessive
April 28, 2026
Arts|Education|Travel|World
She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World
She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World
November 21, 2025
Asia|Crime|World
Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15 with another 88 injured, a senior minister said on Tuesday,
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related
April 28, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war
Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the war in the Middle East, the presidents of Finland and Estonia said on Tuesday.
April 28, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near
As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the
April 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about
April 28, 2026
Africa|Economy|World
Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping the military-led government battle insurgents who
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial
Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has discontinued a money laundering trial against Gulnara Karimova, a daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, on the grounds that
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|World
These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
April 28, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport
Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport
April 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens
Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people
April 28, 2026
Business|Technology|US|World
US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|MidEast|Political|World
Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence
April 28, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp
April 28, 2026
Business|Health|Technology|World
US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings
European shares ended near a three-week low on Tuesday as mixed corporate earnings, uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, and caution ahead of
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling
April 28, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports
Spirit Airlines has won the backing of two of its three major creditor groupings needed to secure a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration, the Financial Times
April 28, 2026
Business|Technology|World
China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion
Chinese luxury automaker Hongqi, famed as Mao Zedong's preferred car brand, is in talks with Stellantis to build vehicles at
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BOJ's hawkish hold
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a week packed with central bank meetings, the Bank of Japan's hawkish hold has set the stage for the Fed, the Bank of
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion
Chery, China's largest car exporter, is taking inspiration from two very
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not
April 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in
April 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
North Korea sharply increased executions during pandemic lockdown, rights group says
North Korea sharply raised the number of executions it conducted after shutting its borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the largest share linked to
April 28, 2026
Africa|Health|Political|World
A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups
April 28, 2026
Business|Finance|Technology|World
Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports
Meta Platforms is preparing to unwind its acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus after China blocked the deal on national security grounds, the Wall Street Journal
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary
April 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday,
April 28, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|US|World
Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism
Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism
April 28, 2026
Asia|Political|World
At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N.
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
Call it a different kind of sticker shock.
April 28, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions
Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, calling the warning a part of a
April 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more
April 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
A series of attacks in Colombia's southwest has raised security concerns before the May presidential election
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says
Over 1,000 U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that
April 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico
Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores,
April 28, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands
Taiwan has spotted two Chinese warships operating in waters near the Penghu islands in the Taiwan Strait and has sent its own naval and air forces to keep watch, the
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
Foreign automakers have warned the Trump administration that they could pull their cheapest car models from the U.S. market if the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is not
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked
April 28, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest
Millions face the threat of dangerous storms capable of producing tornadoes and hail up to baseball size or larger. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets the latest forecast from CNN Meteorologist Chris Warren.
April 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup
Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and
April 28, 2026
Business|Health|US|World
US DEA medical marijuana registration portal to launch Wednesday
Companies seeking to register as medical marijuana dispensaries after U.S.
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay
Legislation to fund the U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says
British finance minister Rachel Reeves should explicitly aim to bring public debt below its current level within the next three years, rather than simply halt its current
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April
Irish consumer sentiment fell for a second successive month in April, but the pace of decline was smaller than the previous month as households started to better manage
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows
Easter promotions on chocolate eggs, home renovation materials and clothing helped lower shop price inflation in April, offering households some respite
April 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World
US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom
Two days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump was attending, Republicans in the U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World
Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment swung to a third-quarter loss from a profit in the prior three-month period, hurt by seasonal weakness and lower table
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World
Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition
Paramount Skydance has asked the U.S.
April 27, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|World
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and
April 28, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program
April 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma
Twin tornadoes were observed in a rural area near Foraker, Oklahoma, as severe storms could threaten parts of the Midwest.
April 27, 2026
Business|Technology|World
Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times
April 28, 2026
Election|Finance|US|World
DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a ‘dummymander’
DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a ‘dummymander’
April 27, 2026
Sports|World
Sabres are on the verge of a long-awaited series win, and the Ducks are too
The Buffalo Sabres have shed the burden of a 14-year absence from the Stanley Cup playoffs that set a dubious NHL record and surged toward their next big thing
April 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World
Utah charges man with murder in January shooting outside church in Salt Lake City
Prosecutors say a man in California is in custody on murder charges in connection with a shooting in January that left two people dead in a Salt Lake City church parking lot
April 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria
Officials say militants with the Islamic State group attacked a village overnight in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 29 people
April 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say
The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says
Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Monday, adding that Ottawa could also purchase some
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own
Oil prices rose again on Monday on the lack of any sign that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, but that didn't prevent the S&P 500 and
April 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed
April 27, 2026
Crime|Environment|World
Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain
April 27, 2026
Crime|US|World
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump
The man accused of opening fire at the venue of a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with
April 27, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|US|World
US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a
April 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria and abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen have raided an orphanage in north-central Nigeria, abducting 23 pupils
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development
April 28, 2026
Crime|Education|Political|Technology|US|World
Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage
Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage
April 28, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA Olympics
Sprinter Allyson Felix is attempting a comeback at age 40 that would give her a chance to add to her Olympic-record medal haul
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president
Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president
April 28, 2026
Sports|World
Clinical Man United beats Brentford to move clear in third place
First half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko have given Manchester United a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League
April 28, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements
April 27, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World
King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Designated survivor discussions took place prior to press dinner, White House says
U.S. officials discussed a designated survivor and the line of succession prior to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Fund finance market reaches $1 trillion driven by private credit, Moody's says
The fund finance market surpassed $1 trillion in size this year, driven by demand from the growing private credit market, according to a new Moody's
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.)
April 28, 2026
Political|World
Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee
Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, said a coalition statement.
April 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|World
At least four killed in train collision on outskirts of Indonesian capital
At least four people were killed and 38 injured when two trains collided in the city of Bekasi, adjoining the Indonesian capital Jakarta, late on Monday
April 27, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World
South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba
A plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board, the country's civil aviation authority said.
April 27, 2026
Crime|Education|US|World
US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe
A U.S. judge on Monday paused his decision forcing the University of Pennsylvania to provide a federal civil rights agency with information on Jewish students,
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World
Soccer-US Open home to host one of New York's free World Cup fan zones
The home of the U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?
Saturday's attack at a black-tie Washington gala that featured President Donald Trump did not result in any deaths, but it did raise the question about who would take
April 28, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes
April 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence
April 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war
April 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|World
Trains collide near Indonesia's capital, killing at least 4 people
A train collision outside Indonesia's capital on Monday has killed at least four people
April 27, 2026
Economy|Political|Sports|Travel|World
New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough
New York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets
April 28, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World
Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body
Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster
April 27, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says
U.S.
April 27, 2026
Arts|Education|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup
FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to
April 27, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology|World
Italy extradites suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities
Italy has extradited to the U.S. a Chinese man wanted by authorities there on hacking charges that include stealing COVID-19 medical research, Italian police said on Monday
April 26, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday, calling the vote a year before his current five-year term expires.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
JPMorgan among banks providing financing for Kuwaiti oil pipeline stake deal
JPMorgan and two Kuwaiti lenders are joining HSBC in a $6 billion financing syndicate for prospective buyers of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum
April 27, 2026
Crime|World
Trump's upcoming public events get a fresh security look
President Donald Trump is likely to face new security questions as he plans to attend a series of large, high-profile events in coming months
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eked out modest gains on Monday in muted trading, as investors took a breath at the top of an eventful week,
April 27, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
Archaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Venezuela central bank says it and US hired firms to audit assets abroad
Venezuela's central bank said on Monday that it and the United States have each hired firms to audit assets held abroad by the South American country,
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports
April 27 - Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications is offering voluntary departure packages to half of its 25,000 employees, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
Britons' short-term and long-term inflation expectations fell in April, in a surprise reading from a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank
April 28, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of drop zone
Senegalese teenager Paul Mendy has scored twice in his first start for Cagliari, including the opener after 16 seconds
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner
The White House is reviewing security protocols this week following Saturday's shooting at a Washington hotel where President Donald
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Americans’ taxes by the numbers
Americans’ taxes by the numbers
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World
Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
The Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes
April 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks
Afghan officials say mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan have struck a university and homes in northeastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85
April 27, 2026
Crime|Health|US|World
Suspect charged in hospital shooting that killed a Chicago officer and injured another
Suspect charged in hospital shooting that killed a Chicago officer and injured another
April 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund
Canada's prime minister says the country is developing a government-owned investment fund
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer has been sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
April 27, 2026
Crime|World
Mexico urges US to avoid unauthorized operations after fatal Chihuahua crash; state prosecutor resigns
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government told the United States, via a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of U.S. officials at
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'
Salesforce and its workspace messaging app Slack are suing Microsoft at London's High Court over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to its Teams app.
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting
The U.S. dollar eased against the euro on Monday as investors weighed a diplomatic impasse in U.S.-Iran negotiations and braced for a week packed with
April 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks
In simultaneous attacks launched on Saturday, an alliance of al Qaeda-linked militants and separatist rebels killed
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
American Airlines to raise $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed securities
American Airlines is raising a combined $1.14 billion through the sale of aircraft-backed securities, and plans to use the proceeds to fund new planes, refinance existing aircraft
April 27, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that
April 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says
Mortar and rocket attacks launched by Pakistan against Afghanistan killed four people on Monday and wounded 70 more, the Taliban government said, as
April 27, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services
Alphabet's Google was given pointers by EU antitrust regulators on Monday on how to help online search rivals and artificial intelligence developers
April 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map
The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the U.S.
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Jain Global to return investor cash, manage money for Millennium, sources say
Jain Global will return all cash to investors and manage money exclusively for Millennium Management under a new agreement, people familiar with the matter told
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
White House says press dinner shooting was third major assassination attempt against Trump
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday described the foiled attack at the White House Correspondents Association dinner as the third major
April 27, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Florida's DeSantis proposes new US House map targeting four Democratic seats
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a new congressional map on Monday aimed at flipping four Democratic U.S.
April 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing
April 16, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia
Conservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra
April 27, 2026
Africa|Europe|Health|Sports|World
Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict testing regime before smashing 2-hour barrier
Sabastian Sawe hopes the stringent testing regime he underwent before becoming the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in marathon running will prove to the world he is competing clean
April 27, 2026
Health|Science|World
South Carolina's measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people
South Carolina’s measles outbreak, which was the worst in the U.S. in more than 35 years, is over
April 27, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose
Tennis players are facing an unknown opponent at the Madrid Open
April 27, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into U.S.
April 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World
From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
April 27, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do
April 27, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|World
Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law
Britain's plans to ban future generations from buying cigarettes will become law this week, ushering in a policy still overshadowed by
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Short sellers' bets on life insurance stocks soar as private credit concerns grow
Short sellers' bets against U.S. life insurance stocks more than doubled in the past year to over $5 billion, a Reuters analysis of ORTEX data shows, a
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
April 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defence company office
Five people appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday on charges of causing about 1 million euros ($1.17 million) of damage at the German site of an Israeli defence
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn
When Amazon began selling books online, many feared traditional bookstores such as Barnes & Noble would fade into obsolescence.
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Budget airlines pitch US government aid under $2.5 billion relief plan
A group of U.S. budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, has proposed exchanging warrants that could be converted into equity stakes for $2.5
April 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson
Britain's parliament will vote on Tuesday on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly
MSCI's global equities index advanced modestly on Monday after the White House said President Donald Trump was reviewing a
April 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus
China ordered U.S. tech giant Meta to unwind its $2 billion-plus acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus on Monday, as Beijing tightens scrutiny of
April 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|World
Swiss money laundering trial of Uzbekistan's Karimova and Lombard Odier begins
The trial of Gulnara Karimova, daughter of a former Uzbek president, and Swiss private bank Lombard Odier on money laundering charges began on Monday in Switzerland's
April 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Clashes over water access kill at least 42 people in Chad
Clashes between two families over water access have killed at least 42 people in eastern Chad, according to the government
April 27, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Mbappé diagnosed with hamstring injury 2 weeks ahead of Spanish league clasico against Barcelona
Real Madrid says star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left hamstring, putting in doubt his participation in the Spanish league clasico in two weeks
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm
April 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact
April 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary and EU to discuss terms of release for billions in blocked funds
Top EU officials and Hungary's incoming government will discuss on Wednesday the changes Budapest needs to push through to release 17 billion euros in EU funds that have
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline: Reuters poll
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are sliding into their worst economic crisis since the pandemic, with several expected to
April 27, 2026
World
Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together
Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter in Rome in which
April 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?
Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top rivals announced they would join forces in an upcoming election to oust his coalition government, with a focus
April 27, 2026