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Pultegroup's quarterly profit, revenue fall amid sluggish demand for homes

Homebuilder Pultegroup on Thursday posted a drop in profit and revenue for the first quarter, as rising inflation keeps homebuyers on the sidelines.

Pultegroup's quarterly profit, revenue fall amid sluggish demand for homes
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings

Britain said on Wednesday it would pay France up to 660 million pounds ($892 million) under a three-year border security deal to curb illegal migrant crossings of the

UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival competition jury

U.S. director, actor, screenwriter and producer Maggie Gyllenhaal will head the main competition jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Thursday.

Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival competition jury
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

American Airlines dims 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins

American Airlines cut its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, pushing the lower-end of the range to a loss, as sky-high jet fuel costs driven by the Iran war hurt

American Airlines dims 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety

Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 crew aboard have been taken toward

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Lockheed Martin quarterly profit falls as production delays weigh

Lockheed Martin reported a lower first-quarter profit on Thursday, as high costs on fixed-price contracts and production slowdowns on some

Lockheed Martin quarterly profit falls as production delays weigh
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn

International cyber agencies on Thursday urged organisations to better defend against covert networks used by China-linked hackers to conceal malicious cyber activity,

China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn
Africa|Political|World

A court orders Zambian government to return ex-president's body to a funeral home in bizarre dispute

A dispute over the remains of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu continues as a court orders his body returned to his family

A court orders Zambian government to return ex-president's body to a funeral home in bizarre dispute
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran

The U.S. military hsa seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil

US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world
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Deported from the only home she knew, a DACA recipient fights her way back to the US

Deported from the only home she knew, a DACA recipient fights her way back to the US

Deported from the only home she knew, a DACA recipient fights her way back to the US
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog

Nearly five months after a devastating blaze tore through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex, Jason Kong took a small

Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murder

Judges at the International Criminal Court confirmed murder charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as crimes against

ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murder
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace

Inflation indicators from British companies flashed red in two long-running business surveys published on Thursday, which showed record

UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings

European shares were little changed on Thursday as investor worries over collapsed U.S.-Iran peace talks and weak economic data

European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings
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UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs

British manufacturers have turned their most pessimistic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the Iran war and a measure of the expectations for inflation has

UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs
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LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 

Recovery hopes for the French luxury giant LVMH LVMH.PA hinge on the outcome of the crisis in the Middle East, CEO and controlling shareholder Bernard Arnault said on

LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out

U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related

Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out
Crime|Europe|World

Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring 18 people, emergency service says

Two local trains collided head-on north of the Danish capital Copenhagen on Thursday, injuring 18 people, five of them critically,

Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring 18 people, emergency service says
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's years-long campaign to undermine faith in U.S. elections has gained broad traction with the American public, a

Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Brazilian exports to rise 13% by 2038 amid full enforcement of EU-Mercosur trade deal, says VP

Brazil's government expects the country's exports to increase 13% by 2038 through the full enforcement of the free trade deal between the South

Brazilian exports to rise 13% by 2038 amid full enforcement of EU-Mercosur trade deal, says VP
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

The Trump administration has cut more than 4,000 employees from some of the nation’s top law-enforcement agencies, even as it vowed

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Advent-owned firm investigated in Brazil for alleged links to organized crime

Caldic, a global chemicals distributor majority-owned by U.S. private equity firm Advent International, is under

Advent-owned firm investigated in Brazil for alleged links to organized crime
Africa|Political|World

Trump poised to expand refugee program for white South Africans

President Donald Trump's administration is considering more than doubling an annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into the U.S.,

Trump poised to expand refugee program for white South Africans
Africa|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour

Pope Leo returns to Rome on Thursday after wrapping up an ambitious four-nation Africa tour in which he forcefully decried the

Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour
Europe|Sports|World

Hailed as a ‘football goddess’ by many, yet sexism, hate and misogyny remain for this soccer trailblazer

Hailed as a ‘football goddess’ by many, yet sexism, hate and misogyny remain for this soccer trailblazer

Hailed as a ‘football goddess’ by many, yet sexism, hate and misogyny remain for this soccer trailblazer
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rally at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Political|US|World

Senate takes key step toward funding ICE and border patrol with only GOP votes

Senate takes key step toward funding ICE and border patrol with only GOP votes

Senate takes key step toward funding ICE and border patrol with only GOP votes
Business|Political|US|World

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran

Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

A new study suggests that the comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

The Israeli army has been destroying homes in areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul on Thursday,

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Britain's deficit narrows but fuel duty fall points to Iran war drag

Britain's budget deficit for the last financial year narrowed to a six-year low but official data published on Thursday also showed an early

Britain's deficit narrows but fuel duty fall points to Iran war drag
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Finland to spend 3.2% of GDP on defence by 2030 despite austerity

Finland will increase defence spending to 3.2% of gross domestic product by 2030, the government said, as it decided to cut other expenditure and drafted its budget for

Finland to spend 3.2% of GDP on defence by 2030 despite austerity
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone business activity contracted in April as costs rocketed, PMI shows

Business activity in the euro zone suffered a surprise contraction in April with the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sapping demand as prices soared, a closely watched survey

Euro zone business activity contracted in April as costs rocketed, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Roche sales down 5% as currency effects outweigh gains for haemophilia drug

Swiss drugmaker Roche's first-quarter sales dropped by 5%, it said on Thursday, citing unfavourable foreign exchange effects that

Roche sales down 5% as currency effects outweigh gains for haemophilia drug
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca,

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

What to know about the Trump Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center

What to know about the Trump Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center

What to know about the Trump Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
Crime|Education|Technology|World

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

State-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Energy costs, inflation could sap beer sales, Heineken says

The world's No. 2 brewer Heineken said on Thursday energy costs and inflation - driven up by the war in Iran - could hit demand for its beers, though its

Energy costs, inflation could sap beer sales, Heineken says
Business|Economy|Food|World

Nestle rides out Iran war impact, seeks turnaround in China

Nestle beat first-quarter sales forecasts and stuck to its annual outlook on Thursday, riding out the impact of the Iran war though it warned about the risk

Nestle rides out Iran war impact, seeks turnaround in China
Africa|Asia|Political|World

China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit

China's foreign ministry on Thursday said it firmly opposes Washington's criticism of Chinese pressure on some African countries to revoke overflight clearances for

China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French economic activity contracted at fastest pace in 14 months, survey shows

Business activity in France's private sector contracted at its fastest pace in 14 months as a downturn in the services sector amid the Iran war outweighed stronger factory

French economic activity contracted at fastest pace in 14 months, survey shows
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows

Germany's private sector contracted for the first time in almost a year in April as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery, hitting demand and

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows
US|World

US Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

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US Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
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Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
Business|Political|US|World

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in the latest departure of a top defense leader
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy

China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Venezuela for key talks on border security and trade with the country's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez

Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands

China teased in a video an aircraft carrier that could be its fourth, and the first

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Hyundai Motor posts Q1 profit drop, warns growing business headwind

South Korea's Hyundai Motor on Thursday warned of growing business uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict after reporting a 31% drop in

Hyundai Motor posts Q1 profit drop, warns growing business headwind
Crime|Health|World

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike on a house where she took cover, paper says

Rescue workers say a Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike on a house where she took cover, paper says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists

European logistics companies are expected to report higher first-quarter profits, benefiting from the turmoil created by the U.S.-Israeli war

Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise their financial outlooks.

Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder says

John Distilleries is open to selling more, and potentially all, of its founder's remaining stake to U.S. spirits group Sazerac, following an

India's John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief

Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim said on Thursday that he will select the next head of the country's anti-graft body, with the agency's current chief under growing

Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How much risk can markets swallow?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's hard to pop the champagne when you're constantly looking over your shoulder.

How much risk can markets swallow?
Business|Crime|Technology|World

South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data

South Korea's data protection agency said on Thursday it has fined a matchmaking service over the leak of its members' sensitive personal

South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data
Australia|Business|Technology|World

Australia working with Anthropic over cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Australia is working with software providers including Anthropic over potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities, a spokesperson for Home

Australia working with Anthropic over cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Factory rebound lifts India's private sector growth in April, PMI shows

Growth in India's private sector accelerated in April as manufacturing and services activity rebounded after cooling last month despite elevated price pressures, a

Factory rebound lifts India's private sector growth in April, PMI shows
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup

Houston city officials amended on Wednesday an ordinance that halted cooperation with federal immigration authorities after the Texas governor

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup
Election|Finance|Political|World

Voting begins in India's West Bengal state after a national voter list purge

Voting in one of India’s most closely watched state elections has begun after a national voter roll revision removed millions of names and raised concerns over disenfranchisement

Voting begins in India's West Bengal state after a national voter list purge
Business|Environment|Health|World

Two die following chemical leak in West Virginia

Two people died following a chemical leak at a silver catalyst plant in Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, officials said.

Two die following chemical leak in West Virginia
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game, crushing a 451-foot shot to right-center field against the Arizona Diamondbacks for his 10th homer of the season

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|World

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the

North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Amid the gloom, Iran conflict hands Indian cotton yarn hub a win

Supply chain and fuel disruptions triggered by the war in the Middle East have dealt a heavy blow to many Indian

Amid the gloom, Iran conflict hands Indian cotton yarn hub a win
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Japan seen dropping hawkish signs even as it keeps rates steady

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady next week but signal its readiness to hike them as soon as June, as a war-driven energy shock

Bank of Japan seen dropping hawkish signs even as it keeps rates steady
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's Nikkei reverses below 60,000 level as profit-taking steps in

Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course on Thursday after briefly topping the 60,000 level, as investors locked in profits from an early rally as the

Japan's Nikkei reverses below 60,000 level as profit-taking steps in
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA

Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal

Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft bets big on AI in Australia with $18 billion investment

Microsoft said on Thursday that it will invest A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) in Australia by the end of 2029 to boost computing and artificial intelligence

Microsoft bets big on AI in Australia with $18 billion investment
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan minister makes rare visit to South China Sea island for drills

Taiwan's minister in charge of the coast guard has made a rare visit to a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea for exercises, including practising the armed

Taiwan minister makes rare visit to South China Sea island for drills
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine could face increased risks in securing U.S. anti-missile defences if the war in Iran goes on for an extended period of time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said

A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|World

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand

South Korea's economy delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years last quarter, smashing forecasts as booming chip exports rode a global surge in AI

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand
World

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governments

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday that prohibits local governments in his state from promoting or funding diversity

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governments
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of sending a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old at the center of a complicated and contentious custody fight involving the child’s gender identity

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity
Political|US|World

Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map

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Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map
Business|Economy|Political|World

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the

US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as "shameful" and "cowardly" and said he hoped for a new

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

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US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality

A large contingent of Russian firefighters was battling a blaze for the third day on Wednesday at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea after a Ukrainian drone attack, and

Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality
Business|Economy|Travel|World

American Airlines, Alaska Air explore deeper international partnership, sources say

American Airlines is in preliminary discussions with Alaska Air Group to broaden their existing partnership, potentially by bringing Alaska into

American Airlines, Alaska Air explore deeper international partnership, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

SK Hynix sets record as quarterly profit jumps five-fold, says AI chip demand exceeds capacity

South Korea's SK Hynix on Thursday set a record for quarterly profit with a five-fold jump in earnings and forecast AI chip demand would

SK Hynix sets record as quarterly profit jumps five-fold, says AI chip demand exceeds capacity
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its strongest pace in four years in April as firms boosted production over concerns about potential supply shortages due to

Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows
Crime|US|World

US House Oversight members divided on Ghislaine Maxwell pardon, chairman says

Some members of the U.S.

US House Oversight members divided on Ghislaine Maxwell pardon, chairman says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand says oil shock delays economy's recovery but does not derail it

New Zealand's economic recovery has been delayed but not derailed, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Thursday after the Iran

New Zealand says oil shock delays economy's recovery but does not derail it
Health|Sports|US|World

Runners were struggling to finish Boston Marathon when competitors came along and helped them across

Ajay Haridasse was close to finishing the Boston Marathon when his legs gave out

Runners were struggling to finish Boston Marathon when competitors came along and helped them across
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Technology|US|World

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
Asia|Political|World

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
Business|Economy|Technology|World

ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash

ServiceNow reported on Wednesday that delays in closing several large government deals in the Middle East hurt first-quarter subscription revenue growth, sending

ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party to support India free trade deal

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party said on Thursday it would support a free trade deal with India, paving the way for the agreement to clear parliament after one of

New Zealand's opposition Labour Party to support India free trade deal
Crime|Travel|World

Mexico reopens famed pyramids under heavy police presence after deadly shooting

Mexico's ancient Teotihuacan archaeological site reopened on Wednesday under heavy security and with fewer tourists than usual, two days

Mexico reopens famed pyramids under heavy police presence after deadly shooting
Election|Political|US|World

Virginia court blocks voter‑approved congressional map backed by Democrats

A Virginia court on Wednesday halted a new Democratic-drawn congressional map approved by voters that could flip four Republican seats in the U.S.

Virginia court blocks voter‑approved congressional map backed by Democrats
Business|Crime|US|World

Louisiana man charged over the gun used in massacre of eight children

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a Louisiana man with illegally possessing a firearm and lying to federal agents after the weapon was used in Sunday's

Louisiana man charged over the gun used in massacre of eight children
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit funds for wealthy individuals raise 45% less new money in Q1, RA Stanger says

New money flows into a popular category of private credit funds for wealthy investors dropped by 45% in the first three months of this year from the same

Private credit funds for wealthy individuals raise 45% less new money in Q1, RA Stanger says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mexico 'shouldn’t be nostalgic' about zero-tariff era, economy minister says

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard acknowledged on Wednesday that tariffs on the country's automotive, steel and aluminum

Mexico 'shouldn’t be nostalgic' about zero-tariff era, economy minister says
Health|Science|US|World

Suicide among young Americans declines in first years of 988 hotline

Thousands fewer young Americans than expected took their own lives during the first two-

Suicide among young Americans declines in first years of 988 hotline
Crime|Political|US|World

Immigration officer is charged with assault after protest outside Colorado ICE facility, DA says

A Colorado district attorney has charged an immigration agent after a protester said she was held in a chokehold during demonstrations against the detention of an immigrant father and two children

Immigration officer is charged with assault after protest outside Colorado ICE facility, DA says
Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and wounded a photographer accompanying her, according to a senior

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico's government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation

Mexican authorities continued to contradict themselves over the role of two CIA agents in a counternarcotics operation in northern Mexico and the extent to which Mexico’s federal government was aware of the U.S. involvement in the incident, which has started to ignite tensions with the White House

Mexico's government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation
Crime|Election|US|World

Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe

An aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation has reached a settlement for $1.25 million with the federal government

Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Argentina's Milei proposes elections overhaul, latest effort to shrink state

Argentina’s government on Wednesday said it sent Congress an electoral reform bill it said would cut costs, boost

Argentina's Milei proposes elections overhaul, latest effort to shrink state
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
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Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
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Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism

Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
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Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams

Tesla sharply raised its spending plan to more than $25 billion for the year as CEO Elon Musk pours money into artificial intelligence, robotics

Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams
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Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification

Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country

The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort and relatives of U.S. service members stuck in Qatar to a third country

US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country
Sports|World

Man City top of Premier League as Haaland's winner relegates Burnley

Manchester City has completed its ominous, late-season rise to the top of the Premier League

Man City top of Premier League as Haaland's winner relegates Burnley
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Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration

Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration

Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration
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Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.”

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Health|Science|World

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
Economy|Political|World

Gov. Tim Walz to release 'Good Neighbors,' inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is working on a book inspired in part by a massive immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis-St. Paul earlier this year and the local pushback

Gov. Tim Walz to release 'Good Neighbors,' inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he received summons in Russia addressed to 'suspect'

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger app, said on Wednesday he had received a summons in Russia at an old address naming him as a "suspect" in a criminal

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he received summons in Russia addressed to 'suspect'
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Colorado prosecutor charges border officer with assault

A Colorado district attorney on Wednesday charged a U.S.

Colorado prosecutor charges border officer with assault
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S&P, Nasdaq close at records on Iran ceasefire extension, earnings

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday to send the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to closing records, after U.S.

S&P, Nasdaq close at records on Iran ceasefire extension, earnings
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US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices

U.S.

US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer prices
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Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'

Prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Wednesday it has suspended three U.S. congressional candidates for "political insider trading," building on

Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'
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Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to execute eight women protesters in a sign of respect for him, while officials in Tehran denied the

Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account
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Trump claims Iran’s regime is fractured. The reality is more complicated.

Trump claims Iran’s regime is fractured. The reality is more complicated.

Trump claims Iran’s regime is fractured. The reality is more complicated.
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Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies

The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel

Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies
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How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on

It seems so illogical

How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on
Sports|US|World

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven’t been able to push the Bruins around on the ice

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
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US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war

The U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
Americas|Sports|World

Buenos Aires bans stadium confetti after fire sparks panic at River vs Boca

Soccer fans in Argentina's capital city Buenos Aires can no longer throw confetti from the stands

Buenos Aires bans stadium confetti after fire sparks panic at River vs Boca
Health|Political|Science|World

HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits
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Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government

Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of political

Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

UN leadership candidates vow to pursue reform and core principles

Candidates to become the next head of the United Nations vowed on Wednesday to revitalize the troubled organization by pursuing reforms,

UN leadership candidates vow to pursue reform and core principles
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US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
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Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation

Several coffee companies and coffee traders are launching a new system to track deforestation related to coffee cultivation around the world, JDE Peet's, one of the

Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe

A Colombian man, who is linked to a woman convicted for the murder of Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, was arrested in Argentina, Argentine

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe
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TSMC plans to open chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029, executive says 

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

TSMC plans to open chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029, executive says 
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements

Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict, Russian news agencies quoted

Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief

Turkey is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO

Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief
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Stocks end higher on ceasefire relief, oil gains as truce is tested

Wall Street stocks gained ground on Wednesday following U.S.

Stocks end higher on ceasefire relief, oil gains as truce is tested
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NFL defends broadcasting strategy as regulators probe shift to pay TV

The National Football League on Wednesday defended its TV broadcast strategy as the Federal Communications Commission has been reviewing the

NFL defends broadcasting strategy as regulators probe shift to pay TV
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman Sachs settles shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the Wall Street bank of defrauding shareholders about its work for 1MDB, a

Goldman Sachs settles shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran seizes two container ships attempting to leave Gulf

Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

Iran seizes two container ships attempting to leave Gulf
Political|World

US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says

President Donald Trump wants to see a "unified" response from Iran's leadership to U.S. proposals to end hostilities, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on

US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says
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Pope tells inmates 'you are not alone' during Equatorial Guinea prison visit at end of Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV is urging Equatorial Guineans to work for freedom, justice and to close the gap “between the privileged and the disadvantaged.”

Pope tells inmates 'you are not alone' during Equatorial Guinea prison visit at end of Africa tour
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Congress wants answers about 10 missing scientists, 4 are from New Mexico

Congress wants answers about 10 missing scientists, 4 are from New Mexico

Congress wants answers about 10 missing scientists, 4 are from New Mexico
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More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway

Confusion is deepening in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked three ships near the crucial waterway that has plunged the world into an energy crisis

More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

National Healthcare Properties shares fall in Nasdaq debut after REIT's $462-million IPO

Real estate investment trust National Healthcare Properties' shares fell 3.7% in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, as investor appetite for new listings remains uneven amid

National Healthcare Properties shares fall in Nasdaq debut after REIT's $462-million IPO
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Six suspected Nigerian coup plotters plead not guilty as court adjourns trial

Six former security officials accused of plotting the violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu's government last year pleaded not guilty on Wednesday as

Six suspected Nigerian coup plotters plead not guilty as court adjourns trial
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Oil up $3 on drop in US fuel stocks, reports of gunfire hitting container ships in Hormuz

Oil prices settled up by more than $3 on Wednesday after a surprise gasoline and distillate stock draw in the U.S., and on reports of gunfire

Oil up $3 on drop in US fuel stocks, reports of gunfire hitting container ships in Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman Sachs' Akila Raman to lead alternatives capital markets business, memo shows

Goldman Sachs has appointed insider Akila Raman as the global head of its private and alternatives capital markets business, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Goldman Sachs' Akila Raman to lead alternatives capital markets business, memo shows
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US Health Secretary Kennedy distances himself from FDA's Replimune cancer drug rejection

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Senate hearing on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with the U.S.

US Health Secretary Kennedy distances himself from FDA's Replimune cancer drug rejection
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal

Deutsche Telekom is exploring a possible tie-up with T-Mobile US to create a $300 billion telecoms giant, sources said, in what would overtake Vodafone-Mannesmann's

How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal
Health|Political|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy to share David Geier's HHS contract with senators by week's end

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy to share David Geier's HHS contract with senators by week's end
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Boxing-De La Hoya, Ali's grandson warn US lawmakers against boxing law overhaul

Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya appeared before the U.S.

Boxing-De La Hoya, Ali's grandson warn US lawmakers against boxing law overhaul
Economy|Political|World

US breach of commitments, blockade of ports main obstacles to 'genuine negotiation', Iranian president says

The U.S. breach of commitments and its blockade of Iranian ports and threats are the main obstacles to "genuine negotiations", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on

US breach of commitments, blockade of ports main obstacles to 'genuine negotiation', Iranian president says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says

U.S.-based Virtus Minerals and Indian partner Lloyds Metals & Energy plan to restart full production at Congolese copper and cobalt miner

US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of 'freedom' on cinematic last day in Africa

Pope Leo's

Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of 'freedom' on cinematic last day in Africa
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Fannie, Freddie to accept 'predictive' credit scores, US officials say

Housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now accepting additional credit scores that take into account rent and

Fannie, Freddie to accept 'predictive' credit scores, US officials say
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Peru's Balcazar says payment for F-16 purchase postponed until next government takes power

Peruvian interim President Jose Balcazar said on Wednesday that the payment for a purchase of F-16 aircraft has been postponed until the next government takes power in July.

Peru's Balcazar says payment for F-16 purchase postponed until next government takes power
Crime|Political|US|World

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House of Representatives Tuesday, staving off a high-stakes vote on whether she should be forced out of Congress. CNN's Annie Grayer has the details.

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Longtime Georgia Democrat US Rep. David Scott dies at 80

Longtime Georgia Democrat US Rep. David Scott dies at 80

Longtime Georgia Democrat US Rep. David Scott dies at 80
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The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders

The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis

$28 billion and counting: Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
Crime|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Man who swiped Noem's purse in a DC restaurant is sentenced to 3 years in prison

A man who stole a purse from then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem while she dined at a restaurant under the protection of Secret Service agents has been sentenced to three years in prison for a string of thefts in the nation’s capital

Man who swiped Noem's purse in a DC restaurant is sentenced to 3 years in prison
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Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse
Europe|Political|World

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty

France's far-right National Rally would reintroduce border controls and seek to limit Europe’s free‑movement zone to EU

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba

Russia will stop the supply of Kazakh crude oil via the Druzhba pipeline to Germany from May 1, Deputy Prime Minister

Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's BRB shareholders approve $1.8 billion capital increase

Shareholders of Brazilian state-run lender Banco de Brasilia (BRB) on Wednesday approved a capital increase of up to 8.8 billion reais ($1.77

Brazil's BRB shareholders approve $1.8 billion capital increase
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EU may let startups claim innovation benefits in M&A if Big Tech not involved

Startups claiming innovation benefits for their deals will likely secure speedy EU antitrust approval, but not if Big Tech is involved, a draft revamp of

EU may let startups claim innovation benefits in M&A if Big Tech not involved
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Supreme Court allows soldier injured in Bagram suicide bombing to sue contractor

Supreme Court allows soldier injured in Bagram suicide bombing to sue contractor

Supreme Court allows soldier injured in Bagram suicide bombing to sue contractor
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United Airlines says fares may need to rise up to 20% to offset fuel surge

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Wednesday ticket prices may need to rise by as much as 15% to 20% to offset a surge in jet fuel costs,

United Airlines says fares may need to rise up to 20% to offset fuel surge
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Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines

Boeing is counting on the Trump

Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home

A Colombian woman deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo under a new agreement with the Trump administration said she was

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

Companies from consumer goods to travel and mining warned on Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is

From paint to flights, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
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Wall Street rises on Iran ceasefire extension and solid earnings

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday after U.S.

Wall Street rises on Iran ceasefire extension and solid earnings
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife

A Spanish prosecutor has asked a judge to close a corruption investigation into the business dealings of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, in a case brought by far‑

Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one

U.S.

Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one
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Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'

One of Russia's largest publishers said on Wednesday that some staff were being questioned by authorities over possible "LGBT propaganda" in its book

Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'
Europe|Political|World

EU moves to start drafting Montenegro accession treaty

European Union countries decided to start work on drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro on Wednesday, marking a new phase in the country's path toward joining the

EU moves to start drafting Montenegro accession treaty
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Canada is not a supplicant, will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney

Canada is not a supplicant that will allow the U.S. to dictate the terms for a scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade treaty, Prime

Canada is not a supplicant, will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney
Business|Health|Science|World

US set to move to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports

The United States administration is expected to move to reclassify marijuana as soon as Wednesday, Axios reported, citing an official familiar with the matter, sending

US set to move to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports
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US hoping for wider farm goods purchases deal from China in Trump's trip, Greer says

The U.S. is aiming to get agreement on a broader range of farm goods purchases by China beyond soybeans during President Donald Trump's planned visit there next month, U.S.

US hoping for wider farm goods purchases deal from China in Trump's trip, Greer says
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Liam Rosenior fired as Chelsea manager after dreadful run and less than 4 months in job

Liam Rosenior has been fired as Chelsea manager after less than four months in the job and just four days before it plays in an FA Cup semifinal at Wembley

Liam Rosenior fired as Chelsea manager after dreadful run and less than 4 months in job
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in early talks for mega merger, sources say

Deutsche Telekom is exploring a deal to combine with T-Mobile US and create a transatlantic

Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in early talks for mega merger, sources say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia has not yet sold its H200 AI chips to China, Lutnick says

Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips have not yet been sold to Chinese companies, Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday, citing

Nvidia has not yet sold its H200 AI chips to China, Lutnick says
Sports|Technology|World

Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says

F1’s governing body says a repeat of the high-speed crash which left Oliver Bearman limping and alarmed the Formula 1 paddock “should basically be avoided” with regulation changes from next week’s race in Miami

Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|US|World

Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

Large chunks of ice have rammed into homes along Michigan's Black Lake in the northeastern Lower Peninsula as constant spring rainfall and winter melt have flooded homes and threatened to overflow stressed dam systems

Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Searchers find the body of 1 of 6 missing crew from a ship that overturned during a typhoon

Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon

Searchers find the body of 1 of 6 missing crew from a ship that overturned during a typhoon
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

Supreme Court revives wounded veteran’s lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan to sue the government contractor for whom the attacker was working when he built the explosive

Supreme Court revives wounded veteran’s lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over
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'If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing

President Donald Trump has read a notable Bible passage in a livestreamed marathon

'If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so potent and polarizing
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US Labor Department unveils proposal on contract, franchise worker pay

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to make it more difficult to hold companies liable when their contractors or franchisees violate

US Labor Department unveils proposal on contract, franchise worker pay
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street opens higher on ceasefire extension relief

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after U.S.

Wall Street opens higher on ceasefire extension relief
Africa|World

US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo, group says

The Trump administration is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to resettle 1,100 Afghans who have been stranded in Qatar awaiting U.S. visas,

US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo, group says
Business|Economy|World

Germany halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook amid Iran war

Germany's economy ministry cut its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and raised its inflation projections on Wednesday, as the Iran war drives up oil

Germany halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook amid Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertainty

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and rising competition in

Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertainty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Waiting for 'safe and sustainable' strait crossings, top shipping execs say

Safe and sustainable passage through the Strait of Hormuz is what top shipping companies require before the world's sees much oil or cargo

Waiting for 'safe and sustainable' strait crossings, top shipping execs say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar gains as Iran war keeps central banks in wait-and-see mode

The dollar rose on Wednesday on lingering concerns about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, after President Donald Trump

Dollar gains as Iran war keeps central banks in wait-and-see mode
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit funds' shares trade at steep discounts as concerns grow

Shares of private credit funds are trading at their deepest discounts to net asset values in more than 5-1/2 years as investors grow more sceptical of

Private credit funds' shares trade at steep discounts as concerns grow
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Toronto exchange operator to buy Cboe's Canada, Australia units

TMX Group on Wednesday agreed to buy Cboe Global Markets' Canadian and Australian businesses for $300 million, in a deal that

Toronto exchange operator to buy Cboe's Canada, Australia units
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows

The number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has edged up to a record high, a new report has shown, suggesting diversity is

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv

Russian oil flowed through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday after a halt lasting months, officials

Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's next government vows to open communist-era secret police archives

Hungary's new government will open up the historical archives of its communist-era secret police, according to the man who will run the office of Peter Magyar, winner of

Hungary's next government vows to open communist-era secret police archives
Political|World

Attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire on eve of Washington talks

At least four people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, and

Attacks in south Lebanon strain ceasefire on eve of Washington talks
Health|Political|Science|World

UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

Parliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill

UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
Election|Political|US|World

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House of Representatives Tuesday, staving off a high-stakes vote on whether she should be forced out of Congress. CNN's Annie Grayer has the details.

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion
Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The president of Cyprus says fellow European Union leaders meeting on the island nation need to start preparing a playbook on what should happen if an EU country under attack puts out the call to bloc partners for help

Cyprus president says the EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
Business|Election|Political|World

Frontrunners Hilton, Steyer come under fire in California governor debate

Frontrunners in the race for California governor came under fire from trailing candidates in a televised debate on Wednesday, as former Fox News host Steve Hilton

Frontrunners Hilton, Steyer come under fire in California governor debate
Environment|Science|Technology|World

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book “Houris.”

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel
Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal

After securing a majority government in Canada last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces his biggest challenge: redefining trade with the U.S. under

Carney, boosted by majority government in Canada, aims for US trade deal
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges

Deep in Mexico's Maya jungle, brilliant white lights blaze improbably in the wilderness: a maintenance depot for a flagship multi-

In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges
Health|Political|Science|World

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness

A report showing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines has been blocked from being published in the U.S.

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Vietnam sign 12 MOUs as Lee urges broader cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for expanding cooperation with Vietnam beyond trade and investment to areas including energy security and infrastructure during

South Korea, Vietnam sign 12 MOUs as Lee urges broader cooperation
Australia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures

Australia's internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft's Minecraft to spell out how they protect children

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Moody's profit rises on strong analytics growth, lifts annual forecast

Ratings agency Moody's reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for its research and analytics products, and raised its 2026 earnings forecast

Moody's profit rises on strong analytics growth, lifts annual forecast
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares finalisation of Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions, Cyprus says

EU ambassadors approved on Wednesday the disbursement of a promised 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine as well as a new package of sanctions against Russia,

EU prepares finalisation of Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions, Cyprus says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation

Vietnam and South Korea's leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, as the

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed rate cut pushed back to late 2026 on war-related inflation risks: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed rate cut pushed back to late 2026 on war-related inflation risks: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Traders place $430 million bet on lower oil price before Trump ceasefire extension

Traders placed a series of bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude prices just 15 minutes before U.S.

Traders place $430 million bet on lower oil price before Trump ceasefire extension
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Czech public broadcaster unions issue strike warning over government's funding revamp

Unions at Czech Television and Czech Radio warned they were preparing to strike on Wednesday over what they see as a threat to their independence from planned government

Czech public broadcaster unions issue strike warning over government's funding revamp
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

CME Group profit rises as market volatility drives hedging demand

CME Group reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the derivatives exchange operator benefited from heightened market volatility encouraging more

CME Group profit rises as market volatility drives hedging demand
Asia|Political|World

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government

Nepal's Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Political|World

In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity

Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the war will vote this weekend

In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity
Business|Crime|World

Moldovan tycoon Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in fraud case

A Moldovan court sentenced business magnate and former political powerbroker Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison on Wednesday in a fraud case

Moldovan tycoon Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in fraud case
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy cuts growth outlook, hikes deficit, debt as Iran war weighs

Italy on Wednesday cut its economic growth outlook and hiked forecasts for the budget deficit and public debt, reflecting surging energy

Italy cuts growth outlook, hikes deficit, debt as Iran war weighs
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Delay in Medicare pilot for obesity drugs may not hurt near-term demand, analysts say

A delay in a Medicare pilot to cover obesity drugs due to health insurers' hesitation to participate in the program is unlikely to dent near-term demand for weight

Delay in Medicare pilot for obesity drugs may not hurt near-term demand, analysts say
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The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections

The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections

The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections
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Shreveport Police Department timeline of mass shooting response

Shreveport Police Department timeline of mass shooting response

Shreveport Police Department timeline of mass shooting response
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|US|World

Virginia Evans and Susan Choi are among 6 finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction

Four debut novelists are among the six finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, announced Wednesday

Virginia Evans and Susan Choi are among 6 finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Michigan man brings cross to Shreveport in response to tragic killings

Michigan man brings cross to Shreveport in response to tragic killings

Michigan man brings cross to Shreveport in response to tragic killings
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue

Cambodia and China have held their first meeting of what is called a “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue
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Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance

Xaneri Merino, a transgender woman and artisan from southern Mexico, was once punished for weaving in her Indigenous community, where men are largely barred from weaving

Once punished for weaving, this Mexican artisan uses her loom for LGBTQ+ resistance
Health|Political|Science|World

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country

The fee you didn’t know you were paying to leave a country
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More World Cup seats will go on sale after FIFA adds costlier ticket categories

FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories

More World Cup seats will go on sale after FIFA adds costlier ticket categories
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock

The European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years

EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
Political|US|World

Virginia voters approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats

Virginia voters approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats

Virginia voters approve a map giving Democrats a chance at four more House seats
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
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. 

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs
Europe|Political|World

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says

Britain should brace for a rise in cyberattacks linked to hostile states, the head of the country's cybersecurity agency said on Wednesday, as the

UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500 PE looks cheap, but high oil prices still pose a threat 

Wall Street has roared back to record highs even as uncertainty over the conflict in Iran lingers, a risk highlighted by a steady

S&P 500 PE looks cheap, but high oil prices still pose a threat 
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move

EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say
Business|Europe|Health|Science|World

European health chief says EU is at 'a critical point' in ensuring new drug access

Europe is at a critical juncture for ensuring future access to new drugs as U.S. pricing policies shake the sector, the head of the European Medicines

European health chief says EU is at 'a critical point' in ensuring new drug access
Science|Technology|World

US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

The U.S. military has introduced Ukrainian counter-drone technology in recent weeks at a key U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia, according to five people with

US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say
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Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange, Ted Hesson and M.B.

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Europe|Technology|World

ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck

Top computer chip equipment maker ASML will not be a bottleneck for the industry, as it was early in the decade, its CEO said on

ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show

A pipeline rupture that crippled Peru's energy grid in March followed years of documented warnings from regulators to pipeline operator TGP about

Peru pipeline rupture followed years of regulator warnings, documents show
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German economy likely grew in Q1 but Iran war weighs on outlook, Bundesbank says

The German economy grew at a modest pace in the first quarter on healthy industrial and services output but higher energy prices and the uncertainty over the Iran war

German economy likely grew in Q1 but Iran war weighs on outlook, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Economic turbulence and rate hikes could jeopardise France's deficit efforts, fiscal watchdog warns

Uncertain economic conditions and possible changes in interest rates could throw France's effort to trim its deficit to 3% of output by 2029 into doubt, France's fiscal

Economic turbulence and rate hikes could jeopardise France's deficit efforts, fiscal watchdog warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official

The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from the Iran war as governments implement measures to mitigate the crisis risks becoming

Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction, says top sector official
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Asian shipowners to cross Hormuz before Western firms, executives say

Asian ship owners might begin to sail through the Strait of Hormuz soon amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire as they have a higher

Asian shipowners to cross Hormuz before Western firms, executives say
Europe|Health|World

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s

Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK consumers turn gloomiest about economy since records began in 1978

British consumers are gloomier about the economy than at any time since records began in 1978, according to a survey published on Wednesday that showed the Iran war and soaring

UK consumers turn gloomiest about economy since records began in 1978
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

Myanmar's new president is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says
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Turkey central bank holds rates at 37% as it eyes Iran war fallout

Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate at 37% as expected on Wednesday, deciding not to hike but warning that fallout from the

Turkey central bank holds rates at 37% as it eyes Iran war fallout
Crime|Political|World

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte

Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth

Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy

Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons

The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices

The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
World

Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

President Donald Trump’s court fight over the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site

Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker
Environment|Science|World

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea

An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea
Crime|Health|Science|World

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals
Africa|Travel|World

Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders

Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders

Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
Crime|Education|Political|World

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank

Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Italy's 2025 deficit-GDP ratio confirmed at 3.1%, in blow to PM Meloni

Italy posted a budget deficit of 3.1% of gross domestic product last year, statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Wednesday, confirming previous data and dashing Rome's hopes

Italy's 2025 deficit-GDP ratio confirmed at 3.1%, in blow to PM Meloni
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK house prices rose by 1.2% in year to February, ONS says

British house prices rose by 1.2% in the year to February, after a 1.0% increase in the year to January, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.

UK house prices rose by 1.2% in year to February, ONS says
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

European stocks slip as Middle East tensions persist; earnings watched 

European shares dipped on Wednesday, extending losses for a third straight session, as a fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighed on sentiment, while

European stocks slip as Middle East tensions persist; earnings watched 
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion

Japan Petroleum Exploration said on Wednesday it plans to quadruple its oil and gas output over the next decade, investing 1.16 trillion yen ($7.3 billion)

Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion
Business|Economy|World

US investors crave predictability after Orban's overnight law changes

U.S. investors in Hungary are hoping for a return to predictable policymaking after years of abrupt law changes and ad hoc measures, following centre-

US investors crave predictability after Orban's overnight law changes
Europe|World

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts

Kyiv’s top diplomat says Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end

The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end

The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South African inflation nudges higher ahead of expected April surge

South Africa's headline consumer inflation edged up as expected last month, but analysts said the increase would be far larger in April when fuel

South African inflation nudges higher ahead of expected April surge
Europe|Political|World

Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target

Germany set out a military strategy on Wednesday that sticks with a target of 260,000 active troops despite demands by senior military officials to raise total troop

Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target
Crime|World

Iran dissidents bemoan European silence after latest execution

An Iranian opposition leader criticised European countries on Wednesday for doing too little to halt executions in Iran, after Tehran carried out another execution in

Iran dissidents bemoan European silence after latest execution
Asia|Travel|World

China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant

China heaped praise on Wednesday on three African countries that refused to

China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly

China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly
Business|Economy|Environment|World

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
Economy|Europe|World

UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3%

British inflation rose to 3.3% in March from 3.0% in February, according to data showing the first impact on prices from the Iran war

UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3%
Arts|Crime|Sports|Travel|World

Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids

Top Mexican officials on Tuesday vowed to ensure safety ahead of the World Cup soccer matches following a shooting at the

Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids
Business|Economy|Environment|World

UK's Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand

Aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday said it expects its 2026 performance to be "comfortably better" than prior expectations after strong demand in the first

UK's Senior expects 2026 performance above expectations on stronger aerospace demand
Political|World

As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war

An Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, bombings in Beirut, massive displacement and rising sectarian friction.

As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as Kyiv seeks to reinvigorate

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says
Asia|World

China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits

China on Wednesday condemned the Japanese prime minister's offerings to the Yasukuni shrine and visits by other Japanese officials to the war shrine.

China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war

UK inflation rises as prices at the pump spike after Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say

The United States has halted a shipment of about $500 million in cash bound for Iraq and suspended parts of its

US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told American allies they must pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. 

USTR Greer urges US allies to pay more for critical minerals, FT reports
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study shows

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier,

Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge

Armed men burst into the apartment where student Mohamad lived with his Alawite family in the Syrian city of Jableh on March 7 last

Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge
Environment|Science|World

Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident

Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk

Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident
Asia|Political|World

Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare

China said a group of its

Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare
Business|Sports|World

Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages

The first six games in this season’s playoffs all had something in common

Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago

President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Cuba is raising hopes of regime change among Cuban Americans

Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international conflicts

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says
World

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
Business|Crime|Economy|Food|World

How a crummy cake kicked off a food-delivery crisis in China

How a crummy cake kicked off a food-delivery crisis in China

How a crummy cake kicked off a food-delivery crisis in China
Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

People living with dementia are often overlooked. This tour at the Berlin Zoo seeks to change that

Museums and other cultural institutions across the globe have added barrier-free tours and guides to their repertoire

People living with dementia are often overlooked. This tour at the Berlin Zoo seeks to change that
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee An indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East that may or may not be agreed by all parties but is mostly expected by markets is

Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered
Business|Technology|World

Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say

Problems enforcing Australia's teen social media ban reflect social media platforms' weak deployment of tools available to run age checks rather than the limits of the

Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2 and tie first-round series

J

Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2 and tie first-round series
Crime|Political|US|World

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail

Authorities say a man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead has died in jail

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail
Americas|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a concussion

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers
Political|US|World

Virginia voters approve new Democratic-backed congressional map, NBC News projects

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map drawn by Democrats who hope to flip as many as four Republican seats in the U.S.

Virginia voters approve new Democratic-backed congressional map, NBC News projects
Business|Technology|World

FAA probes close call between two passenger jets at New York's JFK airport

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it was investigating a close call at New York's John F.

FAA probes close call between two passenger jets at New York's JFK airport
Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|Interview|World

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes

Dorz Cheung was at work when one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires broke out in November.

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes
World

Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death

Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death

Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

STORY REMOVED: Financial Markets

Please disregard Financial Markets, published on Apr

STORY REMOVED: Financial Markets
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade

President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the U.S. military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports

The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade
Sports|World

Mets drop their 12th straight as Devin Williams struggles again in 5-3 loss to Twins

Embattled Mets closer Devin Williams allowed a tiebreaking RBI single to Luke Keaschall in the ninth inning, and New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins

Mets drop their 12th straight as Devin Williams struggles again in 5-3 loss to Twins
Africa|Travel|World

How 2 men claimed an absurd record by driving an old 3-wheel car the length of Africa

Two friends have claimed a bizarre record by driving a decades-old British three-wheel car about 14,000 miles from the U.K. to the southern tip of Africa for the longest trip by a three-wheel vehicle

How 2 men claimed an absurd record by driving an old 3-wheel car the length of Africa
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Japan exports rise for seventh month as AI demand blunts Mideast risks for now

Japan's exports rose for a seventh straight month led by demand tied to artificial intelligence that has for now blunted the impact of trade disruptions

Japan exports rise for seventh month as AI demand blunts Mideast risks for now
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand's investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion

New Zealand's "golden visa" programme has drawn nearly NZ$4 billion ($2.4 billion) in committed and pipeline investment in its first year, the government said on

New Zealand's investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports

U.S.

Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports
Economy|Political|US|World

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Political|US|World

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct

With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct

With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries

Taiwan’s president has postponed a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories

Taiwan president postpones Eswatini visit and says China pressured African countries
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

A public servant, a loving father and a preteen’s mother: These are the victims of the Atlanta-area shootings

A public servant, a loving father and a preteen’s mother: These are the victims of the Atlanta-area shootings

A public servant, a loving father and a preteen’s mother: These are the victims of the Atlanta-area shootings
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|World

Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators

The owner of the gun that was used by a gunman to kill eight children in Louisiana on Sunday says the firearm was stolen from his truck, according to court documents

Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators
Business|Economy|Technology|World

America Movil posts Q1 profit up 25%

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil on Tuesday posted a 25.1% rise in profit for the first quarter, driven by stronger operating earnings and lower financing costs.

America Movil posts Q1 profit up 25%
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

South32 cuts Australia manganese outlook on cyclone impact, flags Middle East risks

Diversified miner South32 cut its full‑year forecast on Wednesday for its Australia Manganese unit after wet-season rainfall and Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted operations, and

South32 cuts Australia manganese outlook on cyclone impact, flags Middle East risks
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up

European mobile and broadband operator Vodafone said it would offer its small business customers advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI through its $1 billion strategic tie

Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up
Crime|Political|World

US criminally charges Southern Poverty Law Center, Blanche says 

President Donald Trump's administration has brought criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights organization that tracks extremist groups,

US criminally charges Southern Poverty Law Center, Blanche says 
Business|Political|World

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London

Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed

Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London
Health|Political|Science|World

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach

The chief science officer for the U.S. flagship HIV/AIDS program left his role this week and criticized the Trump administration's cuts to foreign

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

Moderna said on Tuesday it had started a late-stage study of its experimental bird flu vaccine in the U.S. and the UK, marking the first time a pandemic bird flu vaccine made with

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investment fraud investigation

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war

Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must

Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

British employers offered slightly higher pay deals in the first quarter of 2026 but early signs of softness emerged in April, a key month for wage settlements, a survey from

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea producer prices rise in March at fastest in more than 3 years

South Korea's producer prices rose in March at the sharpest pace in more than three years on a surge in oil prices sparked by the Middle East conflict, central bank data

South Korea producer prices rise in March at fastest in more than 3 years
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

US Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants

The Trump administration obtained a criminal indictment on Tuesday charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a

US Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud over use of paid informants
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup
Crime|Health|US|World

Child dies from injuries after Overland Park apartment fire

Child dies from injuries after Overland Park apartment fire

Child dies from injuries after Overland Park apartment fire
Crime|Political|US|World

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program
Americas|Crime|Political|World

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members

A Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib Bukele's

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members
MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S.

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
Crime|World

Mexico disappearances climb as attacks on rights defenders persist, Amnesty says

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY, April 21 - Attacks on human rights defenders, journalists and activists searching for disappeared persons in Mexico continued in 2025 as disappearances climbed to 133,500

Mexico disappearances climb as attacks on rights defenders persist, Amnesty says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

President Donald Trump says the United States is indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
Crime|Health|Sports|World

Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great's death

One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who was considered her father’s primary physician at the time of his death, during a negligence trial Tuesday

Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great's death
Crime|Europe|World

Teenager pleads guilty to arson that caused smoke damage at London synagogue

A teenager has admitted arson after an attack on a synagogue in London

Teenager pleads guilty to arson that caused smoke damage at London synagogue
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, with officials asking for voluntary interviews instead of testimony before a grand jury

In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

The Navy is reviewing the design and costs of its Ford-class aircraft carrier, one of its most high-tech and expensive warships

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned internationally loses bid for third term

Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras, a leading adversary of President Bernardo Arevalo who has faced international sanctions, is set to

Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned internationally loses bid for third term
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports

The Japanese government is in talks to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan as a state guest as early as next month, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday.

Japan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will "remember" companies that do not seek refunds for payments they

Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Americas|Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz named Laureus Sportsman of the Year

The 22-year-old Spaniard was honored with the prestigious award in Madrid on Monday and caught up with World Sport's Amanda Davies at the Laureus World Sports Awards

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz named Laureus Sportsman of the Year
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Air New Zealand's chief financial officer resigns, airline commences search for replacement

Air New Zealand said on Wednesday that its finance chief Richard Thomson has resigned and will leave the airline on August 28.

Air New Zealand's chief financial officer resigns, airline commences search for replacement
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Trump extends ceasefire deadline ... after market close

Oil and the dollar rose on Tuesday and U.S. stocks fell, as investors baulked at signals from Washington and Tehran that peace talks have not

Trading Day: Trump extends ceasefire deadline ... after market close
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

NY State lawmakers revive bill to curb distressed sovereign debt lawsuits

New York state lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would curb some investors' ability to buy distressed sovereign debt and sue for full

NY State lawmakers revive bill to curb distressed sovereign debt lawsuits
Business|Economy|Political|World

Saving Spirit Airlines possibly puts 'good money after bad', Transportation head Duffy says

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday raised concerns about using government funds to rescue low-cost bankrupt airline Spirit Airlines. 

Saving Spirit Airlines possibly puts 'good money after bad', Transportation head Duffy says
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties

The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group

Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|World

Purdue Pharma's $5.5 billion sentencing for opioid charges delayed after victims show up to court

A federal judge on Tuesday delayed the planned criminal sentencing of Purdue Pharma by one week, saying she wanted to allow more public participation

Purdue Pharma's $5.5 billion sentencing for opioid charges delayed after victims show up to court
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress

Argentine President Javier Milei said on Tuesday he will send an electoral reform bill to Congress on Wednesday to eliminate mandatory primary elections.

Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian official says Russians in Moldova's Transdniestria under threat

The safety of Russian citizens in Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region is currently under threat and Moscow will take all steps to protect them, Sergei Shoigu, the

Russian official says Russians in Moldova's Transdniestria under threat
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

United Airlines echoes industry caution as Iran war fuel surge squeezes margins

United Airlines on Tuesday forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates as higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins and

United Airlines echoes industry caution as Iran war fuel surge squeezes margins
Americas|Arts|Crime|Travel|World

Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre

The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the deadly 1999 shooting at Columbine High School

Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre
Political|World

Trump and other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event

President Donald Trump and many of his conservative Christian supporters are participating in a marathon Bible reading event

Trump and other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event
Business|Election|Finance|US|World

Internal documents shed light on Trump’s crusade to vet state voter rolls

Internal documents shed light on Trump’s crusade to vet state voter rolls

Internal documents shed light on Trump’s crusade to vet state voter rolls
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Small business owners skeptical about getting tariff refunds

Small business owners skeptical about getting tariff refunds

Small business owners skeptical about getting tariff refunds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
Business|Economy|World

Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

U.S. stocks and oil prices flip-flopped as uncertainty rose about what will happen following a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran, which had been set to expire Wednesday

Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks
Economy|World

Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

A new AP-NORC poll finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher

Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

The Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt

President Donald Trump is suggesting the federal government could help keep Spirit Airlines afloat while also calling for a buyer to step in

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt
Election|Political|US|World

Senators urge US Postal Service not to implement Trump mail-in voting order

A group of 37 Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday urged the U.S.

Senators urge US Postal Service not to implement Trump mail-in voting order
Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US transportation secretary calls United CEO proposal to buy American 'interesting'

U.S.

US transportation secretary calls United CEO proposal to buy American 'interesting'
Business|Crime|US|World

2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say

Two U.S. officials killed in a vehicle crash as they returned from destroying a clandestine drug lab in northern Mexico over the weekend were working for the CIA

2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say
Business|Economy|World

US stocks end lower, oil gains as Iran rejects peace talks

Wall Street stocks followed their global counterparts to a lower close on Tuesday and crude prices extended their gains amid concerns over the latest

US stocks end lower, oil gains as Iran rejects peace talks
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on

The head of Peru's electoral authority, Piero Corvetto, resigned on Tuesday as pressure grows over the long-delayed results from the country's April 12 general election.

Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on
Business|Economy|Political|World

Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba on Wednesday afternoon, source says

Ukraine will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday afternoon, an industry source told Reuters, as Kyiv seeks to unlock a 90 billion euro EU loan it

Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba on Wednesday afternoon, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
Crime|Health|US|World

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin
Business|Economy|World

Brent futures retreat on Iran ceasefire extension after brief climb above $100 

Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday after briefly climbing above $100 a barrel following an announcement from U.S.

Brent futures retreat on Iran ceasefire extension after brief climb above $100 
Economy|Political|World

Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says

Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday,

Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them

President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve says that he never promised the White House he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so

Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years

Apple has announced that John Ternus will become the next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1

Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
World

Her kidnapped son was killed in a Gaza tunnel. A new memoir gives a searing account of her grief

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has written a book about her son, Hersh, who was kidnapped during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack and killed in a Gaza tunnel

Her kidnapped son was killed in a Gaza tunnel. A new memoir gives a searing account of her grief
Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones

Bureaucratic hurdles mean the US military typically has to wait a decade between the time it sees a new threat and the employment of a new system to defend against it.

Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Microsoft must face a mass lawsuit alleging it overcharged thousands of British businesses to use Windows Server software on cloud computing services provided by Amazon,

Microsoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences
MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France will help Lebanese authorities prepare negotiations with Israel even if Paris was not directly part of the

France's Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks

U.S. airports could face a new wave of long security lines as early as May after the nation's homeland security chief said on Tuesday that he will

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing

Sullivan & Cromwell, a premier Wall Street law firm, apologized to a federal judge for submitting a court filing with inaccurate citations and

Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of

Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Mining investors jittery about politics in Peru as vote count drags on, analysts say

Investors in Peru's copper and gold mines are worried about the country's presidential vote count that has been slowed by allegations of irregularities, yet

Mining investors jittery about politics in Peru as vote count drags on, analysts say
Business|Technology|World

Navy arming warships with Patriot missiles to counter China's hypersonic threat

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to integrate the Patriot missile, an Army missile interceptor, into the U.S.

Navy arming warships with Patriot missiles to counter China's hypersonic threat
Economy|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

U.S.

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement
Health|Political|Science|World

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says

The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Democrat accused of stealing money from disaster funds resigns from House

Democratic U.S.

Democrat accused of stealing money from disaster funds resigns from House
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Oklahoma rugby community remembers Bjorn 'Bear' Miller after deadly fall from California cliff

Oklahoma rugby community remembers Bjorn 'Bear' Miller after deadly fall from California cliff

Oklahoma rugby community remembers Bjorn 'Bear' Miller after deadly fall from California cliff
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel

Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran

Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Trump opposes United–American merger, signals support for Spirit

U.S.

Trump opposes United–American merger, signals support for Spirit
Asia|Political|Technology|World

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says

The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
Business|Europe|World

Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador

The former civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to Washington says he felt pressure from the prime minister's office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns

Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, sources say

Anthropic plans to provide access to its Mythos AI model to European banks soon, three people familiar with the

Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, sources say
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines
Arts|Sports|World

US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play

The U.S. women’s basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women’s FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title

US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in September FIBA World Cup group play
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense

The head of the U.S. command for the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled

US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense
Economy|Health|Political|World

Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition has been shaken by internal squabbling as it grapples with a long-promised package of reforms to the tax,

Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Oilfield service firm Halliburton is discussing commercial terms with customers for Venezuela operations

Oilfield service firm Halliburton on Tuesday said it has been discussing commercial terms with customers for operations in Venezuela after making

Oilfield service firm Halliburton is discussing commercial terms with customers for Venezuela operations
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon

Israel’s military removed two soldiers from combat duty and placed them in military detention for 30 days after they destroyed a crucifix in southern Lebanon, it said

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA approves Merck's pill combo to treat HIV infection

The U.S.

US FDA approves Merck's pill combo to treat HIV infection
Business|Economy|Political|World

Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh said on Tuesday he had made no promises to President Donald Trump about cutting interest rates, as he

Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker growth

Italy aims to bring its budget deficit below the European Union's 3% of GDP ceiling this year despite a weakening growth outlook due surging energy costs

Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

U.S.

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
Europe|Political|World

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni

Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against insults directed at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by a pro-Kremlin Russian television host, Rome's foreign

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni
Health|Political|Science|US|World

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

U.S.

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Gunman shoots at Whitney Young HS principal, another driver in Washington Heights: VIDEO

Gunman shoots at Whitney Young HS principal, another driver in Washington Heights: VIDEO

Gunman shoots at Whitney Young HS principal, another driver in Washington Heights: VIDEO
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count

A federal appeals court says a Bangladeshi immigrant is rightly serving a life prison sentence for a fizzled 2017 subway bombing attack beneath New York City's Times Square even though it tossed out the top charge against him

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown

Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown

Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations
Health|Political|Science|World

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
Crime|Travel|World

Canadian killed, six Americans among injured as gunman shoots tourists at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

Canadian killed, six Americans among injured as gunman shoots tourists at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

Canadian killed, six Americans among injured as gunman shoots tourists at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids
MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive

Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive

Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank

Authorities say an Israeli army reservist has shot and killed two Palestinians near a school in a village east of Ramallah

Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for the CIA, sources say

US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for the CIA, sources say

US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for the CIA, sources say
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon
Europe|MidEast|World

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Northern Trust tops profit estimates as robust markets bump fee income; shares rise

Asset and wealth manager Northern Trust beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as strong markets boosted assets under custody and fee

Northern Trust tops profit estimates as robust markets bump fee income; shares rise
Business|Economy|World

US business inventories slightly above expectations in February

U.S. business inventories increased slightly more than expected in February amid a sharp rebound in stocks at wholesalers, suggesting that inventory investment could

US business inventories slightly above expectations in February
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump consumer finance watchdog ends key civil rights-era anti-discrimination protection

The U.S. federal consumer finance watchdog agency on Tuesday formally ended certain civil-rights-era antidiscrimination requirements for the

Trump consumer finance watchdog ends key civil rights-era anti-discrimination protection
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration

President Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was considering helping the United Arab Emirates financially and a currency swap with the Middle East nation was

Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Record surge in gasoline receipts boosts US retail sales, but weakness is looming

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to a record surge in receipts at service

Record surge in gasoline receipts boosts US retail sales, but weakness is looming
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US pending home sales beat expectations in March

Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes increased more than expected in March, but higher mortgage rates and tight inventory remained constraints for the

US pending home sales beat expectations in March
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Carney announces new Canada trade committee as review of trade deal with US nears 

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced a new, expanded advisory committee on Canada-United States economic relations, retaining only four people from the

Carney announces new Canada trade committee as review of trade deal with US nears 
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Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release

Jarred Shaw's globe-trotting basketball career has taken him to 20 different teams across the world but a stint in Indonesia has resulted in the American languishing

Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release
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U.S. to ask states to revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid providers

Mehmet Oz, who heads the agency that runs the U.S.

U.S. to ask states to revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid providers
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BRB signs agreement with Quadra Capital to sell assets linked to Banco Master worth $2.9 billion 

Banco de Brasilia (BRB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quadra Capital to create an investment fund aimed at transferring assets linked to transactions BRB received

BRB signs agreement with Quadra Capital to sell assets linked to Banco Master worth $2.9 billion 
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US dollar climbs as uncertainty grows over Iran ceasefire

The U.S. dollar reached a one-week high on Tuesday as concerns grew that a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran will take longer to reach and

US dollar climbs as uncertainty grows over Iran ceasefire
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South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes

South Africa's central bank said on Tuesday that the Iran war presented material upside risks to the country's inflation trajectory, with markets pricing in two interest

South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes
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MUFG Bank seeks financing partners to share buyout risk, CEO says

Japan's largest lender, MUFG Bank, is seeking partners such as life and non-life insurers to share risk as it increases financing beyond

MUFG Bank seeks financing partners to share buyout risk, CEO says
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Tesla registers its AI-driven voice assistant in Shanghai

Tesla has registered its voice assistant feature, which is powered by a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, with China's cyberspace administrator in Shanghai,

Tesla registers its AI-driven voice assistant in Shanghai
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Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome

The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled more details of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, by far the largest

Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome
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Apple's Ternus era hints at renewed hardware focus, AI growth push

Apple's appointment of longtime hardware chief John Ternus as CEO signals a renewed emphasis on its core strength in devices and focus

Apple's Ternus era hints at renewed hardware focus, AI growth push
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Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts

Goldman Sachs on Tuesday maintained its forecast for the copper price to average $12,650 per metric ton this year and its estimate of a 490,000-ton 2026 surplus for the metal.

Goldman Sachs maintains 2026 copper price, surplus forecasts
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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship
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Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community
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Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone on Tuesday and agreed to enhance their cooperation on energy, Japan's foreign

Japan, Mexico agree on energy cooperation as Iran war disrupts supplies
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Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war

Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent a good chunk of their money at the gas pump

Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
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Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win

The rights of Slovakia's ethnic Hungarian minority have resurfaced as a thorn in bilateral issues after Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar protested Slovak legislation

Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win
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US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds

U.S. funding cuts to South Africa have dismantled HIV prevention programmes just as they are needed to support the roll-out of the new prevention drug

US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds
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Chery plans smaller cars for Europe but timing still unclear, executive says

China's Chery Automobile is working to expand beyond its SUV-focused range to smaller cars to support its growth in Europe, but platform development has just started and

Chery plans smaller cars for Europe but timing still unclear, executive says
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Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the U.S. industrial group's technology to build up production of petrochemicals for

Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems
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Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts
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RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons

Defense contractor RTX on Tuesday lifted its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, betting on sustained aftermarket sales and growing demand for its

RTX lifts profit, revenue forecasts amid strong demand for weapons
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Germany risks missing out on new drugs, AstraZeneca CEO tells paper

AstraZeneca's CEO told daily Handelsblatt on Tuesday that Germany risks missing out on new drugs that the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker plans to launch if the nation sticks

Germany risks missing out on new drugs, AstraZeneca CEO tells paper
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Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula

Brazil’s government could reciprocate after the expulsion of a Brazilian federal police attache from the United States, the South American country’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da

Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula
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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village attacked by Israeli settlers, witnesses say

Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday after Israeli settlers

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank village attacked by Israeli settlers, witnesses say
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Ireland cuts domestic growth forecast to 1.5%-2.1% on Middle East war

Growth in Ireland's domestic economy may slow to between 1.5% and 2.1% this year from an earlier forecast of 2.3% due to the inflationary impact of the

Ireland cuts domestic growth forecast to 1.5%-2.1% on Middle East war
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EU imposes sanctions on two Russian entities it says are linked to disinformation

The European Council has imposed sanctions on two Russian entities that it said on Tuesday were linked to propaganda and disinformation from Moscow.

EU imposes sanctions on two Russian entities it says are linked to disinformation
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EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains

The European Union will provide guidance to airlines on how to handle issues such as airport slots, passenger rights and public service obligations in the

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains
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New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US

A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced "constant pressure" from Prime Minister Keir

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US
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Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican U.S.

Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats
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Voting rights groups sue over US demand for state voter rolls

Voting rights activists accused the Trump administration in a lawsuit on Tuesday of laying the groundwork for voter purges that could illegally remove eligible voters

Voting rights groups sue over US demand for state voter rolls
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Italy's Meloni pledges to amend disputed migrant repatriation bonus scheme

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government was prepared to make changes to a contested plan offering financial rewards to

Italy's Meloni pledges to amend disputed migrant repatriation bonus scheme
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EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action

European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday to suspend a pact governing the EU's ties with Israel but

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action
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At Senegal forum, Niger and Mali say neighbours sponsor terrorism

The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have accused neighbouring countries of sponsoring terrorism, but said they were willing to cooperate

At Senegal forum, Niger and Mali say neighbours sponsor terrorism
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Halliburton flags higher costs from Iran war as first-quarter profit tops estimates

U.S. oilfield services provider Halliburton warned disruptions caused by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cut current-quarter

Halliburton flags higher costs from Iran war as first-quarter profit tops estimates
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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'

Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity's future is at risk of being "tragically compromised" because of

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'
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War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
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Romanian PM says he'll lead minority government after leftist Social Democrats walk out

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday he will lead a minority government to ensure that reforms needed to tap European Union funds are met, in comments a

Romanian PM says he'll lead minority government after leftist Social Democrats walk out
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Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general
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An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US

An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US

An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US
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Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs
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Man acquitted of Phylicia Barnes' murder set for trial again for attempted killing in Baltimore County

Man acquitted of Phylicia Barnes' murder set for trial again for attempted killing in Baltimore County

Man acquitted of Phylicia Barnes' murder set for trial again for attempted killing in Baltimore County
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Tennis dominates as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win at Laureus World Sports Awards

Tennis dominates as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win at Laureus World Sports Awards

Tennis dominates as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win at Laureus World Sports Awards
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France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration

French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about a possible refund for its U.S. offshore wind project leases amid the president's

France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration
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Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say

Russia was forced to reduce oil output in April due to Ukrainian drone attacks on ports and refineries, as well as a halt to crude supplies via the only remaining Russian oil

Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say
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Kyiv shooter quarrelled with neighbour before attack, minister says

A gunman who killed seven people in a mass shooting in Kyiv on Saturday had quarrelled with his neighbour before he opened fire on passersby, public broadcaster Suspilne cited

Kyiv shooter quarrelled with neighbour before attack, minister says
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Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death

Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as

Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death
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Tech overwhelms Iran tension

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Tech stocks are refusing to go to ground this week, despite ongoing

Tech overwhelms Iran tension
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Italian mail blunder and mistrust hinder crackdown on Chinese gangs

China's formal reply to an Italian request for mutual legal assistance never made it past a Rome mailroom.

Italian mail blunder and mistrust hinder crackdown on Chinese gangs
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EU expects first loan tranche to Ukraine end-May/early June - Dombrovskis

Ukraine's funding needs for 2026 are covered, a senior EU official said, with the EU likely to make the first disbursement from its 90 billion euro loan at the end of

EU expects first loan tranche to Ukraine end-May/early June - Dombrovskis
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Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say

Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say
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Prolonged energy disruption to widen India trade deficit, strain fiscal account, Moody's says

A prolonged disruption in energy supply can widen India's trade deficit and strain the fiscal account of the world's fastest-growing major economy, according to rating agency

Prolonged energy disruption to widen India trade deficit, strain fiscal account, Moody's says
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Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

Credit bureau Equifax reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher loan demand lifted its U.S. mortgage business, and maintained its full-year revenue outlook,

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook
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China targets 100 trillion yuan services sector by 2030 in upgrade push

China has unveiled plans to expand its services sector to 100 trillion yuan ($14.67 trillion) by 2030 and upgrade service quality, as it seeks to boost the sector’s role

China targets 100 trillion yuan services sector by 2030 in upgrade push
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Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact

China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while meeting with

Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact
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MSCI quarterly profit rises on index segment strength

MSCI reported a rise in its first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by a strong performance in its index products and analytics services.

MSCI quarterly profit rises on index segment strength
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Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused China of

Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure
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NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US

NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
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Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests

An investigation by Indonesian state-run rights bodies found widespread violations by security forces including sexual abuse of some minors during last

Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests
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BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will hold interest rates steady next week and likely through the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of economists, who broadly

BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll
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GE Aerospace holds outlook as fuel surge slows flight growth, tests airlines

GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it was on track to hit the high end of its 2026 profit outlook, but is bracing for a tougher

GE Aerospace holds outlook as fuel surge slows flight growth, tests airlines
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Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partners

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
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UK employers turn cautious after start of Iran war

Britain's employers showed signs of caution in March after the start of the Iran war with a measure of hiring falling during the month and the

UK employers turn cautious after start of Iran war
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Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa was so dizzying in its complexity that it recalls some of the early globe-trotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
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Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
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Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot

Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday

Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
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Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians

Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians

Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians
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A portal to an ancient, invisible realm reopens in Uganda

A portal to an ancient, invisible realm reopens in Uganda

A portal to an ancient, invisible realm reopens in Uganda
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Spain's trade deficit narrows 24% in Jan-Feb from same period a year ago

Spain's trade deficit narrowed 24% in the first two months of 2026 from the same period a year earlier, to 7.31 billion euros ($8.60 billion), the Economy ministry said on Tuesday

Spain's trade deficit narrows 24% in Jan-Feb from same period a year ago
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US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show

A U.S. firm central to the Trump administration's push to secure critical minerals from Congo overstated its mining experience, Reuters has found.

US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show
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European shares dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

European equities fell on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious, hours before a ceasefire is

European shares dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment
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US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here to stay, sources say

U.S.

US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here to stay, sources say
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ECB must keep cool head on rates amid Iran war, de Guindos says

The European Central Bank must be cautious when setting interest rates, given the great uncertainty associated with the war in Iran, ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos

ECB must keep cool head on rates amid Iran war, de Guindos says
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EU court says Hungary's anti-LGBTQ rules breach law

Hungary's outgoing government violated European law with rules prohibiting or restricting access to LGBTQ content, which stigmatise and marginalise gay and trans people,

EU court says Hungary's anti-LGBTQ rules breach law
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
Crime|Europe|World

Mass shooting reignites push to loosen gun laws in war-torn Ukraine

A deadly shooting in Ukraine's capital at the weekend has fuelled calls for the loosening of restrictions on the right to own and carry handguns for self-

Mass shooting reignites push to loosen gun laws in war-torn Ukraine
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Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll

President Donald Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans questioned his temperament amid the Iran war

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
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Hong Kong government seeks to seize $16 million from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

The Hong Kong government is attempting to seize more than HK$127 million ($16.22 million) from jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai after the

Hong Kong government seeks to seize $16 million from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai
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Taking Bank of Korea helm, crisis-era veteran pursues ambitious won overhaul

As Shin Hyun Song takes the helm of the Bank of Korea this week, the seasoned economist faces an ambitious task: making the won a global currency without

Taking Bank of Korea helm, crisis-era veteran pursues ambitious won overhaul
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World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain

Malaysia's Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on

World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games

China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
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As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges

By Michael S.

As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges
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COVID shots, newer vaccines in limbo after US court halts Kennedy’s advisory panel

Americans may face the next respiratory disease season without clear guidance for COVID shots and updated flu vaccines after a federal court ruling

COVID shots, newer vaccines in limbo after US court halts Kennedy’s advisory panel
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US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

Russian oil sales to India are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new U.S. sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of

US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high
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New US coalition lobby group aims to get domestic shipbuilding bill through Congress

U.S. unions and shipbuilding industry employers on Tuesday launched a coalition to rally Congress to advance legislation they say would help President Donald

New US coalition lobby group aims to get domestic shipbuilding bill through Congress
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German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds

German investor morale has sunk to its lowest level in more than three years in April as businesses start to feel the economic consequences of the Iran

German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds
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Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

The Human Rights Campaign is launching a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts ahead of the fall's midterm elections

Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights
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Britain’s royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday

Britain’s royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday

Britain’s royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday
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Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on
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Russia has taken 1,700 square km of Ukraine this year, top general says

Russian forces have taken 1,700 square km (656 square miles) of territory in Ukraine this year and are advancing on its so-

Russia has taken 1,700 square km of Ukraine this year, top general says
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Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

Myanmar's new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
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Former UK official: I was constantly chased to clear Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador

The former top official in Britain's foreign ministry who was sacked over Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador said on Tuesday he had come under a lot of

Former UK official: I was constantly chased to clear Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador
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Markets long for peace, prepare for Warsh

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: The clock is ticking for Iran's ceasefire with the U.S. to expire, though markets are looking through the risks for

Markets long for peace, prepare for Warsh
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Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says

Representatives of U.S.

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
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BOJ warns prolonged Mideast tensions could raise costs, corporate defaults

Japan needs to be vigilant against risks to its financial system stemming from developments in the Middle East, the central bank said on Tuesday, warning

BOJ warns prolonged Mideast tensions could raise costs, corporate defaults
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Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
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Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK labour market cools by less than expected in three months to February

Britain's labour market cooled only slightly in three months to February with earnings growth easing by less than forecast and the jobless rate falling unexpectedly although that

UK labour market cools by less than expected in three months to February
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Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'
Crime|Political|World

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
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With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts

When President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to use tariffs to reset relations with China, which he said was "killing" the

With tariffs stalled, Trump's China policy drifts
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South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as "absurd" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed

South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'
Interview|Political|Science|Technology|World

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
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Pakistan confident Iran will attend US talks, senior Pakistani government source says

Pakistan is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the United States, a senior Pakistani government official told Reuters on Monday.

Pakistan confident Iran will attend US talks, senior Pakistani government source says
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JPMorgan's national security initiative to expand in Europe

JPMorgan Chase said on Tuesday its $1.5 trillion initiative to finance and invest in industries critical to U.S. national security will expand across Europe.

JPMorgan's national security initiative to expand in Europe
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Gunman shoots Canadian woman dead at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, 13 injured

A gunman shot dead a Canadian woman as he opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday before

Gunman shoots Canadian woman dead at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, 13 injured
Entertainment|World

Late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

When she died in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the only monarch most Britons had ever known

Late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz
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Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will have elbow surgery and is expected to miss about 3 months

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and is expected to miss about three months

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will have elbow surgery and is expected to miss about 3 months
Crime|MidEast|World

A top paramilitary commander defects to Sudan’s military as war enters 4th year

A high-profile paramilitary commander in Sudan has switched sides and joined the country’s army as the war enters a fourth year

A top paramilitary commander defects to Sudan’s military as war enters 4th year
Education|Political|Travel|World

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
Health|Travel|World

Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea

Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her

Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea
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Most currencies steady as markets focus on US-Iran talks, NZ dollar gains

Most currencies were largely steady on Tuesday, with investors waiting to see whether there will

Most currencies steady as markets focus on US-Iran talks, NZ dollar gains
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Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports

Jeff Bezos' artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing the new startup called Project Prometheus at $38 billion, the Financial

Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports
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EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak

The Trump administration on Monday filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (D.C.

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March

The jobless rate in China for those under 30 years of age in urban areas, excluding college students, rose in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed.

China's youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March
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South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang

South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading

South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang
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Once shunned, activist investors dig in to win in Japan

Activist investors are planning to invest in Japan over the long-term, emboldened by their recent successes in a market where they once got a

Once shunned, activist investors dig in to win in Japan
Business|Technology|World

Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?

Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the longtime hardware chief with steering the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker prepares for

Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?
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Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua
Sports|US|World

Vladar stops 27 shots as Flyers top Penguins 3-0 to take commanding 2-0 lead in first-round series

Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots as the Philadelphia Flyers shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series

Vladar stops 27 shots as Flyers top Penguins 3-0 to take commanding 2-0 lead in first-round series
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New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a vote on his leadership among his own party’s lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted

New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election
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Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
Asia|Economy|World

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll

South Korea's economy likely returned to growth last quarter due to strong semiconductor exports and steady domestic demand, a Reuters poll of

South Korea economy likely returned to growth in Q1 - Reuters poll
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New Zealand PM Luxon survives vote of confidence

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday said he received the support of National Party lawmakers after calling a

New Zealand PM Luxon survives vote of confidence
Political|Technology|World

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been 'marginal' use of Philippine bases accessible to the U.S. military due to land issues.

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
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Bank of Korea's new chief vows cautious, flexible policy amid Iran risks

South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, said on Tuesday the country's monetary policy needed to be cautious and flexible amid heightened

Bank of Korea's new chief vows cautious, flexible policy amid Iran risks
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
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China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock
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Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes

Africa's largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines on Monday said it is buying six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets as it looks to expand

Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes
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US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030

The U.S.

US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030
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Australia's Lynas logs sharp growth in third-quarter revenue, flags strong demand

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported a more than twofold jump in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by stronger prices, while flagging strong market demand as customers

Australia's Lynas logs sharp growth in third-quarter revenue, flags strong demand
Crime|Political|World

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in North Korea for talks on cooperation between the two allies, the ministry's spokeswoman Irina Volk said early on Tuesday.

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks
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Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age

Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as

Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age
Crime|US|World

2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly shooting at North Carolina park

Authorities say a planned fight among young people escalated into a shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two teenage boys dead and five other people injured

2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly shooting at North Carolina park
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A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
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Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear

An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle

Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear
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Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe

U.S.

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
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German tax revenue rose 3.6% in March, finance ministry says

Germany's federal and state government tax revenue rose by 3.6% in March compared with the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said in its

German tax revenue rose 3.6% in March, finance ministry says
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Bezos' Blue Origin space company ordered to probe upper-stage rocket failure

Federal aviation regulators on Monday ordered billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, to investigate the upper-stage

Bezos' Blue Origin space company ordered to probe upper-stage rocket failure
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements
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GM lured new product chief with pay package totaling $40 million

General Motors recruited new product chief Sterling Anderson last year with a pay package totaling as much as $40 million, a regulatory filing on Monday showed.

GM lured new product chief with pay package totaling $40 million
Business|Economy|World

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire
Crime|Europe|Political|World

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues
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The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

President Donald Trump is defending his Iran war strategy, attacking critics and skeptics on Monday as “TRAITORS, ALL” after a second round of talks with Iran were thrown into doubt by the U.S. Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
Crime|Education|World

Planned fight near North Carolina middle school erupts into shooting, killing 2 teens and wounding 5, police say

Planned fight near North Carolina middle school erupts into shooting, killing 2 teens and wounding 5, police say

Planned fight near North Carolina middle school erupts into shooting, killing 2 teens and wounding 5, police say
Crime|US|World

Man indicted in wrong-way crash that killed a California law enforcement recruit and injured others, prosecutors say

Man indicted in wrong-way crash that killed a California law enforcement recruit and injured others, prosecutors say

Man indicted in wrong-way crash that killed a California law enforcement recruit and injured others, prosecutors say
Crime|Election|US|World

US Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election records

The U.S. Justice Department has demanded hundreds of thousands of ballots and related records from the Detroit area from the 2024 election

US Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election records
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

A first for the 2027 women’s Tour de France: A team time trial through London

The 2027 women's Tour de France will feature a team time trial in London

A first for the 2027 women’s Tour de France: A team time trial through London
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he’s looking forward to his Fenway Park debut against Boston even after revealing he and his family have received death threats from Red Sox fans

Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans
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FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick

FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences
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Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums
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Mexico expects formal USMCA talks to start week of May 25

Mexico's economy minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Monday that formal negotiations to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, known as the USMCA, are due to begin the

Mexico expects formal USMCA talks to start week of May 25
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JetBlue CEO rules out bankruptcy this year despite surging fuel costs amid Iran war

JetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty told employees the carrier was not considering bankruptcy for this year, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday, even

JetBlue CEO rules out bankruptcy this year despite surging fuel costs amid Iran war
Crime|US|World

Domestic dispute likely cause of Louisiana shooting that left 8 children dead

Shreveport police said on Monday that they were working to determine why a man shot and killed seven of his

Domestic dispute likely cause of Louisiana shooting that left 8 children dead
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Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

Oil rose on Monday and the main U.S. equity indices fell as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalated and the Strait of Hormuz was closed, although the

Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic
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Alaska Air pulls forecast as Iran-linked fuel surge hits margins

Alaska Air Group withdrew its full-year profit forecast on Monday after a sharp rise in jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war pressured margins and darkened the

Alaska Air pulls forecast as Iran-linked fuel surge hits margins
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Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completes Boston Marathon, Bill and Hillary meet her at finish

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton finished the Boston Marathon on Monday and her parents were waiting at the finish line to congratulate her

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completes Boston Marathon, Bill and Hillary meet her at finish
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors

A trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Islamic State militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors
Americas|Economy|Political|World

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices climbed following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war

Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Health|Sports|World

Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks

Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has put his participation at the French Open in doubt because of a right wrist injury

Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks
Economy|Europe|World

Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants

Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants

Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is giving mixed messages about the path ahead for the U.S. war with Iran

Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
Africa|Political|World

Tigray party to restore pre-war administration, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace

Tigray's main political party said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with Ethiopia's federal government that ended

Tigray party to restore pre-war administration, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export

An LNG tanker has arrived at the Golden Pass facility in Texas to collect the plant's inaugural export of the superchilled gas, the company confirmed

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
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Wells Fargo CEO says reducing interest rates before seeing end to Iran conflict would be a mistake

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said on Monday that lowering interest rates now, before there is clarity about a potential end to the Iran conflict, would be "the wrong

Wells Fargo CEO says reducing interest rates before seeing end to Iran conflict would be a mistake