University of South Florida doctoral student killed by multiple sharp‑force injuries, prosecutors say
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed in attack on Saturday, state TV reports
The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel
Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps
Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
Family returns home 19 months after Helene
Refsnyder successfully challenges 3rd strike, and then homers to lift Mariners over Cardinals 3-2
Coco Gauff overcomes vomiting on court to beat Sorana Cirstea in Madrid
Barnes, Ingram score 23 points apiece as Raptors beat Cavaliers 93-89 and tie series at 2-all
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
April 25, 2026World
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
April 25, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 25, 2026
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
April 25, 2026
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
April 25, 2026
Political|Travel|World
Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says
U.S.
April 24, 2026
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
April 25, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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,
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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,
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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,
April 24, 2026
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,
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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,
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|World
World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each
World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each
April 24, 2026
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,
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life
The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life
April 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
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%.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Health|Political|World
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
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.
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
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!
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
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,
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
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,
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.)
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
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
April 24, 2026
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-
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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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
April 24, 2026
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
April 24, 2026
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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
April 24, 2026
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Japan launches financial task force amid AI security fears
Japan will set up a task force to address cybersecurity risks in its financial system following concerns about potential vulnerabilities linked to
April 24, 2026
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German business sentiment falls in April to lowest level since 2020
German business morale fell more than expected in April, as the Iran war made companies more pessimistic and threatened the long-awaited recovery of
April 24, 2026
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UK drivers' dash for fuel at start of Iran war boosts retail sales
British motorists worried about fuel price increases rushed to the pumps immediately after the start of the Iran war, pushing up total sales volumes
April 24, 2026
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Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in a year as energy costs bite
A spike in energy costs caused Spanish industrial prices to rise at their fastest rate in a year in March after falling for four consecutive months, the National Statistics
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a
April 24, 2026
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Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy
The Middle East conflict will lead to slower economic growth and higher inflation in Switzerland, but the Swiss National Bank has unrestricted scope to target
April 24, 2026
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China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.
April 24, 2026
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Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law
Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former
April 24, 2026
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Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment
The Swiss National Bank should sell its $1.1 billion stake in Palantir Technologies, campaigners from Minneapolis said at a meeting of the central bank on
April 24, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital
Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China’s AI upstart DeepSeek drops new model. Will it make waves like last year?
China’s AI upstart DeepSeek drops new model. Will it make waves like last year?
April 24, 2026
Crime|US|World
New Orleans mass shooting plan was thwarted by network of law enforcement. Here’s what we know
New Orleans mass shooting plan was thwarted by network of law enforcement. Here’s what we know
April 24, 2026
Business|Environment|Sports|Travel|World
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp
A massive ice block on the route above Mount Everest's base camp is delaying climbers seeking to scale the world's highest peak
April 24, 2026
Asia|Political|World
India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship
India has dismissed as "uninformed" comments shared by U.S.
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships
Myanmar's junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 60 townships, a move aimed at tightening security in
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French consumer confidence falls sharply in April as war takes toll on economy
French consumer confidence fell sharply in April, recording its largest drop since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, the INSEE official statistics agency said on Friday.
April 24, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports
South Korea's national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with
April 24, 2026
World
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war
In Baltic skies, there's a regular ballet of posturing between pilots from NATO nations and Russia
April 24, 2026
Crime|US|World
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market
April 24, 2026
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Iran flaunts its grip, investors cower
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Markets were in a dour mood on Friday, with Iran flaunting its grip over the Strait of Hormuz serving as a stark reminder that the
April 24, 2026
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South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case, Yonhap says
South Korean prosecutors sought a 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, in a case alleging he ordered a drone operation over Pyongyang to help
April 24, 2026
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Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says
U.S.
April 24, 2026
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Up, or down? War scrambles financial markets' signalling efforts
The traditional global asset correlations that collapsed when the war in the Middle East erupted remain broken, leaving investors to piece together
April 24, 2026
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Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across
April 24, 2026
Sports|US|World
Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 win
Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets and seized a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Woman, her 5 children released from longest ICE detention of a family under Trump
A woman and her five children, whose immigration detention of over 10 months marked the longest family detention under President Donald Trump's
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
SNB's Schlegel says prolonged energy shock could lift inflation, hit growth
Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said the outlook for Switzerland's economy hinges on how long conflict-driven energy price pressures persist, warning that
April 24, 2026
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets next Thursday, with an Iran war ceasefire easing the pressure on it for an immediate interest rate
April 24, 2026
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Fitch says no immediate downgrade if Indonesia's deficit tops 3% due to Iran war impact
Indonesia has room to breach its legal fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP without triggering an immediate ratings downgrade
April 24, 2026
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US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday
The United States and the European Union will sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday for a partnership on critical minerals, the State
April 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market
Mercedes-Benz will use this year's Beijing auto show to pitch how it plans to navigate China's fiercely competitive car market, where Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius says
April 24, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Thai court accepts case against 44 opposition figures over royal insult law
Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition that accuses 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their attempt in 2021
April 24, 2026
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Most US companies seen sticking with quarterly reporting
Quarterly earnings reporting may soon become optional for U.S. firms - yet the vast majority of companies are unlikely to take advantage
April 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan's core inflation stays below BOJ target, energy risks grow
Japan's core inflation slowed below the central bank's 2% target for a second straight month in March, data showed on Friday, as government fuel subsidies
April 24, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by three weeks after Oval Office meeting
Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level
April 23, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
In El Salvador, shackled prisoners watch their mass trial on a big screen
From inside a Salvadoran mega prison, more than one hundred alleged gang members sit in rows, wrists cuffed and ankles shackled,
April 24, 2026
Crime|US|World
Shootout after argument at Louisiana mall leaves 1 dead, 5 injured, including bystanders, police say
Shootout after argument at Louisiana mall leaves 1 dead, 5 injured, including bystanders, police say
April 24, 2026
Political|World
The Latest: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz
April 23, 2026
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Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump says he has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
April 23, 2026
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Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1
April 24, 2026
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US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war
April 23, 2026
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US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
U.S.
April 24, 2026
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Cisco shows switch that can connect quantum computers of different kinds
Cisco Systems on Thursday showed a switching chip that it says will be able to connect quantum computers of different types, another step in its
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate
April 24, 2026
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US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets
A U.S.
April 24, 2026
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WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023
More than 100 million vaccine doses have been delivered to 18.3 million children worldwide since 2023 under a global drive to reverse pandemic-related declines
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump says
U.S.
April 24, 2026
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NTSB says runway safety system did not activate before fatal Air Canada Express collision
The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday a key runway safety system failed to activate before a March 22 fatal collision between an
April 24, 2026
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US Senator Steve Daines to lead visit to China before May summit, SCMP reports
U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines will lead a five-member bipartisan delegation to China next week, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, citing sources. U.S.
April 24, 2026
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Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
South Georgia wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations
More than 50 homes and structures were destroyed this week and at least 1,000 others were threatened on Thursday by wildfires in southeast Georgia that sent
April 24, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Suncorp buys $1.7 billion reinsurance cover, sees FY26 premium growth of 3%
Australian general insurer Suncorp said on Friday it had purchased a five-year aggregate reinsurance cover that will provide up to A$2.4 billion ($1.71 billion) in total
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Trump says Navy Secretary Phelan was fired over shipbuilding conflicts
Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired after conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
April 24, 2026
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SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access
The multiple investigations into xAI’s creation and dissemination of sexually abusive imagery may lead the
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
German software maker SAP beats first-quarter profit estimates on cloud demand
Europe's largest software maker SAP on Thursday reported a 17% increase in first-quarter profit, beating estimates, due to strong growth in its cloud business.
April 24, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|World
Guatemala court orders re-do of candidate list for attorney general
Guatemala's Constitutional Court on Thursday froze the process to select the country's next attorney general and ordered the nominating commission
April 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan March core CPI rises 1.8% yr/yr
Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.8% in March from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.
April 24, 2026
Crime|US|World
2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue
Authorities have arrested two young people in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue
April 24, 2026
Business|Environment|Travel|US|World
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project
President Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World
Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before LaGuardia jet crash, but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board says a firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for
April 24, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli
April 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group by three weeks after talks at the White House
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Geopolitical reality check
Oil prices jumped and Wall Street fell on Thursday, with the Nasdaq having its worst day in a month, as fading hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump on gas prices: Americans should expect to pay more 'for a little while'
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Newmont beats Q1 profit estimates as record gold prices offset output drop
Newmont beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday as record gold prices helped offset lower production, though the world's largest gold miner
April 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says
The United States is concerned about some Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S.
April 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|US|World
Mexico seeks to ease tensions over deaths of US officials in car crash
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sought to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. on Thursday after the deaths of two
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
One person approved for $1 million US Gold Card visa program so far, commerce secretary says
The Trump administration has approved only one Gold Card visa under a program granting U.S. residency to non-citizens for a $1 million fee, Commerce Secretary Howard
April 24, 2026
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. "Why would I use a nuclear weapon?
April 24, 2026
Sports|Travel|World
Human rights groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup
Advocacy groups issued a travel advisory on Thursday, warning that visitors traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup may face arbitrary detention or
April 24, 2026
Political|US|World
Trump to invite Russia's Putin to G20 summit in Miami, WaPo reports
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Business|Environment|Europe|World
Fire brought under control at Russia's Tuapse oil terminal
Firefighters have brought under control a blaze that broke out at Russia's Black Sea Tuapse oil refinery after a Ukrainian drone attack, local officials said on Thursday.
April 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a
April 23, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks
U.S.
April 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Mexico opens probe into economy minister over son's stay in diplomatic residence
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday the government has opened an investigation into Economy Minister Marcelo
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Baker Hughes tops estimates, says oilfield activity hit by Middle East disruptions
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, as strong demand in its industrial and energy technology unit offset drilling weakness
April 24, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations
The new U.N.-backed international force charged with combating Haiti’s violent gangs has received more pledges than the 5,500 military and police it is seeking, and Chadian troops have already deployed in the capital, Port-au-Prince
April 24, 2026
Political|Sports|Travel|World
Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
April 24, 2026
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World
2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know
2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds
Firefighter heard ‘stop stop stop’ before deadly LaGuardia collision – but didn’t know who the warning was for, NTSB finds
April 24, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|US|World
San Francisco honors 'Grandpa Vicha' by reaffirming commitment to protecting seniors
San Francisco honors 'Grandpa Vicha' by reaffirming commitment to protecting seniors
April 24, 2026
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Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule
Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World
Armed intruder breaks into home, sexually assaults one homeowner
Armed intruder breaks into home, sexually assaults one homeowner
April 24, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Travel|World
Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say
A Florida county sheriff's office says they arrested a former law enforcement officer whom federal authorities say planned a mass shooting targeting Black people at a large festival in New Orleans
April 23, 2026
Crime|US|World
City manager announces dismissal of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge
City manager announces dismissal of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use
Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE approved on Thursday a recommendation to deepen investigations into the use of journalistic content by Alphabet's Google, which would
April 23, 2026
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World
European states accuse Russia of trying to erase memory of Stalin's crimes after monument disappears
Four European states have accused Russia of trying to destroy the memory of Soviet leader Josef Stalin's crimes against his own people after a monument to
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry
The U.S.
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney
U.S.
April 23, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine has remote-control drones that can hit targets at great distance, minister says
Ukraine has developed interceptor drones that can be directed from a distance and are capable of hitting targets hundreds or thousands of kilometres away, Defence Minister
April 24, 2026
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Citadel hits back after Mamdani features Griffin's penthouse in video
Ken Griffin's Citadel has pushed back against Zohran Mamdani after the New York Mayor dragged in the billionaire investor's penthouse in his push to tax wealthy property owners in
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control
Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking
April 24, 2026