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Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes

Officials say a volunteer firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US to hold public hearings on April 28-29 related to probes of forced labor

The U.S.

US to hold public hearings on April 28-29 related to probes of forced labor
Europe|Political|World

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

U.S.

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, bolstered by optimism for possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes
Crime|Political|World

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push

Pope Leo condemned capital punishment for a second day running on Friday, calling for its abolition in the United States just as President Donald Trump's

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires

U.S.

Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires
Business|Science|Technology|World

Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105 million Navy contract for F/A-18 integration

Castelion, a small California defense startup, has won a $105 million U.S.

Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105 million Navy contract for F/A-18 integration
Europe|Political|World

Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands

Argentina's government on Friday reiterated its willingness to resume bilateral negotiations with the United Kingdom in regards to a sovereignty dispute over the

Argentina calls for renewed negotiations over Falkland Islands
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched all-time closing highs on Friday as investors assessed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and weighed solid

Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress
Business|Crime|Technology|World

US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says

A U.S.

US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says
Business|Crime|Economy|World

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Forest takes big step to ensuring Premier League survival by drubbing Sunderland

Nottingham Forest has taken a huge step toward ensuring its Premier League survival by beating Sunderland 5-0 away from home

Forest takes big step to ensuring Premier League survival by drubbing Sunderland
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed,

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Economy|Political|World

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
Europe|Sports|World

Cremonese falls into Serie A relegation zone after drubbing at Napoli

Scott McTominay has scored and missed a penalty and Napoli has beaten relegation-threatened Cremonese 4-0 in Serie A

Cremonese falls into Serie A relegation zone after drubbing at Napoli
Crime|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information

Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles to attend 9/11 event with New York Mayor Mamdani

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will participate in a 9/11 memorial wreath-laying ceremony with Britain's King Charles when he visits next week, his

King Charles to attend 9/11 event with New York Mayor Mamdani
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid,

Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets

An Argentine appellate court has upheld a lower court decision for the assets of former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to be confiscated in

Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets
Business|Economy|World

SLB, Baker Hughes see oil exploration spending rising as Iran war disrupts supply

Top oilfield services companies SLB and Baker Hughes said on Friday they expect higher spending on oil

SLB, Baker Hughes see oil exploration spending rising as Iran war disrupts supply
Health|Political|Science|World

Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask

Leading medical journal The Lancet will decline a request to provide evidence for a U.S.

Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 

Canada has approved a C$4 billion ($2.93 billion) expansion of Enbridge's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia, the first major

Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 
Business|Economy|Political|World

New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding

New York sued the Trump administration for withholding more than $73.5 million in highway funding over the state's decision not to revoke some

New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding
Political|US|World

Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed developments in the Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement in a phone call with U.S.

Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire
Political|US|World

Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app

The Trump administration again plans to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants, after a judge blocked its initial effort to revoke

Trump administration to re-terminate legal status of migrants who used Biden-era app
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh

The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair

Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say
Political|US|World

Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

A U.S. appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border

Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
Business|Political|US|World

Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters

U.S.

Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

The U.S.

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island
Crime|Health|US|World

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon

A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86

Jack Thornell, the Associated Press photographer whose picture from an assassination attempt on James Meredith in 1966 won a Pulitzer Prize, has died at age 86

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond

A U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

Speculation about links among a handful U.S. scientists who have died or disappeared in recent years was largely confined to niche online communities less than two months ago

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
Crime|Political|US|World

Couple convicted in ‘kill list’ manifesto case

Couple convicted in ‘kill list’ manifesto case

Couple convicted in ‘kill list’ manifesto case
Political|US|World

Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says

U.S.

Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks, White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride

White-knuckle trading this month in car rental firm Avis Budget has taken one of the longest-standing U.S. stock indexes for its own thrill ride.

Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement

The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy

DeepSeek, the Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model stunned the world last year, launched on Friday a preview of a highly

DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says

Brazil's planned critical minerals rules do not involve fresh tax breaks, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday, adding that

Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond

A U.S.

US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
Crime|Education|US|World

Cal State Monterey Bay students protest after racially charged graffiti incidents

Cal State Monterey Bay students protest after racially charged graffiti incidents

Cal State Monterey Bay students protest after racially charged graffiti incidents
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions

Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions

Trump’s Justice Department is bringing back firing squads for federal executions
Americas|Crime|World

Florida police arrest man for first-degree murder after fatal beating over $12 debt

Florida police arrest man for first-degree murder after fatal beating over $12 debt

Florida police arrest man for first-degree murder after fatal beating over $12 debt
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography
World

The Gaza playbook: Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli destruction in Lebanon

The Gaza playbook: Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli destruction in Lebanon

The Gaza playbook: Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli destruction in Lebanon
Political|Travel|World

Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says

U.S.

Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time
Political|US|World

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown

Trump’s effort to bar migrants from claiming asylum at the border rejected, setting up possible Supreme Court showdown
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war

The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
Business|Technology|World

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales

China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday it was banning exports of dual-use items to seven European entities over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them immediately on its

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Lots of talk, lots of tech

Next week combines the big three obsessions for investors right now - the war in Iran, the path of interest rates and the AI boom.

Lots of talk, lots of tech
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it

Trading stocks round-the-clock, seven days a week could damage markets by fragmenting liquidity, German exchange operator

Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it
Crime|World

UN says Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah rockets into Israel may breach international law

The U.N. human rights office said on Friday it has documented patterns of attacks on civilians in populated areas and residential buildings in

UN says Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah rockets into Israel may breach international law
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
Environment|Europe|World

France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US

France wound up a meeting of G7 environment ministers on Friday defending its "pragmatic" decision to keep climate change off the agenda to avoid a clash with the U.S. U.S.

France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks

UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
Science|Technology|World

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer

At a Romanian base overlooking the Black Sea, camouflaged figures squinted up into the sky and drones whined far overhead - the final test of a

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer
Health|Science|World

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

The U.S. health regulator on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness by awarding the national

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
Crime|Political|World

Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says

Prominent Tunisian reporter Zied Heni was detained on Friday after writing an article criticising the judiciary, according to his lawyer, a move the journalists' union said

Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says
Crime|Election|Political|World

Peruvian police raid property of former electoral chief amid election irregularities

Police raided the home of Peru's former chief electoral official on Friday as part of a new probe into alleged electoral irregularities,

Peruvian police raid property of former electoral chief amid election irregularities
Health|Political|World

Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales

A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed

Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold

Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Crime|Political|US|World

Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival

A former police officer was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after authorities found information suggesting he planned a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is wanted in Orleans Parish on a charge of making terroristic threats. This story is breaking.

Officials say former police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival
Education|Entertainment|Health|World

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas
Economy|Technology|World

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

'You are evidence evil exists': Milwaukee man sentenced to life in prison for killing of 4-year-old son

'You are evidence evil exists': Milwaukee man sentenced to life in prison for killing of 4-year-old son

'You are evidence evil exists': Milwaukee man sentenced to life in prison for killing of 4-year-old son
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting
Crime|US|World

Woman charged with planning ‘mass-casualty event’ at Houston synagogue, Davidson County deputies say

Woman charged with planning ‘mass-casualty event’ at Houston synagogue, Davidson County deputies say

Woman charged with planning ‘mass-casualty event’ at Houston synagogue, Davidson County deputies say
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

The PGA of America has confirmed an AP report that Jim Furyk is the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Business|Economy|World

Mexican economy misses expectations is February, slow start to the year

Mexico's economic activity expanded slightly in February but missed expectations, extending its rough patch since the start of the year, official data showed on

Mexican economy misses expectations is February, slow start to the year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March

Brazil's current account deficit totaled $6.036 billion in March, central bank data showed on Friday, exceeding the $5.489 billion shortfall expected by economists in a

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March

Canadian retail sales rose 0.7% in February from January to C$72.06 billion ($52.68 billion) on higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on

Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March
Health|Political|World

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer
Africa|Crime|World

South Africa promises crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protests

South African authorities promised on Friday to crack down on anyone carrying out xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other foreign nationals, a day after Ghana

South Africa promises crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protests
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports

China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war,

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation

Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains

SLB said it is seeking to recover higher costs from customers after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US discussing dollar swap lines with Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury's Bessent says

The United States is discussing currency swap lines with other countries including Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US discussing dollar swap lines with Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury's Bessent says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices

U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble on Friday warned of a roughly $1 billion post-tax hit to its fiscal 2027 profit from surging

P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices
World

Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' as fighting continues in south

Lebanon's Hezbollah said a U.S.-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for

Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' as fighting continues in south
Crime|Europe|Political|World

European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU

European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
Business|Crime|US|World

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump indicted on extortion charges

A lobbyist who helped a nursing home owner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald Trump has been indicted on extortion charges, court

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump indicted on extortion charges
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals

The United States and European Union on Friday released an action plan to coordinate trade policies and measures on critical minerals supply chains,

US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border

A court in Pristina on Friday convicted three men on terrorism charges over a 2023 attack in northern Kosovo when Serb gunmen stormed a village and battled police in a

Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says

By Feras Dalatey April 24 - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Friday it had arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, one of the worst acts of violence attributed to the former

Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations

Luxury group Brunello Cucinelli has strengthened its controls to monitor compliance with European Union sanctions on Russia, its 2025 annual report shows, following

Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Environment|Science|World

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record
Business|Political|World

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that a U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

The Palm Beach Zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate

Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat
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Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination

State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises

Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home

Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
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World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each

World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each

World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says

Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,

Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks

The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks
Africa|Business|Travel|World

Plane skids off runway in Kenya, passengers unharmed

A passenger plane overran the runway and careered into roadside bushes at a remote airstrip in northeastern Kenya on Friday, but all 36 people on board escaped without

Plane skids off runway in Kenya, passengers unharmed
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Norfolk Southern warns fuel costs will pressure coming quarters

Norfolk Southern said on Friday that surging fuel prices will continue to pressure earnings in the coming quarters after higher fuel costs weighed on margins and

Norfolk Southern warns fuel costs will pressure coming quarters
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Meta strikes deal with Amazon's cloud unit to use its CPU chips 

Meta Platforms and Amazon.com on Friday said Meta will use Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Graviton5 central processing unit (CPU) chips, a deal an AWS

Meta strikes deal with Amazon's cloud unit to use its CPU chips 
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The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life

The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life

The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life
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Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
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Bank of Canada to hold interest rates this year, show patience with energy inflation: Reuters poll

The Bank of Canada will hold its overnight rate steady next week and through the rest of the year, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, most

Bank of Canada to hold interest rates this year, show patience with energy inflation: Reuters poll
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Canada March Wholesale trade most likely up 1.3% - Statscan flash estimate

Canadian wholesale trade most likely rose 1.3% in March from February, largely driven by higher sales in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector, Statistics Canada said in

Canada March Wholesale trade most likely up 1.3% - Statscan flash estimate
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court

Poland will file a complaint to the European Union's top court about the bloc's free trade agreement with South America, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz

Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court
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Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf

Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners

Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf
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Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti

Porsche will sell its stakes in sports car makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family, the companies

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti
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Swiss National Bank defends investment approach after calls to ditch Palantir stake

Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the central bank's investment approach on Friday, after campaigners from Minneapolis called on the

Swiss National Bank defends investment approach after calls to ditch Palantir stake
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election

Talks on forming a new Danish government are in stalemate one month on from the country's parliamentary election, slowing

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia

NIO is betting that in-house chip development will sharpen its technological edge and improve profitability, Chief Executive William Li said on Friday, as the Chinese

Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia
Asia|Environment|World

Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread

Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000

Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread
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Russia's Nabiullina on rate cut, outlook and the economy

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina addressed a press conference on Friday after the central bank cut its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5%.

Russia's Nabiullina on rate cut, outlook and the economy
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher on fresh hopes of US-Iran talks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose on Friday as renewed hopes for U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the war lifted sentiment, while a surge in Intel shares added further

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher on fresh hopes of US-Iran talks
Entertainment|Sports|World

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help

One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands

Venezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
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4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million
Europe|Sports|World

Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia

First came the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior

Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia
Health|Political|World

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
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At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
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Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait

Indonesia has no plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, its finance minister said on Friday, after his comments about

Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait
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After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything

It took China 25 years to dominate the market for electric vehicles.

After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China first-quarter fiscal spending quickens as Beijing seeks to spur growth

China’s fiscal spending rose 2.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier, accelerating from a 1% increase in 2025, the finance ministry said on Friday, as Beijing steps

China first-quarter fiscal spending quickens as Beijing seeks to spur growth
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Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting

The following are key comments from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the April 30 meeting.

Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting
Economy|Political|World

Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead

Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Giant ice tower delays opening of Everest climbing route

Hundreds of mountaineers are stranded at the Himalayan base camp for Mount Everest as a crevasse strewn with chunks of ice, including one towering block

Giant ice tower delays opening of Everest climbing route
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Schrödinger’s ceasefire

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!

Schrödinger’s ceasefire
Asia|World

Thailand says China foreign minister expressed hope for improvements in Thai-Cambodia relations

China's visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hopes for improved relations between Thailand and Cambodia following two rounds of armed conflict last year, the Thai

Thailand says China foreign minister expressed hope for improvements in Thai-Cambodia relations
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries

Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate.

Russia says new EU sanctions will hurt developing countries
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Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency

Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked

Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
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BYD doubles down on fast charging to target China's EV holdouts

China's BYD is pushing super-fast charging to attract drivers still loyal to petrol cars and sharpen its edge in the world's largest auto market, the

BYD doubles down on fast charging to target China's EV holdouts
Health|Science|World

Newer testing methods suggest significant silent spread of measles in the US, threatening elimination

Newer testing methods suggest significant silent spread of measles in the US, threatening elimination

Newer testing methods suggest significant silent spread of measles in the US, threatening elimination
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media

Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

U.S. officials have announced a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese transnational organized crime

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
Europe|Political|World

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports

Europe's "biggest, most important question" is whether the United States is ready to be a loyal NATO partner in case of a Russian attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports
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EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work,

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
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Global equity fund inflows surge to 17-month high on AI optimism

Weekly inflows into global equity funds surged to a more than 17-month high in the week through April 22, fuelled by optimism over demand for artificial intelligence and robust

Global equity fund inflows surge to 17-month high on AI optimism
Business|Economy|Political|World

No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown

For nearly a week, Pakistan's capital has been waiting for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to take place there, and although there is no sign the

No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown
Economy|Environment|Health|World

War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world's

War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hyundai Motor to launch 20 models in five years in new China campaign

Hyundai Motor will roll out 20 new models in China over the next five years as it seeks to revive its fortunes in the world's largest auto market, the

Hyundai Motor to launch 20 models in five years in new China campaign
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nomura posts record annual profit, sees no prolonged impact from Iran war so far

(Corrects the figure for private credit exposure in Nomura's wholesale division to $400 million from $200 million in paragraph 14.)

Nomura posts record annual profit, sees no prolonged impact from Iran war so far
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's Federal Security Service's spy academy to carry the name of "Iron Felix" Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the

Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh's quest for better inflation data is a well-worn, difficult pursuit for Fed

Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh has called for a major rethink of how to measure inflation, but he may have less trouble finding new

Warsh's quest for better inflation data is a well-worn, difficult pursuit for Fed
Crime|Europe|World

Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa kills married couple, officials say

A Russian drone attack overnight on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa killed an elderly married couple and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa kills married couple, officials say
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Brazil shackles public pension funds after Banco Master meltdown

Brazil's biggest bank failure in recent history has led to an aggressive crackdown on public pension funds, which were among its creditors, limiting

Brazil shackles public pension funds after Banco Master meltdown
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Technology|World

Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from sportscar maker Bugatti

Porsche has agreed to sell its stakes in sportscar makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund co-

Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from sportscar maker Bugatti
Celebrity|Political|US|Videos|World

Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit

Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit

Trump dismisses Prince Harry’s comments on Ukraine ahead of royal visit
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit

Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit
Crime|Political|World

House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress

House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress

House Ethics Committee pushes for more staff and more authority as misconduct scandals rock Congress
Asia|Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk

South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS
Political|World

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor

Czech power company ČEZ has signed a deal with U.K. company Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for building the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic

Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor
Asia|Environment|Science|World

China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US