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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

U.S. to ask states to revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid providers

Mehmet Oz, who heads the agency that runs the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

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

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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,

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

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

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

A portal to an ancient, invisible realm reopens in Uganda

A portal to an ancient, invisible realm reopens in Uganda

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

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.

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

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

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,

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

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-

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

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

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

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

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

As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges

By Michael S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe

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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

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure

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

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

Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants

Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants

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

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

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

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

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear deal the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb

Wall Street closes slightly down on renewed tensions between US, Iran

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Monday, with each of the three major indexes coming off a third straight week of gains, as

Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon

Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions

Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action

Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane

US forces fired 'several rounds' at Iranian-flagged ship’s engine room, military says

The US military confirmed a US destroyer fired “several rounds” towards an Iranian-flagged ship that was attempting to violate its naval blockade.

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion

Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International

Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International

Man pleads guilty in puppy burning case

Man pleads guilty in puppy burning case

Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan

Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says

Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second

Peru reviews disputed election ballots with final result likely stalled until May

Peru's electoral authorities began reviewing thousands of contested ballots on Monday, stalling the count in the April 12 general

Board of Peace envoy says Gaza plan needs quick progress, Hamas talks 'not easy'

The Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza told Reuters on Monday that he was “fairly optimistic” a plan for disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups

ECB needs more data before firm policy conclusions, Lagarde says

The economic implications of the war in Iran have yet to reach levels corresponding to the European Central Bank's adverse scenario, and the bank needs more information

Erdogan promises tighter gun controls after deadly Turkey school attacks

Turkey will tighten gun-ownership rules and increase penalties for owners whose children find the firearms, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after last week's rare,

Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

Oil prices jumped around 6% in Monday trading on uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran after violence flared around the Strait of Hormuz.

Police officer shares details about Louisiana mass shooting

Eight children were shot and killed, and two others were wounded across three homes in south Shreveport, Louisiana, in what authorities are calling a "domestic disturbance." The victims ranged in age from 1 to 14. CNN’s Rafael Romo reports.

Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon

Searchers from several countries are scouring the Pacific near the Northern Mariana Islands for six crew members from a cargo ship that overturned during a typhoon that tore through the U.S. territory

Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledges he made a mistake appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington

F1 set for changes to promote 'flat out' qualifying and safer overtaking for Miami GP

Formula 1 is set to change how the new cars use their electrical power in an attempt to make qualifying feel more “flat out” and overtaking less likely to result in high-speed crashes

Hungary's Magyar announces ministers after landslide election win

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar is announcing the first round of his incoming cabinet members following his party's landslide victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

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USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items

Mexico to probe role of US officials killed in Chihuahua car crash, Sheinbaum says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she was not aware U.S. embassy officials were working with the northern state of Chihuahua to combat drug cartels

Bank of Canada survey: firms' outlooks were improving before Iran war

Canadian business sentiment had started to rise before the Iran war, a Bank of Canada survey showed on Monday, but a smaller sample

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

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Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday

Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S.

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters

Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says

Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the region, as manufacturing constraints will not allow the automaker to

Fed chief nominee Warsh commits to central bank's independence, with limits

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Elon Musk does not appear at hearing in French prosecutors’ X probe

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday did not appear at a summons for questioning in a French probe into X and its AI chatbot, Grok

UK's Starmer seeks to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials on Monday over the appointment of a

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake

Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope

Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era

The Big East says Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire at the end of August

Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash.

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

Russian blogger whose angry appeal to Putin went viral hits back after state TV attack

A celebrity blogger whose sharp criticism of the authorities has been watched by tens of millions of Russians has hit back after one of state TV's best-

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats

Hungarian election winner Magyar nominates key ministers

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar on Monday nominated Andras Karman as finance minister, Anita Orban as foreign minister and Istvan Kapitany as economy and energy

Czechs want to discuss role in French nuclear deterrence initiative, PM Babis says

The Czech Republic is interested in discussing possible involvement in a French plan to extend nuclear deterrence, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Monday.

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank

A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic

A British-based pharmacist wanted in India for allegedly poisoning his ex-wife's family with arsenic, killing her mother, and trying to hire assassins to kill her father

Mexico economy stuck in mild stagflation this year, held back by trade uncertainty: Reuters poll

Mexico's economy will remain stuck in mild stagflation in 2026, a Reuters poll of economists found, held back by uncertainty over its trade deal

Global cooperation on stablecoins critically important, BIS says

The head of the Bank for International Settlements made a fresh call on Monday for international cooperation on stablecoins,

Canada's annual CPI rises to 2.4% as Iran war drives up gasoline costs

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, with prices jumping 0.9% on the month, as higher crude oil costs drove up gasoline prices, data

US dollar drops as traders remain optimistic on Iran peace breakthrough

The U.S. dollar fell against the euro on Monday on optimism that a ceasefire deal in the Iran war will be reached despite renewed

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman favors Pernod Ricard bid over Sazerac, source says

The family that controls Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman favors a potential sale to French distiller Pernod Ricard over a rival proposal from

Agnico Eagle in multi-deal push to consolidate Finland gold assets

Agnico Eagle Mines said on Monday it will acquire Rupert Resources and Aurion Resources, and buy a majority stake in a joint venture from B2Gold, as it moves to consolidate a key

EU to widen Iran sanctions to those who block Hormuz

The European Union will expand the criteria of its Iran sanctions to include those responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz,

Trump: Israel never talked me into war with Iran

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel did not persuade him to attack Iran, after news reports that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu influenced the U.S.

UK's Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson's time in office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he had asked the group overseeing security standards across government to examine any security concerns raised during

Mexico eyes early trade deal on steel, aluminum, autos ahead of USMCA

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that Mexico is interested in reaching an agreement, prior to completing the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade

Oil surges, stocks end lower on worries about tenuous US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street pulled back from record highs on Monday and oil prices spiked as increasing tensions over the crucial Strait of Hormuz raised concerns that

UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador

UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program

The Supreme Court will hear from Catholic preschools that say it’s unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program because they won’t admit kids from LGBTQ+ families

Marcel Hug claims his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins women's race

Marcel Hug of Switzerland vaulted to the front of the field and cruised to win his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in the 130th edition of the race in 1 hour, 16 minutes, 6 seconds

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation

A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians

Anxiety mounts in London’s Jewish community amid wave of antisemitic attacks

Anxiety mounts in London’s Jewish community amid wave of antisemitic attacks

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.

‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

Supreme Court will decide if preschools that decline children of same-sex couples may receive state funding

Supreme Court will decide if preschools that decline children of same-sex couples may receive state funding

Slovenia PM Golob's party goes into opposition after coalition talks fail

Slovenia's outgoing prime minister, Robert Golob, on Monday said that his liberal Freedom Movement (GS), which narrowly won a parliamentary vote in March, would go into

US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer

The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and

Bond investors propose crisis 'pause clauses' for emerging countries

Major bond investors including Amundi and T.

German union renews calls for Commerzbank independence after UniCredit's latest push

The German labour union Verdi said on Monday that it was sticking to its call for Commerzbank's independence as Italy's UniCredit continues its push to buy the German

China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election

When Rumen Radev stepped down from his role as president of Bulgaria in January to run in Sunday's parliamentary election, he urged

Venezuela’s melting 'permafrost' draws debt investors' optimism

Venezuela, a country subject to Western sanctions and saddled with billions in debt, was the biggest cause for optimism at last week's otherwise sombre

Inside one of Amsterdam's first supervised self-driving Teslas

As Kees Roelandschap navigates down the narrow canal-side streets of Amsterdam, flanked by the city's many bicycle riders, it takes a

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday

Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory at the border

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins

U.S. homebuilders will likely point to another challenging year as tariffs and the Iran war further squeeze margins

Asia regulators monitor Anthropic's Mythos for potential banking risks

Some Asian financial regulators said on Monday they were taking measures to address the risks posed by Anthropic's

Hungary's Magyar renews call for president, top judges to resign

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar reiterated on Monday a call for Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, and top

Wall St opens muted as US-Iran tensions escalate

Wall Street's main indexes opened muted on Monday after a record rally last week, as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire and dented investor sentiment.

Blue Owl agrees to buy healthcare REIT Sila Realty Trust for $2.4 billion

Blue Owl Capital's real assets division has agreed to acquire Sila Realty Trust, a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust, in

Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change

Bulgaria's center-left coalition led by ex-president Rumen Radev has won the parliamentary election, according to the central electoral commission

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia

ICE’s heavy-handed immigration enforcement was tried once before – by Arizona’s notorious sheriff Joe Arpaio in the early 2000s

The Trump administration’s immigration detention policies appear to be, in part, inspired by the heavy-handed tactics of the former Arizona sheriff.

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East

Europe is focusing on the Palestinians after Hungary's election defeat of Israel ally Viktor Orbán

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?

Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall

Countries across Central Europe have pulled HiPP baby food off shelves after rat poison was found in some jars over the weekend

Musk scorned “shady” loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millions

When Tesla released its annual report for U.S. regulators in January, the Texas-based automaker, led by the world’s richest man,

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-

Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say

A gunman killed seven of his children and an eighth minor in a domestic violence incident on Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, before police

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves

Kyiv shooting death toll rises to seven, prosecutor general says

A man hit in a Kyiv shooting on Saturday has died in hospital, bringing to the seven the toll of those killed in the incident, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Monday.

BOJ is likely to hold off raising rates in April, sources say

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold off raising interest rates next week, five sources familiar with its thinking said, as fading

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency

This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes

The Kremlin, when asked on Monday about a U.S. sanctions waiver on some Russia's oil exports, said that Russia was a responsible and important player on global energy

UK consumer morale slides to lowest since mid-2023, surveys show

British consumer morale last month hit its lowest level since mid-2023, according to two surveys on Monday, reflecting the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to

Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say

Pakistan has put a $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan on hold after Saudi Arabia asked for the agreement to be terminated and

Pope Leo decries exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip

Pope Leo lamented during an event in Angola on Monday that many people in the world were being "exploited by authoritarians and

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list

The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs

Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel

After more than a decade criticizing the U.S. central bank, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh faces a mark-to-market moment in a Senate

Biggest party in Romanian coalition withdraws support for PM, political crisis looms

Romania's ruling Social Democrats voted to withdraw their support for Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Monday and called on him to resign, likely

Czech PM Babis criticises Senate leader's Taiwan trip for damaging China business ties

The Czech government will not make a government plane available for the Senate chief's planned trip to Taiwan and wants a more pragmatic foreign policy that does not

Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

The Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said, in the first transit of the sensitive waterway

Green light, red light

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Stop-go, stop-go.

India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals

India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals,

Kremlin encouraged by Bulgarian Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via talks

The Kremlin said on Monday that it was encouraged by Bulgarian politician Rumen Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via pragmatic talks after he won a landslide

US companies eye Congo mining assets, including Rubaya, State Dept official says

U.S. companies are showing "significant" interest in Democratic Republic of Congo mining assets, including the rebel-held Rubaya area, a

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout just eclipsed one of Usain Bolt’s records. The Jamaican icon has this advice for him.

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout just eclipsed one of Usain Bolt’s records. The Jamaican icon has this advice for him.

Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans

Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans

Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration ballot request amid broader push to challenge elections

Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration ballot request amid broader push to challenge elections

Oil prices rise after Iran restricts access to Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire nears expiration

Oil prices rise after Iran restricts access to Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire nears expiration

Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024

Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue

British police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of recent incidents targeting their community

Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war

The value of global dealmaking has rebounded after a sharp slump in the weeks after the start of the war in Iran, as companies and investors shrug off volatility and press

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules to curb divisive content ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s broadcast regulator has barred radio and television presenters from airing personal opinions, intimidating guests or broadcasting divisive

Venezuela's Machado plans to return home by end of year, urges swift elections

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado expects to be back in her home country before the end of 2026 and is

European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

European shares declined on Monday, following a sharp rebound in the previous session, as investors awaited progress on possible

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust

China on Monday warned against military cooperation that could undermine trust and deepen division in the region, as the United States and the Philippines begin annual

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness

Philippine and U.S. forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on

Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, watchdog sets final hearing

Apple has not submitted data sought by India's antitrust body after an investigation found the U.S. firm abused its dominant position in the iPhone apps

The tariff refund process is finally kicking off

The tariff refund process is finally kicking off

Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire

Five months after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, thousands of displaced fire victims are beginning to return to see what remains of their homes and retrieve their belongings

German industry faces stagnation in 2026, BDI says

German industry is expected to stagnate at best in 2026, the BDI industry association said on Monday, warning that higher energy costs, supply chain

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the U.S., but added that vigilance and

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks

China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the U.S. of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging

What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024

What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X

Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on the social media platform X

European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners

Investors have cooled on European defence stocks as profit taking and stretched valuations collide with growing uncertainty over the

Battle-scarred developing nations look for path out of permacrisis

Developing country policymakers left this week's IMF-World Bank meetings more frustrated than ever that successive external shocks

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after

Markets light on volume and high on hopes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets chose to look past weekend headlines and the risk of a re-ignited and wider Mideast conflict, and traded - thinly - on

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint

Vietnamese lender SHB and China's Huawei Technologies Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Sunday, SHB said, a move that will allow the Chinese technology

Japan households' inflation expectations steady, BOJ April hike bets fade

Most Japanese households expect prices to continue rising in the coming years, a quarterly survey showed on Monday, keeping pressure on the central bank to

Hong Kong fire victims scour scorched homes for keepsakes

Victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades began government-supervised visits to their ravaged former homes on Monday for the first

More than 20 vessels pass Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Kpler data shows

More than 20 vessels passed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed, the highest number of ships crossing the waterway since

Bank Indonesia to hold rates at 4.75% through 2026 as Iran war fuels inflation risks: Reuters poll

Bank Indonesia (BI) is set to keep its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, according to all 31 economists polled by Reuters, with many paring bets

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced

Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting in Louisiana neighborhood

Officials and relatives say a man killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

Australia's NAB expects impairment charges to double from Iran war

Australia's largest business lender, National Australia Bank, said on Monday it expects credit impairment charges to double to A$706 million (

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

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

Hannah Green rallies to win the JM Eagle LA Championship for the 3rd time in 4 years

Hannah Green won the JM Eagle LA Championship for the third time in first four years and the first at El Caballero, holing a 12-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole

Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to the U.S. were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

The U.S. military says it's launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots

Michigan officials on Sunday pushed back on a U.S.

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April

China on Monday left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the 11th consecutive month in April, in line with market expectations.

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Sunday's ballistic missile test launches as part of efforts to evaluate the performance of warheads carrying

Matt Fitzpatrick delivers another playoff winner to beat Scottie Scheffler at RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick is a playoff winner at Harbour Town again with a familiar ending against an American favorite

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

Jon Rahm caps wild week in Mexico with another LIV Golf win

Jon Rahm has capped off a chaotic week in Mexico for LIV Golf with another victory

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response

The U.S. says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to get around its blockade of Iranian ports

Asian airlines report Europe demand surge as Gulf hub disruption shifts traffic

Major Asian airlines have reported surging demand on European routes as travellers shun disrupted Middle Eastern hubs, in a shift analysts suggest could

Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers

Oil prices are rising in early trading as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 as reigning champion Thunder open playoffs with 119-84 win over Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon

A newly released poll showed support has fallen further for New Zealand's ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as he continues to face questions

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for closer ties between South America's largest economy and the

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to pray at a popular Catholic shrine in Angola that was an epicenter of the African slave trade

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf. 

US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports

The United States National Security Agency is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI tool despite the Pentagon hitting the company with a formal supply-chain risk designation, Axios

New favorite? Man City beats Arsenal 2-1 for huge swing in Premier League title race

Manchester City has swung the Premier League title race in its favor by beating Arsenal 2-1 thanks to a second-half winner by Erling Haaland

Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart

Bayern Munich has clinched another Bundesliga title by easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart

UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies

British police say they are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness

Canada's close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, in a video

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year

U.S.

Bank creditors for Brazil's Raizen make restructuring proposal, Bloomberg reports

Brazilian fuel and sugar giant Raizen's bank creditors have presented the company with a new restructuring proposal, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. 

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control

The Israeli military published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon on Sunday, bringing dozens of mostly abandoned

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

From reforming the UN Security Council to taxing billionaires, thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona over the weekend to

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket

Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison

HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after samples tested positive for rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says

Eight people including a child remain hospitalised in Kyiv after being wounded in a shooting that killed six people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sunday.

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

Officials say Russian strikes have killed at least two people in Ukraine

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image

UK police examine Iran links to arson attacks on Jewish targets

British police said they are investigating possible Iran links to a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in London, which the UK chief rabbi said

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now

Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona

A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Greece next week to renew a security pact between the two countries against the backdrop of the war in Iran, a Greek

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that

Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent'

LUANDA, April 19 - Pope Leo on Sunday decried the intensification of the war in Ukraine, calling "for the weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be followed."

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to

Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire in early April appears to have revived so-called TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, driven by peace hopes,

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job

Senior Cabinet ministers are rallying around U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under threat

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports

U.S.

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a "big deal" between the two countries has been prepared.

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks

Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Wildlife is thriving again four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with ​war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title

Real Sociedad has beaten Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head

Matt Fitzpatrick had a slow start that let Scottie Scheffler back into the mix at the RBC Heritage

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board

The U.S. Coast Guard says an airplane search crew has spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that went missing with six people on board near the western Pacific territory of Saipan

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed until the end of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports

The U.S.

Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect

Six people were killed when a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby in a Kyiv district on Saturday before barricading himself in a supermarket with

Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba

The governments of Brazil, Spain and Mexico on Saturday vowed to step up coordinated aid to Cuba to alleviate what they described as a humanitarian crisis caused by the

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy signalled his support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over the ongoing row about the decision to appoint Peter

Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut

Marie-Louise Eta was in little mood for celebrating after making her debut as the first female coach in the Bundesliga on Saturday

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman

A gunman armed with an automatic weapon has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips

A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says

The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm says that he has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado draws a huge Madrid crowd and rebuffs meeting with Spain's PM

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado has drawn several thousand supporters to a rally in Madrid

Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links

A man in his 80s on Saturday issued what is believed to be the first formal apology by someone in France for their family's role in transatlantic slavery,

Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar's Tisza party has increased its parliamentary supermajority to 141 seats out of 199 after the processing of

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon in an attack that UNIFIL peacekeepers and French officials said on Saturday was

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside "Alligator Alcatraz"

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

President Donald Trump has signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip

Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat

Bayern Munich can clinch another Bundesliga title this weekend thanks to Hoffenheim’s 2-1 win over second-place Borussia Dortmund

Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms

Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil were on Saturday attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed in a

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. 

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S.

ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan's too-slow rate hikes

The yen may come under further pressure if markets see the Bank of Japan as being too slow in addressing inflationary risks, Asian Development Bank

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

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UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

British counterterrorism police are investigating an attempted arson attack in London

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon

A French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that evidence suggests

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spain's Pedro Sanchez met in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders,

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'

Discussions are under way on how to manage or mitigate a possible U.S. withdrawal from the "European security architecture", Turkish Foreign

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil

An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?

An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked

Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Saturday she declined a meeting with Spain's prime minister during her visit because he was

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert

Swiss football club FC Basel said on Saturday they have cancelled a Kanye West concert, becoming the latest European venue to stop or postpone the

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour

The five permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council should agree to change their behaviour after failing to stop the war in Iran, Brazilian President

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday,

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

The son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't

By Nolan D.

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz had yet to return to normal operations despite a ceasefire in the Iran war

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a summit in Turkey's Antalya that the time has come for a conversation with the U.S. about how Washington sees future economic ties

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port

Ukrainian drones struck a handful of Russia's oil facilities overnight, including two oil refineries in the Samara region, an oil depot in Crimea and a Baltic Sea port that

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback

Despite overwhelming negative public feedback, the Commission of Fine Arts, stacked with Trump loyalists, gives preliminary approval for President Trump's 250-foot arch.

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could lead to a "rebellion" against Washington's influence, Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned in an interview

China willing to advance talks to upgrading Switzerland trade pact, ministry says

China said on Saturday it is willing to advance negotiations on upgrading the China-Switzerland free trade agreement.

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 19 - Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday,

New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China

New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests.

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the

States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech

A new law named after Charlie Kirk is encouraging Tennessee teachers to include the positive impacts of religion in American history classes

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal to supply Australia with warships, Tokyo's most consequential

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl

Carfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the ​impact of the Iran

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows

The core area of Beijing's Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening

U.S.

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

The U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

Iran says it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved

Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD

U.S.

American rejects merger talks with United Airlines

American Airlines said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines and had not held any such talks, diminishing prospects of an industry-reshaping deal

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade

Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, raising

UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers

The United Nations children's agency UNICEF said on Friday it was "outraged" after two truck drivers it contracted to deliver clean water to families in the Gaza Strip were killed

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director

Jon Rahm keeps his focus on golf as LIV CEO's interview raises more questions about tour's future

Jon Rahm says he isn't worried about the future of LIV Golf despite uncertainty about its funding

Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks

Authorities have charged Olaolukitan Adon Abel with killing two people and injuring another in the Atlanta area

Utah judge weighs Tyler Robinson request to ban TV from courtroom

A Utah judge on Friday weighed a request from Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to ban live broadcasts and cameras from

Goldman sees softer oil demand, flags two-sided risks to 2026 price outlook

Goldman Sachs said softer oil demand and easing supply disruptions have balanced out the risks in its oil price outlook, though it kept its 2026 average forecasts unchanged.

US Fed has told big banks not to push back aggressively on new capital rules

The U.S.

World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges

The World Bank on Friday unveiled a new strategy aimed at helping small island states and other small countries better address unique challenges such

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” has died

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey

Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany

The U.S.

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case

Defense witnesses in the prosecution of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk say conjecture about the case is making it impossible to have a fair trial

Spirit Airlines seeks government funding amid rising oil prices, Air Current reports

Spirit Airlines on Friday asked the Trump administration for hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funding to offset rising fuel prices and stave off a possible liquidation

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions

A federal judge has sentenced a former Wisconsin man to 20 months in prison for making campaign contributions after renouncing his U.S. citizenship

Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension

Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension

Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?

Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the

Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety

A group of ships made an unsuccessful attempt to exit the Gulf on Friday evening, ship tracking data showed, as shipping companies

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines

Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine believed Russia was making preparations that showed that it would once again try to involve its ally Belarus in the four-

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in

Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial

The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz is on track for a third trial

Fed's Waller says rate cuts still possible this year if war ends quickly

By Michael S.

BoC governor says not concerned about short-term spike in inflation expectations

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Friday inflation will rise in the short term and that an uptick in

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for joint efforts for an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and said Kyiv's wartime

US imposes sanctions aimed at Colombian fighters in Sudan

The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on five companies and individuals it said were involved in recruiting former Colombian military personnel to fight on

Calls grow to remove Peru election chief as vote count drags on

Calls to remove the head of Peru's electoral authority intensified on Friday as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count, with

Wall Street indexes hit record  highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open

The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the blue-chip Dow marked its

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three

Venezuela likely to get IMF loan support after necessary groundwork, Georgieva says

The International Monetary Fund will likely provide Venezuela with a financial support program as part of its re-engagement with the

Pro-Palestinian Tufts University graduate targeted by Trump administration returns to Turkey

A Tufts University graduate who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents last year as part of the targeting by President Donald Trump's administration of

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed

Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

The Trump administration says it’s in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty

Myanmar's former President Win Myint has been freed as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say

Indian refiners are settling payments for rare cargoes of Iranian oil purchased under a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver using

US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters

President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States

IMF says Middle East war to deepen economic divide in Latin America, Caribbean

The war in the Middle East is likely to widen economic differences across Latin America and the Caribbean, giving some short-term support to oil exporters while

Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict

Air Canada said on Friday it will trim daily flights to New York from 38 to 34, starting in June, as higher fuel prices lead North American carriers to cut capacity on

Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement 

Investors placed a bet worth about $760 million on a falling oil price around 20 minutes before Iran's foreign minister announced on Friday that the

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says

All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (

Career US prosecutor removed from probe into ex-CIA chief Brennan, sources say

A career U.S. prosecutor who had been helping to lead a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan was removed

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

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Stocks romp to records, oil plunges on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

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Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says

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Fed chair nominee Warsh will have ideas, economy may deliver surprises, Daly says

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Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

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Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

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Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say

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Mine threat in parts of Hormuz not fully understood, US navy advisory says

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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached

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BOJ's hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards

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Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says

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Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

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Lebanese joy at returning to homes in the south mixed with horror at ruins of war

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Reopened Strait of Hormuz, oil price drop may recast Fed's rate-cut options

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Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

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India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women

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Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open

Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for transporting global oil and gas, was open for all commercial vessels following a ceasefire

Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

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New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

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FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that

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Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets — after lambasting Obama for a similar move

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Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says

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Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open

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Russell 2000 scales intraday peak weeks after war-driven slide into correction

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Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

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France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher

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State Street's profit rises on robust fee income

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Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

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Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

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Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech

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Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

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Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

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Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'

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UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission

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Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

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Mexico masculinity summit plows ahead after public funding backlash

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Dollar falls to multi-week lows as risk appetite rises on Hormuz news

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Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him

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Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data

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Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

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Pope’s Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism’s growth in Africa

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Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

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Club boss rules pioneering female soccer coach out of a permanent job with men's team

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Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

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Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

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Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

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US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes

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What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?

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Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

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Canadian housing starts decrease 6% in March

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Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral

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Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war

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Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds

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Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week

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Hungary election winner Magyar hopes to take oath of office on May 9 or 10

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UBS capital rules could hurt Swiss economy, bank-commissioned study finds

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Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

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US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say

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First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say

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Bank of England chief economist criticises colleagues' 'wait and see' messaging

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A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home

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Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

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Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

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Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season

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Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

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The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

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Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid

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Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war

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Equity fund inflows rise as war risks recede, upbeat earnings boost mood

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Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

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Hedge fund stock buying hits $86 billion as Iran peace hopes, Goldman data shows

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A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

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US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month

European Union exports to the United States dropped by more than a quarter for a second consecutive month in February, but may be exaggerating the

Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says

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EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows

Sweden's Polestar on Friday reported a sharp jump in fourth-quarter revenue and a smaller loss, as the electric vehicle maker ramped up production and cut costs to cater to

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he had reports that sensitive documents from the time of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and

Investors give peace a chance

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At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels

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Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

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One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

One-way attack drones have changed the face of the Russia-Ukraine war and give Iran a boost in countering US and Israeli forces.

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started a two-day visit to Spain on Friday when he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez met a day before they will gather with other leaders who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force

The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

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French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

A sweetened 20.35 billion euro ($24 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for France's second-largest

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

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China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

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Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

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STOXX 600 jumps more than 1% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

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Kenya requests emergency World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks

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South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

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Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

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Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows

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Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

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US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension

Congress passed a short extension to a high-profile surveillance law on Friday after failing to secure the long-term reauthorization pushed by

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

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NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its defence minister told Reuters, while warning that

IMF expects ECB to raise rates by half a percentage point in 2026

The European Central Bank should lift its key interest rate twice this year to combat an energy-driven inflation surge, but should then reverse

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia could compound the Iran war's impact on world travel if a fragile agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz collapses and Persian Gulf oil shipments stay blocked

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war

As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.

Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026

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Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in rival Delivery Hero and will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at 20 euros

China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail

China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit

Wall Street banks trade derivatives to bet on private credit stress, FT reports

JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and other Wall Street banks have started trading credit default swaps linked to flagship private credit funds run by Blackstone, Apollo Global and Ares

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says

Romania's broad ruling coalition of four pro-European Union parties has no choice but to continue to govern, President Nicusor Dan said, even if its biggest party will

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Japan's core inflation likely ticked up in March fuelled by energy costs: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation probably picked up slightly in March from the previous month due to higher energy costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, in a sign of the

China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data

China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th consecutive month in April, a Reuters survey showed, as robust first-quarter growth and a pick-

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Friday met survivors of December's Bondi Beach shooting that left 15 dead, on the final day

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday,  as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government

Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths

Australia’s most decorated living veteran has walked free on bail from a Sydney prison 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan

Iran war drives up costs, spoils the mood at China's largest trade fair

Shao Haixia's plastics factory in China has seen raw material costs jump 20% since the Iran war started and has not

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows

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South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was unaware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing after a media report said Washington

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault

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China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a

Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons

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Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges

An Australian court ordered bail with travel restrictions on Friday for the country's most decorated soldier, following his arrest on accusations of war crimes while

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks

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Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill

By Nolan D.

Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday buoyed by what she called positive talks with top U.S. officials,

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

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Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic

The Panama Canal Authority on Thursday downplayed a report that an LPG vessel paid $4 million to jump the transit queue, saying the result reflected temporary market

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

The acting head of the U.S.

BOJ chief avoids hints of April rate hike, shattering hawkish market bets

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda steered clear of signalling a rate hike was on the cards this month, instead highlighting the country's low real

IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank said on Thursday they had resumed dealings with Venezuela, which had been paused since 2019.

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

U.S.

Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy

The Japanese government will provide subsidies of up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) to Sony for an image sensor plant in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto,

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will stay in space for an extra month, after careful consideration from China's Manned Space Engineering Office, the country's state

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

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Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond

Erin Burnett talks to the crew of Artemis II in their first interview with CNN after their history making trip around the moon.

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

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The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect

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Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year

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A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

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More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

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Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority

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California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites

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US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed

Fuel surge threatens Spirit Airlines bankruptcy exit, raises liquidation risk

Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy exit plan is under renewed pressure after a sharp rise in jet fuel

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

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FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays

The U.S.

Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now

A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

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Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

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Final size of interest rate calibration in Brazil is open, official says

Brazil's central bank is cautious amid uncertainties over the potential duration and consequences of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and the final size of its interest rate

Bangladesh needs to replenish capital in banks and private sector, finance minister says

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Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'

Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality,

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

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Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament

Mongolia's parliament on Monday confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the nation's third prime minister in nine months, following his predecessor's resignation last week over

Canada reports modest economic growth in January

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Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco

Spanish police have discovered a drug-smuggling tunnel in the North African exclave of Ceuta, complete with a rail system and underground cranes to transport hashish from

Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom

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Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth

The United States has done the lion's share of the work in making Iran less of a threat and other countries now need to step up to reopen the critical

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

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Why is Unilever hiving off its food business?

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US single-family home prices rise moderately in January, FHFA says

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At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to the Strait of Hormuz and "just

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit

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UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

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Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February

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Markets in Q1: Everything everywhere all at once

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Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China's

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

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Unilever and McCormick agree to food business deal

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Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say

Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on

Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil

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German institutes cut 2026, 2027 growth forecasts, raise inflation outlook, sources say

Germany's leading economic institutes cut their economic growth forecasts for this year and next and sharply raised their inflation forecasts in response to the Iran

Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in

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March is the cruellest month

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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

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Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

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French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15

French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world

Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports

Russia will respond if other countries allow Ukraine to use their airspace to launch drone attacks on Russian Baltic ports, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

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Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says

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Trump administration attempts to deport Iranian media commentator Yousof Azizi

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Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

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Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing

Land management company EagleRock Land reported higher annual revenue in paperwork filed on Thursday for a U.S. initial public offering, positioning itself as a rare energy

US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream

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Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement

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G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy

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ECB policymakers play down April rate hike chances

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Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

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Trading Day: Nasdaq notches 12-day winning streak as Middle East peace talks progress

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Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

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Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

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Zelenskiy says he will ask US to relay Easter energy truce offer to Russia

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TikTok seeks Brazil fintech license to offer credit

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US consumer confidence rises,  but job openings and hiring drop sharply

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Trump administration prepares final lending rule to narrow civil rights protections

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Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school

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California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse

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US federal law enforcement to be present at Marine Corps graduation

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Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

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European shares snap eight-month winning streak as Mideast conflict weighs

European stocks ended Tuesday with their steepest monthly decline in nearly four years, underscoring the degree to which the Middle East conflict

Absences fall sharply after US airport security workers finally get paid

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EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers voiced their support for Ukraine's demand for

S&P 500 heads for worst quarter since 2022 as Iran war, rate worries rattle Wall Street

The broad U.S. equity index is closing out its worst quarter in four years, reflecting an investor retreat driven in large part by inflation fears,

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

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UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law

The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday urged Israel to repeal a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks,

Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital

China is stepping up a years-long anti-corruption drive against securities regulatory officials as Beijing works to improve the image of its

WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says

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Unilever works council warns of union action if workers are not protected in McCormick deal

Unilever's European works council is worried about job losses from the company's food merger with McCormick, warning that it was stoking uncertainty and

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will again be his running mate in an October election,

KKR plans to privatise Japan's Taiyo Holdings with $3.3 billion tender offer

Global investment firm KKR said on Tuesday that an entity owned by its investment funds seeks to make a tender offer to buy all shares of Japanese chemical manufacturer Taiyo

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

In Lebanon, UN peacekeepers are caught in the firing line

Three U.N. peacekeepers were killed this week in southern Lebanon, making the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah one of the deadliest chapters for a peacekeeping

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace

Russia is going to further clamp down Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which are used by millions of Russians to get around internet controls and

Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says

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Tether cuts two gold traders hired three months ago, source says

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LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's

Ireland to offer new personal savings account from 2027, finance minister says

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A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husband's asylum interview after being detained at airport

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Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal

Meta has agreed to scale back references to the PG-13 film rating when describing its teen accounts, resolving a dispute with the Motion Picture

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made about the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland after economists and politicians warned that a

Supreme leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in the country but is refraining from making public appearances "for understandable reasons",

US job openings fall in February; hiring lowest since pandemic

U.S. job openings fell more than expected in February and hiring dropped to the lowest level in nearly six years, government data showed on Tuesday.

Millions of bad loans hobble Greece's economic recovery, IMF official says

Millions of unprocessed bad loans from last decade's debt crisis are slowing Greece's economic growth and stymying the rebound

US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld a ruling by a lower court to approve the Justice Department decision to dismiss a criminal case against

When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?

The widening Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East and threats to target oil facilities, electricity

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio

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Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows

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Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a "step towards apartheid" Monday's approval by the Israeli parliament of a

Analysts cut Russia's economic growth forecast for 2026: Reuters poll

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Trump administration pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention, sources say

The U.S.

US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push

President Donald Trump's administration is revoking the U.S. citizenship of a California couple who emigrated from China and pleaded guilty to

Colombia central bank raises rates to 11.25%, government withdraws from board

Colombia's central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Tuesday for a second consecutive policy meeting, to 11.25%, while the

AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network

AT&T has reached a deal to invest about $1 billion to improve the Commerce Department's FirstNet and deliver $1 billion in cost savings for the program via reduced rates, a U.S

Global equities rebound on de-escalation hopes, ending a weak month

Global equity and bond markets jumped on Tuesday on speculation of a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-

Q1 ends with a BANG!

Wall Street closed a tumultuous first quarter with a bang on Tuesday as hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East powered stocks to their best

NY Fed appoints Citi CEO Jane Fraser to Federal Advisory Council

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Tuesday it has appointed Jane Fraser, chief executive of Citigroup, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors' Advisory Council.

Ruling in Prince Harry case against Daily Mail will take some time, UK judge says

The judge overseeing the lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail at London's High Court

World Bank approves $2 billion loan for Turkey's new railway project

The World Bank on Tuesday approved a loan of $2 billion to Turkey for a new railway line across the Bosphorus in what would be the nation's largest foreign-financed railway

US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region

U.S.

Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war

Pope Leo urged U.S.

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers

A roadside explosion appears to have struck the convoy of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, citing initial

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic

US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days

The U.S. customs agency said on Tuesday it was making progress in setting up a streamlined process for refunding some $166 billion in tariff

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules

A committee of senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration voted on Tuesday to exempt the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry from a federal law

UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war

Discussions are under way for a U.N. investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the U.N.

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say

The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms

The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump

Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day arrest in Orlando

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

China's new home prices rise in March; big cities see seasonal pickup, private survey shows

China's new home prices edged up in March, reversing a decline in the previous month, supported by a seasonal pickup in demand in major cities, a private survey showed on

Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook

Japan saw the business mood improve and corporate inflation expectations heighten in the three months to March, a closely watched survey showed, helping the

Trump signs order tightening mail-in voting, drawing swift legal threats

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday tightening rules on mail‑in voting nationwide, including directing his administration to

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

Indonesia's leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia's latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to

South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high

South Korea's exports beat forecasts in March, surging at their fastest pace in nearly four decades on an AI-driven chip boom, but supply risks from the Middle

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre

Armed men mounted further attacks in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region on Tuesday, days after a gang's weekend assault in the

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities

China's factory activity expands but price pressures intensify, private PMI shows

China's manufacturing sector expanded in March for a fourth straight month as output and new orders continued to grow, but rising price pressures sharply intensified, a

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say

China is poised to extend its ban on refined fuel exports into April, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter said, though

Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes

The dollar fell on Tuesday on

Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said on Tuesday he will introduce legislation next month to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese

Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US

Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday,

Japan's factory growth slows in March as Iran war weighs, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in March as growth in output, orders and manufacturers' confidence cooled and cost pressures hit a 19-month high due to

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in March, led by semiconductor demand and new product launches, even as the Middle East

IMF reaches loan deals with Papua New Guinea to unlock $216 million

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it had reached staff-level loan agreements to give Papua New Guinea access to about $216 million, once approved.

Trump administration unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used Biden-era app, US judge rules

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to reverse the termination of the legal status of thousands of migrants who had

New Zealand's Fonterra admits 'grass-fed' label may mislead shoppers after Greenpeace lawsuit

New Zealand's Fonterra said on Wednesday it had settled a lawsuit filed by environmental group Greenpeace by admitting the label on one of its products was likely to mislead some

Judicial panel in Wisconsin dismisses lawsuit challenging state's congressional map

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from Democratic voters that had challenged the state's congressional map.

UK pay body sees potential 3.7% rise for minimum wage in 2027

Britain's minimum wage may need to rise by around 3.7% next year to 13.18 pounds ($17.38) an hour to keep up with the likely rise in average earnings, the

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

A federal judge on Tuesday declined to approve a Trump administration-crafted settlement that would have allowed churches and other houses of worship to endorse

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking

Anthropic said on Wednesday it would sign an agreement to share its economic index data with the Australian government to help track artificial intelligence adoption across

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.

Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp

Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise

Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

U.S.

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows

BP's new CEO Meg O'Neill began her stint on Wednesday by offering consistency while accelerating the group's performance, a year

UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows

British factory cost pressures soared in March and delivery delays - due to ships avoiding the Strait of Hormuz - were the longest since mid-2022, according to a survey

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians in

Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns

The euro zone economy may already be on the "adverse" path outlined by the European Central Bank and inflation could become entrenched quicker than in

World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip

At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island's largest opposition party said on Wednesday ahead of a

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of an April ‌12 parliamentary election, two ​opinion polls

German manufacturing expands in March despite Iran war supply strains, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector expanded in March at its fastest pace since May 2022 as output and new orders grew despite supply disruptions tied to the Iran war, a survey

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI

French manufacturing activity showed little sign of expansion in March, a monthly business survey showed on Wednesday, as the impact of the U.S-Israeli-led war on Iran

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths

Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

U.S.

Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production

Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

U.S.

Soccer-Amnesty warns of 'huge' human rights risks at 2026 World Cup

Millions of fans heading to the 2026 World Cup face significant human rights risks, Amnesty International said, warning that the tournament is drifting far

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup

U.S.

North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services

Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable

April fools rush in

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: De-escalation hopes for the Iran war are spurring a rally in stocks and bonds, but - drawing attention to today's date

Qantas, American Airlines get interim Australia nod for trans-Pacific tie-up

Australia's competition regulator said on Wednesday it has granted interim authorisation to Qantas and American Airlines to continue cooperating on trans-Pacific routes linking

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case

U.S.

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move

Russia said on Wednesday it would kick out a Dutch journalist in response to what it called the expulsion of a correspondent of Russian state news agency RIA from the

War-driven US dollar rebound to fade as broad safe-haven appeal erodes: Reuters poll

The dollar's modest rebound since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran started a little over a month ago will fade as its safe-haven appeal erodes, according

Suspect enters new guilty plea in the case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay

A man charged in the disappearance of a Navajo grandmother has pleaded guilty to robbery as part of a second plea agreement

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

Coca-Cola and its two authorized bottlers, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will invest 17.6 billion rand ($1.05 billion) in South

Factory input costs soar worldwide as Iran war snarls up supply chains

Factories across the world faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war as underlying tepid

UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances

British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three more men in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London last month.

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route

A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab

Former German finance minister Joerg Kukies to join Morgan Stanley

Joerg Kukies, a former German finance minister, will take a role at Morgan Stanley, the U.S. bank said on Wednesday, marking a return to the senior ranks of banking

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and

EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says

A senior U.S.

Finding the 'off ramp'

By Mike Dolan April 1 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets “Off ramp” seems to be the word of the week surrounding the Iran war - and the

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'