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Asia|Political|World

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

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects
Crime|Political|World

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.

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

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

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

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

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?
Crime|Europe|Health|World

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

Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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,

Musk scorned “shady” loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millions
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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-

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide
Crime|US|World

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

Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say
Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

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

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.

Kyiv shooting death toll rises to seven, prosecutor general says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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

BOJ is likely to hold off raising rates in April, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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.

UK consumer morale slides to lowest since mid-2023, surveys show
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

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

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say
Africa|Europe|Political|Travel|World

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

Pope Leo decries exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

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

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Biggest party in Romanian coalition withdraws support for PM, political crisis looms
Business|Europe|Political|World

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

Czech PM Babis criticises Senate leader's Taiwan trip for damaging China business ties
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

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.

Green light, red light
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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,

India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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

Kremlin encouraged by Bulgarian Radev's desire to resolve issues with Russia via talks
Africa|Business|Economy|World

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

US companies eye Congo mining assets, including Rubaya, State Dept official says
Arts|Crime|Election|Environment|Finance|Food|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration ballot request amid broader push to challenge elections
Business|Economy|World

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

Oil prices rise after Iran restricts access to Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire nears expiration
Crime|Health|US|World

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

Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

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

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
Business|Economy|World

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

Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war
Africa|Economy|Political|World

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

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules to curb divisive content ahead of 2027 elections
Crime|Europe|World

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

Venezuela's Machado plans to return home by end of year, urges swift elections
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

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

European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
Asia|Political|World

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

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust
Political|Sports|Technology|World

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

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, watchdog sets final hearing
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The tariff refund process is finally kicking off

The tariff refund process is finally kicking off

The tariff refund process is finally kicking off
Asia|Crime|World

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

Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

German industry faces stagnation in 2026, BDI says
MidEast|Political|US|World

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

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

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

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
Business|Crime|Health|World

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

What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

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

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

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

European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners
Business|Economy|World

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

Battle-scarred developing nations look for path out of permacrisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project
Economy|World

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

The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship
Business|Economy|Travel|World

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

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Markets light on volume and high on hopes
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

Japan households' inflation expectations steady, BOJ April hike bets fade
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

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

Hong Kong fire victims scour scorched homes for keepsakes
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

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

More than 20 vessels pass Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Kpler data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

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

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

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk
Crime|US|World

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

Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting in Louisiana neighborhood
Europe|Science|Technology|World

‘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

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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 (

Australia's NAB expects impairment charges to double from Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

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

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Arts|Sports|World

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

Hannah Green rallies to win the JM Eagle LA Championship for the 3rd time in 4 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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

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

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

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea
Election|Political|US|World

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots

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

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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.

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April
Political|Science|Technology|World

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

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

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

Matt Fitzpatrick delivers another playoff winner to beat Scottie Scheffler at RBC Heritage
Political|Science|Technology|World

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

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
Business|Health|Sports|World

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

Jon Rahm caps wild week in Mexico with another LIV Golf win
Economy|Political|World

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

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response
Business|Economy|Travel|World

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

Asian airlines report Europe demand surge as Gulf hub disruption shifts traffic
Business|Economy|World

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

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

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

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 as reigning champion Thunder open playoffs with 119-84 win over Suns
Business|Election|Finance|World

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

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon
Business|Crime|World

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

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

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

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons
Crime|MidEast|World

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

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

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.

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

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

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

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. 

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
Business|Science|Technology|World

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

US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports
Europe|Sports|World

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

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

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

Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart
Crime|Europe|World

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

UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

U.S.

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

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. 

Bank creditors for Brazil's Raizen make restructuring proposal, Bloomberg reports
MidEast|Political|World

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

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

Ukraine launches terror investigation after a gunman killed 7 and took hostages in Kyiv supermarket
Crime|Europe|Health|World

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

Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

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.

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says
Europe|World

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

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

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

UK police examine Iran links to arson attacks on Jewish targets
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
Arts|Food|Interview|World

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

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology|World

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

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

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

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

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years
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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

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
Europe|Political|World

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."

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

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 humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
Science|Sports|Technology|World

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

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

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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,

Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

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

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

U.S.

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
Business|Europe|Political|World

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.

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

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Environment|Europe|Science|World

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

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Australia|Crime|World

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

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
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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

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

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

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

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

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
Africa|Environment|Political|Travel|World

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

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

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

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

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

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

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

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships
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US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports

The U.S.

US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

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

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

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row
Europe|Sports|World

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

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

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

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
Crime|Europe|World

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

A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

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

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

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
Crime|Health|World

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

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

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

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,

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

Magyar's parliamentary majority in Hungary increases after final count
MidEast|Political|World

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

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

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash
Americas|Crime|US|World

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

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

South Florida man released from ICE custody describes conditions inside "Alligator Alcatraz"
Crime|Political|US|World

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

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
Environment|World

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

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

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

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

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’
Africa|Arts|Political|Travel|World

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

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

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

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

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

Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms
Health|Science|World

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. 

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
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Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him

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

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan's too-slow rate hikes
Entertainment|Health|Political|Science|World

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

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

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

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

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, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises
Political|World

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

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

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community
Environment|Science|US|World

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

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon
Europe|Political|World

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,

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

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

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

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?

An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

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

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
Arts|Celebrity|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|World

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’

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

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

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

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

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert
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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

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

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

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour
Business|Economy|Political|World

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,

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
Crime|Europe|Health|Travel|World

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

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

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

By Nolan D.

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't
Business|Economy|Political|World

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.

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

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

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port
Arts|World

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.

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
Americas|Political|World

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

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy
Business|Economy|World

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.

China willing to advance talks to upgrading Switzerland trade pact, ministry says
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|US|World

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

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

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

Iranians expect no post-war respite under military rule
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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,

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

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.

New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China
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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

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

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

States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
Business|Technology|World

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

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

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,

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

The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy
Crime|Economy|Health|Science|World

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

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows
Business|Economy|US|World

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

U.S.

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
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Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger
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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

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

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

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

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

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
Health|Science|World

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

U.S.

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

American rejects merger talks with United Airlines
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

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

UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers
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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

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

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

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

Utah judge weighs Tyler Robinson request to ban TV from courtroom
World

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.

Goldman sees softer oil demand, flags two-sided risks to 2026 price outlook
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US Fed has told big banks not to push back aggressively on new capital rules

The U.S.

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

World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges
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Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

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

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

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

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

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
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US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany

The U.S.

US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany
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CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
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Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension

Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension

Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
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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 drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
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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 settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
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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

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

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

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

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

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

Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial
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Fed's Waller says rate cuts still possible this year if war ends quickly

By Michael S.

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

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

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

US imposes sanctions aimed at Colombian fighters in Sudan
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that a ceasefire agreed to by his country should be transformed into "permanent agreements," without saying whether he was

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

Oil prices cratered, Wall Street indexes scaled record highs and U.S.

Stocks romp to records, oil plunges on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Economy|Political|World

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

Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that

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

Kevin Warsh may have plans for big changes at the U.S. central bank, but like previous Federal Reserve leaders cannot know what economic surprises he may need to

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

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

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

The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
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Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say

The Republic of Congo has told investors it formally requested a fresh financing programme from the International Monetary Fund,

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

The threat posed by mines in parts of the Strait of Hormuz is not fully understood and avoidance of the area by ships should be considered, a U.S. navy advisory said on

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

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the naval blockade on Iran will "remain in full force" until a deal with Tehran is struck.

Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ's hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda refrained from pre-committing to an April rate increase as the Iran war muddled the outlook, but left a few hawkish

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

Indian oil refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, an Indian government official said on Friday, after the United States decided not

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

A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive

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

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

By Thomas Suen , Aziz Taher , Emilie Madi and Jihed Abidellaoui QASMIYEH, Lebanon, April 17 - Lebanese children leaned out of cars flashing victory signs on Friday as they bumped across a makeshift

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

Iran's move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp drop in oil prices on Friday boosted bets the Federal Reserve may resume its

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

The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated geopolitical tensions as it could take time - possibly years - for loan quality to deteriorate,

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

An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through

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

Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open
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Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging young people in Cameroon to resist the temptation to migrate and to stay at home and fight corruption

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

Congress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire

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

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

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

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the flow of drugs into the U.S. by sea has been nearly eradicated under his administration

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

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

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

The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB

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

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.

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

The small-cap Russell 2000 hit its first intraday record high on Friday since the U.S.-Iran conflict erupted, joining other major indexes at all-time highs and suggesting the

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

Stocks and bond prices jumped on Friday, while oil and the dollar fell sharply after Iran's foreign minister said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of

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

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended editorial diversity after more than 100 authors quit the venerable French publishing house Grasset this week in protest at the

France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher
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State Street's profit rises on robust fee income

State Street reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Friday, as market volatility lifted the custody bank's client activity and fee revenue.

State Street's profit rises on robust fee income
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Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser

Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade
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Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning to devastated towns and neighbourhoods on

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

Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said on Friday a court in Tunisia had sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed

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

Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to

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

France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open

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'

President Donald Trump said the United States has barred Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, striking an unusually harsh

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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a dozen countries were ready to contribute assets to a defensive mission aimed at restoring the freedom of

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

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

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

A masculinity summit featuring controversial speakers such as writer Jordan Peterson is set to go ahead on Friday in Mexico's Jalisco state, among

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

The safe-haven U.S. dollar dropped to multi-week lows on Friday as risk appetite soared after Iran said the Strait of

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

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was offered a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his government during her visit to Spain but she declined

Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

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

A federal judge on Friday rejected the U.S.

Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data
Economy|Europe|Sports|World

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

The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported by the Winter Olympics in February which drew a major influx of tourists, the country's central

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

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

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

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from figure skating, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire
Europe|Sports|World

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

The president of the German soccer club where a pioneering female coach will take charge of her first top-division men’s game Saturday has ruled out giving her the job on a permanent basis

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

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

Two male runners in South Africa who were discovered fraudulently competing on behalf of female colleagues in a top marathon have been disqualified

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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Asia|Political|World

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

Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major

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

U.S. equity funds attracted strong demand in the week through April 15 as expectations of an early resolution to the Iran conflict and resilient corporate results boosted risk

US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes
Political|World

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

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, a deal meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran

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

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
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Canadian housing starts decrease 6% in March

Canadian housing starts posted a surprise decline in March, falling 6% from the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Friday.

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

The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's

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

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

The Kremlin said on Friday that European countries were becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, referencing a warning from Russia's Defence Ministry about drone

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

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he was about to start initial talks with EU officials in Budapest as there was no time to waste in his

Hungary's Magyar starts early EU talks to unblock funds
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Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Friday that he will travel to Caracas on April 24, amid attempts to meet with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez.

Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week
Europe|Political|World

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

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he hoped to take the oath of office as prime minister on May 9 or 10 depending on a presidential decision on the

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

Capital requirements proposed by the Swiss government for UBS could have a sustained drag on Switzerland's economy, a study commissioned by the bank found, as a showdown

UBS capital rules could hurt Swiss economy, bank-commissioned study finds
Crime|Health|Political|World

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

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

The U.S. is urging G20 members and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take coordinated action to ensure fertilizer access amid

US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
Africa|Americas|Business|Political|Travel|World

First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say

The first migrants deported from the United States under a recent bilateral agreement arrived in Democratic Republic of Congo early on Friday, according

First deportees from US arrive in Congo capital, sources say
Business|Economy|World

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

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill on Friday criticised his colleagues' "wait and see" messaging on keeping policy on hold while the Iran war

Bank of England chief economist criticises colleagues' 'wait and see' messaging
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah

A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

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

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising
Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

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

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

Notre Dame and Villanova hoops teams set to visit the Pope in Rome next season
Crime|Health|World

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

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

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Environment|Science|World

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

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

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

The Iran war has strongly boosted prices of the urea fertilizer that is vital to ensuring a successful wheat harvest in Argentina, forcing

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to  Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Global equity funds received a fourth successive weekly inflow in the week through April 15 as upbeat earnings and increased optimism that the Iran war could be resolved more

Equity fund inflows rise as war risks recede, upbeat earnings boost mood
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

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

U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

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

Systematic hedge funds boughts stock at a record pace in the last five trading sessions, adding $86 billion of stock exposure, said a Goldman Sachs note

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

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage
Business|Economy|World

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

US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

More than a dozen countries said on Friday they were willing to join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when

Over a dozen countries offer to play role in Hormuz mission, Starmer says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

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

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed
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Investors give peace a chance

  Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

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

Orestes Chamizo points at a scrubby patch of sand on Cuba's Bay of Pigs, showing the spot where a brigade of U.S.-trained Cuban exiles landed

At Cuba's Bay of Pigs, a victory against U.S. invaders stirs pride, fresh parallels
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World

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

Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people
Science|Technology|World

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.

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

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

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
Americas|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

By Lili Bayer and Feras Dalatey BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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

French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port
Asia|Political|World

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

China's regular military activities around Taiwan are "entirely justified and reasonable" and any tensions are the fault of the government in Taipei, the Chinese defence

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

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

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

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

The STOXX 600 jumped more than 1% and notched its fourth straight weekly gain on Friday, after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a

STOXX 600 jumps more than 1% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Business|Economy|World

Kenya requests emergency World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks

Kenya has requested rapid financial support from the World Bank to help it manage the economic shocks triggered by the Iran war, its

Kenya requests emergency World Bank funds to cushion Iran war shocks
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

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

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

A Russian overnight drone attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's largest Danube river port Izmail and one drone strayed into Romanian territory, Ukrainian and Romanian

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

Apple's iPhone shipments surged 20% in China in the first quarter, for the strongest growth among major vendors, despite an overall decline as

Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

Financial markets are in a buoyant mood as U.S. President Donald Trump signals confidence that the war in Iran will end soon, with talks probably on the cards again this weekend.

Warsh, war and worsening conditions?
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

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

US Congress punts on surveillance powers after failing to authorize a long-term extension
Arts|Political|Science|Travel|World

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

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

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

IMF expects ECB to raise rates by half a percentage point in 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

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

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

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.

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026

Deutsche Bank expects the U.S.

Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

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

China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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

Wall Street banks trade derivatives to bet on private credit stress, FT reports
Economy|Political|World

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

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

Japan's core inflation likely ticked up in March fuelled by energy costs: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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-

China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data
Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Travel|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iran war drives up costs, spoils the mood at China's largest trade fair
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as

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

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

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

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault

Prosecutors in Minnesota's Hennepin County have charged a U.S.

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets slipped into TGIF mood as the possibility of a deal between the U.S. and Iran lifted hopes and kept oil below $100 a

Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons
Arts|Australia|Crime|World

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

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

The war in the Middle East is the latest reminder of how commodities are reshaping the geopolitical landscape, leaving currencies

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset
Crime|Political|World

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

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

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. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

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

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks

South Korea's capital markets are luring back foreign buyers after a brutal March, as hopes of stability in the Middle East, a red-hot AI memory

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

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

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
Economy|Political|US|World

Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill

By Nolan D.

Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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,

Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

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

The acting head of the U.S.

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May
Business|Economy|World

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

BOJ chief avoids hints of April rate hike, shattering hawkish market bets
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

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.

IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

U.S.

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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,

Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
Science|Technology|World

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

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

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

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

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

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve 

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
Interview|Science|Technology|Travel|World

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.

Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond
Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

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

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

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

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

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

President Donald Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's permanent administrator

Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
Environment|Science|World

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

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

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

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

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

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites

California’s gasoline inventories have declined to record lows as fuel prices have surged nationwide on the back of the war on Iran, and analysts warn that

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

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

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Fuel surge threatens Spirit Airlines bankruptcy exit, raises liquidation risk
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row
Economy|Environment|Health|World

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

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
Business|Technology|Travel|World

FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays

The U.S.

FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays
Arts|Business|Political|World

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

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

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

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

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Final size of interest rate calibration in Brazil is open, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru said on Thursday his country needs to erase a capital deficit in its banks and private sector for any reforms to take

Bangladesh needs to replenish capital in banks and private sector, finance minister says
Health|Political|World

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director
Africa|Crime|Political|World

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,

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month as surging oil and gas costs drove up headline

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada reports modest economic growth in January

The Canadian economy eked out modest growth in January, with monthly gross domestic product rising slightly as strength in most goods-producing

Canada reports modest economic growth in January
Crime|Europe|World

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

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco
Business|Economy|World

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

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as markets welcomed a report signaling potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has set the S&P 500 and the

Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

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

Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth
Europe|Technology|World

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

Romanian state institutions are facing more than 10,000 cyberattacks daily, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says
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Why is Unilever hiving off its food business?

Unilever said on Tuesday it will merge its food business with spice maker McCormick in the second-largest food transaction in history, a deal that will

Why is Unilever hiving off its food business?
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US single-family home prices rise moderately in January, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices increased moderately in January, but rising mortgage rates as the war in the Middle East drags on could sideline potential first-time

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

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

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit

Ukrainian drones on Tuesday struck Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, and industry sources told Reuters an oil loading terminal was hit,

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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

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

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in January as gains in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction more than offset a contraction in manufacturing, Statistics Canada

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

The start to the year has have left investors with a serious case of whiplash with the eruption of war in Iran triggering a record jump in oil prices, major

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

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip
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Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis
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Unilever and McCormick agree to food business deal

Unilever has agreed to separate its food unit, home to Knorr and Hellmann's, and merge it with spice maker McCormick in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the British firm's food

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

Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say
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Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that U.S. plans to unfurl regime change in Iran and Venezuela were aimed at gaining more control over oil and gas

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

German institutes cut 2026, 2027 growth forecasts, raise inflation outlook, sources say
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Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in

A foreign national has turned himself in to Czech police, admitting that he threw petrol bombs at the building of a Russian culture centre in Prague last week, police said

Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in
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March is the cruellest month

By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war

March is the cruellest month
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

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

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

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

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
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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.

Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports
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EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the

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

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says
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Trump administration attempts to deport Iranian media commentator Yousof Azizi

The Trump administration said on Thursday it was attempting to deport an Iranian academic and media commentator, who it alleged had lied on his visa

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

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

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

Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing
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US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream

(This April 16 story has been corrected to remove the incorrect statement by Ikon Midstream's lawyer which said the raid was conducted by U.S. CBP, in paragraph 4, and to note that the U.S.

US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream
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Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement

Talks aimed at edging toward a solution to the decades-old dispute between Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region broke down without

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

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global economy of an enduring Middle East war and "reaffirmed the

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

European Central Bank policymakers played down the chance of a rate hike as soon as this month, arguing that more data will be needed and the precise

ECB policymakers play down April rate hike chances
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Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

Valero Energy Corp has partially restarted its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following a March 23 explosion and fire, said two people

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

By Stephen Culp April 16 - Wall Street moved higher on Thursday, as traders assessed ongoing Middle East peace negotiations and parsed a mixed bag of corporate earnings.

Trading Day: Nasdaq notches 12-day winning streak as Middle East peace talks progress
Election|Political|US|World

Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

Two more Democrats, former California attorney general and cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, cleared the polling threshold and will

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

France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S.

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would ask U.S. mediators to pass Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire for

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

Social media platform TikTok, controlled by China's ByteDance, is seeking approval from the Brazilian central bank to operate as a lending and payments

TikTok seeks Brazil fintech license to offer credit
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US consumer confidence rises,  but job openings and hiring drop sharply

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over

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

The U.S. federal watchdog agency for consumer finance expects to finalize new regulations proposed in November that would narrow key civil-rights-

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

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says
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Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school

A month ago, Nariman al-Issa's life was like any 12-year-old's: she played with toys and rode her bicycle in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the

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

U.S. federal law enforcement personnel will be present at an upcoming Marine Corps graduation, according to a message on the corps' Parris Island

US federal law enforcement to be present at Marine Corps graduation
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Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-

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

European shares snap eight-month winning streak as Mideast conflict weighs
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Absences fall sharply after US airport security workers finally get paid

The Transportation Security Administration said absences among the nation's 50,000 security officers fell sharply on Monday as workers were paid

Absences fall sharply after US airport security workers finally get paid
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre
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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,

S&P 500 heads for worst quarter since 2022 as Iran war, rate worries rattle Wall Street
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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

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war
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European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity

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,

UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law
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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

Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital
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WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says

The World Trade Organization is unable to deal with the core challenges of the global trading system, but the U.S. is not ready to leave the body, U.S.

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

Unilever works council warns of union action if workers are not protected in McCormick deal
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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,

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election
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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

KKR plans to privatise Japan's Taiyo Holdings with $3.3 billion tender offer
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US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
World

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

In Lebanon, UN peacekeepers are caught in the firing line
Europe|Technology|World

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

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says

Lebanon is preparing for the possibility that hundreds of thousands displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders will not return home

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

Tether has let go two senior precious metals traders it hired from HSBC only three months ago, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

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

LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows
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Ireland to offer new personal savings account from 2027, finance minister says

Ireland plans to offer a new personal savings and investment scheme from next year to encourage people to invest some of the 170 billion euros ($196 billion) earning

Ireland to offer new personal savings account from 2027, finance minister says
World

A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husband's asylum interview after being detained at airport

A Venezuelan attends an asylum interview in Southern California while his wife, a doctor, is detained in Texas

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

Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash
World

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",

Supreme leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says
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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.

US job openings fall in February; hiring lowest since pandemic
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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

Millions of bad loans hobble Greece's economic recovery, IMF official says
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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

US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

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

When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?
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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

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio

Hungary's foreign minister and his Russian counterpart discussed EU sanctions in an audio clip released by an investigative news outlet on Tuesday, days

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio
Asia|Economy|Environment|World

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows

Forest loss in Indonesia surged by 66% in 2025, hitting its highest rate in eight years as a result of weak environmental

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'
Business|Economy|World

Analysts cut Russia's economic growth forecast for 2026: Reuters poll

The Russian economy will grow by 0.8% this year, down from a forecast of 1% a month ago, according to a Reuters poll of 16 analysts on Tuesday, echoing an earlier

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.

Trump administration pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention, sources say
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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

US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
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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

Colombia central bank raises rates to 11.25%, government withdraws from board
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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

AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network
Business|Economy|World

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

Global equities rebound on de-escalation hopes, ending a weak month
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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-

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'
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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

Q1 ends with a BANG!
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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.

NY Fed appoints Citi CEO Jane Fraser to Federal Advisory Council
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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

Ruling in Prince Harry case against Daily Mail will take some time, UK judge says
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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

World Bank approves $2 billion loan for Turkey's new railway project
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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region

U.S.

US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war

Pope Leo urged U.S.

Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war
Asia|Crime|Political|World

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

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers
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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

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says
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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

US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days
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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

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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 "

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules
Europe|Political|World

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.

UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war
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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

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump
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US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say

The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say
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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

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Business|Political|World

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

US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms
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Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled
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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

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
Food|Health|Political|Science|World

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

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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

China's new home prices rise in March; big cities see seasonal pickup, private survey shows
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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

Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook
US|World

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

Trump signs order tightening mail-in voting, drawing swift legal threats
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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

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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

South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

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

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Americas|Crime|Finance|Political|World

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

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre
Crime|Political|World

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

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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's factory activity expands but price pressures intensify, private PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes

The dollar fell on Tuesday on

Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos
Sports|World

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

Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

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,

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

Japan's factory growth slows in March as Iran war weighs, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

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.

IMF reaches loan deals with Papua New Guinea to unlock $216 million
World

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

Trump administration unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used Biden-era app, US judge rules
Business|Environment|Food|World

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

New Zealand's Fonterra admits 'grass-fed' label may mislead shoppers after Greenpeace lawsuit
Election|Political|US|World

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.

Judicial panel in Wisconsin dismisses lawsuit challenging state's congressional map
Business|Economy|World

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

UK pay body sees potential 3.7% rise for minimum wage in 2027
Business|Education|Political|World

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

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates
Australia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking
MidEast|Political|US|World

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.

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp
Business|Economy|Political|World

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

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

U.S.

Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians in

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

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

Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns
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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

World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip
Election|Europe|Political|World

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

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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

German manufacturing expands in March despite Iran war supply strains, PMI shows
Crime|Political|US|World

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

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

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

French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI
Political|World

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

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

Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths
Economy|Political|World

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

U.S.

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

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

Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

U.S.

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
World

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

Soccer-Amnesty warns of 'huge' human rights risks at 2026 World Cup
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup

U.S.

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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

North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

April fools rush in
Business|Economy|Travel|World

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

Qantas, American Airlines get interim Australia nod for trans-Pacific tie-up
Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case

U.S.

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case
Business|Political|Travel|World

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.

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
Europe|Political|World

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

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

War-driven US dollar rebound to fade as broad safe-haven appeal erodes: Reuters poll
Crime|US|World

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

Suspect enters new guilty plea in the case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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

Factory input costs soar worldwide as Iran war snarls up supply chains
Crime|Europe|World

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.

UK police arrest three more men over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Business|Environment|Technology|World

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

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

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

Former German finance minister Joerg Kukies to join Morgan Stanley
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says

A senior U.S.

EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Finding the 'off ramp'
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

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

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have taken the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the Donbas area "yesterday"

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'
Economy|Election|Finance|World

Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up

Rising public support for Brazilian opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run has allowed him to put

Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place

Bosnians woke with heavy heads and light hearts on Wednesday, buoyed by their soccer team's dramatic playoff shootout win over Italy that sent them to the World Cup

Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place
Business|Science|Technology|World

Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks

(Corrects to clarify attribution) By Che Pan and Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 1 (Rtrs) - Chinese GPU and AI chip makers captured nearly 41% of China's AI accelerator server market last year, eroding

Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks
Business|Economy|World

New BOJ board member warns of stagflation risk from Iran war

Japan may face stagflation risks from the Iran war that would be challenging to deal with using monetary policy, new Bank of Japan board member Toichiro

New BOJ board member warns of stagflation risk from Iran war
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the

Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says

Europe could face recession if the Iran conflict drags on and oil prices jump over $150 per barrel, European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Greek radio on

Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says
Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would act in the country's interest, whatever the "noise", when asked about U.S.

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, building onto their biggest one-day jump in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comment

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains

Turbulence linked to the war in Iran and swings in valuations have yet to deter corporate deal-making as

Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains
Europe|Political|World

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday that his Moderate party would aim to form a majority government with the

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote
Business|Economy|World

US private payrolls increase steadily in March, ADP says

U.S. private payrolls increased steadily in March, the ADP's national employment report showed on Wednesday.

US private payrolls increase steadily in March, ADP says
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Barkin: Households, firms still see oil shock through a "short-term lens"

Businesses continue to act as if high oil prices will prove only a short-term disruption, with little evidence yet it has caused consumers to pull

Fed's Barkin: Households, firms still see oil shock through a "short-term lens"
Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on April 28 during his visit to Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement on Wednesday.

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher

Germany's leading economic institutes cut their growth forecasts for this year and next on Wednesday and sharply raised their projections for inflation as

German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
Arts|Political|US|World

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out

Court records show that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing a court-ordered deadline to move out of his family’s home before police say he killed his wife and then himself

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to threaten rain and pose flooding risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher

The U.S. stock market ticked upward to another record high

Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
Crime|Europe|World

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month

French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE
Business|Economy|World

USTR's Greer says offshoring, rules of origin on agenda for Mexico trade talks

U.S. businesses continue to offshore operations to Mexico despite the revamped regional trade pact that was meant to stymie that activity, U.S.

USTR's Greer says offshoring, rules of origin on agenda for Mexico trade talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments
Crime|Interview|Political|World

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports

The White House is considering appointing attorney Michael Murray to lead antitrust enforcement at the U.S.

Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Pirelli raises prices as part of Middle East crisis mitigation plan

Italian premium tyremaker Pirelli said on Thursday it had activated a "mitigation plan" to limit the effects of the ongoing Middle East crisis, which includes price

Pirelli raises prices as part of Middle East crisis mitigation plan
Business|Economy|World

France's Villeroy says central bank independence is prerequisite for successful monetary policy

Central bank independence is a prerequisite for successful monetary policy, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday.

France's Villeroy says central bank independence is prerequisite for successful monetary policy
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
Americas|Political|US|World

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere

The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals.

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon

Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S.

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt

The Kremlin took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging sharp criticism of the authorities from a celebrity blogger on Thursday,

Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt
Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system

The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and simulations, the central bank said in a letter published by

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system
Crime|Political|World

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Anglo American plan to submit separate environmental studies to regulators for their planned shared

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
Political|US|World

Latest bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers fails in US House

The U.S.

Latest bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers fails in US House
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show

Governments and airlines are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about diminishing jet fuel

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World Bank plans up to $2 billion guarantee to help Argentina refinance debt

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is working on a guarantee of up to $2 billion to help refinance “a relevant portion of Argentina’s debt.”

World Bank plans up to $2 billion guarantee to help Argentina refinance debt
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
Europe|Political|World

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S.

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan

The government of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first deportation flight on Thursday, authorities said, fulfilling a campaign pledge to tighten

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan
Political|World

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

U.S.

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached
Americas|Political|US|World

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

The U.S.

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market bulls see signs rally could endure after S&P 500 back at highs 

U.S. stocks have rebounded to record highs after the Iran war-driven selloff and there are signs under the market's surface that suggest the rally

Stock market bulls see signs rally could endure after S&P 500 back at highs 
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House

President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East hopes in focus

The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose modestly to record closing highs for a second straight day on Thursday on optimism that the

S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East hopes in focus
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

U.S.

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Bulgaria's caretaker PM says elections will be cleanest in years

Bulgaria's caretaker prime minister said elections this month will be among the country's cleanest in years after his government launched efforts to tackle widespread

Bulgaria's caretaker PM says elections will be cleanest in years
Africa|Economy|Health|World

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

(Afrocab corrects total number of patients returned to treatment to 3,356 from around 1,000 in paragraph 17. Figure includes 1,095 patients aged under 24 years.)

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive
Crime|Health|World

Seventeen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says

At least 17 immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from January 2026 through early April, according to ICE.

Seventeen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

President Donald Trump has railed against a federal judge’s decision that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks hit record following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, oil rallies

Global stocks rallied to a fresh record on Thursday as the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon boosted sentiment,

Stocks hit record following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, oil rallies
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions

France hit back on Wednesday at threats by President Donald Trump to pull the U.S. out of NATO, saying the military alliance was designed to ensure security in

France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce

President Donald Trump's administration has developed a fresh plan to slash the workforce at the U.S.

Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
Business|Economy|US|World

US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January

U.S. business inventories unexpectedly fell in January amid a large decline in stocks at wholesalers, suggesting inventory investment could weigh on economic growth in

US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue

China's Huawei Technologies reported on Tuesday 2.2% growth in 2025 revenue, as its core businesses of infrastructure network and consumer

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal
Science|Technology|World

How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold

NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched on Wednesday, is expected to last about 10 days, sending four astronauts on a high-speed journey around the moon and back in the first

How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold
World

At least seven killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut area, Lebanon says

At least seven people were killed and 24 wounded in two Israeli strikes in the Beirut area, the Lebanese health ministry said on Wednesday, in attacks that hit vehicles in

At least seven killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut area, Lebanon says
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot

France suspects a pro-Iranian group known as HAYI to be behind a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices, its anti-terrorism

France suspects link to pro-Iranian group in foiled BofA Paris plot
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates

U.S. manufacturing activity picked up in March, though a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs jumped to the highest level in nearly four years and suppliers

US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates
Asia|World

Pakistan, Afghanistan open fresh talks in China to end conflict, say sources

Afghanistan and Pakistan have opened a new round of talks in China to end the deadliest fighting between two Muslim

Pakistan, Afghanistan open fresh talks in China to end conflict, say sources
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say

Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela's government to develop four large areas near Trinidad and Tobago, in two of the South

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Insider trading in prediction markets is among CFTC priorities, top cop says

The U.S.

Insider trading in prediction markets is among CFTC priorities, top cop says
Political|US|World

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says

U.S.

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
Business|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US

Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States.

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

The European Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday asked Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers to allow an investigation into their role in a farm aid fraud scandal which has

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply

Oil tanker availability along the U.S.

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply
Technology|World

Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option

The Swiss government will continue to withhold payments to the United States for a Patriot missile system order until Washington provides binding delivery dates, adding

Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first

Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Cleveland Fed data shows war impacting headline inflation data

By Michael S.

Cleveland Fed data shows war impacting headline inflation data
Health|World

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents

They've never known their parents, and they've never known Gaza, born prematurely two years ago and evacuated to

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices

U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S.

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend

New registrations of Tesla cars tripled in France during March to just shy of a two-year-old record high, and more than

Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend
Europe|Technology|World

Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction

Italian senators on Wednesday presented a draft law to tackle social media addiction that seeks to increase the responsibility of online platforms for the way content is

Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters

The United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday,

US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters
Crime|Political|US|World

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

Minnesota prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a Minneapolis highway

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
Africa|Crime|World

Burundi says 13 killed in explosion at military ammunition depot

Thirteen people were killed and 57 injured when ammunition exploded due to an electrical short circuit on a Burundian military base on Tuesday

Burundi says 13 killed in explosion at military ammunition depot
Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa has advanced to the Europa League semifinals by beating Bologna 4-0

Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US financial advisors brace for growing array of risks in second quarter

Investment advisors say a buildup of problems is weighing on clients, who are entering the second quarter of the year struggling with

US financial advisors brace for growing array of risks in second quarter
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
MidEast|Political|World

Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a letter addressed to the American people that his country harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans, Press TV reported on Wednesday.

Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Musalem sees no imminent need to change monetary policy stance

St.

Fed's Musalem sees no imminent need to change monetary policy stance
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says

The interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan jumped last week to its highest level since August, as rising oil prices fueled inflation fears and drove up

US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion

China will at one point have to engage more directly on how to restore oil traffic flows in the Strait of Hormuz because the number of vessels it has going through is

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion
Political|US|World

In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments

President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the U.S.

In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions

The Bank of Canada's governing council has agreed it will have to rely on its own judgment more than usual on rate decisions, given

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending

U.S. retail sales increased by the most in seven months in February as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and temperatures warmed up, but surging

US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's STOXX 600 jumps over 2% on Middle East de-escalation hopes

European stocks extended their rally on Wednesday, with the STOXX 600 notching its biggest three-day advance in nearly a year after

Europe's STOXX 600 jumps over 2% on Middle East de-escalation hopes
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules

Global automakers plan billions of dollars in new U.S. investments to boost production and avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs, but

Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: April fool of hope

Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S.

Trading Day: April fool of hope
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World shares rally, oil prices fall on war de-escalation hopes

Global stocks rallied and oil futures retreated on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran war.

World shares rally, oil prices fall on war de-escalation hopes
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations

The U.S.

US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations
World

Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised Russia for answering his offer of an Easter truce with airstrikes on Wednesday but he praised as "positive" fresh

Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|World

Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

Nike's months-long turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill faces fresh pressure as the Middle East conflict adds to the sportswear maker's

Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the U.S.

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide

Local officials in upstate New York on Wednesday ruled the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar as a homicide, after he had gone missing for several days

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez's administration is getting ready to take over the boards of state oil firm

Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN

Bahrain's effort to secure a U.N. resolution to authorise "all necessary means" to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|World

A New York vintner raids U.S. wine cellars to skirt Trump's tariffs

New York wine retailer Chris Leon has a novel strategy to avoid the steep tariffs that have been slapped on imported wines from

A New York vintner raids U.S. wine cellars to skirt Trump's tariffs
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says

The Republican-controlled U.S.

US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?

President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to pull the United States out of NATO due to its European members' refusal to send ships to unblock

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?
Crime|Political|US|World

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says

A Massachusetts man accused of making threats on Facebook to kill U.S.

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise

The dollar fell against major currencies including the Swiss franc and euro for the second straight session on Wednesday amid growing signs of a possible

Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say

Colombia faces mounting uncertainty after the government's decision to withdraw from the central bank's board cast doubt on future decisions following a

Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Iran war knocks UK business confidence, survey shows

British business confidence has fallen as the Iran war exacerbates worries among employers about costs, according to a survey of accountants that chimed with similar

Iran war knocks UK business confidence, survey shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war

Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with strong gains in Alphabet and other heavyweights, after U.S.

Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war
Political|Science|Technology|World

South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with France must go beyond partnership and become a pursuit of strategic collaboration that includes artificial intelligence

South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy
Americas|Crime|US|World

DNA links Ted Bundy to murder of 17-year-old Utah girl, sheriff says

Utah officials announced on Wednesday that they were closing a five-decade-old case after finding "definitive proof" that American serial killer Ted Bundy killed a

DNA links Ted Bundy to murder of 17-year-old Utah girl, sheriff says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program

NASA's Artemis program is the U.S. effort to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era and eventually establish a sustained human presence there, a goal

Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program
Science|Technology|US|World

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Americas|Crime|World

FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate deadly speedboat shootout

A technical team from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation arrived in Cuba this week to launch an "independent investigation," the U.S.

FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate deadly speedboat shootout
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

KKR caps redemptions at one of its private credit funds

KKR's non-traded business development company, KKR FS Income Trust, limited redemptions after requests for withdrawals surged, according to a letter to shareholders.

KKR caps redemptions at one of its private credit funds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Political|World

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
Business|Environment|World

Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says

A fire broke out at a liquefied petroleum gas filling station near a residential area in Indonesia's Bekasi regency, east of the capital Jakarta, injuring at least 12,

Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training

A delay in approving Taiwan's budget this year threatens T$78 billion ($2.44 billion) in weapons procurement, maintenance and training, a senior defence ministry official

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role

Former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been appointed U.N. resident coordinator in Kenya, the U.N. said on Wednesday, adding he would take up his post that

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure

Australia will provide up to A$1 billion ($693 million) in interest-free loans to critical businesses, including transport operators and fertiliser producers,

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar

The halting of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz has left the Dubai Middle East benchmark, the price used to

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says

Vietnam is forecast to remain Asia's fastest-growing nation after India through 2028, supported by exports and infrastructure investments, although heavy public spending may

Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says
Economy|Health|Political|World

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea March inflation undershoots forecasts but risks skewed higher

South Korea's inflation picked up less than expected in March as the government capped fuel prices, but policymakers and economists warned that risks remain

South Korea March inflation undershoots forecasts but risks skewed higher
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian job vacancies rise 2.7% in February quarter

Job vacancies in Australia rebounded to their highest in more than a year in the February quarter, data showed on Thursday, led by gains in the construction, retail and

Australian job vacancies rise 2.7% in February quarter
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington will strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and hit the country into the "Stone Ages."

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting

The Democratic Party on Wednesday filed a lawsuit asking a U.S. judge to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting nationwide,

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting
Australia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family. 

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12

Voters will head to the polls in the Bahamas for an early election on May 12, the prime minister said on Wednesday, as the Caribbean nation battles affordability

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US Treasury to meet with insurance regulators to discuss private credit markets

The U.S.

US Treasury to meet with insurance regulators to discuss private credit markets
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'

A year on from U.S.

Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says

Myanmar's parliament will hold a bicameral vote to elect a president on Friday, house speaker Aung Lin Dwe said on Thursday, with the country's former military chief and junta

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 

Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud on Thursday for making false representations to U.S. server supplier Dell Technologies, linking

Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 
Science|Technology|World

NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon

NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Prime-time disappointment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a 19 minute prime-time address, U.S.

Prime-time disappointment
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

U.S.

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
Crime|Political|US|World

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver
Economy|US|World

Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran

President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on

Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran
US|World

Judge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security

Judge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security

Judge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India central bank's fresh FX curbs trap banks in trades once seen low risk

Indian banks are set to face heightened uncertainty on Thursday after the central bank's curbs on corporate activity made it costlier for

India central bank's fresh FX curbs trap banks in trades once seen low risk
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion

The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion
Health|Science|US|World

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine
Business|Economy|Political|World

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Swiss inflation hits one-year high as fuel prices rise

Swiss inflation rose to its highest level in a year in March, government data showed on Thursday, albeit less than expected, as the country absorbed higher

Swiss inflation hits one-year high as fuel prices rise
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March as the war in the Middle East stoked uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and dented

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil, PMI shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
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China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review

The Chinese government supports companies with transnational operations and technology cooperation deals according to needs and the law, commerce ministry spokesperson He

China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review
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BOJ may be overlooking real risk from Iran war, says ex-central bank official

Japan's economy may face supply shocks and slumping demand from the Iran war, a risk the central bank may be overlooking by focusing on inflationary

BOJ may be overlooking real risk from Iran war, says ex-central bank official
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump

Hong Kong's Grade-A office market in the city's financial core is finally hitting a floor after nearly seven years of decline, buoyed by a roaring capital

Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control

The U.S. on Wednesday removed sanctions against Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department website, less than three months after

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control
Economy|World

South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17 billion extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged parliament to promptly pass a 26.2 trillion won ($17.3 billion) supplementary budget to shore up the economy amid "the

South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17 billion extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis
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Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones,

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
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Global central banks mostly on hold as war muddies economic outlook

Major central banks pointed to uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East as they largely kept interest rates steady in March,

Global central banks mostly on hold as war muddies economic outlook
Australia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
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Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says

Sweden will buy air defence and anti-drone systems worth 8.7 billion Swedish crowns ($916 million) from among others Saab and BAE Systems, the

Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says
MidEast|Political|World

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge

Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season, as surging

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
Crime|Europe|World

Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe

Lithuania is preparing a request to the United States for cooperation in its investigation into potential human trafficking with links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe
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Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering

Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia
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Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports

Iran's operational headquarters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-

Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports
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On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S.

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a second consecutive quarter, holding up despite intensifying competition as the U.S. automaker broadened its focus

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows

British companies expect to raise prices more quickly in the coming 12 months as they respond to a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, cut jobs and

UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows
World

US judge says border officials violated her previous order on warrantless arrests

A federal judge in California said on Wednesday that U.S.

US judge says border officials violated her previous order on warrantless arrests
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure

Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law
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Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures
Africa|Political|World

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks
Political|US|World

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’
Crime|World

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

A South African opposition party leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for breaking firearm laws

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
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Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward

Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward

Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward
Europe|Political|US|World

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
Economy|Political|World

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

By Nolan D.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election

The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn U.S.

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

Vietnam's president To Lam is set to meet his South Korean counterpart

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say
Arts|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Opinion|World

Gucci-owner’s new strategy looks half dressed

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.)

Gucci-owner’s new strategy looks half dressed
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Japan views private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil

Japan's financial regulator sees private credit as a potential key pillar of its new strategy to meet rising corporate funding demand

Japan views private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push

Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint

Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Israel's El Al to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787s for $1.5 billion

El Al Israel Airlines said on Thursday it would buy up to 12 more 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing in a deal worth $1.5 billion, taking advantage of

Israel's El Al to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787s for $1.5 billion
Africa|Political|World

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks
Economy|Finance|Political|World

US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks

The United States will likely approve pending weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks, a bipartisan group of senators assured Taiwanese lawmakers in

US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery

Investors pressed Mercedes-Benz on its recovery plans for China on Thursday, warning that a luxury-focused strategy could hurt the German

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery
Business|Science|Technology|World

How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz

As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters to

How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Crime|Economy|Political|World

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces

The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces
Crime|Education|Political|World

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors

European blue-chip companies are set to deliver meagre profit growth in the first quarter, the latest forecasts showed on Thursday, though energy majors are

European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors
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Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth
Americas|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed
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Russia looks for a way out of its sharpest economic contraction in three years

Russia's top officials have outlined numerous proposals to President Vladimir Putin on how to kick-start the war

Russia looks for a way out of its sharpest economic contraction in three years
Business|Economy|World

IMF urges Japan to raise rates, keep fiscal stimulus targeted

Japan should gradually raise interest rates and keep any fiscal stimulus targeted given robust domestic demand and steady wage gains, a senior

IMF urges Japan to raise rates, keep fiscal stimulus targeted
MidEast|Political|US|World

House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

The House has rejected a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action

House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
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Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers
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ECB is good starting position to deal with inflation shock, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank entered the current inflation shock in a strong position as the bloc managed to resolve many of its economic and financial imbalances over

ECB is good starting position to deal with inflation shock, Schnabel says
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LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future
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Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme

Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme

Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme
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India's Modi pushes for more women in bigger parliament in democratic overhaul

(Corrects byline, fixes dateline format. No changes to text.) By Sakshi Dayal and Rajesh Kr.

India's Modi pushes for more women in bigger parliament in democratic overhaul
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street indexes open higher as Mideast diplomacy hopes, earnings lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday on rising hopes that the worst of the Middle East conflict had passed, while a wave of solid earnings allayed concerns about

Wall Street indexes open higher as Mideast diplomacy hopes, earnings lift sentiment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US manufacturing output dips in March

U.S. factory production unexpectedly fell in March after two straight months of solid gains, weighed down by decreases in the output of motor vehicles and a range of

US manufacturing output dips in March
Europe|Political|World

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says
Business|Technology|World

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking

A U.S. bill to keep more chipmaking equipment from China has been scaled back, according to the latest version seen by Reuters, but still includes a

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking
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Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs
Business|Science|Technology|World

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and its unit Millennium Space Systems are working together to expand production capacity and launch a new satellite platform as they look to fulfill a growing backlog of

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

A 14-year-old student who shot dead eight fellow pupils at a school in Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says

The German government has halved its growth forecast for 2026 and has also cut its growth prediction for 2027, while raising its inflation projections, a

German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says
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IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed

The International Monetary Fund has held positive discussions with Senegal this week on a potential new loan program, but more time and analysis are needed to come up

IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed
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Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil

Brazil's new tax on dividends has raised only a fraction of the revenue expected this year, according to unpublished tax data reviewed by Reuters,

Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|World

Gucci can no longer treat China like a 'trash bin', Kering CEO says

Kering's biggest brand Gucci must rebuild its position in China after years of complacency when it treated the market as a place for easy growth

Gucci can no longer treat China like a 'trash bin', Kering CEO says
Business|Economy|Political|World

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is just an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire and U.S. forces are ready to strike

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Calm judgment will prevail over haste at ECB, Rehn says

The European Central Bank still has a chance to look past the current inflation shock and calm judgment must prevail over haste, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn

Calm judgment will prevail over haste at ECB, Rehn says
Europe|Political|World

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat in the elections on Sunday has prompted calls from some of his loyalists for the conservative leader to

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US dollar gains on technical rally; US-Iran peace hopes cap safe-haven demand

The U.S. dollar climbed against major currencies on Thursday, retracing some of its recent losses on a technical recovery, as investors

US dollar gains on technical rally; US-Iran peace hopes cap safe-haven demand
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Coty and Interparfums deny report of talks regarding Boss, Burberry perfume licenses

Coty on Thursday said it is not in talks to sell any of its prestige brand licenses, denying a report by luxury news site Miss Tweed that the U.S. beauty

Coty and Interparfums deny report of talks regarding Boss, Burberry perfume licenses
Africa|Political|World

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Leftist Sanchez vies with far-right former mayor for spot in Peru's runoff vote

Leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez and far-right former Lima Mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga were neck-to-neck on Thursday in the race to face conservative Keiko

Leftist Sanchez vies with far-right former mayor for spot in Peru's runoff vote
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, shoots himself, police say

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife before killing himself in their northern Virginia home shortly after midnight, local law enforcement

Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, shoots himself, police say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption

Oil prices rose on Thursday on skepticism that forthcoming peace talks between the U.S. and Iran would be able to resolve disruptions

Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US weekly jobless claims fall; manufacturing production retreats in March

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable, though

US weekly jobless claims fall; manufacturing production retreats in March
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Schroders shareholders approve $13.4 billion sale to Nuveen

Schroders shareholders on Thursday approved a 9.9 billion pound ($13.4 billion) sale of the British asset manager to U.S. rival Nuveen, confirming the end of independence

Schroders shareholders approve $13.4 billion sale to Nuveen
Political|World

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT).

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire
Business|Economy|World

Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push, cable shows

President Donald Trump's administration has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide to lobby countries to back a "trade over aid" declaration at the

Trump administration to lobby allies to support 'trade over aid' push, cable shows
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says

Kering aims to launch smart glasses under the Gucci brand in partnership with Google next year, CEO Luca de Meo told Reuters, becoming

Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB wary of premature hike at March meeting, accounts show

European Central Bank policymakers were wary of raising interest rates prematurely when they met last month amid growing fears of a new energy-driven surge in euro zone

ECB wary of premature hike at March meeting, accounts show
Political|World

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have reached 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m.

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have reached 10-day ceasefire
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Spring housing market stalls as war, high mortgage rates keep buyers sidelined

Spring housing market stalls as war, high mortgage rates keep buyers sidelined

Spring housing market stalls as war, high mortgage rates keep buyers sidelined
Environment|Europe|World

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on Thursday.

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel
Business|Economy|World

Russian oil output cuts are unavoidable as drone attacks shrink exports, sources say

Russian oil output cuts are imminent because Ukraine's strikes on port infrastructure, pipelines and refineries have reduced export capability by 1 million barrels per day, or a

Russian oil output cuts are unavoidable as drone attacks shrink exports, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

No Easter truce

By Mike Dolan April 2 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Market hopes that President Trump might signal an immediate end to the Iran

No Easter truce
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Four suspects in foiled BofA Paris bombing put in pre-trial detention

A man and three minors have been put in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into a foiled March bomb attack on the Bank of America's Paris office, authorities said

Four suspects in foiled BofA Paris bombing put in pre-trial detention
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since ‌the

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

Sandor Toth has been running his pub in a small village in the hilly northeast of Hungary for 43 years, witnessing the

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|World

Paris police tighten security after foiled bomb attack

France has increased security at sensitive sites across Paris after a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America's offices that prompted some other U.S. banks

Paris police tighten security after foiled bomb attack
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic will begin talks on Friday as part of what he has billed as a way to lift the country out of a political crisis but which critics have

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue
MidEast|Political|World

A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over

A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

KKR raises $23 billion for North America private equity fund

Investment firm KKR said on Thursday it had raised $23 billion for its North America-focused private equity fund, the largest such fund the firm has devoted to the region.

KKR raises $23 billion for North America private equity fund
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge

U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on, indicating that the typical "buy-on-conflict" trade had

US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Logan sketches path to shrink size of Fed balance sheet

By Michael S.

Logan sketches path to shrink size of Fed balance sheet
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports

Canada's merchandise trade deficit came in much wider than expected in February, data showed on Thursday, as a surge in gold purchases abroad pushed

Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show

Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, one of country's largest export gateways, lost at least 40% of its storage facilities in Ukrainian drone attacks last month, U.S. commercial

Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St opens lower after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after President Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks on Iran,

Wall St opens lower after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US trade deficit widens in February as imports offset record exports

The U.S. trade deficit widened in February as a rebound in imports offset strong growth in exports, which increased to a record high, potentially keeping trade on track

US trade deficit widens in February as imports offset record exports
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy

BP named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive on Thursday and said she would oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development.

BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows

Government and allied forces in Burkina Faso have killed more than twice as many civilians as Islamist militants have since 2023, according to a tally of

Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows
Health|Science|World

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles

Vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech halted a large U.S. trial of their updated COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults aged 50 to 64, saying enrollment in the

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Polish prosecutors to investigate attack on Polish UN soldiers in Lebanon

Polish prosecutors have opened an investigation into a bomb attack that wounded a Polish soldier who was part of a U.N. peacekeeping patrol in Lebanon, the District

Polish prosecutors to investigate attack on Polish UN soldiers in Lebanon
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Ford first-quarter US auto sales fall as affordability concerns weigh on demand

Ford Motor reported a near 9% drop in first-quarter U.S. sales on Thursday, as persistent affordability pressures prompt consumers to rethink big-ticket purchases.

Ford first-quarter US auto sales fall as affordability concerns weigh on demand
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Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day trip around the moon that would be the farthest humans have ever traveled and a major

Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission
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Rising fuel prices test Milei's free‑market gamble as South America feels oil shock

The global surge in fuel prices is exposing how unevenly South America is positioned to absorb the shock, with

Rising fuel prices test Milei's free‑market gamble as South America feels oil shock
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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.46% amid Iran war

The average rate on the most popular home-loan rate rose to its highest since early September, as the Iran war pushes up oil prices and fans inflation fears, lifting

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.46% amid Iran war
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US private credit faces potentially higher defaults as software exposure weighs

The U.S. private credit industry is staring at a period of higher borrower defaults, several brokerages warned, exposing cracks in what had become

US private credit faces potentially higher defaults as software exposure weighs
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Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight

U.S.

Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight
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Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act

German sculptor Jacques Tilly, the creator of a carnival float showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill engaging in a sex act

Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act
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Central banks' inflation mood puzzle: more judgment than science

The world's central bankers may be attempting the impossible: to get into the psyche of business executives, labour

Central banks' inflation mood puzzle: more judgment than science
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Tariff-struck companies exploring loans backed by refund claims​

Some tariff-whiplashed companies are exploring using refund claims as collateral for loans, in the latest example of creative

Tariff-struck companies exploring loans backed by refund claims​
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Fuel tanker that rerouted from Cuba now discharging in Venezuela, data and source say

A fuel tanker that according to ship tracking services loaded a Russia-origin cargo originally bound for Cuba began discharging on Thursday at an independently-owned terminal in

Fuel tanker that rerouted from Cuba now discharging in Venezuela, data and source say
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Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees

U.S.

Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees
World

Washing priests' feet, Pope Leo urges Catholics to aid the oppressed

Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests on Thursday as part of a special ritual before Easter and said the action, emulating a gesture of humility by

Washing priests' feet, Pope Leo urges Catholics to aid the oppressed
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US labor market remains stable; trade deficit widens in February

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week amid low layoffs, suggesting labor market conditions remained calm in

US labor market remains stable; trade deficit widens in February
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Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
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Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products, sources say

The Trump administration plans to reshape its steel and aluminum tariff regime, keeping a 50% tariff for commodity steel and aluminum imports while reducing

Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products, sources say
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Australia's regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience

The Australian Securities Exchange has an 'insular and defensive' culture that prioritised delivering higher shareholder returns over ensuring critical market

Australia's regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience
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FTSE 100 closes higher after Britain's move to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz

London's FTSE 100 stock index closed higher on Thursday after Britain said it would host talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

FTSE 100 closes higher after Britain's move to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz
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European shares trim losses on hopes of reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Europe's main stock index trimmed losses on renewed hopes of a reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S.

European shares trim losses on hopes of reopening of Strait of Hormuz
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China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
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Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade

About 40 countries on Thursday discussed joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stop Iran holding "the global

Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
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ECB's Villeroy says it is too soon to say when rates could rise

The European Central Bank's next interest rate move will very likely be an increase although it is still too early to say when it will start hiking, ECB policymaker Francois

ECB's Villeroy says it is too soon to say when rates could rise
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Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with Epstein accusers wins preliminary approval

A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval on Thursday to Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with women who accused the bank of facilitating their

Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with Epstein accusers wins preliminary approval
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Hedge funds hammered by market turbulence triggered by Iran conflict 

Global hedge funds last month faced their worst monthly drawdowns in more than four years, according to several top Wall Street

Hedge funds hammered by market turbulence triggered by Iran conflict 
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Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets
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Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says

Amazon must negotiate with a labor union representing some 5,000 workers at a company warehouse on Staten Island, the National Labor Relations

Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says
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Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products

U.S.

Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products
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SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say

Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has had discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund about PIF potentially taking an anchor stake

SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say
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Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter

Coinbase Global has received conditional approval from banking regulators for a national trust company charter, it said on Thursday, a move that could boost the top U.S.

Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter
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Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

U.S. crude oil futures for immediate delivery next month hit their largest-ever premium over the second-month contract on

Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
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Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions

Cuban activists paraded on Thursday on bikes and electric tricycles along Havana's waterfront Malecon boulevard, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Diaz

Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions
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Dollar rises against peers on renewed concerns about Middle East conflict

The dollar rose sharply from two straight sessions of losses on Thursday after U.S.

Dollar rises against peers on renewed concerns about Middle East conflict
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Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election

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Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election
Health|Political|World

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns

Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns
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Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
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J.P. Morgan warns oil could top $150 if disruptions persist into mid‑May

Oil prices could spike to $120-$130 per barrel in the near term, with a risk of surging above $150 if supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted into mid-May, J.P.

J.P. Morgan warns oil could top $150 if disruptions persist into mid‑May
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Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense wish list

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Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense wish list
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
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Regeneron says it expects to avoid new US pharma tariffs

Drugmaker Regeneron said on Thursday it expects to be excluded from a list of pharmaceutical companies that could face new tariffs from the U.S. government.

Regeneron says it expects to avoid new US pharma tariffs
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Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps

Federal funding for the U.S.

Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
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Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests

Blue Owl told investors Thursday that it is limiting withdrawals from two of its funds after a historic level of redemption requests came in for the first

Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests
US|World

Descendant of key figure in 1898 citizenship case hopes for the best from US Supreme Court

While many Americans are following the U.S.

Descendant of key figure in 1898 citizenship case hopes for the best from US Supreme Court
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Energy-price surge will work through economy slowly, Fed's Williams tells Fox Business

By Michael S.

Energy-price surge will work through economy slowly, Fed's Williams tells Fox Business
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says

Detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China that followed a Panamanian court ruling raise serious concerns about efforts to

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

Starbucks closes China deal with Boyu, plans to expand stores

Starbucks has closed its deal with Boyu Capital to sell control of its China operations, the Seattle-based coffee company announced Thursday. 

Starbucks closes China deal with Boyu, plans to expand stores
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Oil prices soar, and stocks end mixed in volatile trade

Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting

Oil prices soar, and stocks end mixed in volatile trade
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Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. unless

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
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China services activity growth cools in March, private PMI shows

Growth in China's services activity slowed in March from February's 33-month high, as softer demand and a decline in overseas orders weighed

China services activity growth cools in March, private PMI shows
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Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows

Japan's services sector grew at its weakest pace in three months in March, a private survey showed on Friday, as rising uncertainty over the Middle East war crushed business

Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
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A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

U.S.

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after U.S.

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats
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US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

U.S. oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
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US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S.

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's Braskem boosted by petrochemical prices, but debt problem looms

Rising petrochemical prices have buoyed the long-term prospects for Brazil's Braskem, even as the company is racing against the clock to deal with

Brazil's Braskem boosted by petrochemical prices, but debt problem looms
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break

U.S. stocks ended slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled

Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, 7 others arrested, charged with robbing, kidnapping

American rapper Pooh Shiesty and seven others were arrested on charges of robbery and armed kidnapping of music industry figures, the U.S.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, 7 others arrested, charged with robbing, kidnapping
Business|Economy|Health|World

Global pharma companies that have publicly announced Trump drug pricing agreements

U.S.

Global pharma companies that have publicly announced Trump drug pricing agreements
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's Embraer posts 47% increase in first-quarter deliveries

Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter, up 47% from the same period last year, it said in a securities filing on Thursday.

Brazil's Embraer posts 47% increase in first-quarter deliveries
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say

European energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell are among companies eyeing a majority stake in one of the U.S.

Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis

Every Easter, Sydney retiree Elsa Ucak is one of the millions of Australians

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about a 1970s attack on an Israeli

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's powerful Security Council, said on Friday that Moscow should drop its "tolerant attitude" towards Ukraine's possible EU

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping

Hyundai Motor said on Friday that exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically transit through the Middle East, were being disrupted

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms

The Bank of Japan will keep raising interest rates if its economic forecasts hold, a senior central bank official said, reinforcing a tightening bias even as

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Russia's services sector contracts for first time in six months, PMI shows

Russia's services sector contracted in March for the first time in six months as demand softened and new orders broadly stalled, a business survey showed on Friday.

Russia's services sector contracts for first time in six months, PMI shows
Business|Technology|World

Tesla eyes Japan's top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network

Tesla plans to expand in Japan to at least 60 stores as it seeks to become the country's biggest imported car brand by as early as next year, the head of its Japan business

Tesla eyes Japan's top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

U.S.

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UAE non-oil private sector growth slows to near four-year low in March, PMI shows

The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector activity expanded at its weakest pace in nearly four years in March as the Middle East conflict hit demand and disrupted supply

UAE non-oil private sector growth slows to near four-year low in March, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Health|World

US employment growth likely rebounded in March, war casting shadow over labor market

U.S. job growth likely rebounded in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks to the labor market

US employment growth likely rebounded in March, war casting shadow over labor market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion

Microsoft on Friday said it will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants

U.S.

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants
Education|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
Business|Technology|World

US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others

A cross-party group of U.S. politicians have proposed a law to impose further restrictions on exports of computer chipmaking equipment to China,

US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says frontline situation best for Ukraine in the last 10 months

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best since the middle of last year, adding that Kyiv's troops had foiled a

Zelenskiy says frontline situation best for Ukraine in the last 10 months
Europe|World

Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russian forces maintained a day-long barrage of drone strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, on Thursday, injuring at least two people, local

Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv
Crime|World

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

U.S.

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Moscow shoppers and travellers hit by payment system problem

A problem with payment systems sowed chaos on Friday for some Russian shoppers, forcing the turnstiles on the Moscow metro to allow people to enter without payment and even

Moscow shoppers and travellers hit by payment system problem
Crime|Europe|World

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as EU aid farm fraud probe widens

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Friday, as he seeks to limit the fallout from a growing scandal

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as EU aid farm fraud probe widens
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

No Strait talking here

It's disappointment once again for financial markets after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a swift end to the Iran war.

No Strait talking here
MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says

Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Crime|Education|Political|World

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine

Leading Russian state oil and gas companies Rosneft and Gazprom supported wartime camps where more than 2,000 Ukrainian children were taken,

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Forget democracy, Burkina Faso military leader Traore says

Burkina Faso's military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that "people need to forget about democracy" and that "

Forget democracy, Burkina Faso military leader Traore says
Asia|Political|World

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
Economy|Health|World

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 

The U.S. is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries,

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US jobs report for March is stronger than expected, likely keeping Fed on sidelines

U.S. nonfarm payrolls expanded more than Wall Street anticipated last month and the jobless rate fell to 4.3%, bolstering expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold

US jobs report for March is stronger than expected, likely keeping Fed on sidelines
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday proposed to ban the import of Chinese equipment from a group of manufacturers after previously

Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown
Crime|Economy|World

Vance to focus fraud efforts on Democratic states, Trump says

President Donald Trump on Friday said Vice President JD Vance will focus on investigating fraud in Democratic-run states in his new role as "fraud czar."

Vance to focus fraud efforts on Democratic states, Trump says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance
Political|World

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

U.S.

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
Crime|Europe|World

Prosecutors open hate speech probe against French rolling news channel CNews

The Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday it had opened an investigation into French news channel CNews for possible hate speech after alleged racist comments about Bally

Prosecutors open hate speech probe against French rolling news channel CNews
Political|World

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control - with senior

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says

World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed

World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
Arts|Food|Technology|World

South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and

South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict
Economy|World

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows

A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, MarineTraffic vessel tracking

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday called on Wall Street's top regulator and a Defense Department watchdog to prevent and investigate possible insider trading by

Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison

The White House on Friday sought $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty, following up on President Donald Trump's call last year to

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement

The U.S. Department of the Interior will offer employees new opportunities to leave the agency as part of a plan to improve efficiency, it said in a statement on Thursday.

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement
Science|Technology|World

Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog

Ma Xingrui, a member of China's elite Politburo who had risen rapidly through the ranks after working as a rocket scientist, is under investigation over suspected "serious

Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
Business|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips, The Information reports

China's DeepSeek's new model called V4 will run on the latest chips designed by Huawei Technologies, U.S. digital news outlet The Information reported on Friday.

DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US

Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building vehicles in the United States and to

Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US
Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo is in talks with the Trump administration about receiving deportees from other

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say
Business|Science|Technology|World

China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children

China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and banning services that

China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up likely appeal

A U.S. judge on Friday stood by his prior decision to block subpoenas issued in a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair

US judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up likely appeal
Business|Economy|Health|World

US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war

U.S. job growth rebounded more than expected in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks for the

US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two

A large-scale daytime Russian strike killed at least two people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, in what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Highs and lows from the US jobs report

U.S. employment growth snapped back in March after a hefty decline in February, and the jobless rate declined unexpectedly to 4.3%, but economists found the headline

Highs and lows from the US jobs report
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Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's order tightening mail-in voting

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging U.S.

Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's order tightening mail-in voting
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Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against

Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act
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Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
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LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty

The CEO of LIV Golf is seeking to quell speculation about the Saudi-funded league's financial status by saying the rest of the season will go on interrupted

LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
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Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

With a loud thwack of their wings, the falcons took flight, quickly soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive
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Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz

Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz
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Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries

Hiring that strengthened and broadened in March will likely cement the U.S.

Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries
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Italy's central bank cuts growth forecasts, lifts inflation estimates in blow to PM Meloni

The Italian economy will grow by 0.6% this year and 0.5% in 2027, the country's central bank said in a report on Friday, cutting its previous estimates

Italy's central bank cuts growth forecasts, lifts inflation estimates in blow to PM Meloni
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IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks

The International Monetary Fund urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the Middle East war posed "significant new risks" to the

IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
Economy|Technology|World

Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of

Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
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Vietnam Q1 growth slows as costlier Middle East energy tests 2026 target

Vietnam's economy slowed in the first quarter from the three months prior, data showed on Saturday, as heavy exposure to Middle Eastern oil

Vietnam Q1 growth slows as costlier Middle East energy tests 2026 target
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Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

Australians were urged to maintain their travel plans for Easter weekend although hundreds of petrol stations, mostly in rural areas, were without power on Saturday, as the Iran

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry
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Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot

Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a

Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot
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White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

U.S.

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees
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UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force

The U.N.

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force
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US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say
World

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and search-and-rescue efforts have so far recovered one of two crew members who ejected, a U.S

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew member, US officials say
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Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations

President Donald Trump on Friday proposed to begin privatizing airport security operations handled by the Transportation Security Administration, in an effort to save

Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations
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Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny

Cambodia's parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centres accused of bilking international victims out of billions of

Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny
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Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant "infrastructure" in Lebanon's capital, as the

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities
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Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Russia's Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country's refineries to find

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say
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Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Florence's Uffizi Galleries said on Friday they had been hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, but denied a newspaper report that the incident caused a major security

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says
Travel|World

Iraq-Iran border crossing at Shalamcheh returns to normal after closure due to air strikes

Passenger movement has returned to normal at the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran after it was closed following air strikes on the Iranian side that

Iraq-Iran border crossing at Shalamcheh returns to normal after closure due to air strikes
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In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced greater security co-operation with Turkey after meeting his counterpart Tayyip

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says
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Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
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Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
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Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security
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ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting

Influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended a vote against the BP board's move to revoke some previous company-

ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting
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Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
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UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances
Africa|Political|World

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya
Americas|Crime|World

Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt

Cuba began releasing prisoners from its jails on Friday just hours after its communist-run government announced a sweeping amnesty

Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children

Pope Leo led a candle-lit service with thousands of Catholics inside Rome's famed Colosseum on Friday evening that featured prayers for war orphans and

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country

Taiwan has received supply assurances from the energy minister of a "major" liquefied natural gas-producing country, the island's economy minister said on Saturday,

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals

A fresh read on inflation and initial company results next week could start to show the Middle East war's effects on the U.S. economy and corporate

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
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Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible

Turkey's central bank chief and finance minister have told investors they are confident in the steps taken to address the fallout from the

Turkish policymakers defend steps; investors see rate hike possible
MidEast|World

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission

Several aircraft were destroyed in the south of Iran's Isfahan province during a U.S. mission to find a stranded airman, Iranian military officials said on Sunday.

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US

Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US
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Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7% on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence

Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics
MidEast|Political|World

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with U.S.

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts
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High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an airman behind enemy lines after

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash
Business|Economy|World

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August 2020, as the war in the Middle East snarled up supply chains, a business survey

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows
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War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March

Egypt's non-oil private sector deteriorated at its sharpest pace in almost two years in March, as the Middle East war drove up costs and dampened client demand, a closely watched

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
Political|World

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo led the world's Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St.

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member

U.S.

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory

Authorities detained two more people in connection with the arson attack on a Czech optics and drone factory last month, Czech police and a public prosecutor's office said

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory
Political|World

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday,

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
Political|World

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of ​​Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says
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Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images
Business|Science|Technology|World

Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says

Britain is trying to tempt Anthropic to expand its presence in the country, as it seeks to capitalise on a fight between the maker of artificial intelligence app Claude and the U.S

Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says
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Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports

Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure signed equity commitments of almost $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to help back its takeover of Warner

Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|World

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit

U.S.

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level

Samsung Electronics, benefiting from red-hot chip prices stoked by the AI boom, is expected to book a six-fold jump in operating profit for January-March - a

Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level
World

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

The rescue had unfolded with near‑perfect precision.

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports

Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports
Africa|Education|Travel|World

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “handful of tyrants” exploiting Earth through war and greed

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon
Economy|Political|World

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked

U.S.

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked
Economy|Finance|Sports|World

Soccer-Ex-player Cuellar backs Mexico to break 'fifth-game' curse, warns of immigration hurdles

Former international Leonardo Cuellar, who wore Mexico's green jersey at the 1978 World Cup, says this is the year

Soccer-Ex-player Cuellar backs Mexico to break 'fifth-game' curse, warns of immigration hurdles
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an emergency defence council meeting on Sunday after powerful explosives were

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary
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Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joined by his eldest son and heir to the throne Prince William

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent
Election|Finance|Political|World

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru's presidential election, according to three polls released on Sunday.

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat trying to cross to Europe from Libya on Easter weekend,

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Health|Political|World

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
Africa|Political|Travel|World

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes

Investors bought global equity funds worth a net $15.02 billion in the March 26-April 1 period, logging a second straight week of inflows, on hopes that the U.S.-Israeli war with

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
MidEast|Political|World

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Political|US|World

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials cast the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday, framing the operation in religious terms that

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Newly crowned UFC champ Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win

Carlos Ulberg fought through an injured right knee to capture the light heavyweight title in UCF 327

Newly crowned UFC champ Carlos Ulberg says he lost title belt while celebrating the win
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks

Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict

The Bank of Japan said surging oil costs and supply disruptions brought about by the Middle East conflict could hurt the economy, signalling caution over

BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia

JAKARTA, April 6 - A criminal case against Myanmar's newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on Monday by a group of civil society organisations, accusing the leader of acts of

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia
Economy|Political|World

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says

Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Election|Political|US|World

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former British government aide and Fox News host Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor's race.

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
Europe|Political|World

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
Science|Technology|World

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

India’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from the war in Iran, which threatens the

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress
Business|Economy|World

India's services growth slows to 14-month low as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

India's services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, though overseas orders

India's services growth slows to 14-month low as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday.

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow

U.S. equity funds witnessed substantial inflows in the seven days to April 1 as worries over the Middle East war eased temporarily after President Donald Trump indicated that the

US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow
Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job

Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta says she understands the commotion over becoming the first female head coach in the Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job
Science|Technology|World

IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday said it can confirm recent impacts of military strikes close to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but said that the plant itself

IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight on Monday, killing a 30-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter, and one more

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa
Political|US|World

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed several senior political and military figures, hitting the Islamic Republic's core leadership as the regional war disrupts

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?
Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'

The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'
Election|Europe|Political|World

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

Spain's ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Private credit sector stresses could be catastrophic, but not just yet

Some investors think private credit is a tempest in a teapot. Others think it is about to spark a new financial crisis.

Private credit sector stresses could be catastrophic, but not just yet
Environment|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil's Azul appoints ex-Embraer CFO Garcia in finance reshuffle

Brazilian airline Azul said on Monday that Chief Financial Officer Alex Malfitani will step down on April 20, with Embraer's Antonio Carlos Garcia set to assume the role

Brazil's Azul appoints ex-Embraer CFO Garcia in finance reshuffle
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Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Workers of the world's largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely,

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks
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Canada's services economy shrinks as war delays client decision-making

Canada's services economy contracted for a fifth straight month in March as uncertainty related to the war in the Middle East contributed to a decline in new business and after

Canada's services economy shrinks as war delays client decision-making
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as investors weigh Mideast resolution hopes

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Monday after the indexes marked their biggest weekly jump in four months in the last session, while investors assessed prospects of an

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as investors weigh Mideast resolution hopes
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North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones

North Korea said on Monday it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions in a rare

North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones
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Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
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UPS, Teamsters reach settlement that caps driver severance offers

United Parcel Service said on Sunday that it had reached an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to cap severance offers at 7,500 drivers after a dispute over

UPS, Teamsters reach settlement that caps driver severance offers
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Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon

Pope Leo has strong words for "those who manipulate religion... for their own military, economic and political gain."

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon
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Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, pending investigation

A Romanian court on Monday lifted all preventative judicial control measures against internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan pending a criminal

Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, pending investigation
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Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says

MOSCOW, April 6 - A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed to shore, while the death toll from the attack

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says
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Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says

Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says
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BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 fund, expanding competition with Invesco

BlackRock has filed for an exchange-traded fund that will track the Nasdaq-100, in a challenge to Invesco's dominance in a market where only a handful of funds directly follow the

BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 fund, expanding competition with Invesco
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NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023

Supply chain pressures heated up in March to levels last seen at the start of 2023, data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday.

NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023
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Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
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US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war

U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs increased by the most in more than 13 years, an early

US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war
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South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday,

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor
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Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah

An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on Sunday killed a local official from a Christian political party,

Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah
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Oracle hires Schneider Electric's Maxson as CFO amid AI spending boom

Oracle on Monday named Hilary Maxson as its chief financial officer, tapping an executive with deep experience in infrastructure and energy as it ramps up

Oracle hires Schneider Electric's Maxson as CFO amid AI spending boom
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Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says
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Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances

Most Latin American currencies advanced on Monday, while stocks were mixed after reports of progress on a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran helped revive risk

Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances
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Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state

A Nevada judge on Friday extended a ban on prediction market operator Kalshi from offering

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state
World

US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down"

Two Democrats from the U.S.

US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down"
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ECB's Stournaras says euro zone monetary policy will depend on size of energy disruption

European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras said on Monday that the appropriate euro zone monetary policy will depend on the size and nature of energy supply

ECB's Stournaras says euro zone monetary policy will depend on size of energy disruption
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Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike

Four people were killed in the Israeli port city of Haifa after what Israeli media said was an Iranian missile strike that hit a residential building late on Sunday.

Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike
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New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that New Jersey gaming regulators cannot prevent Kalshi from allowing people in the state to use its prediction market to

New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
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USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership

The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee answered a question about Casey Wasserman’s future as the head of the LA Olympics organizing committee by saying the committee has shared its concerns with LA’s board

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership
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Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027

Fire Point, maker of Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defence system by next year, a senior

Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027
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Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared

U.S.

Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he stood by a proposal made to Russia for a ceasefire contingent on Moscow halting all attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia
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Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets

Venezuela's government and its political opposition are seeking to coordinate their legal defense of the oil-rich country's United States assets, after

Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets
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Oil rises in choppy trade; US, Iran rhetoric heats up

Oil prices climbed in choppy trade on Monday, as the U.S. and Iran ratcheted up their rhetoric even as the two countries are engaging in indirect talks that could lead to

Oil rises in choppy trade; US, Iran rhetoric heats up
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US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources

Talks between the United States and Iran were at risk of being derailed following Tehran's attacks on Saudi Arabian industrial

US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources
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Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S.

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
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US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the range of the past few years even as the war in Iran continues to threaten the global economy

US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty
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US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 

The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 
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IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war

The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on broader prices will be limited,

IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT

Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's ​largest, does not intend to shed U.S. assets despite concerns over the Middle East war and mounting U.S. debt, Finance

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT
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Mark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of emerging markets,' dies at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his

Mark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of emerging markets,' dies at 89
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Foreigners boost US Treasury holdings to record highs in February

Foreign holdings of Treasuries climbed to a record high in February, data showed on Wednesday, rising for a second month in a sign of strong

Foreigners boost US Treasury holdings to record highs in February
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Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target

Brazil's government will count 39.4% of court-ordered debt payments due in 2027 within its fiscal target, budget guidelines submitted to Congress on Wednesday showed,

Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target
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Ukraine official expects US-Ukrainian investment fund to approve second project in summer

Ukraine's deputy economy minister said on Wednesday he expects the Ukraine-U.S. joint reconstruction fund to approve a second investment project, likely in the energy

Ukraine official expects US-Ukrainian investment fund to approve second project in summer
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Aerospace parts maker Arxis raises $1.13 billion in US IPO

Aerospace parts maker Arxis said on Wednesday it raised $1.13 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $28 each.

Aerospace parts maker Arxis raises $1.13 billion in US IPO
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Australia's jobless rate stays low in March but Iran war risks loom

Australian employment rose broadly in line with expectations in March, while the jobless rate stayed low, but a war-driven global energy shock could test the labour

Australia's jobless rate stays low in March but Iran war risks loom
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China's Q1 GDP grows 5.0% y/y, tops market forecast

China's economy grew 5.0% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, beating analysts' expectations as policymakers brace for the fallout

China's Q1 GDP grows 5.0% y/y, tops market forecast
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Elliott takes stake in Japan's Daikin, calls for higher returns

Elliott Investment Management said on Thursday it has taken a stake in Daikin and thinks the manufacturer of air conditioners should improve margins and

Elliott takes stake in Japan's Daikin, calls for higher returns
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US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The U.S.

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel
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Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul proposed on Wednesday a new tax on second homes worth

Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million
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Goldman Sachs rates business hit by Iran war volatility, sources say

Goldman Sachs' rates business suffered losses on some positions towards the end of the last quarter as fixed-income market volatility due to the Iran war

Goldman Sachs rates business hit by Iran war volatility, sources say
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Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

Senior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford Motor, the

Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports
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Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues

Thailand faces slower growth this year due to the Iran war and there are almost "no limits" to worst-case economic scenarios if the conflict continues,

Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues
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Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
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Former Brazil spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention, ally and source say

Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem was freed from immigration detention in the United States on Wednesday, according to an ally of former

Former Brazil spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention, ally and source say
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US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments

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US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments
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More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll

The number of Japanese firms that do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates has risen sharply since the start of the year as the Iran war

More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll
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BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark rate to 1.00% by end-June, with nearly two-thirds of economists in a Reuters poll predicting the move, and a

BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll
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European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including

European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says
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Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war

China's economy expanded 5% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, according to official data on Thursday, surpassing analysts' expectations even as policymakers

Instant View: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war
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Japan, US agree to strengthen communication on exchange rates

Japan and the U.S. agreed to strengthen communication on exchange rates, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said after her meeting with U.S.

Japan, US agree to strengthen communication on exchange rates
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China's new home prices extend decline despite improvement in major cities

China's new home prices extended their decline in March, official data showed on Thursday, although major cities showed some

China's new home prices extend decline despite improvement in major cities
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Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut
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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting

US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
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German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
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US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
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ECB must be patient, even if adverse scenario may be materialising: policymaker

The euro zone economy may be moving towards the European Central Bank's adverse scenario but policymakers need to remain patient and not rush any

ECB must be patient, even if adverse scenario may be materialising: policymaker
Europe|World

Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours

Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 drones in attacks at the country over the past 24 hours, it said on Thursday.

Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours
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Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
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How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches

European bond yields have jumped during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, pushing up government borrowing costs and adding to the pressure on the

How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches
Economy|Europe|World

ECB may not have rate-hike evidence by April 30 meeting, policymaker says

The European Central Bank may not have all the data this month to determine if interest rates will have to be raised to tame an inflation surge and the June meeting

ECB may not have rate-hike evidence by April 30 meeting, policymaker says
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Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
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Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials

Nepal's new government, led by rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, has set up a panel to investigate the property and assets of past and present

Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
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China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say

China's finance ministry will keep this year's ultra-long special treasury bond issuance to 20-, 30- and 50-year maturities, the same as last year, people with knowledge of the

China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say
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Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin

Circle Internet Group sees  "tremendous opportunity" for yuan-backed stablecoin as digital money becomes increasingly integrated into

Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook

China's economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global

China's Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war

A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production, company and government officials said

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops
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Middle East war feeding uncertainty over Swiss economic outlook, SNB minutes show

Uncertainty over the economic outlook for Switzerland has risen due to the conflict in the Middle East and global developments pose the main risk for inflation, minutes of

Middle East war feeding uncertainty over Swiss economic outlook, SNB minutes show
Crime|Travel|World

China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers

China's foreign ministry on Thursday issued a notice warning citizens of security risks traveling to the U.S. and advised citizens not to enter the country from the

China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers
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Pernod CFO says talks with Brown-Forman are "ongoing"

Pernod Ricard's talks to merge with U.S. rival Brown-Forman are continuing, Pernod Ricard's finance chief said on Thursday.

Pernod CFO says talks with Brown-Forman are "ongoing"
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Bank of England's Bailey says 'not going to rush' judgements on rate rises, BBC reports

The Bank of England was "not going to rush to judgements" on interest rate rises, Governor Andrew Bailey told BBC News, as global central banks contend with an energy

Bank of England's Bailey says 'not going to rush' judgements on rate rises, BBC reports
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EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 billion deal, sources say

Private equity firm EQT is restarting the sale process for the mainland Chinese business of contact lens maker Ginko International, targeting a valuation of

EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 billion deal, sources say
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Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes

The U.S. dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with

Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up

Over 90 journalists from Hungarian state news agency MTI have demanded the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage following election winner

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up
World

Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have scaled back ambitions for a comprehensive peace deal and are instead seeking a temporary

Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
Australia|Celebrity|Europe|Health|Technology|Travel|World

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying
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Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground

Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race, reigniting

Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to India, the first by a South Korean leader in eight years, before heading to Vietnam, a presidential adviser

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam
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UK economy surged ahead of Iran war, but energy shock to test resilience

Britain's economy put on a burst of growth in February, suggesting it was in slightly better shape before the start of the Iran war than many economists had

UK economy surged ahead of Iran war, but energy shock to test resilience
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Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

There are many reliable ways to meddle in a Bulgarian election.

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote
Political|World

Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war

Turkey said on Thursday it would continue supporting peace talks between the United States and Iran and called on the sides to be "constructive" in negotiations to end the

Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war
Health|World

Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions

Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in

Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions
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Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

A former U.S.

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
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Hedge funds on track for best monthly returns in over a decade, Goldman says

Hedge funds are on track for their best monthly performance in more than

Hedge funds on track for best monthly returns in over a decade, Goldman says
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Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions

Samsung Electronics asked a court on Thursday to block its South Korean labour unions engaging in illegal activities during strike, a spokesperson said, as a wage dispute

Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions
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German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows

Chinese car brands such as BYD are gaining traction among German consumers who are increasingly looking to buy electric cars amid rising

German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows
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US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress

Washington's top derivatives regulator on Thursday sought to reassure lawmakers the U.S. will punish fraud as concern mounts on Capitol Hill that

US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress
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Pernod Ricard says Iran war to hit full-year sales despite Q3 pickup

Pernod Ricard warned on Thursday that full-year net sales will fall due to a decline in tourism in the Middle East amid the Iran war, even as it

Pernod Ricard says Iran war to hit full-year sales despite Q3 pickup
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Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage

Major U.S. banks delivered a split picture this week, as Middle East-linked market volatility lifted trading in the first quarter but clouded dealmaking prospects.

Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S.

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect
Crime|World

South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun

South African opposition leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday for firing a rifle in the air at a rally

South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun
Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft

Self-described witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new client base: men fighting in eastern Ukraine, who, like a growing number of Russians, are drawn to the supernatural

In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft
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Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand

TSMC raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday and said it was stepping up capital spending this year as the world's

TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Six-week roundtrip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a dreary, war-filled six weeks, global stocks are once again

Six-week roundtrip
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President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday held a moment of silence for victims of extensive overnight Russian air attacks as he

President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’
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Travelers profit rises on stronger underwriting, lower catastrophe losses

Property and casualty insurance giant Travelers reported a jump in first-quarter profit, buoyed by robust underwriting gains and lower catastrophe losses than a

Travelers profit rises on stronger underwriting, lower catastrophe losses
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher
World

Seeking signals from the noise

Wall Street and the Asian stock markets that were open ticked higher on Easter Monday, as investors shrugged off another rise in oil prices and

Seeking signals from the noise
Political|US|World

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

U.S.

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue
Crime|Health|World

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains
Business|Economy|World

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

The White House is proposing to cut more than 9,400 workers and just over $1.5 billion from the 60,000-employee Transportation Security

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
Business|Technology|World

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S.

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
Business|Economy|World

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff

U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan February household spending falls 1.8% year-on-year

Japanese household spending in February fell 1.8% from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Tuesday, versus the median market forecast for a 0.7% fall.

Japan February household spending falls 1.8% year-on-year
Business|Economy|Political|World

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N.

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
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Air NZ hikes fares, cuts flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war

Air New Zealand said on Tuesday it would slash flights across May and June as well as hike fares, as the Iran war disrupts global air travel and sends jet fuel costs higher.

Air NZ hikes fares, cuts flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US|World

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar

U.S.

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

U.S.

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Political|World

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply

Spot premiums for U.S.

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's

China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee: Markets are holding their collective breath as optimism over a possible deal to open the Strait of Hormuz clashes with the

A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

U.S.

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students
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Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch

Specialist mini jet engine makers across Europe are ramping up production and investment to head off

Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Africa private sector returns to growth but Iran war clouds outlook, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector returned to growth in March as faster output and hiring outweighed a slump in export orders and business confidence linked to the U.S.-

South Africa private sector returns to growth but Iran war clouds outlook, PMI shows
Asia|Political|World

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday on what she says is a mission of peace, happening at a time Beijing has ramped up its military and political

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China
Economy|World

Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says

Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens,

Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows

Spain's services sector expanded faster in March but demand softened, costs rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years and confidence weakened amid the war in the

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows

Italy's service sector contracted in March for the first time in 16 months, a business survey showed on Tuesday, as domestic and foreign demand declined and costs surged in

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity shrinks for first time since August 2025

Kenya's private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August, partly due to the war in the Middle East, with only the wholesale and retail sectors

Kenya private sector activity shrinks for first time since August 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies
Business|Economy|World

German service sector growth slows to seven-month low, PMI shows

Business activity growth in Germany's service sector abruptly lost momentum in March as demand weakened amid fallout from the war in the Middle East, a survey showed on

German service sector growth slows to seven-month low, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks

Taiwan's opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a "peace" mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty ahead of a deadline set by U.S.

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together

The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of

IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan sees weakening economic momentum, early signs of war-induced pain

An index measuring the health of Japan's economy slid in February, government data showed on Tuesday, highlighting a soft spot in the economy even before it

Japan sees weakening economic momentum, early signs of war-induced pain
Australia|Crime|World

Australia's most decorated soldier charged with war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier was arrested on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war crimes relating to the killing of unarmed civilians while

Australia's most decorated soldier charged with war crimes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Toronto home sales snap losing streak as lower prices entice buyers

Greater Toronto Area home sales rose for the first time in six months in March in a sign that reduced prices have lured more homebuyers into the market,

Toronto home sales snap losing streak as lower prices entice buyers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK services firms report surge in costs, fading optimism as Iran war takes toll

Businesses in Britain's services sector reported the biggest month-on-month jump in costs in March since 2021, driven by higher energy and transportation

UK services firms report surge in costs, fading optimism as Iran war takes toll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Airline pilots must be given final say on flying in war zones, aviators' group says

Pilots must be given a "final and non-negotiable" say allowing them to refuse to fly over or within conflict zones without influence from commercial

Airline pilots must be given final say on flying in war zones, aviators' group says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a decree read out in the parliament on Tuesday

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

April 7 - UBS Global Wealth Management trimmed its S&P 500 index target for 2026, pointing to sustained higher oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict that could pressure U.S. economic growth

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Final countdown?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets are once again held in suspense as traders count

Final countdown?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter said, amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
World

Israel refrains from striking Lebanese-Syrian border crossing after mediation efforts, source says

The Israeli military has refrained from striking a key border crossing between Syria and Lebanon after both pressed the U.S. on the need to keep it open, a Lebanese source

Israel refrains from striking Lebanese-Syrian border crossing after mediation efforts, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

Shares of computer chip equipment maker ASML dipped on Tuesday, the first trading day after U.S. lawmakers last week proposed a law that could further restrict the

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports
Europe|World

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised through a

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation - Bloomberg

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation - Bloomberg
Crime|MidEast|World

Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul recalls Turkey's past militant attacks

An attacker was killed in a gun battle with police outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to authorities and Reuters

Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul recalls Turkey's past militant attacks
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Puig, Estee Lauder founding families to meet for combination talks, source says

The founding families of the Spanish firm Puig, which owns such brands as Rabanne and Nina Ricci, and U.S. cosmetics giant Estee Lauder will meet this week in New York to

Puig, Estee Lauder founding families to meet for combination talks, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower open on Tuesday as investors assessed comments from the U.S. and Iran for any clues on where the conflict was headed, before President

Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
Political|US|World

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S.

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses
Business|Economy|World

Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities

Global supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East have opened up new trade opportunities for Russia, but price stability in the domestic market remains a

Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities
Political|US|World

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

U.S.

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Philippine central bank warns of oil spike 'spillover effects' as inflation breaches target

The Philippines’ central bank warned on Tuesday of 'spillover effects' on consumer prices from sharp oil price increases, after the

Philippine central bank warns of oil spike 'spillover effects' as inflation breaches target
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US business spending on equipment on solid ground before Iran war

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in February while shipments of those products rose solidly, suggesting

US business spending on equipment on solid ground before Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

The U.S. vaping market, long dominated by Chinese imports, is seeing an uptick of "Made in America" products, in what some analysts and industry executives

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis
Education|World

Florida governor signs 'terrorist' designation law, raises free speech and due process concerns

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure that gave him and other state officials the power to designate groups as "terrorist

Florida governor signs 'terrorist' designation law, raises free speech and due process concerns
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Chile's peso leads LatAm FX losses as Mideast tensions pressure regional assets

Chile's peso, the worst-performing Latin American currency since the Middle East conflict began, led losses among regional currencies on Tuesday despite the

Chile's peso leads LatAm FX losses as Mideast tensions pressure regional assets
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 

By Michael S.

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Blockbuster SpaceX listing could suck the oxygen out of fragile IPO market

As Elon Musk's SpaceX closes in on a $75 billion IPO that could rewrite record books, concerns are mounting that others looking to list in 2026 may find it harder to

Blockbuster SpaceX listing could suck the oxygen out of fragile IPO market
Asia|Political|World

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul

Afghanistan and Pakistan made "useful" progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

U.S.

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hot money increasingly dominates emerging markets financing, raising risks, IMF says

Emerging market nations now get the bulk of their foreign financing from the likes of hedge funds, pension funds and insurers, leaving them vulnerable to

Hot money increasingly dominates emerging markets financing, raising risks, IMF says
Crime|Political|World

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state

At least four people were killed, two of them by police fire, in India's northeastern state of Manipur on Tuesday, officials said, after months of relative calm.

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state
Business|Economy|World

India weighs austerity steps, sees no immediate risk to FY27 deficit goal, sources say

India

India weighs austerity steps, sees no immediate risk to FY27 deficit goal, sources say
Business|Economy|Health|World

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

Nigeria's economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half of 2026 despite the Iran war, the World Bank said on

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

European shares retreated on Tuesday, led by declines in defence and healthcare stocks, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S.

European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline

The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline
Political|World

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Orna Weinberg was forced to leave her home in northern Israel after it was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023, and spent the next

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay
Crime|World

Gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul leaves one attacker dead

One attacker was killed and two others were wounded in an extended gun battle with police outside the tower building

Gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul leaves one attacker dead
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

World Bank's Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday the war in the Middle East would result in some degree of slower growth in the global economy and

World Bank's Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours have damaged major energy facilities and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which

Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Williams: FOMC leadership not in question amid slow Warsh confirmation

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Tuesday that U.S.

Fed's Williams: FOMC leadership not in question amid slow Warsh confirmation
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

U.S.

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled

Britain has blocked U.S. rapper Kanye West from travelling to the country to headline London's Wireless Festival in July over his past

Kanye West refused entry to UK, Wireless Festival cancelled
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran

Pakistan, a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, on Wednesday requested that U.S.

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S.

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges

A lobbyist who helped a nursing home owner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald Trump is in talks with prosecutors over a potential plea agreement

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Goolsbee says stagflationary shock of Iran war puts Fed in a bind

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday he is worried that the Iran war will drive inflation higher even as it slows the U.S. economy, putting the

Goolsbee says stagflationary shock of Iran war puts Fed in a bind
Europe|World

Germany's young men do not need permit for foreign travel, ministry said

Young men will continue to be able to travel abroad without prior permission despite Germany's new military service law, the defence ministry said on

Germany's young men do not need permit for foreign travel, ministry said
Business|Technology|World

Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says

Iranian hacking campaigns targeting equipment used across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors are escalating in response to hostilities, U.S. cybersecurity,

Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon strikes deal with USPS that maintains 80% of package volume

Amazon.com on Monday announced it reached a new agreement with the U.S.

Amazon strikes deal with USPS that maintains 80% of package volume
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

U.S.

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia

President Donald Trump's eldest son visited Bosnia's Serb Republic on Tuesday, a trip widely seen as a gesture of support for its ousted pro-

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|World

Bayer US head says tariffs will not affect its 2026 forecasts

A top Bayer AG executive said on Tuesday the German drugmaking and crop science company saw no need to adjust its 2026 forecasts because of tariffs on

Bayer US head says tariffs will not affect its 2026 forecasts
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16
Business|Economy|Technology|World

PIMCO weighs $14 billion debt deal for Oracle's Michigan data center, Bloomberg News reports

Pacific Investment Management Co. is in talks with the Bank of America to help provide roughly $14 billion of debt financing to build an Oracle data center in Michigan, Bloomberg

PIMCO weighs $14 billion debt deal for Oracle's Michigan data center, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran

Oil prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with Brent down on worries that high energy prices could slow economic growth, while U.S. crude closed at its

Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US short-term credit market shows early signs of stress as Iran war persists

A prolonged war in the Middle East is starting to ripple into U.S. short-term credit markets, where subtle strains are emerging that could

US short-term credit market shows early signs of stress as Iran war persists
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK said on Tuesday it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery, a move swiftly

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 7 - European and Asian refiners are paying record high prices of near $150 a barrel for some crude oil grades, far exceeding prices for paper futures, highlighting the

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar holds firm ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

The U.S. dollar traded close to its highest levels in almost 11 months on Tuesday with investors pausing ahead of a U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the

Dollar holds firm ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico's headline inflation likely sped up in March while core index declined: Reuters poll

Mexico's headline inflation likely accelerated in March for the third straight month while core inflation likely declined, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, backing

Mexico's headline inflation likely sped up in March while core index declined: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan's chipmaker TSMC reports 58% jump in profit, warns about Iran war impacts

Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC has reported a 58% jump in profit for the January-March quarter thanks to strong demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom even as the Iran war was driving up costs

Taiwan's chipmaker TSMC reports 58% jump in profit, warns about Iran war impacts
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Hyundai resuming new Palisade SUV sales after finalizing fix

Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it is lifting a halt on sales of recalled 2026 Palisade SUVs after finalizing a fix for a power seat issue that

Hyundai resuming new Palisade SUV sales after finalizing fix
Political|World

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

President Donald Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war
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US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports

Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement the U.S. has with Iran "because of Hezbollah" but will "get taken care of," U.S.

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is significantly increasing its military spending

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact
Business|Economy|World

China says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war turmoil – for now

China says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war turmoil – for now

China says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war turmoil – for now
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California
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FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Political|US|World

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The leader of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department
Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics
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NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

The NBA says Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami’s Bam Adebayo

NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection
Africa|Political|World

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo

With his previous insults towards African countries and his gutting of foreign assistance, U.S.

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo
Americas|Business|Crime|Election|US|World

California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license

A California attorney who aided President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power following his 2020 election loss is no longer licensed to practice in California

California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license
Crime|Political|World

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
Americas|Crime|US|World

Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in a series of Atlanta-area attacks

A man has been charged in a string of attacks near Atlanta over a matter of hours that left two women dead and a man in critical condition

Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in a series of Atlanta-area attacks
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here
Crime|US|World

American husband is released without charges in his wife’s disappearance in the Bahamas

American husband is released without charges in his wife’s disappearance in the Bahamas

American husband is released without charges in his wife’s disappearance in the Bahamas
Political|World

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on

Paramedic groups say the Israeli military has killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals

Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late for the Bavarian powerhouse to beat Madrid 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals
Business|Economy|Health|World

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have approved a potential strike in the coming days

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall
Crime|Europe|World

London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack

London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack

London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
Crime|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands

By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT April 15 - Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years.

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands
Business|Economy|World

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines
Business|Europe|Finance|World

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to step up drone supplies to Ukraine are dragging those countries deeper into a war with Russia.

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says

Iran could let ships sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack under proposals it has offered in

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S.

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks

A group of officials from developing economies launched on Wednesday the Borrowers' Platform, an effort backed by the United Nations to give

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama Canal to diversify supply

European buyers, including Germany's Uniper, are exploring the possibility of purchasing liquefied natural gas from Canada's Pacific coast and

European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama Canal to diversify supply
Business|Political|World

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, appeared to torpedo the candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader
Political|World

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia's

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Musalem says oil shock likely to keep core inflation near 3%, rates on hold for some time

High oil prices are likely to keep underlying inflation nearly a percentage point above the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the rest of this year, with the U.S.

Fed's Musalem says oil shock likely to keep core inflation near 3%, rates on hold for some time
Sports|US|World

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

The U.S. government has released all funds allocated for security at the soccer World Cup, but the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says
Technology|World

Ukraine says it is employing new integrated drone-infantry warfare system

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of combat operations integrating drone warfare with infantry and pointed to successes it said had been

Ukraine says it is employing new integrated drone-infantry warfare system
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

U.S.

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the U.S. central bank's Board

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Permian-focused EagleRock plans rare US oil and gas IPO, sources say

EagleRock, a company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, is

Permian-focused EagleRock plans rare US oil and gas IPO, sources say
Business|Environment|Political|World

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

U.S.

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation
Business|Economy|Environment|World

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress

The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress
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US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S.

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
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Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says

U.S. businesses and households still adjusting to the Trump administration's tariff policies also are reeling from a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, a

Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says
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Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears

U.S. stock indexes returned to new highs on Wednesday, putting fears of economic disruption driven by the war with Iran in the rearview mirror.

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears
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Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both logged record closing highs on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and turned their

Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism
Political|World

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has stepped up her criticism of the conservative-majority U.S.

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil central bank's caution has paid off amid rising uncertainties, director says

The approach currently adopted by Brazil's central bank of operating with caution amid rising uncertainties, which includes the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, has paid off,

Brazil central bank's caution has paid off amid rising uncertainties, director says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB in 'relatively favorable' policy position, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank is in a "relatively favorable" position on monetary policy after having successfully brought down inflation to 2% before the

ECB in 'relatively favorable' policy position, Schnabel says
Europe|Political|World

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
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Iran war may boost inflation, but not expectations, per Dallas Fed research

An extended disruption of the world's oil trade from the Iran war could lift headline U.S. inflation to well over 4% by year-end, with even bigger increases possible

Iran war may boost inflation, but not expectations, per Dallas Fed research
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Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace

The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace
Political|US|World

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says

U.S.

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot.

From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Panama authorizes First Quantum to process stockpiled material from shuttered copper mine

Panama's government formally approved on Tuesday for Canada's First Quantum Minerals to remove, process and export stockpiled ore at its shuttered

Panama authorizes First Quantum to process stockpiled material from shuttered copper mine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Trump's Iran deadline looms

Wall Street recovered earlier losses to end mostly flat on Tuesday, as traders awaited the deadline later in the evening that U.S.

Trading Day: Trump's Iran deadline looms
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will seek to dismiss US SEC fraud case

Gautam Adani, India's second richest person, will ask a U.S. judge to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission's civil fraud case stemming from

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will seek to dismiss US SEC fraud case
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker

Euro zone inflation expectations are at risk of rising more quickly than in the past and the European Central Bank must be ready to raise interest rates

Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity shrinking for first time in four months

Canadian economic activity contracted in March for the first time in four months as a measure of inflation pressures increased, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data

Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity shrinking for first time in four months
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Jefferson sees risks to both employment, inflation

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday reiterated his view that short-term borrowing costs are set appropriately to allow the central bank to respond

Fed's Jefferson sees risks to both employment, inflation
Business|Economy|Travel|World

DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Tuesday that customs officials could stop processing international travelers at

DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities'
Business|Economy|World

Stocks edge up, dollar falls as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Wall Street's main equity indexes managed tiny gains on Tuesday while the dollar lost ground and U.S.

Stocks edge up, dollar falls as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Super Micro begins independent probe after criminal case against co‑founder, others

Super Micro said on Tuesday it had begun an independent investigation into the indictment of three people linked to the company on the charges of committing export-control

Super Micro begins independent probe after criminal case against co‑founder, others
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

UBS loses bid to limit liability for Nazi-linked crimes, US judge's ruling shows

A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected UBS' bid to clarify a $1.25 billion settlement from 1999 of Holocaust-related litigation against Swiss banks by

UBS loses bid to limit liability for Nazi-linked crimes, US judge's ruling shows
MidEast|Political|World

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort

A personal envoy of U.N.

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Chicago jet fuel tops $5 a gallon, as refiner maintenance adds to war-related price surge

Chicago has become the most expensive U.S. jet fuel market, with prices topping $5 per gallon, as the disruptions caused by the Iran war have combined with

Chicago jet fuel tops $5 a gallon, as refiner maintenance adds to war-related price surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers

Brazil's government is preparing a new credit renegotiation program backed by federal guarantees to curb rising household debt, two sources with direct

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting U.S.

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Political|US|World

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

U.S.

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
Political|Technology|World

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it carried out a court-authorized disruption of a DNS hijacking network controlled by a Russian military intelligence unit.

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says
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Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's

Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near
Business|Economy|Technology|World

How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil

U.S.

How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil
Crime|Political|World

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three

Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three
Crime|World

US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues

A U.S. soldier's wife who was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency last week was released from detention on Tuesday while

US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Central banks' concern over rising geopolitical tensions surges, survey shows

Concerns among central banks about geopolitical tensions have surged dramatically this year and are now viewed as the top global risk, according to a new

Central banks' concern over rising geopolitical tensions surges, survey shows
Australia|Political|World

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
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Harvard economist urges Japan PM Takaichi to respect central bank independence

Japan must respect central bank independence to prevent unwelcome rises in bond yields, former IMF chief economist Kenneth Rogoff told Prime Minister Sanae

Harvard economist urges Japan PM Takaichi to respect central bank independence
Economy|Political|World

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday evening that his government would submit an economic emergency decree and a new tax reform bill to Congress to balance the

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran

U.S.

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
Crime|Political|US|World

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Korea to hold rates at 2.50% as war-driven uncertainty persists: Reuters poll

The Bank of Korea will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday and for the rest of the year, a Reuters poll forecast, as policymakers assess the impact

Bank of Korea to hold rates at 2.50% as war-driven uncertainty persists: Reuters poll
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects

Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff election in Georgia to replace

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand holds rates, warns of 'decisive' move if Iran war fuels inflation

New Zealand's central bank kept its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday for a second meeting, buying time to assess the fallout from the

New Zealand holds rates, warns of 'decisive' move if Iran war fuels inflation
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Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Two weeks to breathe

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A sparkling relief rally across assets will greet Europe after U.S.

Two weeks to breathe
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Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
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China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector

China's President Xi Jinping has called for a demand-driven approach coupled with reform and technological empowerment to develop the service sector, the official Xinhua

China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector
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Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records
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US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule

A federal judge on Tuesday put on hold the state of Louisiana's lawsuit seeking to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President

US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule
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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans
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Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia US House runoff in MAGA stronghold

Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia US House runoff in MAGA stronghold
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Preliminary UN probe says Israel and likely Hezbollah responsible for peacekeeper deaths

The U.N. said that preliminary findings from its probe into the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon last month show one was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and

Preliminary UN probe says Israel and likely Hezbollah responsible for peacekeeper deaths
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Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

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Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
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From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
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Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
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Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes

Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war

Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes
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Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election

Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to make the leap from behind-the-scenes technocrat to head of state on

Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election
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India central bank holds rates as Mideast crisis fans growth, inflation risks

The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday while warning of lower growth and higher inflation as the Middle

India central bank holds rates as Mideast crisis fans growth, inflation risks
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China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks

China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed during peace talks in Urumqi to explore a comprehensive solution to the conflict that broke

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks
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Trump will pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says

The U.S. economic and trade relationship with China is stable and President Donald Trump will aim to keep it that way in a meeting next

Trump will pursue stability with China's Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says
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Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make his fourth trip to China in as many years this month, as had been widely expected, as Madrid seeks to build on its

Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years
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Maersk cautious on Strait of Hormuz shipping despite US-Iran ceasefire

Maersk said on Wednesday the two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Iran could open some opportunities for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not yet

Maersk cautious on Strait of Hormuz shipping despite US-Iran ceasefire
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EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
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China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
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Germany's February industrial orders up, albeit far below forecasts

German industrial orders climbed in February from a month earlier but fell far short of expectations, underscoring less-than-robust business conditions for the

Germany's February industrial orders up, albeit far below forecasts
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Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year

Major global investment banks now expect China to keep official interest rates steady this year, scaling back earlier rate-cut calls, as the impact from the Middle East

Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year
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South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows

British construction firms reported the biggest rise in cost inflation from one month to the next on record in March and the Iran war also hit new orders and confidence in

UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows
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Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes

Days after Iran effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the start of U.S. and Israeli

Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes
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Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
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Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
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From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
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Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports

Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports