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Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

June 01, 2026
Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026
Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off

Russia downed 50 drones over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow overnight and continues to repel the suspected Ukrainian attacks, Governor Alexander

June 03, 2026
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows

Swiss voters look set to reject a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026
Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector grew at its fastest pace in six months in May on a pick-up in domestic demand, even though global orders stayed below last year's average

June 03, 2026
India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows
Australia|Political|World

New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia

The Solomon Islands will negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new

June 03, 2026
New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

June 03, 2026
New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in

June 03, 2026
BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as "compulsory conciliation" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock

June 03, 2026
Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Election|Political|US|World

Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies

U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support

June 02, 2026
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat

June 03, 2026
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

The U.S.

June 03, 2026
US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Bennett wins Democratic nod in New Jersey primary to face US House Republican Kean

Democrat Rebecca Bennett emerged from a highly competitive primary on Tuesday to take on Republican U.S.

June 03, 2026
Bennett wins Democratic nod in New Jersey primary to face US House Republican Kean
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle

Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as strength in business investment was offset by a drag from trade, data showed on Wednesday, while higher

June 03, 2026
Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle
Business|Economy|World

China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in May, helped by stronger growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand, though rising

June 03, 2026
China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows
Crime|Education|World

Surviving son addresses vigil after 6 members of Iowa family are killed in domestic violence case

Community members have honored a mother and five siblings killed in a case of domestic violence a day earlier

June 03, 2026
Surviving son addresses vigil after 6 members of Iowa family are killed in domestic violence case
Business|Economy|World

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows

Japan's services sector ground to a halt in May after more than a year of expansion, as surging costs linked to the Middle East war dampened service demand and led to a 12-

June 03, 2026
Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade

The Office of the U.S.

June 03, 2026
USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race in the key city

June 03, 2026
South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and

June 03, 2026
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies

Gains for AI chipmaker stocks can continue, but risks of a pullback are growing, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026
Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level

June 03, 2026
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Business|US|World

Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains

Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains

June 03, 2026
Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts

June 02, 2026
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Arts|Asia|World

A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

Dozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea

June 03, 2026
A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers
Crime|Political|US|World

New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions

New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions

June 02, 2026
New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers

Providers of property services in China are struggling to collect management fees from disgruntled homeowners, threatening their revenue and house

June 03, 2026
China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

June 03, 2026
Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Political|World

UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N.

June 03, 2026
UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

June 03, 2026
Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Crime|Health|Science|World

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa without permits and lying about it to investigators

June 03, 2026
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Health|Political|US|World

Adviser Oz calls Trump medical exam 'spectacular' though questions linger

A physician in Donald Trump's administration brushed off questions about the U.S. president's personal health on Tuesday,

June 03, 2026
Adviser Oz calls Trump medical exam 'spectacular' though questions linger
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department

Kurt Olsen, a White House official who aided President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, has joined the Justice

June 03, 2026
Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas

Mexico's sugar industry is pushing for the United States to eliminate limits on U.S. imports and is working on a potential anti-dumping case against

June 03, 2026
Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

June 03, 2026
CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Macquarie, IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million

Australia's Macquarie Group said on Tuesday its asset management arm and Brazil's IG4 Capital agreed to sell a controlling stake in Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura S.A (CLI) to

June 03, 2026
Macquarie, IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pledged to follow "the best of the Fed's traditions" in an opening note to the central bank's more than 20,000

June 03, 2026
Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

The Trump administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government

June 02, 2026
Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

The Trump administration is abandoning the president's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S.

June 03, 2026
Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
Economy|Finance|US|World

US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort

June 03, 2026
US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
Health|Political|Science|World

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

U.S.

June 02, 2026
US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
Business|Political|US|World

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience

June 03, 2026
Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years in prison in chase that killed 11-year-old girl

A former New York state trooper has been sentenced Tuesday to 2½ to 7½ years in prison after he rammed his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase, leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl

June 03, 2026
Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years in prison in chase that killed 11-year-old girl
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed

British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed

June 02, 2026
UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges

The United States issued new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and crypto exchanges, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.

June 03, 2026
US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges
Political|US|World

Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans

U.S.

June 03, 2026
Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed Chair Warsh names policy veterans Winfree, Heil as interim advisers, WSJ reports

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has tapped two conservative policy veterans, Paul Winfree and Daniel Heil, to advise him while he settles into the job, the Wall Street Journal

June 03, 2026
Fed Chair Warsh names policy veterans Winfree, Heil as interim advisers, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says

Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Tuesday the country intends to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will

June 03, 2026
Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says

Canada had a positive meeting with the U.S. on the review of their free trade deal, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-

June 02, 2026
Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says
Political|Sports|World

US watching Iran's World Cup delegation for IRGC links, Rubio says

U.S.

June 03, 2026
US watching Iran's World Cup delegation for IRGC links, Rubio says
Business|Crime|World

MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe

MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding that all crew

June 02, 2026
MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe
Africa|Political|World

US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on commanders of armed groups it accused of driving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting

June 03, 2026
US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo
Health|Political|World

Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response

U.S.

June 03, 2026
Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

June 03, 2026
Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted

June 03, 2026
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tuesday as no major change in U.S.-Iran tensions, together with a general calm across currency and bond

June 03, 2026
Trading Day: New high? Still a buy
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary

By Nolan D.

June 03, 2026
Schumer meets with Maine Senate candidate Platner ahead of primary
Business|Economy|Sports|World

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the

June 03, 2026
World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began

June 02, 2026
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

June 03, 2026
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
Asia|Australia|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer

June 02, 2026
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again
Technology|World

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

The Trump administration has placed sanctions on Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, and three others

June 03, 2026
US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others
Economy|Political|World

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt

June 02, 2026
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll

Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll

June 03, 2026
Victims in Brent Metz case in Colorado say lengthy judicial process has taken a toll
Economy|Health|Political|World

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room

June 03, 2026
'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
Business|Political|Travel|US|World

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing

Democrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump

June 02, 2026
Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks

The U.S. stock market inched to more records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom kept driving higher

June 02, 2026
Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

June 03, 2026
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce

June 02, 2026
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack

'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack

June 03, 2026
'I've used my experience as propulsion': Survivor of Boulder Pearl Street firebombing reflects on attack
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the

June 03, 2026
Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot

June 03, 2026
Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans

June 02, 2026
Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'
Business|Economy|World

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the

June 02, 2026
Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
Business|Crime|Europe|World

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and

June 02, 2026
At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years

Mexico's government has reiterated its support to extend the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement for 16 years, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday,

June 02, 2026
Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces could again launch a massive attack on Ukraine on Tuesday evening.

June 03, 2026
Zelenskiy says new massive Russian attack possible this evening
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has been postponed after the giant cave inflated around the capital's oldest

June 03, 2026
Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Boston judge critical of Trump's mail-in voting executive order

A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday sharply questioned U.S.

June 02, 2026
Boston judge critical of Trump's mail-in voting executive order
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

Democrats and Republicans say President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence seems unqualified

June 02, 2026
Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

June 03, 2026
Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

June 02, 2026
Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
Crime|Sports|US|World

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations

June 03, 2026
Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

June 02, 2026
Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide

Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo

June 03, 2026
Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
Crime|Lifestyle|World

'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park

'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park

June 03, 2026
'He had to die on his son's birthday': Father killed during child's party at Milwaukee park
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

June 03, 2026
The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

June 02, 2026
Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports

June 02, 2026
Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war

Oil prices climbed about 1% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Tuesday as the market waited for news on the Iran war, with Tehran reviewing a

June 02, 2026
Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  

Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  
Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7

Paramount Skydance Corp has sought EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a European Commission filing showed on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
Paramount seeks EU approval to buy Warner Bros; decision due July 7
Europe|Political|World

Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister

The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is "under review", the Baltic country's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that although Washington

June 02, 2026
Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister
Business|Finance|Political|World

Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of

June 02, 2026
Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission
Africa|Health|World

Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension

A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed U.S.

June 02, 2026
Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

June 02, 2026
World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
World

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said.

June 02, 2026
Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say
Health|Science|Travel|US|World

US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures

The U.S.

June 02, 2026
US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand

Thousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals

June 02, 2026
Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs

President Donald Trump on Monday adjusted tariffs on some steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering some tariffs on farming equipment and extending tariffs on other equipment

June 02, 2026
Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs
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Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

June 02, 2026
Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident

White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident

June 02, 2026
White House Correspondents’ Association reschedules dinner after shooting incident
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting

Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded

June 02, 2026
Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Entertainment|Sports|World

Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant

The Mexican soccer federation has lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players

June 02, 2026
Ahead of World Cup, Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World

General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group

General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in China to a group of investors that includes a Chinese tea brand

June 02, 2026
General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

June 01, 2026
Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says

Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) faces a deficit of more than €8 billion euros ($9.3 billion) this year, more than twice the shortfall previously planned, according

June 02, 2026
German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says
Crime|Europe|World

Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption

Romanian anti-corruption prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a criminal investigation against General Gheorghita Vlad, the Army's Chief of Staff, on suspicion

June 02, 2026
Romania's top general under investigation for suspected corruption
Political|World

Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack

Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its campaign against Hezbollah a day after U.S.

June 02, 2026
Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says

Israel's short-term interest rates could fall at a faster pace if inflation continues to ease as a result of increased optimism over a ceasefire deal

June 02, 2026
Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Tuesday citing currency swings, though CEO Jacek Olczak said other risks to achieving its outlook such as rising energy

June 02, 2026
Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, pressed about statistics showing the country is in a technical recession, on Tuesday told reporters that as the government pressed ahead

June 02, 2026
Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven
Arts|Sports|World

NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals

The New York Knicks will try to deliver the city its first NBA title since 1973 when they face a Spurs team looking to launch a new dynasty behind Victor Wembanyama

June 02, 2026
NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals
Business|Economy|Political|World

Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its

June 02, 2026
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

June 02, 2026
Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

June 02, 2026
Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
Business|Economy|US|World

US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty

U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against

June 02, 2026
US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks

Mozambique said five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of

June 02, 2026
Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks

The dollar traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors stayed on alert for signs of progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

June 02, 2026
Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|US|World

Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing

Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing

June 02, 2026
Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy

A party chief in the northern coal-rich Chinese province of Shanxi is under investigation over "suspected serious violations of discipline and law", the local anti-graft

June 02, 2026
Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future of Greenland, tackle

June 02, 2026
Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump
Political|US|World

Rubio: no change in US policy on Taiwan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been no change in U.S. policy on Taiwan and that Washington wants to see the status quo preserved.

June 02, 2026
Rubio: no change in US policy on Taiwan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says

The oil market is underpricing some risks from the Iran war, global commodity trading house Vitol's managing director for Bahrain, Tom Baker, said on

June 02, 2026
Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says
Business|Economy|World

UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%

Italian bank UniCredit has increased its direct stake in Commerzbank to 34.4%, it said on Tuesday, under the takeover bid it launched on May 5 amid widespread

June 02, 2026
UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday it was important to get UK inflation back to target and give households confidence

June 02, 2026
Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,

June 02, 2026
Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over

June 02, 2026
Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help
Europe|Sports|World

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run

Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open

June 02, 2026
Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca's run
Political|World

Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, including a man along with his son and daughter

June 02, 2026
Israel kills 11 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate
Africa|Health|World

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking

June 02, 2026
Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war

U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

June 02, 2026
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland

Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland

June 02, 2026
Fancy a summer-long treasure hunt? A $23,000 gold prize awaits in Finland
Crime|US|World

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people

June 02, 2026
Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself
Americas|Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

June 02, 2026
Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’
Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts

Britain's budget watchdog said on Tuesday it will factor in the unexpectedly strong persistence of inflation after the 2022 energy price shock when it

June 02, 2026
UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

June 02, 2026
Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO

Forbright, founded by former U.S.

June 02, 2026
John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO
Africa|Health|World

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola

Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15, the health

June 02, 2026
Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

June 02, 2026
China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May

Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicle sales jumped 39.4% from a year earlier in May, marking a seventh consecutive month of growth as it held its ground against Chinese

June 02, 2026
Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday,

June 02, 2026
Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds
Business|Health|World

Sweden's Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme

Swedish diplomat Carl Skau has assumed the role of acting executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations' food aid agency said on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
Sweden's Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia

Central banks in the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus need stronger protection from political pressure and government financing demands to keep inflation

June 02, 2026
IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

June 02, 2026
WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,

June 02, 2026
UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
Economy|Health|World

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says

Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's

June 02, 2026
Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime

June 02, 2026
Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the

June 02, 2026
Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack

When a large explosion shook Olha Mudra's apartment block in Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, it felt like the end of the world.

June 02, 2026
'Some kind of apocalypse': A Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to

June 02, 2026
Hungary PM Magyar ready to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy in post-Orban reset
Europe|Political|World

US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills

The U.S. and NATO allies will launch scaled-back drills in the Baltic Sea this week, as conflicts in other regions draw ships away, though the

June 02, 2026
US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate

By Michael S.

June 02, 2026
Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
Health|Travel|World

Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states

Five U.S. residents who were on the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to their home states following three weeks of monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit, the

June 02, 2026
Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle

Mastercard named Ling Hai as chief financial officer on Tuesday to succeed Sachin Mehra, who will step into the newly created role of chief business officer, as the payments giant

June 02, 2026
Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle
Arts|Education|World

How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution

A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.

June 02, 2026
How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution
Business|Economy|World

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

March 20, 2026
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs
Business|Economy|World

Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry

June 02, 2026
Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand

June 02, 2026
Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
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EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad

June 02, 2026
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
Arts|Business|Food|Travel|World

Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles

A collection of late 19th-century wine that for years was hidden away under a chapel floor in the Czech Republic's Becov castle has been

June 02, 2026
Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites

Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for

June 02, 2026
EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

June 02, 2026
Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee

India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a

June 02, 2026
Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine had entered a "different paradigm" due to what it called "inhumane acts of terror" carried out by Kyiv's military against

June 02, 2026
Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone

The rise in the global role of the euro currency has been circumstantial up to now and the bloc needs to act deliberately to carve out a greater market share, European

June 02, 2026
Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone
Election|World

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister

British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham will not call an early national election should he replace Keir Starmer to become prime minister, his spokesperson said on

June 02, 2026
UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Equity supply shock?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets On the surface, global markets looked pretty serene early on Tuesday,

June 02, 2026
Equity supply shock?
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

June 02, 2026
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
Arts|Business|Technology|World

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.

June 02, 2026
Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

June 02, 2026
'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results

Tough-on-crime outsider Abelardo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro who questioned the results of the election

May 31, 2026
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise

A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region

June 02, 2026
A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows

The global role of the euro currency hardly budged last year, disappointing some hopes that erratic economic policy in the United States could give it a big boost, as

June 02, 2026
Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash

A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove EU import duties on many U.S. goods, a step to comply with the trade deal

June 02, 2026
EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash
Health|Science|Travel|World

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said,

June 02, 2026
Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed

June 02, 2026
European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike

Euro zone inflation accelerated further last month, driven by energy and services, bolstering the already strong case for a small European Central Bank

June 02, 2026
Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike
Business|Economy|World

94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off

94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off

June 02, 2026
94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests

Kenya’s president has defended the establishment by the U.S. of its own Ebola quarantine facility

June 02, 2026
Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South

June 02, 2026
Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Black Sea to attack Ukraine's port city of Odesa?

June 02, 2026
Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks
Health|Science|World

Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas

Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat

June 02, 2026
Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution

For SJ Du Venage, a provincial council member for a right-wing party in South Africa's governing coalition, the decision to leave his

June 02, 2026
South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting

The following are key quotes from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting.

June 02, 2026
Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
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Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

June 02, 2026
Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii

Prosecutors say the killings of three men on Hawaii's Big Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.”

June 02, 2026
Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

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June 02, 2026
Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency

When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended

June 02, 2026
In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports

Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to its tax on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported, a move

June 02, 2026
Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

British budget airline easyJet has caught the eye of U.S. investment firm Castlelake for a possible takeover.

June 02, 2026
EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock

Only a third of the euro zone's largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis

June 02, 2026
Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says

The Bank of Japan should lay out a clear path for policy normalisation after a widely expected rate hike this month to stabilise the bond

June 02, 2026
BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says
Business|Crime|US|World

South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen

A South Carolina jury has found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old

June 01, 2026
South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago

June 02, 2026
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom gets his 100th major league win on his son's 3rd birthday

On his son Nolan’s birthday, Jacob deGrom got the whole family a gift he’ll never forget

June 02, 2026
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom gets his 100th major league win on his son's 3rd birthday
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys

Australia's competition watchdog has sent takedown requests to Amazon, eBay, Kogan and Fruugo after finding listings for banned magnetic chess-style toys whose magnets can cause

June 02, 2026
Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says

The U.S. is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge

Australia's net trade proved to be a major drag on the economy in the first quarter as imports of data centre equipment boomed and the value of fuel shipments

June 02, 2026
Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy

On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can

June 02, 2026
From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy
Asia|Political|World

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia said on Tuesday it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a

June 02, 2026
Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
Business|Sports|US|World

Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1

Jacob deGrom tossed five scoreless innings to earn his 100th career win and Ezequiel Duran had three hits as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1

June 02, 2026
Jacob deGrom earns 100th career win on 4th try as Rangers top Cardinals 2-1
Sports|World

Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draft

Former Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky, giving coach Mark Pope one of the best players in the transfer portal

June 02, 2026
Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draft
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates

Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday said the country's 2.8 million lower-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July, a

June 02, 2026
Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates
Business|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC

Damage to a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of its engines last week will "take some serious time"

June 02, 2026
Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund

Alternative asset manager Blackstone said on Tuesday it has raised $13.1 billion for its Asia private equity fund, exceeding its initial target and marking its largest such

June 02, 2026
Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP

Australian government spending was flat in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering no impetus to economic growth early in the year after a run of strong outcomes

June 02, 2026
Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP
Election|Political|US|World

Democrats appeal judge's decision not to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order

The Democratic Party indicated in a court filing on Monday that it is appealing a judge's decision last week not to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive

June 02, 2026
Democrats appeal judge's decision not to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order
Business|Crime|Political|World

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender

June 02, 2026
New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue

Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-

June 01, 2026
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
Business|Economy|World

Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement

Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it planned to withdraw its ratings on Fonterra Co-operative Group, days after the dairy producer announced it would cease its engagement with the

June 02, 2026
Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play

South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East

June 02, 2026
South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
Health|Science|Travel|World

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

June 02, 2026
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday

June 02, 2026
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England

June 02, 2026
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
Health|Science|Travel|US|World

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility

June 02, 2026
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women

June 02, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Asia|Environment|Science|World

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country

June 01, 2026
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarterfinals and move one step closer to finally winning the clay-court Grand Slam after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff

June 01, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

Chile's far-right President Jose Antonio Kast, who took office in March, promised a legislative agenda that prioritizes fighting

June 02, 2026
Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather

Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting and yields, the

June 02, 2026
Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside bloc

European Union lawmakers and governments agreed on Monday on new rules allowing countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centres in third

June 02, 2026
EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside bloc
Crime|Economy|Sports|World

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian

June 02, 2026
Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
Economy|Travel|World

US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport

U.S.

June 02, 2026
US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport
Health|Political|US|World

US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now

A U.S. appeals court on Monday said President Donald Trump's administration could for now bar transgender people from enlisting in the military, but blocked the

June 02, 2026
US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now
Crime|Political|World

Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility

Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility

June 02, 2026
Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

June 02, 2026
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry

June 02, 2026
Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court

After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court

June 01, 2026
After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran

June 02, 2026
Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

June 01, 2026
The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted

June 02, 2026
Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace
Crime|Political|US|World

Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal for mutual halt to attacks with Israel, Lebanese embassy says

Lebanon's embassy in Washington said in a statement on Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a U.S. proposal for a mutual cessation of hostilities that would be extended to

June 02, 2026
Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal for mutual halt to attacks with Israel, Lebanese embassy says
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump plans to drop 'weaponization' fund, says Axios

U.S.

June 02, 2026
Trump plans to drop 'weaponization' fund, says Axios
Business|Economy|World

UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Sunday called for a strike at a Michigan factory that makes axles for General Motors pickup trucks, some of its

June 01, 2026
UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier
Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal

Senegal's recently ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that the political party he leads will not participate in the country's new

June 02, 2026
Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair

BP has asked senior independent director Amanda Blanc to lead the search for the next chair, the energy company's interim chair Ian Tyler said in a statement to Reuters on Monday.

June 02, 2026
BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair
Crime|Sports|US|World

Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches

Federal officials have told Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna that civil immigration enforcement will not take place at FIFA World Cup games or

June 02, 2026
Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining

June 02, 2026
Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government “

June 02, 2026
Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanon-militant group through mediators

June 01, 2026
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

June 01, 2026
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
Entertainment|Sports|World

Expansion Fire beat the Fever 100-84, limiting Caitlin Clark to 6 points

Megan Gustafson had 22 points and the Portland Fire held Indiana’s Caitlin Clark to six points in a 100-84 victory over the Fever on Saturday night

May 31, 2026
Expansion Fire beat the Fever 100-84, limiting Caitlin Clark to 6 points
Crime|Political|US|World

Mamdani-backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons

Mamdani-backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons

June 02, 2026
Mamdani-backed congressional candidate deleted posts calling to seize private property, abolish police, borders, prisons
Business|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

UK blocks visit by pro-Palestinian US streamer Hasan Piker

UK blocks visit by pro-Palestinian US streamer Hasan Piker

June 02, 2026
UK blocks visit by pro-Palestinian US streamer Hasan Piker
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

June 02, 2026
Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul
Crime|Election|Political|World

Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has taken the lead in Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend

June 01, 2026
Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdown
Crime|Technology|US|World

Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy

Investigators in North Carolina have used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted for the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy

June 01, 2026
Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy
Arts|Sports|World

Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport

June 01, 2026
Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records

June 01, 2026
Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine's military was now capable of hitting Russian logistics throughout occupied areas of Ukraine and had created shortages of

June 02, 2026
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian military can hit Russian logistics throughout occupied areas
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries

U.S.

June 01, 2026
Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says warning of massive Russian strike remains in effect

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that warnings of a possible massive Russian strike on Ukraine remained in effect and urged residents to pay special attention to air

June 02, 2026
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says warning of massive Russian strike remains in effect
Business|Economy|Finance|World

GM supplier strike could impact truck production

Dozens of workers took to picket lines Monday morning at an axle plant in Michigan that supports production of General Motors trucks, some of the Detroit

June 02, 2026
GM supplier strike could impact truck production
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Denmark's Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on

June 02, 2026
Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American

June 02, 2026
'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

June 01, 2026
Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs
Business|Political|Travel|World

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States

June 02, 2026
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
Health|Science|World

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak

June 01, 2026
Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

June 02, 2026
Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda
Business|Economy|World

Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that Guyana's share of oil will climb from 12.5% closer to 50% baseline, not that its share of profit oil will climb to 50%) By Sheila Dang and Kemol King HOUSTON/

May 30, 2026
Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
Europe|World

Zelenskiy's top aide says peace deal by winter is "realistic"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, said on Monday he believed agreeing a deal to end the war against Russia by winter was a "realistic"

June 01, 2026
Zelenskiy's top aide says peace deal by winter is "realistic"
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions

Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor

June 01, 2026
Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Business|Health|Science|World

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response

Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to

June 01, 2026
Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

June 01, 2026
Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her

June 01, 2026
Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'
Business|Health|Science|World

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of

June 01, 2026
Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's

June 01, 2026
Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues
Crime|Europe|World

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture

A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa went on trial in Austria on charges of torture and sexual abuse on Monday over the mistreatment of

June 01, 2026
Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

June 02, 2026
Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades

Oil prices settled more than 4% higher on Monday after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had halted indirect negotiations with the U.S.

June 01, 2026
Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme

Fifteen people, including a lawyer who worked at several major law firms, pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that they participated in a decade-

June 01, 2026
Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies

U.S. crude exports climbed to a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as the Middle East crisis pushed up demand for the

June 01, 2026
US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies
Business|Economy|Technology|World

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs

Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the Claude chatbot maker races with arch rival OpenAI to go public in what would be one

June 01, 2026
From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs
US|World

Trump says talks with Iran continue

U.S.

June 01, 2026
Trump says talks with Iran continue
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows

Venezuela's oil exports rose slightly to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, its third consecutive month of increase, fueled by more cargoes

June 01, 2026
Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

June 02, 2026
McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

June 01, 2026
Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
Arts|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

June 02, 2026
Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change
Crime|Europe|Political|World

More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson

June 01, 2026
More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait

The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend

June 01, 2026
US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
Australia|Sports|World

Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up

Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup

May 31, 2026
Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

State leaders across the U.S. are extending bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

June 01, 2026
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government

June 01, 2026
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in May as the potential for higher prices and product shortages due to the war in the

June 01, 2026
Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

June 01, 2026
WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
Economy|Political|World

Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says

Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon,

June 01, 2026
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case

A Czech court on Monday said German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, convicted of multiple offences, could be extradited to Germany, where her legal

June 01, 2026
Czech court clears way for extradition of German extremist in transgender case
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale

Activist hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management on Monday urged Voya Financial to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, arguing the insurance and investment

June 01, 2026
Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say

Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential

June 01, 2026
Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted top South Korean tech executives including the boss of chipmaker SK Hynix at a boisterous dinner on Monday,

June 01, 2026
Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens
World

Chinese, US militaries had constructive meeting in Hawaii last week, Chinese Navy says

China and the U.S. held "candid and constructive" exchanges at a meeting in Hawaii on air and maritime safety last week, agreeing that improved communication could reduce

June 01, 2026
Chinese, US militaries had constructive meeting in Hawaii last week, Chinese Navy says
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Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show

Israel's defence ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from

June 01, 2026
Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US construction spending beats expectations in April

U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to

June 01, 2026
US construction spending beats expectations in April
Business|Technology|Travel|World

Israel's El Al to resume San Francisco flights to link Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley

El Al Israel Airlines said on Monday it would resume nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco from October 25, citing demand for a route between the two tech

June 01, 2026
Israel's El Al to resume San Francisco flights to link Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

The European Union plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could

June 01, 2026
EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while

June 01, 2026
Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
Business|Political|World

China and Brazil should 'jointly fend off' challenges, Beijing says

China and Brazil should "jointly fend off external challenges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, during a meeting in Beijing

June 01, 2026
China and Brazil should 'jointly fend off' challenges, Beijing says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Motorola Solutions said on Monday it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend

June 01, 2026
Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

June 01, 2026
Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
Business|Economy|Political|World

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of

June 01, 2026
UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
Crime|Europe|World

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the

June 01, 2026
Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two

June 01, 2026
India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will head to a June

June 01, 2026
Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff
Crime|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday,

June 01, 2026
Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs
Africa|Health|World

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a

June 01, 2026
Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says

Brazil's government is in the final stages of preparations to launch operations targeting organized crime in the online betting and tobacco sectors, a

June 01, 2026
Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to

June 01, 2026
Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
Political|World

Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history

The medieval Beaufort Castle's stone ramparts tower so far above south Lebanon that Israel could hail their capture as a

June 01, 2026
Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession

The Bank of Canada on Monday cautioned against putting too much weight on recent GDP data which showed two consecutive quarters of decline on an annualized basis.

June 01, 2026
Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession
Election|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump lies again about California elections ahead of the state’s primaries

Fact check: Trump lies again about California elections ahead of the state’s primaries

June 01, 2026
Fact check: Trump lies again about California elections ahead of the state’s primaries
Crime|US|World

Suspect accused of shooting deputies, killing one, arrested

Suspect accused of shooting deputies, killing one, arrested

June 01, 2026
Suspect accused of shooting deputies, killing one, arrested
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US|World

Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements

A federal judge has agreed to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims

June 01, 2026
Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements
Americas|Political|Sports|World

Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran has finalized a 26-man World Cup squad to play in the United States this month

June 01, 2026
Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events

British authorities have blocked a Turkish American streamer Hasan Piker and political commentator Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K. The Home Office said Monday that their electronic travel authorizations were canceled over concerns that their presence might not be conducive to the public good

June 01, 2026
Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events
Sports|Travel|World

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup

June 01, 2026
Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup
Africa|Election|Political|World

Insecurity disrupts some voting in Ethiopia as ruling party seeks majority

Ethiopians voted Monday in an election marked by insecurity, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to secure a majority

June 01, 2026
Insecurity disrupts some voting in Ethiopia as ruling party seeks majority
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split

Nigerian politician Peter Obi said he would run for president again in January after winning his party's nomination, setting up another contest between incumbent Bola Tinubu

June 01, 2026
Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates

India's fiscal deficit stood at 4.4% of the gross domestic product for the year ended March 31, 2026, data showed on Monday, in line with government's revised estimates.

June 01, 2026
India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages

Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted road supplies across south-

June 01, 2026
Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says

The Bank of England is keeping a closer watch on public-sector pay as a potential source of inflation pressure, as it continues to run faster than in the private sector,

June 01, 2026
Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026

The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the first three months of 2026, the government said on Monday, helped by a recovery in the manufacturing sector as the burden of U.S.

June 01, 2026
Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|Travel|World

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

June 01, 2026
UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda

June 01, 2026
Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their

June 01, 2026
Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on

U.S. carrier JetBlue raised its second-quarter fuel costs forecast on Monday as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz entered a fourth month, driving up jet

June 01, 2026
JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win

Voting took place in Ethiopia on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party an easy victory,

June 01, 2026
Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing

U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, hitting the highest level in four years, likely driven by businesses front-loading

June 01, 2026
US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says

India could reconsider tariff concessions offered to Britain on products such as Scotch whisky if London fails

June 01, 2026
India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says
Election|Health|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate

Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate

June 01, 2026
Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks

The U.S. dollar was higher on Monday after a small weekly loss as investors digested fresh developments in Middle East peace talks after the U.S. and Iran

June 01, 2026
Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks
Business|Crime|US|World

Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing

Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing

June 01, 2026
Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing
Europe|Travel|World

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route

Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route

June 01, 2026
Poland revives its ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 bus route
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the

June 01, 2026
Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy
Economy|Education|Political|World

India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi

The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest

June 01, 2026
India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

AI and 1984

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A new month, but the same market obsessions.

June 01, 2026
AI and 1984
Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets

From Europe to Japan and Switzerland, huge bond issues by Big Tech companies are proving that smaller markets, often overshadowed by the U.S., can punch

June 01, 2026
AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets
Asia|Business|Crime|Health|World

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant

June 01, 2026
Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

June 01, 2026
BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines
Europe|Technology|World

Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the prime minister and the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure access to key medical, information and

June 01, 2026
Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case

A Philippine senator who is the son of a former president was detained on Monday after surrendering to police in line with a court order on suspicion of taking kickbacks as

June 01, 2026
Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday his government would launch legal proceedings to dismiss President Tamas Sulyok, an appointee of the previous

June 01, 2026
Hungary's Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds over the cancelled deal to deport asylum seekers to the East African nation, the

June 01, 2026
Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules
Africa|Europe|Political|World

International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal

An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal

June 01, 2026
International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary

South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday

June 01, 2026
What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary
Crime|Health|Opinion|Sports|World

The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events

Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.

June 01, 2026
The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events
Africa|Health|World

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base

June 01, 2026
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Arts|Education|Science|World

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

June 01, 2026
Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
Political|US|World

US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities

US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities

May 31, 2026
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
Asia|Environment|World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks

June 01, 2026
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US

President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran really wanted to make a deal with the U.S. and that it would be a good one for Washington and its allies.

June 01, 2026
Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary

New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary Tuesday, including in the competitive 7th Congressional District

June 01, 2026
What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector rose for a fifth month running in May, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.

June 01, 2026
Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector stalled in May as waning demand and soaring costs linked to the war in the Middle East weighed on activity, a business

June 01, 2026
German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time since November, as the spike in energy prices and transport disruptions resulting from

June 01, 2026
French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers kept steady or lowered their inflation expectations in April, a hopeful sign for policymakers that crucial medium-term price bets are not signalling

June 01, 2026
Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows

Growth in euro zone manufacturing lost momentum in May as demand for goods stagnated and supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East war pushed input costs to their

June 01, 2026
Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers

The International Labour Organization begins its final round of talks on Monday on the first binding employment standards for platforms offering

June 01, 2026
UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows

British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,

June 01, 2026
UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows

South Africa's factory sentiment eased in May as activity and demand slowed, though it remained in expansionary territory for a second consecutive month, a purchasing

June 01, 2026
South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil

France's navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French

June 01, 2026
France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says

Government subsidies to industry have reached their highest level since the global financial crisis, driven largely by China, a report from the Organisation for Economic

June 01, 2026
Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says
Asia|World

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says

The Chinese navy was spotted conducting aircraft carrier drills in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines last week, Japan's defence ministry said in a bulletin on Monday.

June 01, 2026
Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows

Private credit funds provided nearly $560 billion in new loans to U.S. businesses over the last three years, helping create more than 6.5 million jobs, according to a Managed Funds

June 01, 2026
Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows
Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Two hundred hurt in post-game violence as Paris hails second Champions League triumph

More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League win, the interior ministry said on Sunday,

May 31, 2026
Two hundred hurt in post-game violence as Paris hails second Champions League triumph
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

June 01, 2026
Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail

A Philippine senator has been arrested after a court ordered his arrest on a nonbailable charge of plunder

June 01, 2026
Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights

May 31, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel
Economy|Sports|World

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man

June 01, 2026
It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
Election|World

Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US

Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US

June 01, 2026
Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands

Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands

May 31, 2026
Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Crime|Political|US|World

Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center

The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police

May 31, 2026
Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says

British house prices fell by 0.6% in May, their first monthly drop since December and growth slowed in annual terms, as economic uncertainty stemming from the war in Iran

June 01, 2026
UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month STOXX 600 target on resilient earnings

Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for STOXX 600 index to 660, the U.S. brokerage said, citing resilient corporate earnings growth despite the war in the Middle East.

June 01, 2026
Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month STOXX 600 target on resilient earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand: Reuters poll

India's economic growth likely eased to 7.2% in the first quarter of 2026, according to a Reuters poll of economists, as weakening external demand and

June 01, 2026
India GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's manufacturing growth slows as supply delays intensify, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing sector expanded modestly in May, at a slightly slower pace than in April, as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict worsened supply delays,

June 01, 2026
Spain's manufacturing growth slows as supply delays intensify, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says

Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank

June 01, 2026
Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Monday that she would be "very willing" to meet U.S. President Donald Trump when she visits the U.S. this month.

June 01, 2026
Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

The global smartphone

June 01, 2026
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens
Political|World

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

(In May 31 story, in paragraph three, corrects to remove reference to tens of thousands of Israelis being displaced by Hezbollah fire) By Steven Scheer and Nazih Osseiran JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 31 (

May 31, 2026
Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a

June 01, 2026
China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block
Asia|Crime|World

Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens

The unexplained detonation of explosives stored by one of Myanmar's rebel armies has killed dozens, the militia that controls the village and witnesses said on Monday, as the search

June 01, 2026
Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar explosion that killed dozens
Crime|Health|World

Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem

Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian man at a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry

May 31, 2026
Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem
Health|Science|World

Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic

May 31, 2026
Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
Asia|Environment|Health|Videos|World

Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave

EXCLUSIVE: A days-long rescue mission in Laos came to an extraordinary end as four villagers crawled out of a flooded cave where they had been trapped for over a week. CNN was the only team on the ground to witness the rescue effort, as the survivors were sent off in ambulances to receive medical care.

May 31, 2026
Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave
Travel|Videos|World

Four more villagers rescued from flooded Laos cave

Videos show the dramatic moments as four Laos villagers emerge from the flooded cave after being trapped for more than a week. They walked and crawled out on their own as rescuers were preparing to enter the cave, according to Bounkham Luanglath of the Lao People’s Volunteer Association.

May 30, 2026
Four more villagers rescued from flooded Laos cave
Asia|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says

One survivor was safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after villagers became trapped there over a week ago. Specialist cave divers on a multinational team are racing to free them.

May 29, 2026
Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest

May 30, 2026
PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
Europe|Sports|World

The Latest: PSG beats Arsenal in a penalty shootout and defends Champions League title

Paris Saint-Germain has won the Champions League for the second consecutive year after beating Arsenal in a penalty shootout

May 30, 2026
The Latest: PSG beats Arsenal in a penalty shootout and defends Champions League title
Arts|Political|World

Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington

May 31, 2026
Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss, Naomi Osaka's fashion show goes on

Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ended in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova in three sets

May 30, 2026
Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss, Naomi Osaka's fashion show goes on
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses at the United States' largest immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, where three

May 31, 2026
Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement

A U.S. judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice

May 30, 2026
US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
Europe|Sports|World

Defending champion Coco Gauff bounced from Roland Garros in another shock upset

Defending champion Coco Gauff bounced from Roland Garros in another shock upset

May 31, 2026
Defending champion Coco Gauff bounced from Roland Garros in another shock upset
Interview|Sports|World

Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'

Christian Pulisic is confident he will score at the World Cup despite a career-worst scoreless slump

May 30, 2026
Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'
Crime|Political|World

In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government

May 30, 2026
In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence
Health|Science|World

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

May 29, 2026
Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies

Russia's state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, causing no

May 30, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek

May 30, 2026
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

November 04, 2025
Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
World

Israeli launches strikes near ancient heritage castle site in southern Lebanon

Israel’s air force and artillery have struck areas near a strategic mountain in southern Lebanon

May 30, 2026
Israeli launches strikes near ancient heritage castle site in southern Lebanon
Crime|US|World

Heavy police response as ICE supporters and protesters face off outside New Jersey’s Delaney Hall

Heavy police response as ICE supporters and protesters face off outside New Jersey’s Delaney Hall

May 30, 2026
Heavy police response as ICE supporters and protesters face off outside New Jersey’s Delaney Hall
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Community seeks answers after elderly couple found dead in home

Community seeks answers after elderly couple found dead in home

May 30, 2026
Community seeks answers after elderly couple found dead in home
Business|Economy|Political|World

US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military says it stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports

May 30, 2026
US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
Asia|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

May 30, 2026
Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

May 30, 2026
Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest

Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court

May 30, 2026
Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest
Crime|Election|Political|World

Colombia accuses Ecuador of “deliberate interference” in presidential election amid tariff spat

Colombia’s foreign ministry on Saturday accused Ecuador of “deliberate interference” in Colombia's Sunday presidential election after Ecuador's

May 30, 2026
Colombia accuses Ecuador of “deliberate interference” in presidential election amid tariff spat
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy

Thousands of local residents shut down Austria's Brenner motorway on Saturday, a vital north-south corridor through the Alps between Germany and Italy,

May 30, 2026
Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian

Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova has vowed to keep speaking out about the war at home after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open

May 30, 2026
Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian
Crime|Education|Health|US|World

Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say

Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say

May 30, 2026
Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say
Americas|Health|Sports|US|World

Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly

Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury

May 30, 2026
Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly

May 30, 2026
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
Business|Crime|Travel|US|World

United flight diverted to Wisconsin after passenger’s ‘multiple attempts’ to breach cockpit, crew member says

United flight diverted to Wisconsin after passenger’s ‘multiple attempts’ to breach cockpit, crew member says

May 30, 2026
United flight diverted to Wisconsin after passenger’s ‘multiple attempts’ to breach cockpit, crew member says
Business|Political|World

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

May 30, 2026
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
Business|Economy|Technology|World

India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam

India has signed a deal with Vietnam under which it will supply BrahMos missiles which it has jointly developed with Russia, and is in "final stages" for a similar deal

May 30, 2026
India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
Economy|Environment|Political|World

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

May 30, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

California blues: Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor feature weak Democratic front-runners and insurgent Republicans

California blues: Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor feature weak Democratic front-runners and insurgent Republicans

May 30, 2026
California blues: Races for governor, Los Angeles mayor feature weak Democratic front-runners and insurgent Republicans
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

As the Arsenal party bus pulls into Budapest, PSG lies in wait

As the Arsenal party bus pulls into Budapest, PSG lies in wait

May 30, 2026
As the Arsenal party bus pulls into Budapest, PSG lies in wait
Crime|Political|US|World

Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability

Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability

May 30, 2026
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
Crime|World

Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash

Many of the convicted rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are clamoring for payouts from the nearly $1.8 billion settlement that the Trump administration has set up for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government

May 30, 2026
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials

May 30, 2026
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

May 30, 2026
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
Americas|Business|Europe|Sports|World

Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title

Liverpool has fired manager Arne Slot at the end of his second season in charge and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title

May 30, 2026
Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title
Americas|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows

While U.S.-Canadian relations have frayed under U.S.

May 30, 2026
Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
Business|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Blue Origin faces a months-long setback after the explosion of a rocket damaged its launch pad, company and industry sources said, scrambling schedules for

May 30, 2026
Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad
Business|Economy|Political|World

Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say

Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting

May 30, 2026
Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say
Asia|Political|World

Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says

The Philippines remains under "severe threat" from China, its defence minister said on Saturday, despite a recent thaw in U.S.-China tensions after

May 30, 2026
Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says
Travel|World

Caves and tunnels with dark World War II pasts

Caves and tunnels with dark World War II pasts

May 30, 2026
Caves and tunnels with dark World War II pasts
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos

Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos

May 29, 2026
Four more villagers freed from flooded cave in Laos
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

May 30, 2026
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. 

May 30, 2026
Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
Economy|Science|Technology|World

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.

May 30, 2026
AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

May 30, 2026
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting

Flights were halted for about an hour at Munich Airport in southern Germany on Saturday morning after two pilots reported seeing a drone, airport authorities and police said

May 30, 2026
Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting
Business|Economy|Political|World

Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says

Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbour and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the U.S.

May 30, 2026
Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices

The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new

May 30, 2026
US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win

Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.

May 30, 2026
Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran

May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal
Asia|Political|World

'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum

The big question hanging over this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, is: "Where is China?"

May 30, 2026
'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum
Environment|Health|Sports|Travel|World

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued

A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died

May 30, 2026
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different - and potentially

May 30, 2026
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay

US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay

May 30, 2026
US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay
Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

May 30, 2026
Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

May 30, 2026
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
Crime|Economy|Education|World

Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes

Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes

May 30, 2026
Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait

U.S.

May 29, 2026
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Health|Political|World

Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

May 29, 2026
New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say

Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy

May 30, 2026
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

May 30, 2026
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Political|Travel|World

Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar's junta chief to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official

May 30, 2026
Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce key parts of

May 30, 2026
Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child

May 30, 2026
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military says it carried out another strike on a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

May 30, 2026
Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Crime|Health|Political|Travel|World

Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport

Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport

May 29, 2026
Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

May 30, 2026
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ seeks recusal of judge in Georgia voter rolls case, citing misconduct scandal

The U.S.

May 30, 2026
DOJ seeks recusal of judge in Georgia voter rolls case, citing misconduct scandal
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S.

May 30, 2026
US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has sent state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark

May 30, 2026
NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

May 30, 2026
A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations

May 29, 2026
The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal
Crime|Economy|World

Brazil minister says US terrorist designation of local gangs could impact economy

A U.S. decision to designate the two biggest Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations could impact Latin America's largest economy on several fronts, including by

May 30, 2026
Brazil minister says US terrorist designation of local gangs could impact economy
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates in three contested gubernatorial primaries, where competition for his backing has dominated the contests

May 30, 2026
Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
Business|Economy|Political|World

US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation

The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay

May 30, 2026
US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

May 30, 2026
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Americas|Business|Crime|World

Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief says

The Dallas fire chief says firefighters were preparing to evacuate residents due to a reported gas leak when an apartment building exploded, killing at least three people and injuring five more

May 29, 2026
Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief says
Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

May 29, 2026
What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
Crime|Entertainment|Travel|US|World

Driver detained after vehicle crashes into Detroit airport terminal

Driver detained after vehicle crashes into Detroit airport terminal

May 29, 2026
Driver detained after vehicle crashes into Detroit airport terminal
Health|Political|Science|World

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

May 30, 2026
White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

May 30, 2026
California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Roland Garros to fine Paraguayan player after sexist remark about chair umpire

Roland Garros to fine Paraguayan player after sexist remark about chair umpire

May 30, 2026
Roland Garros to fine Paraguayan player after sexist remark about chair umpire
Crime|Health|Travel|US|World

Five people dead and 44 injured after bus hits cars on Virginia interstate, state police say

Five people dead and 44 injured after bus hits cars on Virginia interstate, state police say

May 29, 2026
Five people dead and 44 injured after bus hits cars on Virginia interstate, state police say
Europe|Sports|US|World

Teenager stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in another major upset

Teenager stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in another major upset

May 30, 2026
Teenager stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in another major upset
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas

ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas

May 29, 2026
ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

A Canadian man who sold a legal but potentially deadly chemical and other items online to dozens of people who took their own lives pleaded

May 29, 2026
Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial
Arts|Political|US|World

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered

May 30, 2026
Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says

Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa.

May 29, 2026
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
Americas|Business|Economy|World

US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security

The U.S. and Mexico trade negotiators on Friday concluded their first bilateral negotiating round to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, discussing

May 30, 2026
US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|World

Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, source says

Yum Brands is in exclusive talks to sell its Pizza Hut chain to private-equity firm LongRange Capital, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

May 30, 2026
Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, source says
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday blasted a U.S. decision to designate two Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist

May 29, 2026
Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs
Business|Election|Political|US|World

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November

May 29, 2026
Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat
Europe|Sports|World

Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager Fonseca ensures a new men's Grand Slam winner

There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of the door at Roland Garros in a five-set thriller

May 29, 2026
Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager Fonseca ensures a new men's Grand Slam winner
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Crime|World

ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas

A federal immigration agent wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown has been arrested in Texas

May 29, 2026
ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas
World

Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided

U.S. President Donald Trump met with his advisers for about two hours but has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

May 29, 2026
Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars

Stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier

May 29, 2026
US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

May 30, 2026
SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

May 29, 2026
Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Crime|Health|World

Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves

A Canadian man accused of running an online operation selling lethal products in more than 40 countries has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide

May 29, 2026
Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves
Sports|World

Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot

American soccer players learned of their World Cup selections in dramatically different settings

May 30, 2026
Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor took the unusual step of charging him with assaulting a

May 29, 2026
US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
Business|Election|Political|US|World

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters

The U.S.

May 29, 2026
US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

May 29, 2026
UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US

The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to Mexico to raise the level of regional

May 29, 2026
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ends higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension

U.S. stocks followed world shares higher and crude prices retreated on Friday as investors neared the end of a holiday-shortened week with renewed hopes of

May 29, 2026
Wall Street ends higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030, during a

May 29, 2026
Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.

May 30, 2026
SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining

May 30, 2026
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes

Wall Street's main indexes hit record closing highs on Friday and posted weekly and monthly gains as Dell results drove

May 29, 2026
Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the

May 29, 2026
Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

May 29, 2026
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
Asia|Environment|Travel|World

Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters

May 29, 2026
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
Economy|Health|Science|World

What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.

May 30, 2026
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

NASA has several contracts with Blue Origin as part of its Artemis program – this setback for the company could delay the program.

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
Business|Environment|Health|World

Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave

A team of specialist divers said they pulled one man from a flooded cave in central Laos on Friday, as four more people remained trapped with two others still missing.

May 29, 2026
Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave
Crime|Europe|World

Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory

NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to "defend every inch of Allied territory"

May 29, 2026
Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran

May 29, 2026
Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine

Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data.

May 29, 2026
Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

May 30, 2026
Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Crime|Political|US|World

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Former U.S.

May 29, 2026
US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

May 29, 2026
White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Africa|Health|World

Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo

May 29, 2026
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

May 29, 2026
Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|US|World

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

May 29, 2026
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
World

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive

Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as

May 29, 2026
Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

May 29, 2026
Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights

Major airline, travel and business groups warned that barring border processing at Newark or other major U.S. airports could lead to chaos, strand

May 29, 2026
Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights
Business|Technology|World

US senator presses TikTok US joint venture and Oracle on user data safeguards

U.S.

May 29, 2026
US senator presses TikTok US joint venture and Oracle on user data safeguards
Europe|Political|World

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that it was too early to say if the drone which crashed into an apartment block in Romania was Russian and suggested it could

May 29, 2026
Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund

May 29, 2026
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Science|Technology|World

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian

May 29, 2026
Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders

A Reuters analysis of first-quarter regulatory filings by private credit lenders showed paper losses deepened, underscoring market concerns this year over the sector's

May 29, 2026
Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal

The dollar slipped against major currencies on Friday and was headed for a second straight weekly loss after reports that the United States and Iran had

May 29, 2026
Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules

Meta Platforms' plan to collect detailed records of U.S. employees’ computer usage for training its AI models is more extensive

May 29, 2026
Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

May 29, 2026
Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Sports|US|World

Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding

American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday

May 29, 2026
Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict

May 29, 2026
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent

May 29, 2026
Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
Health|Science|Technology|World

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.

May 29, 2026
China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says

Poland's president said on Friday he wanted a state body to discuss stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Poland's top honour,

May 29, 2026
Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, after closing at record highs the previous session, with markets awaiting details on reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a

May 29, 2026
Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment

U.S. equity funds drew inflows in the week to May 27 as a rally in AI-linked technology stocks lifted sentiment, though concerns surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations kept

May 29, 2026
U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant

A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.

May 29, 2026
GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant
Political|World

Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation

Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would

May 29, 2026
Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation
Asia|Science|Technology|World

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space

May 29, 2026
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others

May 29, 2026
Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Economy|Europe|Political|World

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

May 29, 2026
European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

When AMD CEO Lisa Su

May 29, 2026
In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general

Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department’s

May 29, 2026
Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general
Arts|Election|Environment|Political|US|World

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA

May 29, 2026
In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman
Economy|Political|World

Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda

Colombians are set to vote on Sunday in what is likely the first round of a presidential election, amid deep polarization between those seeking

May 29, 2026
Colombians head to the polls with peace efforts, economy on agenda
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises

German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated, analysts said that was likely not evidence that cost

May 29, 2026
German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises
Asia|Crime|World

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports

The former abbot of a Chinese temple famed as the birthplace of kung fu has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan ($517,000) for crimes including

May 29, 2026
Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May

Inflation in the euro zone's four largest economies hovered above the European Central Bank's 2% target for a third straight month in May, preliminary data showed on

May 29, 2026
Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May
Business|Economy|World

TSX futures rise as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data release

Futures tracking Canada's blue-chip stocks rose on Friday as a deal to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire renewed hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict, while investors also

May 29, 2026
TSX futures rise as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data release
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up

Eight years after ousting a corruption-mired, centre-right government on the promise of cleaning up politics,

May 29, 2026
Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations

Prosecutors have placed the Italian branch of U.S. construction giant Caddell Construction under investigation over alleged worker exploitation at the site

May 29, 2026
US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China

The EU's trade and investment relationship with China is "not sustainable", the European Commission said on Friday, vowing a stronger response as

May 29, 2026
European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water

Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave

May 29, 2026
Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's economy rebounds in early 2026, clouding rate cut outlook

Brazil's economy rebounded in the first three months of 2026, supported by household consumption and stronger investment, against a backdrop of a tight

May 29, 2026
Brazil's economy rebounds in early 2026, clouding rate cut outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April

The U.S. trade deficit in goods contracted more than expected in April as a surge in exports blunted rising imports, but economists cautioned the trend

May 29, 2026
Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment

Global investors returned to equity funds in the week to May 27 after a week of outflows, as a rally in AI-linked stocks revived demand, though caution over U.S.-Iran peace

May 29, 2026
Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty

Canada's economy posted a surprise contraction in the first quarter versus the year before, making it two straight quarters of annualized decline - which

May 29, 2026
Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up

U.S.

May 29, 2026
Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlook

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlook
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina

The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous

May 29, 2026
Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions

The world is beset with multiple risks and uncertainty that countries must confront squarely, To

May 29, 2026
Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S.

May 29, 2026
Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips

Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips

May 29, 2026
Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

May 29, 2026
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Health|Science|World

I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an inaccurate name for a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its new name can help address missed diagnoses and fragmented care.

May 29, 2026
I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture

Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances as they continue efforts to recover nine people, who are presumed dead, a day after a deadly chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state killed at least two people and injured others.

May 28, 2026
‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture
Health|Science|World

US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans

The Trump administration says it's setting up a "state-of-the-art facility” in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus but who do not have symptoms.

May 29, 2026
US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans
Environment|Europe|US|World

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican

May 29, 2026
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

May 29, 2026
NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Hawaii manhunt ends with arrest of suspect in killings of 3 elderly men, police say

Hawaii manhunt ends with arrest of suspect in killings of 3 elderly men, police say

May 29, 2026
Hawaii manhunt ends with arrest of suspect in killings of 3 elderly men, police say
Health|Science|World

906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

May 29, 2026
906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European

May 29, 2026
Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes

European shares edged higher on Friday, wrapping up the month with gains as investors clung to hopes that a proposed deal to extend a Middle

May 29, 2026
European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday his economic reforms stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-

May 29, 2026
Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

Spain's ruling Socialist Workers' Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft, influence-peddling and other crimes that have implicated members of Prime

May 29, 2026
The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows

Japanese authorities spent 11.7 trillion yen ($73.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the yen, but with only

May 29, 2026
Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion

Japan's Nomura Holdings is looking for acquisition targets for its investment management business in the U.S. to build on last year's $1.8 billion buyout of

May 29, 2026
Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion
World

Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says

Eleven children have been killed or injured on average every 24 hours in Lebanon over the last week, the U.N.'s children's agency said on Friday, as

May 29, 2026
Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory

By Michael S.

May 29, 2026
Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory
Asia|World

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty

China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security "under the pretext of freedom of navigation", in response to a

May 29, 2026
China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine its sovereignty
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that allowing inflation to run above the central bank's 2% target is justified given the uncertainty about the impact of the

May 29, 2026
Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

May 29, 2026
Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

May 29, 2026
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

In Rio de Janeiro, the World Cup warm-ups are the real game

Before every match at this year's World Cup, viewers across the globe will watch as cameras linger on a familiar ritual: players

May 29, 2026
In Rio de Janeiro, the World Cup warm-ups are the real game
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine

Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a

May 29, 2026
Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

May 29, 2026
Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

May 29, 2026
How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

May 29, 2026
Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds

May 29, 2026
Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch

Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch

May 29, 2026
Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

May 30, 2026
Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market

The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes

May 29, 2026
Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

May 29, 2026
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says

The European Central Bank will act in a "timely and measured manner" to prevent the current energy shock from turning into persistent inflation, governing council member Fabio

May 29, 2026
ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage

At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is likely to be dominated, as usual, by Nvidia and its products, but also by the island's

May 29, 2026
At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage
Asia|Economy|World

Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling for snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance got worse. 

May 29, 2026
Why Malaysia's Anwar is considering a snap election
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking

Indonesia's annual inflation rate likely accelerated in May to 2.97%, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, closer to the upper end of the central bank's target range amid

May 29, 2026
Indonesia inflation seen picking up to 2.97% in May,  April trade surplus shrinking
Europe|Political|World

Reactions to drone incident in Romania

NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase

May 29, 2026
Reactions to drone incident in Romania
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in May, labour office figures showed on Friday, but the office warned

May 29, 2026
German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime

May 29, 2026
Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine the leader of Armenia’s bid for re-

May 29, 2026
Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection,

May 29, 2026
Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on

May 29, 2026
Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
World

Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says

Bulgaria will allow U.S. military aircraft to stay in the NATO member country only until the end of June, after the United States failed to approve a visa-free system for

May 29, 2026
Bulgaria to cut US military aircraft stay over visa issue, PM Radev says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Definitely, maybe

Stop-start efforts by Tehran and Washington to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz dominate the market outlook, while U.S. and euro zone data should shed more

May 29, 2026
Definitely, maybe
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.1% in April and a net 123,000 jobs were created during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday.

May 29, 2026
Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand

Taiwan's tech-driven economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 16 years in 2026, the government statistics agency said on Friday,

May 29, 2026
Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand
Asia|Political|World

China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says

China's decision to send only academics to Asia's biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity at a moment when countries need more "strategic

May 29, 2026
China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose by 0.4% in May from the month before, with the annual inflation rate surging to 3.3% from 2.8% in April amid increasing

May 29, 2026
Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals

May 29, 2026
Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

May 29, 2026
Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denies an agreement with the U.S. for anti-drug trafficking operations in Guatemala

May 29, 2026
Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast

French inflation rose in May at the fastest pace in more than two years on surging energy prices, though slightly less than expected, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

May 29, 2026
French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's second-

May 29, 2026
French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site

Police in Brisbane made five arrests on Friday as they cleared a protest camp from the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built. 

May 29, 2026
Olympics-Arrests made as police clear protest camp at 2032 stadium site
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank

May 29, 2026
Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds
Europe|Political|World

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident

France will ask Russia's ambassador to explain what happened when he fulfills a summons after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel

May 29, 2026
France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
Crime|Europe|World

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla

France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were part of a recent activist flotilla heading for Gaza, French Foreign

May 29, 2026
France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in May, from 3.5% in the period through April, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)

May 29, 2026
Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ may heed calls to pause bond taper next year

Bond market volatility is boosting the case for Japan's central bank to pause the unwinding of its massive debt holdings next fiscal year, which would give

May 29, 2026
BOJ may heed calls to pause bond taper next year
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen back in danger zone as Tokyo officials keep investors on edge

As Japan's yen drifts back to levels that prompted official intervention a month ago, markets are sizing up Tokyo's remaining financial firepower and

May 29, 2026
Yen back in danger zone as Tokyo officials keep investors on edge
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit

May 29, 2026
Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility
Australia|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift

Australia's struggling opposition Liberal Party installed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a pugnacious social conservative and campaigner against

May 29, 2026
Australia's embattled Liberals tap former PM Abbott as party president, reinforcing rightward shift
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May after expanding for two months, indicating that weak domestic demand and cost pressures stemming from the U.S.-Israeli

May 29, 2026
China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll
Business|Technology|World

Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 419,035 vehicles in the U.S. as a software error could delay the side air bags from deploying during a crash, the U.S.

May 29, 2026
Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment
Health|Technology|World

UN rights office says children need better protection online

The United Nations' Human Rights Office on Friday called for more robust regulation and oversight by governments to make online platforms safer for children.

May 29, 2026
UN rights office says children need better protection online
Political|World

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program

May 28, 2026
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Another day, another Iran deal moment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A weekend wait looms over markets as sources have told Reuters that the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to extend

May 29, 2026
Another day, another Iran deal moment
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron ore export hub

Hundreds of BHP electrical workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia will vote on a potential strike action, a union said on Friday,

May 29, 2026
BHP electrical workers to vote on strike at key Australian iron ore export hub
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China home prices likely to fall at slower pace this year; seen rising in 2027

China's home prices are expected to fall at a slower pace than forecast in a March survey and edge up in 2027, suggesting the sector remains

May 29, 2026
China home prices likely to fall at slower pace this year; seen rising in 2027
Science|Technology|World

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure

May 29, 2026
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
Australia|Crime|Lifestyle|World

Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's appeal against murder conviction set for August

An appeal against an Australian woman's murder conviction for killing three relatives with a meal laced with toxic mushrooms

May 29, 2026
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's appeal against murder conviction set for August
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is under growing pressure from a wave of defections to a new party set up by a former protege, analysts and

May 29, 2026
Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party
Economy|Political|Technology|World

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

President Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict

May 29, 2026
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Electrical workers threaten strike at BHP iron ore port by end of June

Electrical workers at BHP's Port Hedland bulk export port in Western Australia may take strike action by end of the financial year on June 30, a union group said on Friday.

May 29, 2026
Electrical workers threaten strike at BHP iron ore port by end of June
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds

Billions of dollars worth of gold is still being extracted illegally from Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a study by

May 29, 2026
Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
Business|Science|Technology|World

Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions

Huawei's new chip design principle focused on boosting transmission speed rather than continuing to shrink semiconductors offers a path for

May 29, 2026
Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions
Crime|World

Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island

A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men has been apprehended after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island

May 28, 2026
Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get

May 29, 2026
Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

New Zealand central bank governor signals earlier and steeper rate hikes

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman said on Friday interest rates were likely to increase sooner and by more than previously signalled to combat inflation.

May 29, 2026
New Zealand central bank governor signals earlier and steeper rate hikes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand Labour says budget fails to address rising living costs

New Zealand shadow finance minister Barbara Edmonds said on Friday she backed efforts to return the government's books to surplus, but said Labour would make different

May 29, 2026
New Zealand Labour says budget fails to address rising living costs
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into a group tied to billionaire Reid Hoffman over its partial funding of writer E.

May 29, 2026
US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says
Business|Technology|World

Minority union at Samsung Electronics to challenge pay deal in court

A minority labour union at Samsung Electronics representing its consumer electronics workers will ask a South Korean court to suspend the implementation of a pay deal that

May 29, 2026
Minority union at Samsung Electronics to challenge pay deal in court
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

KPMG Australia CEO and audit head quit over whistleblower investigation

Accounting firm KPMG Australia said on Friday its CEO and head of audit had resigned because of shortcomings in the handling of a

May 29, 2026
KPMG Australia CEO and audit head quit over whistleblower investigation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

May 28, 2026
Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
Business|Environment|Health|Travel|World

They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?

They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?

May 28, 2026
They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?
Crime|Health|Political|World

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have asserted detainees are staging a hunger strike

May 29, 2026
6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center
Arts|Education|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

May 29, 2026
Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

May 29, 2026
What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close

U.S.

May 29, 2026
Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close
Crime|Europe|World

Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers

A Ukrainian drone attack killed three utility workers in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, the Kremlin-installed head of the region said.

May 29, 2026
Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Core inflation in Tokyo stays below BOJ goal, factory output rebounds

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a fourth straight month in May, data showed on Friday, as fuel and

May 29, 2026
Core inflation in Tokyo stays below BOJ goal, factory output rebounds
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

A federal judge threw out a lawsuit that U.S.

May 29, 2026
US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child

A fire official says a huge fire has destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas and killed a child and at least two other people

May 29, 2026
Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
Sports|World

Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup

May 29, 2026
Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears
Business|Crime|Environment|World

Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture

Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, officials said Thursday

May 29, 2026
Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
Crime|Health|Travel|World

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana who entered the U.S. on a valid visa with her son so he could get medical attention has been held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport, her lawyers said in court documents

May 29, 2026
Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

May 28, 2026
The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees

May 29, 2026
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices

The U.S.

May 29, 2026
US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices
Business|Economy|Finance|World

RBNZ MPC member Gourley says rates likely to rise sooner rather than later

New Zealand interest rates are expected to rise "sooner rather than later", Reserve Bank of New Zealand Monetary Policy Committee member Hayley Gourley

May 29, 2026
RBNZ MPC member Gourley says rates likely to rise sooner rather than later
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted planning a foiled Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in

May 28, 2026
Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "

May 29, 2026
Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says

British business sentiment edged up in May and is now close to its level before the Iran war, according to a monthly survey by Lloyds on Friday which contrasted with most

May 29, 2026
UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, or the 12-layer HBM4E, marking what it said was the

May 29, 2026
Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers
Crime|Political|World

US to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations,' Rubio says

The United States plans to designate Brazil's two biggest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, U.S.

May 29, 2026
US to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations,' Rubio says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

May 28, 2026
How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
Environment|Travel|World

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday

May 29, 2026
Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
Business|Sports|World

US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta

Jozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade ago

May 29, 2026
US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

The U.S. State Department says it will designate Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations early next month, a move that the South American nation’s government has repeatedly said it will interpret as undue interference in its politics

May 29, 2026
US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses

May 29, 2026
ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Stocks sizzle on ceasefire extension

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq forged new record highs on Thursday, and the dollar and Treasury yields fell after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend

May 29, 2026
Trading Day: Stocks sizzle on ceasefire extension
Economy|Political|World

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval

The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on

May 28, 2026
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its

May 29, 2026
Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity

Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion

May 28, 2026
Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal sees the risk of U.S. military aggression against the island growing as negotiations between the nations

May 29, 2026
Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

ABC files early station license renewals, calls effort illegitimate

Walt Disney unit ABC on Thursday filed applications for early license review with the Federal Communications Commission for its eight company owned

May 29, 2026
ABC files early station license renewals, calls effort illegitimate
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says

North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,

May 28, 2026
North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says
Sports|World

French Open stunner: No. 1 Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness during heat wave in 2nd-round loss

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is out in the French Open second round

May 28, 2026
French Open stunner: No. 1 Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness during heat wave in 2nd-round loss
Health|World

Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad

Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad

May 29, 2026
Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad
Business|Environment|World

Canada's South Bow flags need for 'durable' US permit before Keystone XL pipeline restart

Canadian pipeline operator South Bow needs proof that a U.S. presidential permit is "durable" before proceeding with a partial revival of the Keystone XL oil

May 29, 2026
Canada's South Bow flags need for 'durable' US permit before Keystone XL pipeline restart
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

The NBA has approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick

May 29, 2026
NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.

May 29, 2026
Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it
Interview|Sports|World

Pochettino says agent spoke with AC Milan, others, no decision on future until after World Cup

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he's open to staying with the American national team after the World Cup

May 29, 2026
Pochettino says agent spoke with AC Milan, others, no decision on future until after World Cup
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says

The U.S. said on Thursday it has imposed new sanctions on Iran's military oil trade, even as Washington and Tehran reached a tentative agreement to extend their

May 29, 2026
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says
Health|Science|World

WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak

The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134, Regeneron's

May 29, 2026
WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest

A Bolivian senior minister on Thursday ruled out any possibility of President Rodrigo Paz resigning and told

May 29, 2026
Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family

For the first time since he was an infant, Kyle Adler boarded a plane in February to meet his birth mother

May 28, 2026
Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products

May 28, 2026
Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

May 28, 2026
Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

May 28, 2026
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

Republicans' stumble on an immigration funding bill is raising questions about other parts of their legislative agenda

May 28, 2026
Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains

Italian authorities have seized over $232 million in assets linked to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug trafficking network

May 28, 2026
Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains
Business|Economy|Europe|World

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’

May 28, 2026
‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’
Europe|Technology|World

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some proof of its allegations that Moscow is jamming GPS signals in Europe. 

May 28, 2026
Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to

May 28, 2026
Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's lower house approves Lula-backed proposal to cut work week

Brazil's lower house approved late on Wednesday a constitutional amendment reducing the workweek, a measure that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hopes to use as a

May 28, 2026
Brazil's lower house approves Lula-backed proposal to cut work week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Best Buy forecasts upbeat sales as AI gadgets boost demand; shares rise

Best Buy on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates after beating quarterly expectations on steady demand for AI-powered smartphones and

May 28, 2026
Best Buy forecasts upbeat sales as AI gadgets boost demand; shares rise
Business|Europe|Political|World

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia

A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank against a potential Russian

May 28, 2026
German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president

Right-wing Colombian lawyer and senator Paloma Valencia is running to become her country's first female president in a Sunday presidential contest,

May 28, 2026
Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms

Leftist Colombian activist and Senator Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and his father's murder at the hands of right-wing paramilitaries, is

May 28, 2026
Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Three months, and counting

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States

May 28, 2026
Three months, and counting
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

A fire has devastated a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more

May 28, 2026
Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Inflation challenges US Treasuries' traditional role in portfolios

A selloff in government bonds is testing one of the most basic assumptions in markets: that Treasuries and other high-quality debt will cushion portfolios when

May 28, 2026
Inflation challenges US Treasuries' traditional role in portfolios
Business|Economy|World

US, Mexico launch formal trade talks, haggle over automotive content rules

U.S. and Mexican negotiators began formal talks to revamp the North American trade deal on Thursday, with Washington demanding stricter

May 28, 2026
US, Mexico launch formal trade talks, haggle over automotive content rules
Asia|Business|Economy|World

More than half of Asia-Pacific's rich worry about recession, Lombard Odier says

More than half of wealthy individuals in Asia-Pacific consider an economic recession their biggest worry over the next three years, a survey by Lombard Odier found, and

May 28, 2026
More than half of Asia-Pacific's rich worry about recession, Lombard Odier says
Political|World

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has brought little respite for civilians, who are being driven

May 28, 2026
How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines
Business|Economy|Europe|World

No Chinese subsidies involved in Ceconomy deal, JD.com says

JD.com's acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy will not be financed by Chinese subsidies, the Chinese online retailer said on Thursday after EU antitrust regulators

May 28, 2026
No Chinese subsidies involved in Ceconomy deal, JD.com says
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says

France will reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs prescribed to severely obese patients from mid-June in a first for a European Union

May 28, 2026
France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's $2.5 billion bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy may involve Chinese subsidies, European Union competition

May 28, 2026
JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn
Business|Economy|Technology|World

IBM commits $5 billion to secure open-source software

IBM said on Thursday it has committed $5 billion to an initiative that will deploy engineers and AI tools to help companies better secure open source software.

May 28, 2026
IBM commits $5 billion to secure open-source software
Health|Science|World

WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases

The World Health Organization chief said on Thursday he was on his way to the Democratic Republic of Congo where an Ebola outbreak is outpacing the world's ability to

May 28, 2026
WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases
Crime|Technology|World

US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an

May 28, 2026
US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows
Economy|Political|World

Ethiopian leader Abiy's party set to dominate elections despite insecurity

Ethiopians will vote in parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate despite significant unrest across much

May 28, 2026
Ethiopian leader Abiy's party set to dominate elections despite insecurity
Europe|Political|World

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

Russia will not choose who represents Europe in any potential talks with Moscow over Ukraine, EU foreign ministers said on

May 28, 2026
Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve

The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on

May 28, 2026
EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
Election|Political|US|World

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms

A federal judge is declining to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to create a national list of eligible voters and limit mail voting

May 28, 2026
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms
Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O’Brien at their commencement

May 28, 2026
Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

May 28, 2026
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Business|Technology|World

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

May 28, 2026
CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Inflation is at a three-year high — and now many Americans are burning through their savings

Inflation is at a three-year high — and now many Americans are burning through their savings

May 28, 2026
Inflation is at a three-year high — and now many Americans are burning through their savings
Economy|World

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

May 28, 2026
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump refiles $10 billion lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Epstein birthday letter

Trump refiles $10 billion lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Epstein birthday letter

May 28, 2026
Trump refiles $10 billion lawsuit over Wall Street Journal report on Epstein birthday letter
Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes 'rupture'

By Michael S.

May 28, 2026
Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes 'rupture'
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe

May 28, 2026
How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US

Canada cruised to a 4-0 win over reigning champions the United States to book their spot in the semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation World

May 28, 2026
Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of

May 28, 2026
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
Economy|Political|World

India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

The largest online expression of dissent against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year rule began with a satirical riposte to

May 29, 2026
India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

May 28, 2026
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Europe|World

French parliament backs repeal of slavery-era edicts, dodges reparations call

French lawmakers voted on Thursday to formally repeal slavery-era laws that defined the legal status of enslaved people as "movable property" and justified

May 28, 2026
French parliament backs repeal of slavery-era edicts, dodges reparations call
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US first-quarter GDP growth revised lower to 1.6% pace

U.S. economic growth was not a strong as initially thought in the first quarter, and momentum is set to slow this quarter, with the war with Iran stoking inflation and

May 28, 2026
US first-quarter GDP growth revised lower to 1.6% pace
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing

Brazil's economy is expected to have grown faster in the first quarter against the last three months of 2025 aided by stronger manufacturing activity,

May 28, 2026
Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing
MidEast|Political|World

Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks

An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed

May 28, 2026
Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

May 28, 2026
US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ends higher, Brent crude eases on reports of US-Iran truce extension

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and European shares pared their losses following reports that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to

May 28, 2026
Wall Street ends higher, Brent crude eases on reports of US-Iran truce extension
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

US core capital goods orders fall in April

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in April after hefty gains in the prior months, but demand remains underpinned by an artificial

May 28, 2026
US core capital goods orders fall in April
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Williams: Productivity shifts hard to spot in real time

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday it’s hard to spot fundamental shifts in the level of productivity as they are happening.

May 28, 2026
Fed's Williams: Productivity shifts hard to spot in real time
Europe|Technology|World

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear

In a corn field in eastern Ukraine, soldiers fired drones into the sky using a slingshot, aiming at military targets

May 28, 2026
On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear
Economy|Europe|World

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says

Poland will sign agreements by the end of May to finance military equipment worth 100 billion zlotys ($27.41 billion) under the European Union's SAFE program worth 43.7

May 28, 2026
Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says
Arts|Business|Technology|World

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

CNN on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Perplexity in New York federal court, alleging the AI search engine provider is unlawfully distributing its copyrighted content, marking the

May 28, 2026
CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years

U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices due to the Iran war and cementing economists'

May 28, 2026
Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid low layoffs

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week amid relatively low layoffs, despite the dragging war with Iran.

May 28, 2026
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid low layoffs
Health|Science|World

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus

The first doses of an experimental antiviral for hantavirus treatment are being dispatched to France, Spain and the Netherlands, the European Commission said on Thursday. 

May 28, 2026
EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says

Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.

May 28, 2026
Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile systems to be deployed on Japanese territory as part of military drills would threaten the security of

May 28, 2026
Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show

The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged in April was a close call for some policymakers as persistently high inflation made it increasingly hard to

May 28, 2026
ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

May 28, 2026
Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance

Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annual parade, saying Keshet Italia had failed to clearly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide,

May 28, 2026
Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with U.S.

May 28, 2026
Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

May 28, 2026
Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo

The World Health Organization said on Thursday on X that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling

May 28, 2026
WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

May 28, 2026
It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat during his second-round match at the French Open against 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo

May 28, 2026
Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round
Europe|Sports|World

Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster

How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup

May 28, 2026
Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster
Europe|Sports|World

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset

May 28, 2026
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles

Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste

May 28, 2026
Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury

The Supreme Court has ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him

May 28, 2026
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
Political|World

Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80

Yemen's ex-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has died at 80

May 28, 2026
Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand

Electric vehicle maker Xpeng on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below market expectations, underscoring a prolonged slowdown in demand and stiff competition in the Chinese

May 28, 2026
Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger
Business|Economy|World

US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz

The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any

May 28, 2026
US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz
Business|Finance|Technology|World

Meta commits $13 million in additional funding for oversight board until 2028

Meta's Oversight Board said on Thursday it has secured $13 million in additional funding from the social media company to secure the independent watchdog's operations through 2028.

May 28, 2026
Meta commits $13 million in additional funding for oversight board until 2028
Crime|US|World

Trump administration sues four states for denying ICE undercover license plates

President Donald Trump's administration is suing to challenge the refusal of four U.S. states to issue confidential license plates to U.S.

May 28, 2026
Trump administration sues four states for denying ICE undercover license plates
Health|Travel|World

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola,

May 28, 2026
US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup
Business|Economy|Political|World

US removing 76 names from sanctions blacklist in move meant to strengthen program

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
US removing 76 names from sanctions blacklist in move meant to strengthen program
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Latvia parliament approves new government after drone dispute topples coalition

NATO and EU member Latvia's parliament on Thursday approved the formation of a new government, making centre-right opposition lawmaker

May 28, 2026
Latvia parliament approves new government after drone dispute topples coalition
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members

The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in West Bank, it said in a statement.

May 28, 2026
EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members
Business|Economy|World

Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companies

U.S. stocks pushed to more records as profits keep piling up for companies like Dollar Tree, Snowflake and Hormel Foods

May 28, 2026
Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companies
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's central bank will not let higher inflation expectations take hold, says director

Brazil's central bank will not allow higher inflation expectations to translate into actual inflation, monetary policy director Nilton David said on

May 28, 2026
Brazil's central bank will not let higher inflation expectations take hold, says director
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke on a scorching Thursday as the world number one struggled with

May 28, 2026
Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US new home sales slump in April amid higher mortgage rates, prices

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in April as the boost from better weather faded and mortgage rates remained elevated.

May 28, 2026
US new home sales slump in April amid higher mortgage rates, prices
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad

Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that widow pension rights apply to same-sex couples who married abroad before civil partnerships were legalised in the country,

May 28, 2026
Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook

By Michael S.

May 28, 2026
Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sri Lanka monetary stance appropriate, 3% growth target within reach, IMF says

Sri Lanka's monetary stance is broadly appropriate, and the country still has strong potential to reach the International Monetary Fund's 3% growth

May 28, 2026
Sri Lanka monetary stance appropriate, 3% growth target within reach, IMF says
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Canada says financial system is solid, but vulnerabilities have grown

The Canadian financial system is in good shape but vulnerabilities are growing amid a highly volatile economic and geopolitical

May 28, 2026
Bank of Canada says financial system is solid, but vulnerabilities have grown
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push

The United Nations aims to reduce and abolish senior leadership positions over the next two years as part of its reforms, its Secretary-General said on

May 28, 2026
UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push
Africa|Health|World

Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say

Kenya has provided written approval for the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centred in the

May 28, 2026
Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say
Health|Political|World

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip

Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes

May 28, 2026
Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Inflation rises but isn't hotter than expected while GDP slips

Estimated U.S. economic growth for the first quarter was revised lower on Thursday and a closely watched measure of price pressures came in largely in line with

May 28, 2026
Inflation rises but isn't hotter than expected while GDP slips
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Thursday as investors processed key inflation data, while intensifying tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept optimism surrounding a peace

May 28, 2026
Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects
Africa|Health|Science|World

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo

Kenya has approved a request from the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to Ebola, U.S. officials told Reuters on

May 28, 2026
Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries

The Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services

May 28, 2026
Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

May 28, 2026
Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza
Crime|Education|World

Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives

Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives

May 28, 2026
Islamic Center marks somber Eid al-Adha following shooting that claimed three lives
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

U.S. prosecutors slapped insider trading charges against a Google employee this week, alleging the software engineer used confidential company information to pocket more than $1.2 million on prediction market platform Polymarket

May 28, 2026
Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's

May 28, 2026
Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
Political|US|World

US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say

The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire

May 28, 2026
US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main

May 28, 2026
Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
Business|Crime|Political|World

Colombia presidential candidate De La Espriella proposes mega-prisons, crime crackdown

Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, is seeking to become Colombia's next president on Sunday, challenging

May 28, 2026
Colombia presidential candidate De La Espriella proposes mega-prisons, crime crackdown
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid

The European Commission praised Bulgaria's progress in establishing an independent anti-corruption office and said on Thursday the country had to keep up its reform

May 28, 2026
EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the

May 28, 2026
UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference

Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment that would allow for elections to be annulled if evidence of foreign interference was found, a move

May 28, 2026
Mexican Congress backs amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference
Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they have extended a criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate by adding charges of instigating hatred and

May 28, 2026
Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill

Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill

May 29, 2026
Trump admin planning to potentially put president’s image on commemorative $250 bill
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises

In a city that has staggered from crisis to crisis in recent years, the sudden resignation of police Chief Brian O’Hara is again leaving Minneapolis looking for a way forward

May 28, 2026
The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises
Sports|World

Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds

Macklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship

May 28, 2026
Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in April

Brazil's economy created a net 85,888 formal jobs in April, data from the Labor Ministry showed on Thursday, well below the 230,000 net openings expected by economists in

May 29, 2026
Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in April
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil's government, federal district agree on BRB loan deal

Brazil's government and the Federal District have reached a deal for a loan to support struggling state-run lender BRB, a court document showed on Thursday.

May 28, 2026
Brazil's government, federal district agree on BRB loan deal
Europe|Political|World

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for more air defence missiles to shield Ukraine's capital from a threatened escalation

May 29, 2026
US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan

May 29, 2026
Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Ousted BP Chair met activist shareholder Elliott without direct knowledge of other directors, sources say

Ousted BP Chairman Albert Manifold met with activist shareholder Elliott Management during his tenure without telling fellow board members directly, two

May 28, 2026
Ousted BP Chair met activist shareholder Elliott without direct knowledge of other directors, sources say
Business|Political|Sports|Technology|World

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of

May 28, 2026
Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,

May 28, 2026
Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
Economy|World

Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election

Russia sharply criticised Armenia on Thursday for drawing closer to the EU, saying it was not pursuing a balanced position towards

May 28, 2026
Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases

Australia is suing the U.S. company 3M for over $1.4 billion due to contamination from “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam at defense bases

May 28, 2026
Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says

U.S. oil major Chevron has filed an official request to take over a 70% stake from Greece's Helleniq Energy  in an offshore block southwest of Greece, the Greek energy

May 28, 2026
Chevron files request to acquire offshore Greek block, energy ministry says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can

May 28, 2026
BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says
Europe|Political|World

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, on Thursday accused the NATO military alliance of making practical preparations for what he called a "

May 28, 2026
Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says

Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said.

May 28, 2026
Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say

China's central bank has instructed banks to boost lending this month, people with knowledge of the matter said, underscoring Beijing's continued efforts to support an economy

May 28, 2026
PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit weakness persists, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wealthy families cut dollar exposure, survey finds

The world's richest families are trimming exposure to the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions and rising sovereign debt drive a broader rethink of portfolio risk, UBS said

May 28, 2026
Wealthy families cut dollar exposure, survey finds
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary

European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran

May 28, 2026
European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the IPO-bound company had only agreed to lease its Colossus AI training data center clusters to Anthropic for six months, though he added it

May 28, 2026
Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan banks battle to secure deposits as savers chase market highs

Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to

May 28, 2026
Japan banks battle to secure deposits as savers chase market highs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S.

May 28, 2026
Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come
Crime|Political|World

Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington

Israel's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital

May 28, 2026
Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices settle in mixed direction on conflicting reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal

Oil prices settled mixed on Thursday after a choppy trading session, as traders mulled conflicting reports of progress on a potential deal to extend a

May 28, 2026
Oil prices settle in mixed direction on conflicting reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

May 28, 2026
Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Asia|Crime|Political|World

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat

May 28, 2026
A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
Crime|US|World

Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas waters in search for Lynette Hooker, official says

Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas waters in search for Lynette Hooker, official says

May 28, 2026
Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas waters in search for Lynette Hooker, official says
Environment|World

Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon

Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon

May 27, 2026
Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon
Europe|Political|World

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies

May 28, 2026
France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
Crime|Europe|World

Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'

A man has stabbed and wounded three people at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur before being arrested

May 28, 2026
Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal

South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations

May 28, 2026
South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal
Election|Political|US|World

US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now

A U.S. judge on Thursday declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the

May 28, 2026
US judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting executive order for now
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says

Europe may struggle to respond to risks from links between crypto assets and banks in the way U.S. authorities contained damage during the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)

May 28, 2026
Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted record closing highs on Thursday after news reports said the U.S. and Iran had reached a

May 28, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

May 27, 2026
Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Business|Europe|Political|World

Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say

(Corrects May 27 story headline and first paragraph to make clear Norway is to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative and not France's nuclear umbrella; edits paragraphs 9-10 to explain French

May 28, 2026
Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking

Guatemala has requested U.S. military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training, and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug

May 28, 2026
Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking
Health|Science|Travel|World

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

The World Health Organization on May 17 declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a

May 27, 2026
Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US

China is designing a futures market for AI tokens, sources familiar with the matter said, as the country potentially takes a different tack to U.S. exchanges developing compute

May 28, 2026
China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos

May 28, 2026
Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia

NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in

May 28, 2026
German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar set to weaken long-term, Europe has work to do, JPMorgan AM, Euroclear execs say

The U.S. dollar will likely weaken over the long-term given concerns over elevated debt levels in the world's biggest economy, the EMEA CEO of JPMorgan Asset Management said

May 28, 2026
Dollar set to weaken long-term, Europe has work to do, JPMorgan AM, Euroclear execs say
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 of an older model next year, Ukraine's President Volodymyr

May 28, 2026
Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|World

Estée Lauder exits Puig talks, preserves firepower for selective M&A

After U.S. cosmetics company Estée Lauder walked away

May 26, 2026
Estée Lauder exits Puig talks, preserves firepower for selective M&A
Economy|Travel|World

New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role

A new ferry service to serve booming tourism between Taiwan and Japan began on Thursday on a ship that could be pressed into service to

May 28, 2026
New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Australia's ABC names Reuters executive Robinson as news director

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has appointed a senior Reuters executive, Simon Robinson, as its director of news and current affairs, the two news organisations

May 28, 2026
Australia's ABC names Reuters executive Robinson as news director
Africa|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79

A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16

May 28, 2026
Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79
Europe|US|World

US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides

Morale among Italian consumers recovered against expectations in May after recent declines, but business morale fell to an 8-month low, data showed on Thursday, in mixed signs

May 28, 2026
Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter

Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter

May 28, 2026
Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US dollar weakens on reports of ceasefire deal between US and Iran

The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday after reports the U.S. and Iran had reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, though several similar

May 28, 2026
US dollar weakens on reports of ceasefire deal between US and Iran
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence

Ukraine's parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union on Thursday, paving the way for €90 billion in financing and allowing the government to

May 28, 2026
Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence
Environment|Science|World

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to

May 28, 2026
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

May 28, 2026
ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say
Political|Science|Technology|World

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping

May 28, 2026
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed

The U.S. has no timetable for levying Section 232 tariffs on semiconductors but preferential terms have already been agreed under a January trade deal, Taiwan Vice Premier

May 28, 2026
Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed
Business|Environment|Science|World

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures

May 28, 2026
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Africa|Crime|World

Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States

May 28, 2026
Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Jefferson says he is focusing on inflation as US labour market 'very resilient'

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday it was appropriate to focus on returning inflation to the central bank's 2% target given the U.S.

May 28, 2026
Fed's Jefferson says he is focusing on inflation as US labour market 'very resilient'
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company

May 28, 2026
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan eyes 'bridging bonds' to fund investment schemes, party draft shows

Japan's ruling party will propose issuing "bridging bonds" to fund flagship programmes aimed at boosting growth and economic security, a

May 28, 2026
Japan eyes 'bridging bonds' to fund investment schemes, party draft shows
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Toyota sales drop for third month on declines in China, Middle East

Toyota Motor on Thursday said global vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive month in April, hit by sharp declines in China and the Middle East.

May 28, 2026
Toyota sales drop for third month on declines in China, Middle East
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Stocks tumbled in Asia, oil surged and the dollar gained strength as the U.S. and Iran renewed attacks on each other

May 28, 2026
The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult

A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream,

May 28, 2026
Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai April factory output drops 0.36% on year, below forecast

Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped 0.36% in April from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Thursday, weaker than analysts' forecasts.

May 28, 2026
Thai April factory output drops 0.36% on year, below forecast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, as oil prices eased and AI-related shares rallied on robust demand outlook.

May 28, 2026
Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall

An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump

May 28, 2026
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms

Stop AAPI Hate is an organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on anti-Asian hate incidents at the height of the pandemic

May 28, 2026
Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek

Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek

May 28, 2026
Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek
Education|Election|Entertainment|World

Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message

Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate

May 28, 2026
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Environment|Travel|World

Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive

May 27, 2026
Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused U.S.

May 28, 2026
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms

Panama's National Assembly approved a law that

May 28, 2026
Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says

China's auto industry has likely moved past its "golden era," NIO Chief Executive William Li said on Thursday, as a downturn in domestic car

May 28, 2026
China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the

May 28, 2026
ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy

New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a budget with few voter incentives ahead of what is shaping up to be a tightly contested election later

May 28, 2026
NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation

May 28, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush

Australian business investment boomed in the March quarter as firms ploughed yet more money into data centers, figures showed on Thursday, while companies also upgraded

May 28, 2026
Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush
Asia|Business|Economy|World

BOK's new chief reveals hawkish posture as price, FX risks grow

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, while a hawkish split within its seven-member board signaled an

May 28, 2026
BOK's new chief reveals hawkish posture as price, FX risks grow
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia household spending falls 1.1% in April, after March jump

Australian household spending fell back sharply in April after a petrol-induced spike the previous month, data showed on Thursday, as consumers scaled back on flights and

May 28, 2026
Australia household spending falls 1.1% in April, after March jump
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to expand joint network as travel demand grows

Singapore Airlines said on Thursday that it would expand its joint network between New Zealand and Singapore with Air New Zealand to meet growing travel demand between the two

May 28, 2026
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to expand joint network as travel demand grows
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward

Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending

May 28, 2026
Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2

The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men

May 28, 2026
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican runoff for U.S.

May 28, 2026
Five ways Paxton's big win in Texas could backfire on Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Jefferson says monetary policy is 'well positioned' amid inflation risks

By Michael S.

May 28, 2026
Fed's Jefferson says monetary policy is 'well positioned' amid inflation risks
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South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely rose for a 12th straight month in May, as a global boom in AI investment drove a surge in chip sales, a Reuters poll showed on

May 28, 2026
South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll
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US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket
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South Korea central bank holds rates, as expected

The Bank of Korea kept its policy interest rate steady on Thursday, as it weighs geopolitical risks against a weakening won and resurgent inflation that point to higher rates

May 28, 2026
South Korea central bank holds rates, as expected
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US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces

May 27, 2026
US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
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US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority

The United States has sanctioned the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body Iran has set up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.

May 28, 2026
US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority
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Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers

Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers

November 27, 2024
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
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US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

May 28, 2026
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
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Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday

May 27, 2026
Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options
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Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

May 28, 2026
Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
Technology|World

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

May 28, 2026
The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?
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California to impose 100% tax on Trump's January 6 'slush fund,' governor says

California will impose a 100% tax on payments distributed under the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged political "weaponization,"

May 28, 2026
California to impose 100% tax on Trump's January 6 'slush fund,' governor says
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S.

May 28, 2026
Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
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How Venezuela awarded Centerview a prized debt role with little competition

When interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez's administration announced the oil-rich country was embarking on an overhaul

May 28, 2026
How Venezuela awarded Centerview a prized debt role with little competition
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Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort

The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a

May 28, 2026
Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
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US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows

The United States has re-added Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, to a list of sanctioned individuals, according to a notice posted to the U.S.

May 28, 2026
US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
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UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year

Sentiment among Britain's consumer-facing services businesses fell to its lowest since February 2025 this month and a recent rebound in business services morale reversed

May 28, 2026
UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year
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US Treasury to erase 80 outdated names from sanctions blacklist as it launches new review

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
US Treasury to erase 80 outdated names from sanctions blacklist as it launches new review
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Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail

Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro said he met with U.S.

May 28, 2026
Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail
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What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?

What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?

May 24, 2026
What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?
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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors

Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured

May 27, 2026
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
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Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

May 28, 2026
Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
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Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across

May 28, 2026
Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl
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Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a

May 28, 2026
Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
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Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion

Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil on Wednesday outlined its financial outlook through 2028, according to a J.P.

May 28, 2026
Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion
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Trading Day: Pause before PCE

World stocks eked out new highs while major markets such as the S&P 500, U.S. dollar and Treasuries were largely steady on Wednesday as investors

May 28, 2026
Trading Day: Pause before PCE
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Brazil central bank chief weighs two women for Copom vacancies, say sources

Brazil's Central Bank Governor Gabriel Galipolo is considering recommending two female professionals to fill vacancies on the bank's nine-member rate-

May 28, 2026
Brazil central bank chief weighs two women for Copom vacancies, say sources
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NZ central bank watching how much weaker demand would offset price increases

New Zealand's central bank is watching how much weaker demand from higher energy costs would hold back other price increases, a key

May 28, 2026
NZ central bank watching how much weaker demand would offset price increases
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Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

May 28, 2026
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave

Volunteer cave divers demonstrating the “extremely remote and hostile,” environment as they navigating through the cave attempting to rescue seven villagers. They experienced “flood waters, collapsed hazards and high risk of contaminated air quality” while navigating inside the mine. The seven villagers who entered the Lao’s cave on May 20 in search of gold, have been trapped for nearly a week.

May 26, 2026
International expert divers race to rescue seven villagers trapped in Laos cave
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Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike

Democratic members of Congress are describing dire conditions within a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey where protesters have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees inside are on a hunger strike

May 28, 2026
Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
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New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar

FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted

May 28, 2026
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
Sports|World

Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off

May 27, 2026
Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy
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Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah

The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there

May 27, 2026
Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
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Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City

Hamas is confirming that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing

May 27, 2026
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling

Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people

May 27, 2026
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
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Carlyle CEO sees market for defense investments as 'unlimited'

Investment firm Carlyle sees limitless opportunity to invest in the defense sector as governments globally hike military spending, Chief Executive Harvey

May 28, 2026
Carlyle CEO sees market for defense investments as 'unlimited'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that he expects the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the larger MAX

May 28, 2026
FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”

May 27, 2026
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
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Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition

May 27, 2026
Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
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EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she had discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

May 28, 2026
EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy
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Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House's South Lawn as U.S.

May 28, 2026
Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds
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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country.

May 27, 2026
Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks

Oil prices fell 5% to their lowest level in over a month on Wednesday as investors awaited updates on a framework of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their

May 27, 2026
Oil settles 5% lower as investors await updates on US-Iran peace deal talks
Business|Economy|World

Russia warns Armenia on supplies over EU bid; Trump backs PM Pashinyan

Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and

May 27, 2026
Russia warns Armenia on supplies over EU bid; Trump backs PM Pashinyan
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Cook says she is prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't ease

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she feels the U.S. central bank should hold short-term interest rates steady for now but, with tariffs, the Iran

May 28, 2026
Fed's Cook says she is prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't ease
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April

May 27, 2026
US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop
Business|Finance|Sports|US|World

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

May 27, 2026
Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general
Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida

The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup

May 28, 2026
Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine

Novak Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked Valentin Royer for more than 3½ hours before he reached the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory

May 27, 2026
Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine
Health|Travel|World

Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been performing the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj, enduring temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit

May 27, 2026
Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations

President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways

May 28, 2026
Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
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Apex Service sells minority stake to Apollo at $10 billion valuation, source says

Home services company Apex Service Partners has agreed to sell a minority stake to Apollo Global Management in a deal that a source familiar with

May 27, 2026
Apex Service sells minority stake to Apollo at $10 billion valuation, source says
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US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada

The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the

May 27, 2026
US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'

Jazwares, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned maker of Squishmallows, must face a lawsuit claiming its "HugMees" infringed the trademark rights of the rival maker of "

May 27, 2026
Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap
Health|Science|Travel|World

US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country

The United States on Wednesday said it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of

May 27, 2026
US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests

Almost 300 Ghanaian nationals returned home on Wednesday after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.

May 27, 2026
Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests
Sports|World

New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday said they had issued a subpoena to FIFA over the soccer governing body's ticketing practices after

May 27, 2026
New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices
Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand plans austere budget in election year as Iran war fans economic risks

Less than six months out from what's shaping up to be a closely fought election, New Zealand will unveil a bare-bones budget on Thursday, one forged in

May 28, 2026
New Zealand plans austere budget in election year as Iran war fans economic risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street indexes post closing record highs, AI rally pauses

Rising healthcare and consumer stocks lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday to a record closing high, while

May 27, 2026
Wall Street indexes post closing record highs, AI rally pauses
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Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to

May 26, 2026
Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes

May 27, 2026
Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great

May 28, 2026
Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave
Economy|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting

May 28, 2026
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
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Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case

A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments

May 27, 2026
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case
Health|Political|World

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States

May 27, 2026
Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya
Sports|Travel|US|World

Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Triple Espresso is back

May 28, 2026
Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics
Crime|Political|World

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls

The former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girls

May 27, 2026
Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls
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Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority

Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority

May 28, 2026
Judge dismisses bribery case involving FIFA after DOJ says bribery is not a priority
Asia|Crime|World

Cambodia sentences six for murder of South Korean student linked to scam centre

A Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced six Chinese nationals to life in prison on charges they tortured and murdered a South Korean student involved with one of

May 27, 2026
Cambodia sentences six for murder of South Korean student linked to scam centre
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says

The president of Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) on Tuesday warned that opposing mining policies from the two presidential

May 27, 2026
Peru presidential candidates' mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazilian inflation tops target band in early May, clouds easing path

Brazil's 12-month inflation in early May exceeded the upper end of the central bank's target range for the first time since October 2025, official data showed on

May 27, 2026
Brazilian inflation tops target band in early May, clouds easing path
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices

GE Aerospace has not seen airlines pull back on engine maintenance or parts orders despite higher fuel prices and softer flight departures, CEO Larry

May 27, 2026
GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices
Asia|Environment|World

Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues

Five people who had been trapped inside a cave in Laos for about a week were found alive on Wednesday, as dozens of

May 27, 2026
Rescue teams find five trapped in Laos cave, search for two more continues
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality

Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,

May 27, 2026
UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly

May 27, 2026
Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97

When in April 1968, years into the Vietnam War, communist forces declared their openness to a negotiated peace, Michael Nelson was quick to flag Reuters as

May 27, 2026
Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97
Business|Environment|Travel|World

Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash

Cruise company ​Royal Caribbean has abandoned its plan to build a large water park on Mexico's southern Caribbean coast after authorities denied environmental permits

May 27, 2026
Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

May 27, 2026
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

Residents of Port-au-Prince’s Cite Soleil district have staged a protest to seek the protection of local authorities after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend

May 13, 2026
Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions

Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown

May 27, 2026
Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
Economy|Europe|World

US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November

The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for

May 27, 2026
US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government

Former Canadian cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault said on Wednesday he plans to step down from his seat in parliament, citing his desire to fight for environmental

May 27, 2026
Former Canadian minister to quit seat over environmental concerns, shrinking Carney's government
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow pro-Republican congressional map

Alabama officials asked the U.S.

May 27, 2026
Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow pro-Republican congressional map
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sri Lanka's surprise rate hike risks choking off IMF-backed recovery

Sri Lanka's surprise 100 basis-point interest rate hike risks tipping into over-tightening just as a fragile, IMF-backed recovery takes hold,

May 27, 2026
Sri Lanka's surprise rate hike risks choking off IMF-backed recovery
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events

Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events

May 27, 2026
Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history

May 27, 2026
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

May 27, 2026
Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Economy|Environment|World

Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion

Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast

May 27, 2026
Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion
Europe|Technology|World

UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia

Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an “unstoppable force” weaponized just below traditional warfare levels

May 27, 2026
UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line

About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops

May 27, 2026
UN raises alarm over Israel's killings of Gazans near armistice line
Business|Economy|Health|World

NY Fed finds 'remarkable increase' in food insecurity for many Americans

By Michael S.

May 27, 2026
NY Fed finds 'remarkable increase' in food insecurity for many Americans
Africa|Crime|World

Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan

They could do nothing but watch as paramilitary fighters shot and killed their loved ones. They were held captive and endured beatings.

May 27, 2026
Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan
Crime|Europe|World

Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years

A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, identified by police as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction, to 13 years in prison on Wednesday for a

May 27, 2026
Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Lazard taps BofA veteran Burton-Morgan for new ECM advisory role, source says

Investment bank Lazard has hired industry veteran Daniel Burton-Morgan to lead a newly created advisory role, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2026
Lazard taps BofA veteran Burton-Morgan for new ECM advisory role, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

U.S. banks report profit uptick in first quarter: FDIC

U.S. banks reported a 3.6% increase in their profits in the first quarter of 2026, rising to $80.5 billion as domestic deposits grew again and banks

May 27, 2026
U.S. banks report profit uptick in first quarter: FDIC
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;

May 27, 2026
WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
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Hotel’s refusal to serve guest tap water at restaurant is lawful, top Italian court rules

Hotel’s refusal to serve guest tap water at restaurant is lawful, top Italian court rules

May 27, 2026
Hotel’s refusal to serve guest tap water at restaurant is lawful, top Italian court rules
Europe|Technology|World

UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says

Britain is at a "moment of consequence" amid hybrid attacks from Russia and other adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the race to develop

May 27, 2026
UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher

Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States

May 27, 2026
Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks eke out record closing highs, oil slides as markets eye US-Iran peace progress

Wall Street stocks showed little conviction on Wednesday, inching to all-time closing highs, while crude oil prices retreated as investors assessed

May 27, 2026
Stocks eke out record closing highs, oil slides as markets eye US-Iran peace progress
Business|Economy|Environment|World

COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited

An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude

May 27, 2026
COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited
Americas|Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Former Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden sued the U.S.

May 27, 2026
Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen slides toward intervention zone as Iran war tensions lift dollar

The yen fell to its weakest level in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, edging closer to levels that prompted Japanese authorities

May 27, 2026
Yen slides toward intervention zone as Iran war tensions lift dollar
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption

The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption

May 27, 2026
OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption
Europe|Political|World

EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role

European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with

May 27, 2026
EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

May 27, 2026
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

May 26, 2026
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
Business|Sports|World

IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future

IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games

May 27, 2026
IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars

Argentine police have arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational crime gang that targeted the homes of NFL and NBA stars and other elite athletes

May 27, 2026
Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars
Political|World

Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets

Iran is expanding restrictions on the distribution of news content from the country

May 27, 2026
Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

May 27, 2026
A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
Business|Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest

Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest

May 27, 2026
Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spanish police search Socialist party’s headquarters in fresh blow to Prime Minister Sánchez

Spanish police have mounted a search of the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing

May 27, 2026
Spanish police search Socialist party’s headquarters in fresh blow to Prime Minister Sánchez
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US mortgage rate rises to nine-month high, worsening affordability again

The rate on the most popular U.S. residential real estate loan hit a nine-month high last week in another blow to home-ownership affordability, as the Iran war kept oil prices

May 27, 2026
US mortgage rate rises to nine-month high, worsening affordability again
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of

May 27, 2026
Bolivia clears path to send troops onto streets to calm protests
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.

May 27, 2026
Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500 forecast to end year slightly higher even as war drags on

The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index will end 2026 slightly higher than its current record levels, according to a Reuters poll of stock

May 27, 2026
S&P 500 forecast to end year slightly higher even as war drags on
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

May 27, 2026
Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday set November 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who is charged

May 27, 2026
ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning

The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission

May 27, 2026
Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday aided by sustained AI-driven momentum, while investors were cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran would reach a deal.

May 27, 2026
Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes
Economy|Health|Science|World

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. 

May 27, 2026
'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel

May 27, 2026
'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
Economy|Political|US|World

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.

May 27, 2026
Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Africa|Health|World

Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread

Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect to try to limit the spread of Ebola, Uganda's government said on Wednesday

May 27, 2026
Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing

A group of the world's leading central banks and more than 40 major commercial banks are to step up testing of one of the world's most closely watched digital

May 27, 2026
Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing
Business|Crime|Political|World

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a

May 27, 2026
Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Health|Science|World

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say

The U.S. is discussing with Kenya opening a facility there to quarantine American citizens who become exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two

May 27, 2026
US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say

U.S. carrier American Airlines Group plans to double headcount at its India technology hub to about 800 by early next

May 27, 2026
American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say
Africa|World

South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people

South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country

May 27, 2026
South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people
Crime|Europe|World

Suspected former member of German left-wing militant group jailed after years on the run

Suspected former member of German left-wing militant group jailed after years on the run

May 27, 2026
Suspected former member of German left-wing militant group jailed after years on the run
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World

Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived

Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived

May 27, 2026
Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived
Business|Election|Political|World

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway

President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement

May 27, 2026
Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Economy|Political|World

Peronist leaders in Argentina seek broad alliance as Milei loses support

Leaders within Peronism, Argentina's main opposition movement, are looking to capitalize on President Javier Milei's declining popularity and push to form a

May 27, 2026
Peronist leaders in Argentina seek broad alliance as Milei loses support
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Out of the blue chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chips are indeed blue.

May 27, 2026
Out of the blue chips
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project

The head of Airbus Defence ruled out the complete failure of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project, saying at least a networking system for weapons and drone

May 27, 2026
Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China

U.S.

May 27, 2026
Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border

Latvia is increasing anti-drone defences on its borders with Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus in response to drones flying into the

May 27, 2026
Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border
Business|Europe|Travel|World

Hotels can refuse to serve tap water, Italy's top court rules

Italian hotels can refuse to serve their guests tap water, Italy's highest court ruled in response to a tourist's complaint against a luxury hotel in a ski resort in the

May 27, 2026
Hotels can refuse to serve tap water, Italy's top court rules
Crime|MidEast|World

Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says

An Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved in an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this

May 27, 2026
Iranian missile likely involved in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

Schaeffler and U.S.-based satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence,

May 27, 2026
Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe
Europe|Political|World

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir

May 27, 2026
UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Africa|Economy|World

A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring

Muslims in Mali's capital, Bamako, face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida

May 27, 2026
A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned

May 27, 2026
Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
Europe|Sports|World

Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury

Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was part of the Premier League-winning team with Leicester in 2016 in one of soccer’s biggest shocks, has announced his retirement from soccer because of a serious shoulder injury

May 27, 2026
Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections

Paris prosecutors have opened a probe to determine whether three hard-left mayoral candidates were targeted by a foreign state seeking to meddle in

May 27, 2026
Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine

Pope Leo on Wednesday decried what he called a "sharp intensification" of the war in Ukraine, telling pilgrims at his weekly audience at the Vatican that he wanted to

May 27, 2026
Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war splits global markets into clear winners and losers

Three months since the Iran war began, persistently high oil prices have policymakers grappling with renewed inflation fears, while sliding currencies are a headache for

May 27, 2026
Iran war splits global markets into clear winners and losers
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite

The German Council of Economic Experts cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict,

May 27, 2026
German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Investors expect US dollar to break higher as Fed battles inflation

The U.S. dollar, long stuck in a tight trading range, could be in for a break higher as the Federal Reserve shifts its focus to fighting worrisome signs that inflation is

May 27, 2026
Investors expect US dollar to break higher as Fed battles inflation
Crime|Europe|World

Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official

Police were seeking documents at the headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) on Wednesday as part of an investigation into an

May 27, 2026
Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty

European shares ended little changed on Wednesday, holding near record levels reached before the Iran war began, as gains in automobile and

May 27, 2026
European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says

The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court

May 27, 2026
Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says
Crime|MidEast|World

South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack on a cargo ship operated by local shipper HMM in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this

May 27, 2026
South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court, reversing a 2025 decision made by the

May 27, 2026
Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court
Health|Science|Sports|World

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

May 27, 2026
This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
Europe|Travel|World

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

May 27, 2026
The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says

The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd’s killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct

May 27, 2026
Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says
Crime|Political|World

Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says

Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says

May 27, 2026
Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

May 27, 2026
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance

Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance

May 27, 2026
Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

May 27, 2026
‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting

May 27, 2026
Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says

The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization

May 27, 2026
Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe 'drugs war' killings

A commission was launched in the Philippines on Wednesday led by a former International Criminal Court judge to investigate a bloody "war on drugs",

May 27, 2026
Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe 'drugs war' killings
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns

The Iran war and lingering trade tensions could dent euro zone economic growth, push up borrowing costs and challenge some member states' ability to sustain public

May 27, 2026
Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU governments clear US trade deal legislation

European Union governments cleared legislation on Wednesday to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, an EU source with knowledge of their meeting

May 27, 2026
EU governments clear US trade deal legislation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves

The Bank of Japan saw net income fall in fiscal 2025 as rising interest rates boosted payments made on excess reserves parked with the central bank, its

May 27, 2026
BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece's leftist firebrand Tsipras makes comeback with new political party

Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, the leftist firebrand who ran Greece at the height of its debt crisis in 2015, has launched a new political party, promising to fight

May 27, 2026
Greece's leftist firebrand Tsipras makes comeback with new political party
Europe|Political|World

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders with

May 27, 2026
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
World

Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war

Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior

May 27, 2026
Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas 

The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve

May 27, 2026
Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas 
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack

Air defence units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the

May 27, 2026
Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties

China is willing to work with the Czech Republic to improve ties and revive a traditional friendship, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Czech counterpart Petr Macinka, state

May 27, 2026
China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025

Amazon invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain in 2025, keeping the e-commerce giant on track to deliver its planned £40 billion investment in the three years to

May 27, 2026
Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and

May 27, 2026
Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European stocks set for modest gains as Iran war dampens outlook, poll shows

European shares will struggle to post further gains for the rest of this year, a Reuters poll found, weighed down by the economic hit from the Iran war

May 27, 2026
European stocks set for modest gains as Iran war dampens outlook, poll shows
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say

China has issued export quotas for urea fertiliser, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world's most

May 27, 2026
China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say
Health|World

Aid group Samaritan's Purse plans 50-bed Ebola unit in Congo

Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse hopes to open within a week a 50-bed Ebola treatment centre in the area of the outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo,

May 27, 2026
Aid group Samaritan's Purse plans 50-bed Ebola unit in Congo
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Major brokerages' forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP growth in 2026

Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as the months-long Middle East conflict disrupts global energy flows and drives inflation higher.

December 16, 2025
Major brokerages' forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP growth in 2026
Africa|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo

May 27, 2026
In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Asia|World

Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile

Penpa Tsering has been sworn in for a second term as the president of Tibet’s government-in-exile based in India

May 27, 2026
Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile
Science|Technology|World

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission

May 27, 2026
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Kashkari calls for focus on inflation risk, mum on timing of next rate move

The Federal Reserve must focus on containing inflationary risks that appear to be building, though it was "far too soon" to predict when it could next change

May 27, 2026
Fed's Kashkari calls for focus on inflation risk, mum on timing of next rate move
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains

Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia

May 27, 2026
Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China says Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, Xinhua reports

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was ready to deepen practical cooperation with Panama and urged the Central American country to safeguard Chinese firms'

May 27, 2026
China says Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, Xinhua reports
Europe|Political|World

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says

Poland wants the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing on defence against Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday

May 27, 2026
New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears

At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam's capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and

May 27, 2026
'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears
Economy|World

Supply shock, debt may hurt central bank independence, ex-Fed executive says

Pressures on central bank independence are likely to grow as public dissatisfaction over supply-shock-driven inflation may tempt politicians to assign blame

May 27, 2026
Supply shock, debt may hurt central bank independence, ex-Fed executive says
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|World

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of “The Three-Body Problem.”

May 27, 2026
China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options

May 27, 2026
US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
Asia|Environment|World

Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know

Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know

May 26, 2026
Cave divers race to free 7 trapped underground in Laos as conditions worsen. What to know
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record peak to end nearly flat on Wednesday, as investor caution grew about the fast-paced rally in AI-related

May 27, 2026
Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead

Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics have approved a highly contentious deal on bonus pay - one that averts a massive strike but also exacerbates deep

May 27, 2026
Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom

SK Hynix topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, joining its memory chip rivals Samsung Electronics and

May 27, 2026
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

U.S.

May 27, 2026
US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses.

May 27, 2026
Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows

Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong ($1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant, its proposal

May 27, 2026
Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows
Business|Economy|World

Thai housing demand recovering but outlook clouded by energy shock risks

(Fixes typo in lead paragraph to 'lender,' not 'leader.')

May 27, 2026
Thai housing demand recovering but outlook clouded by energy shock risks
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate

European leaders are divided on how far to go in curbing Big Tech as they weigh momentous decisions over giving EU firms preferential access to mobile

May 27, 2026
Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's

May 27, 2026
Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Markets cheer, central banks warn

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift While markets appear to be looking past the Middle East crisis and the havoc it has wreaked on energy supplies, central bankers

May 27, 2026
Markets cheer, central banks warn
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries

A chemical tank imploded and ruptured at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the U.S. state of Washington on Tuesday, resulting in one death and nine injuries, while nine others

May 27, 2026
Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the

May 27, 2026
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hong Kong watchdog raids local units of two Chinese brokerages, sources say

Hong Kong securities regulator has raided the local arms of two major Chinese brokerages as it investigates suspected misconduct tied to share offerings, sources said, the latest

May 27, 2026
Hong Kong watchdog raids local units of two Chinese brokerages, sources say
Entertainment|Sports|World

Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder

It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals

May 27, 2026
Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder
Business|Education|World

LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts

The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones

May 27, 2026
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on strong earnings outlook

Goldman Sachs has raised its 2026 year-end forecast for the S&P 500 index to 8,000 from 7,600, citing continued strength in corporate earnings.

May 27, 2026
Goldman Sachs lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on strong earnings outlook
Business|Economy|World

NZ central bank flags imminent hikes to counter energy shock after narrow hold

New Zealand's central bank held rates steady on Wednesday, but a split vote underscored a knife-edge decision, as policymakers warned

May 27, 2026
NZ central bank flags imminent hikes to counter energy shock after narrow hold
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal

Samsung Electronics' unionised workers in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, the union said on Wednesday, averting a strike that threatened to rattle global

May 27, 2026
Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones

Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defence systems and arm staff to repel drone attacks, a document published by

May 27, 2026
Russia allows central bank, top lender Sberbank to down drones
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ's Ueda warns temporary energy shock could become persistent

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday central banks should not look at oil prices in isolation because a temporary energy shock can become

May 27, 2026
BOJ's Ueda warns temporary energy shock could become persistent
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit

Russia has handed Kazakhstan four Amur tigers, two of them cubs, to help the country restore its numbers of the animals, President Vladimir Putin said in an

May 27, 2026
Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's April industrial profits grow at fastest in more than two years

China's industrial profits in April grew at the fastest pace since November 2023, despite financial pressures stemming from softening domestic demand and rising component

May 27, 2026
China's April industrial profits grow at fastest in more than two years
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia consumer inflation slows in April, core creeps higher

Australian consumer prices increased by less than expected in April thanks to a government tax cut on fuel, data showed on Wednesday, while core inflation ticked up as

May 27, 2026
Australia consumer inflation slows in April, core creeps higher
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

May 27, 2026
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea

May 27, 2026
North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
Education|Political|US|World

US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S.

May 27, 2026
US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy
Science|Technology|World

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader

May 27, 2026
North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll

AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep

May 27, 2026
Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas

Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui on Tuesday in Pyongyang and discussed strengthening bilateral ties, KCNA state

May 27, 2026
Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas
Business|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues

BP's board on Tuesday ousted Chair Albert Manifold and expressed serious concerns about his governance standards, oversight and conduct in the latest leadership

May 26, 2026
BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues
Health|Travel|World

Canada, Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans

Canada and the Bahamas said on Tuesday they will temporarily ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid an Ebola

May 27, 2026
Canada, Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's corporate service prices rise 3% in April

A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose 3.0% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing the central bank's view that a tight labour

May 27, 2026
Japan's corporate service prices rise 3% in April
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US

A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal

May 27, 2026
Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
Americas|Sports|US|World

Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster

May 27, 2026
Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir

May 27, 2026
UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Political|Science|Technology|World

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the 

May 27, 2026
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House

Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro met with U.S.

May 27, 2026
Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings

May 26, 2026
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Health|Political|Travel|World

Canada will require self-isolation for people traveling from Congo, Sudan and Uganda due to Ebola

The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda

May 27, 2026
Canada will require self-isolation for people traveling from Congo, Sudan and Uganda due to Ebola
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs

Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs

May 27, 2026
Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs
Crime|Health|Political|World

Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say

Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say

May 26, 2026
Protesters clash with agents outside New Jersey ICE facility. Inside, detainees continue their hunger strike, attorneys say
Health|Political|World

Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead

Palestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12

May 27, 2026
Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'

President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams

May 26, 2026
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes

President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war

May 26, 2026
The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
Crime|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed

May 27, 2026
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World

US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say

The U.S. and Thailand are in talks on new long-term supply of U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas, two sources said on Tuesday, negotiations that have

May 27, 2026
US and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

US to keep tariffs on USMCA countries, issues with Canada 'significant', Greer says

The Trump administration intends to maintain tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, U.S.

May 27, 2026
US to keep tariffs on USMCA countries, issues with Canada 'significant', Greer says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall
Political|Technology|World

Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill

More than a dozen Republican attorneys general said they oppose a children's online safety bill backed by their party's members of the U.S.

May 27, 2026
Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that a tanker had reported an external explosion on the vessel's port side, close to the waterline, 60 nautical

May 26, 2026
Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire

Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close

May 26, 2026
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts

U.S.

May 27, 2026
US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology

(Corrects identifier RIC for Geely Holding in lead paragraph.)

May 27, 2026
Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology
Business|Science|Technology|World

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media

May 26, 2026
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
Travel|World

Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage

May 26, 2026
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records

The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war

May 26, 2026
Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records
Arts|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open

May 26, 2026
Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism

May 27, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
MidEast|Political|World

China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday he hoped parties in the Iran conflict can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway.

May 27, 2026
China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina

President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks

May 27, 2026
Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network

Portuguese police said on Tuesday that the authorities have dismantled a criminal group allegedly responsible for illegally trying to regularise the status of around 4,000

May 26, 2026
Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|World

FAA proposes fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 over allowing intoxicated passengers to board

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday proposed fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board

May 27, 2026
FAA proposes fining Alaska Airlines $165,000 over allowing intoxicated passengers to board
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel attacks Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says

Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas’ new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier after Israel

May 27, 2026
Israel attacks Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans

U.S.

May 26, 2026
Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations past security zone

Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime

May 26, 2026
Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations past security zone
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq nab record closing highs, WTI crude falls on hopes for Iran peace deal

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced on Tuesday, parting ways with their European counterparts, and falling West Texas Intermediate crude prices diverged

May 26, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq nab record closing highs, WTI crude falls on hopes for Iran peace deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent crude jumps 4%, as US strikes in Iran set back hopes for Hormuz re-opening

Brent crude futures climbed about 4% on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, a setback to hopes over the weekend that the United

May 27, 2026
Brent crude jumps 4%, as US strikes in Iran set back hopes for Hormuz re-opening
Health|Science|World

US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

May 27, 2026
Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout
Sports|World

Women's soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons

May 27, 2026
Women's soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World

PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search

Hockey Canada has announced that general manager Gina Kingsbury will not return after eight years with the national women’s team

May 27, 2026
PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed

Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed

May 27, 2026
Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war

May 26, 2026
Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
Sports|World

US beats Austria to set up a quarterfinal against unbeaten Canada at ice hockey worlds

The United States set up a quarterfinal showdown with rival Canada at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1

May 26, 2026
US beats Austria to set up a quarterfinal against unbeaten Canada at ice hockey worlds
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism

The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term

May 26, 2026
Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is admitting 10,000 additional white South Africans as refugees, citing persecution in their home country

May 26, 2026
Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
Business|Political|US|World

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

U.S.

May 26, 2026
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports

Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, the Nikkei

May 26, 2026
Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports
Economy|Political|World

How far have the U.S. and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade and some sanctions on

May 07, 2026
How far have the U.S. and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?
Environment|World

Solemn 75-mile walk honors migrants who died crossing the Sonoran Desert into the US

Solemn 75-mile walk honors migrants who died crossing the Sonoran Desert into the US

May 27, 2026
Solemn 75-mile walk honors migrants who died crossing the Sonoran Desert into the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

May 26, 2026
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
Crime|Education|Europe|World

A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call

Parents’ groups in France are calling for more attention to child abuse scandals as a rare public trial opens in Paris

May 26, 2026
A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|World

Belgian train hits school minivan, killing four including pupils

A train crashed into a school minivan at a level-crossing in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on

May 26, 2026
Belgian train hits school minivan, killing four including pupils
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trial of ex-FBI chief Comey over alleged seashell threat moved to October

A U.S. judge on Tuesday pushed back to October 21 the trial of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post of seashells that prosecutors allege was a threat

May 26, 2026
Trial of ex-FBI chief Comey over alleged seashell threat moved to October
Health|US|World

Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam

U.S.

May 26, 2026
Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam
Europe|Political|World

U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes

U.N.

May 26, 2026
U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BofA expects at least 10 Brazilian IPOs in 2027

Bank of America expects at least 10 initial public offerings (IPOs) by Brazilian companies in 2027, executives told reporters on Tuesday.

May 26, 2026
BofA expects at least 10 Brazilian IPOs in 2027
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

May 26, 2026
Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business may be able to acquire some European mobile satellite spectrum next year, two people

May 26, 2026
Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Inflation worries weigh on US consumer confidence in May

U.S. consumer confidence eased in May as worries about inflation linked to the war in Iran intensified and households' views of the labor market were

May 26, 2026
Inflation worries weigh on US consumer confidence in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Brent crude jumps 4% as US strikes in Iran fuel Hormuz shipping fears

Brent crude futures climbed about 4% on Tuesday after the U.S. military carried out strikes in Iran, adding to uncertainty over whether a deal would be

May 26, 2026
Brent crude jumps 4% as US strikes in Iran fuel Hormuz shipping fears
Business|Technology|World

Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says

Israel's largest defence contractor is developing hardware to combat explosive Hezbollah drones that have killed Israeli troops in southern Lebanon,

May 26, 2026
Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says
Political|Sports|US|World

US Supreme Court turns away NFL bid to move Black coach's bias claims into arbitration

The U.S.

May 26, 2026
US Supreme Court turns away NFL bid to move Black coach's bias claims into arbitration
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest

The European Commission has asked the Czech government for information on arrangements designed to prevent conflicts of interest over EU subsidies linked to companies in the

May 26, 2026
EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest
Political|World

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day

May 26, 2026
Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a

May 26, 2026
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

The U.S. said on Tuesday it had chosen five companies, including Oklo, to enter advanced talks over potentially using its Cold War-era plutonium as a

May 26, 2026
US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Business|Education|Political|US|World

Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges

The U.S.

May 26, 2026
Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions

Britain on Tuesday targeted Russia-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks and financial networks that it said were used to bypass sanctions, freezing their

May 26, 2026
UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions
Europe|Health|Travel|World

The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning

A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port

May 26, 2026
The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning
Europe|Political|World

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv

Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday after Russia threatened strikes on targets in Ukraine's capital

May 26, 2026
EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
Environment|Political|Science|World

Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw

May 26, 2026
Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Advisers to the U.S.

May 26, 2026
US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”

May 26, 2026
Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide
Crime|Europe|World

A train collides with a minibus of children in Belgium and 4 people are dead

A train traveling at high speed hit a minibus crossing a railway in Belgium, killing four people, including two children, and injuring five other children

May 26, 2026
A train collides with a minibus of children in Belgium and 4 people are dead
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows

U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels

May 26, 2026
As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows
Crime|Europe|World

Four killed as Belgian school bus hit by train after appearing to plow through barrier

Four killed as Belgian school bus hit by train after appearing to plow through barrier

May 26, 2026
Four killed as Belgian school bus hit by train after appearing to plow through barrier
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Doncasters reveals 26% revenue jump in US IPO filing as defense listings run hot

Doncasters filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, disclosing a 26% revenue jump in the first three months of 2026 as a red-hot streak of new

May 26, 2026
Doncasters reveals 26% revenue jump in US IPO filing as defense listings run hot
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US and Armenia sign partnership agreement ahead of Armenian election

U.S.

May 26, 2026
US and Armenia sign partnership agreement ahead of Armenian election
Business|Science|Technology|World

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian officials investigating last year's deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final

May 26, 2026
India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices edged up in March, but further increases are unlikely as the war with Iran pushes mortgage rates higher, dampening housing demand.

May 26, 2026
US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says

The persistence of energy price shocks will be a key factor guiding the European Central Bank's next policy decision, Dutch central bank chief

May 26, 2026
Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says
Business|Environment|Health|World

Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82

Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over

May 26, 2026
Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82
Business|Economy|Environment|World

BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues

BP has removed Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, it said on Tuesday, citing governance standards, oversight and conduct issues just months after he was appointed to

May 26, 2026
BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues
Business|Economy|World

Senegal's ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker

Senegal's parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on Tuesday, days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister

May 26, 2026
Senegal's ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker
Europe|Political|World

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say

NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank with a new structure that would facilitate the rapid deployment of

May 26, 2026
NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
Political|US|World

Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says

U.S.

May 26, 2026
Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small

May 26, 2026
Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports

The U.S. intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft,

May 26, 2026
US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St gains at open as AI optimism overshadows Middle East risks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism overshadowing concerns over Middle East peace talks after recent U.S. strikes on Iran.

May 26, 2026
Wall St gains at open as AI optimism overshadows Middle East risks
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes

Kyiv residents and foreign embassies are shrugging off Moscow's threat of a wave of heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital as nothing new after years of war

May 26, 2026
War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes
Americas|Political|Travel|World

Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says

Pope Leo is "very likely" to visit Argentina in November, President Javier Milei said on local radio station Radio Mitre on Tuesday.

May 26, 2026
Pope "very likely" to come to Argentina in November, president says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall

Ferrari shares plunged by more than 8% on Tuesday as investors and critics reacted coolly to the Italian luxury sports

May 26, 2026
Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record highs on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism offsetting concerns over Middle East peace talks after

May 26, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks
Crime|Europe|World

Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car

A Russian Orthodox cleric has been released without charge by authorities in the Czech Republic after being detained when police found small containers of white powder in his car.

May 26, 2026
Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round

May 26, 2026
Casper Ruud says sweltering conditions made him feel like a ‘zombie’ as he reaches French Open 2nd round
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States

May 26, 2026
Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis 6 years ago. Here's how family and residents are honoring him.

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis 6 years ago. Here's how family and residents are honoring him.

May 26, 2026
George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis 6 years ago. Here's how family and residents are honoring him.
Environment|Health|Science|World

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

May 26, 2026
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records
Business|Environment|World

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

May 26, 2026
BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
Education|Opinion|Sports|World

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

May 26, 2026
The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya

Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in a major wildlife trafficking bust at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport

May 26, 2026
Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya
Crime|Environment|World

Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd

Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family's sheep for the Eid al-Adha holiday, one

May 26, 2026
Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's dismissal of a government headed by a firebrand critic of the International Monetary Fund gives fresh

May 26, 2026
Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, as it looks to tap investor appetite for

May 26, 2026
Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to clear his name over a scandal in which bundles of cash were stolen from a

May 26, 2026
South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian business to Putin: we need heavier weapons for drone defence

Russian companies are ready to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to defend their plants from drone attacks, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia's

May 26, 2026
Russian business to Putin: we need heavier weapons for drone defence
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's fifth spot in global market cap list under threat as Taiwan closes in

India's position as the fifth-largest global market by capitalisation is under threat as Taiwan closes in on the South Asian nation's spot,

May 26, 2026
India's fifth spot in global market cap list under threat as Taiwan closes in
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says

China's booming pharmaceutical industry is not being impacted by Beijing's tightening scrutiny over deals involving sensitive technologies, the CEO of JW

May 26, 2026
China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says
Environment|Health|World

Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave

Seven people have died in France directly or indirectly due to a heat wave, Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday, which has become the hottest day in May

May 26, 2026
Seven die in France from causes relating to heat wave
Crime|US|World

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS

May 26, 2026
This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS
Crime|Technology|World

Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say

Iranian hackers were responsible for a disruptive computer breach in March that forced Los Angeles' transit system to shut down parts of its network, Israeli researchers say.

May 26, 2026
Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say
Economy|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos

A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day as rescuers encounter difficult terrain and weather in their bid to reach the group

May 26, 2026
Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos
Science|Technology|World

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a

May 26, 2026
Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show

The war in Iran is choking off hopes of an economic recovery in Germany that had emerged at the beginning of the year, with businesses assessing their situation as

May 26, 2026
Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a long weekend in the United States and many other countries,

May 26, 2026
Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

President Donald Trump has repeated his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him at least 107 times in the last six months, keeping the

May 26, 2026
Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom
Asia|Environment|World

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

A rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation said, after breaking through 15 m (16

May 26, 2026
'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak

British retailers reported lower sales in May against a backdrop of weak demand, but not the record downturn they had reported a month earlier, according to figures released

May 26, 2026
UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak
Business|Economy|Finance|World

How Trump's bank regulators are paring back supervision

Republican President Trump's regulators are undertaking the biggest overhaul of bank supervision since the 2008 financial crisis.

May 26, 2026
How Trump's bank regulators are paring back supervision
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to move, sparking debate on India's elites

One of India's most exclusive private clubs founded during British colonial rule risks closure after the government ordered it to vacate the prime New

May 26, 2026
Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to move, sparking debate on India's elites
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July

Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing

May 26, 2026
Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Europe|World

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight

May 26, 2026
Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

May 26, 2026
Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

May 26, 2026
Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan keeps view economy recovering but warns risk from Middle East

Japan's government retained its assessment in May that the economy was recovering moderately, while warning that tensions in the Middle East and fluctuations in financial

May 26, 2026
Japan keeps view economy recovering but warns risk from Middle East
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India

Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally

May 26, 2026
Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone may face pockets of stress from private credit, not systemic risk: ECB

The euro zone is not facing systemic risk from the recent turbulence in private credit markets but a few pockets of the financial system are exposed and some tension may

May 26, 2026
Euro zone may face pockets of stress from private credit, not systemic risk: ECB
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not

May 26, 2026
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
Australia|Environment|Sports|World

Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms

A coalition of environmentalists and Indigenous Australian activists camping in the city park where the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics will be built is

May 26, 2026
Olympics-Brisbane stadium protesters defy eviction threats as construction looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European equities slip as US strikes on Iran cloud peace prospects

European shares slipped on Tuesday as doubts over the prospects of a deal to end the conflict with Iran weighed on sentiment after the U.S.

May 26, 2026
European equities slip as US strikes on Iran cloud peace prospects
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones in China for April, including Apple's iPhones, were up 1.8% from the same month last year, Reuters calculations based on data

May 26, 2026
April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says

The European Central Bank will likely revise its inflation and growth forecasts next month reflecting the darkening outlook from the Middle East conflict, its chief economist

May 26, 2026
ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State group land in Melbourne and Sydney

Two planes carrying 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group in Syria have landed in Melbourne and Sydney

May 26, 2026
Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State group land in Melbourne and Sydney
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy

Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence

May 26, 2026
Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
Science|Technology|World

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and

May 26, 2026
South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a

May 26, 2026
A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help

British shop price inflation sped up in May on the back of disruption and higher energy costs caused by the Iran war, according to a retail industry group which said the

May 26, 2026
UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea to step up monitoring of investments in overseas private debt

South Korea will step up monitoring investments by domestic pension funds and banks in overseas private debt, the country's financial watchdog said on Tuesday, as regulators

May 26, 2026
South Korea to step up monitoring of investments in overseas private debt
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to

May 26, 2026
A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in three years, and

May 26, 2026
Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party

China on Tuesday reiterated its stance on the Australia-India-Japan-US Quad group, saying cooperation between countries should contribute to regional peace, stability and

May 26, 2026
China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party
Health|Science|World

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

May 26, 2026
DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?
Asia|Political|World

North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force

South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea

May 26, 2026
North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts

May 26, 2026
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says

The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer

May 26, 2026
ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse

Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: "Good morning" from her, and his usual reply of "Good

May 26, 2026
Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target

Japan's core inflation as measured by a new central bank gauge accelerated in April and blew past its 2% target, data showed on Tuesday, helping make the case

May 26, 2026
BOJ's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target
Australia|Crime|World

Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses

The head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia has condemned online hatred and bigotry targeting Jewish witnesses

May 26, 2026
Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses
Business|Economy|World

Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis

Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in four years, as

May 26, 2026
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis
Political|US|World

Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran on Monday.

May 26, 2026
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open 'one way or the other'
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Peace talks hit turbulence

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, after the U.S. military conducted strikes in southern Iran in what it described as defensive actions,

May 26, 2026
Peace talks hit turbulence
Business|Economy|World

China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port

China and Pakistan have reached a "new broad consensus" on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the

May 26, 2026
China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in what a senior

May 26, 2026
Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Health|Science|World

Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola

Health workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats

May 25, 2026
Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Environment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France

May 25, 2026
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Crime|World

Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington

Four immigration judges in Washington state were ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition

May 26, 2026
Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington
Finance|World

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu says

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as a U.S. official

May 25, 2026
Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank will consider the timing and pace of interest rate hikes with an eye on the fallout from

May 26, 2026
BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

The U_S_ military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”

May 25, 2026
US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war

Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war

May 26, 2026
UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war
Asia|Business|Crime|Lifestyle|World

South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre

South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin has apologized for a second time in two weeks as Starbucks’ local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980

May 26, 2026
South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea's central bank to hold key rate on May 28, hikes expected from Q3

South Korea's central bank will keep its key policy rate unchanged at a review on Thursday, according to economists in a Reuters poll, and a majority of

May 26, 2026
South Korea's central bank to hold key rate on May 28, hikes expected from Q3
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree providing debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families, the Kremlin said late on Monday, adding to support tools

May 26, 2026
Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families
Crime|World

Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State return from Syria

A cohort of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State militant group has returned home from a Syrian refugee camp, the second such group to arrive back in

May 26, 2026
Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State return from Syria
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports

A Samsung Electronics' union representing workers in non-semiconductor divisions has filed an injunction with a South Korean court in a bid to stop an ongoing vote by workers

May 26, 2026
Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports
MidEast|Political|World

Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been "appalling" and described the

May 26, 2026
Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets

Japan fell behind China to rank as the world's third-largest net creditor in 2025, marking a further decline in global rankings despite its net external

May 26, 2026
Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets
Business|Economy|Political|World

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile

May 25, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist

India's trade minister says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations

May 26, 2026
India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist
Health|Sports|World

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring

Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, though did not say when the problem is expected to be cleared up

May 26, 2026
Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba publishes names of prisoners granted freedom in amnesty

Cuba on Monday published the names of thousands of prisoners covered by an amnesty announced last month as the island's government holds tense negotiations with the United

May 26, 2026
Cuba publishes names of prisoners granted freedom in amnesty
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

May 26, 2026
Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River
Sports|US|World

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

The Colorado Avalanche face a tough challenge in the Western Conference Final

May 26, 2026
Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0
Europe|Health|Science|World

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

May 26, 2026
Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Interview|World

'It means a lot:' Navy funeral honor guard team trains to provide final honors to service members

'It means a lot:' Navy funeral honor guard team trains to provide final honors to service members

May 26, 2026
'It means a lot:' Navy funeral honor guard team trains to provide final honors to service members
Business|Crime|Political|World

Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows'

Israel's military says its air force struck sites belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon

May 26, 2026
Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows'
Political|Technology|World

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day

May 25, 2026
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a seasoned economist as prime minister on Monday, three days after dismissing

May 26, 2026
Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave

Russia said on Monday that it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centres, and urged

May 25, 2026
Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours

Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours

May 26, 2026
Man in distress atop Sonoma County Transit bus brought down after nearly 10 hours
Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics

May 25, 2026
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Europe|Health|World

Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive

A Spanish national in quarantine in a Madrid military hospital, who is among those evacuated from a cruise ship earlier this month, has tested positive of hantavirus,

May 26, 2026
Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a

May 25, 2026
Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say
Europe|Political|World

Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition won the Venice mayoral election, projections showed on Monday, retaining control of the most prominent

May 26, 2026
Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports

The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt

May 25, 2026
EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
Europe|US|World

Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised U.S.

May 26, 2026
Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open

Rafael Jodar has made a dominant debut at the French Open and dropped just five games

May 25, 2026
Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding,

May 25, 2026
Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes

Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk

May 25, 2026
Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
Europe|Political|World

Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian

May 25, 2026
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had made little progress in talks with the United States on expanding production of missile defences and was working with

May 25, 2026
Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday

May 25, 2026
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
Business|Economy|World

Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

Oil prices fell nearly 7% on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of

May 25, 2026
Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal
Political|US|World

Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal

U.S.

May 25, 2026
Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal
Crime|Political|US|World

CNN reporter describes moment she heard gunshots near White House

CNN reporters heard what appeared to be dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, triggering a lockdown and a rapid response from the US Secret Service. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports.

May 24, 2026
CNN reporter describes moment she heard gunshots near White House
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

May 25, 2026
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death

May 25, 2026
Korean War veteran laid to rest in Pittsburgh 76 years after his death
World

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery

May 25, 2026
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery
Election|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’

Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid says the U.S.-Iran deal fails to meet Israel's goals and is criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing Washington to negotiate with little Israeli input

May 25, 2026
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’
Crime|US|World

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

The U.S.

May 25, 2026
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
Crime|Europe|World

Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police

A former senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday that Czech police had found small containers of a white substance in his car during a search a day

May 25, 2026
Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police
Health|Political|Science|World

Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment after being diagnosed with early-stage skin

May 25, 2026
Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned on Monday a court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition CHP last week, calling a police

May 25, 2026
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition
Environment|Science|Technology|World

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Catholic popes have been urging global leaders to address social justice issues for 135 years across some two dozen major documents that many of the

May 25, 2026
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
Sports|Travel|World

Argentines bike 10K miles through 17 countries to watch national team play in KC

Argentines bike 10K miles through 17 countries to watch national team play in KC

May 25, 2026
Argentines bike 10K miles through 17 countries to watch national team play in KC
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

May 25, 2026
Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document
Europe|Political|World

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year

May 25, 2026
Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president

Gladys Marín is unsure if she will vote in Colombia's presidential election due to safety fears

May 25, 2026
Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president
Business|Economy|World

Nigeria economic growth slows slightly in first quarter

Nigeria's economy grew 3.89% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, down slightly from the final quarter of last year's 4.07% growth rate, official data showed on Monday.

May 25, 2026
Nigeria economic growth slows slightly in first quarter
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Target pushes deeper AI adoption, reviews usage‑based pricing, India head says

Target is moving from "using AI to running on AI," but a shift in the pricing of the technology by its providers is prompting

May 25, 2026
Target pushes deeper AI adoption, reviews usage‑based pricing, India head says
Crime|Political|World

Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader

Cambodia's king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha for a treason ‌conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according to a

May 25, 2026
Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader
World

Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17

May 25, 2026
Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan

Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will

May 25, 2026
Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port

Several magnetic mines had been detected on a tanker in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Monday.

May 25, 2026
Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port
Health|World

Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response

Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in Congo, already grappling with shortages of basic supplies,

May 25, 2026
Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said on Monday he would cut his salary and those of his cabinet ministers in half amid a growing political crisis marked by protests and

May 25, 2026
Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country
Health|Science|World

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

May 24, 2026
Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads
Travel|World

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun

May 25, 2026
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse

Former U.S.

May 25, 2026
Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech

The co-founder of AI company Anthropic said on Monday that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be left solely to

May 25, 2026
Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech
Crime|World

Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says

More than 30 people died in a suicide bombing of a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said on Monday, in the latest attack claimed by

May 25, 2026
Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the

May 25, 2026
WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada April wholesale trade most likely up 0.1% - Statscan flash estimate

Canadian wholesale trade most likely rose 0.1% in April from March, largely driven by higher sales in the building material and supplies subsector, Statistics Canada said in a flash

May 25, 2026
Canada April wholesale trade most likely up 0.1% - Statscan flash estimate
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism

The dollar dropped against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices

May 25, 2026
Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Everest operators must vet climbers better, says ascent record holder

Mount Everest expedition operators must focus on the experience and knowledge of climbers to lower risks and minimise deaths on the mountain, a British

May 25, 2026
Everest operators must vet climbers better, says ascent record holder
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

May 25, 2026
Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning

May 25, 2026
Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control
Health|Sports|World

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup

May 07, 2026
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Crime|Political|US|World

Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

May 25, 2026
Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
Economy|Education|Political|Technology|World

Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats

New Delhi - A viral social media account focusing on the concerns of India’s Gen Z has come under attack, with its founder alleging hacking and

May 25, 2026
Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats
Economy|Political|World

Japan's Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance

Japan will build up an extra $19 billion in reserves to subsidise fuel costs and help tackle cost of living pressures, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said

May 25, 2026
Japan's Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance
Political|World

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on

May 25, 2026
Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Asia|Environment|World

Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says

The death toll from flooding in southwestern China's Chongqing has risen to nine and 11 people are missing following torrential rain in the municipality, state broadcaster

May 25, 2026
Flooding kills at least nine in China's Chongqing, state media says
Crime|Education|US|World

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship

Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship

May 25, 2026
Emmett Till's cousin, Jim Crow architect's great-great-great-grandson inspire others with friendship
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts

President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking

May 25, 2026
Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts
Arts|World

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

May 25, 2026
After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York
Africa|Health|World

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven

May 25, 2026
Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

May 25, 2026
Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
Crime|World

13 US service members have died in the war with Iran. Here are their stories

13 US service members have died in the war with Iran. Here are their stories

May 25, 2026
13 US service members have died in the war with Iran. Here are their stories
Business|Economy|Environment|World

India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran

May 25, 2026
India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism

Europe's STOXX 600 closed at its highest level in over two months, recovering all its losses since the start of the Middle East conflict,

May 25, 2026
Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week

Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month

May 25, 2026
Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Business|Economy|World

ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $5 billion in support over the next five years, the lender said on Monday, as the country faces mounting

May 25, 2026
ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud

Greek police arrested 20 people on the island of Crete on Monday, saying they had dismantled a criminal gang suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural

May 25, 2026
Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World

Australian police did no threat assessment before Bondi attack, inquiry hears

Australian state police did not prepare a threat assessment for the event where the Bondi Beach mass shooting occurred and denied a request from the Jewish

May 25, 2026
Australian police did no threat assessment before Bondi attack, inquiry hears
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, a month

May 25, 2026
Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes
World

Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that conclusions have been reached on many topics discussed in a potential memorandum of understanding with the U.S., but this

May 25, 2026
Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent
Asia|Business|Crime|Travel|World

4 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing, in collapse of unfinished hotel in the Philippines

Rescuers have pulled three people from the rubble of a collapsed nine-story hotel under construction in Angeles City, Philippines

May 25, 2026
4 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing, in collapse of unfinished hotel in the Philippines
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding

Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing

May 25, 2026
Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, below economists' expectations.  

May 25, 2026
Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over

May 25, 2026
Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit
Africa|Health|World

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing

Angry residents in eastern Congo have attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center treating Ebola patients

May 23, 2026
A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|World

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

A local hospital official says that angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of an outbreak in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives

May 25, 2026
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Australia|Crime|World

Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack

An Australian spy agency boss has told an inquiry he had pivoted resources away from counterterrorism to espionage a few years before two gunmen massacred 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration

May 25, 2026
Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died

May 25, 2026
Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says

A call between the U.S. and Taiwanese leaders would be a positive thing but it is up to President Donald Trump to take the initiative and the two sides have not had any

May 25, 2026
Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says
Business|Crime|World

Philippine rescuers racing against time a day after deadly building collapse

Philippine rescuers were racing against time on Monday in a search for possible signs of life more than 24 hours after the collapse

May 25, 2026
Philippine rescuers racing against time a day after deadly building collapse
Business|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday the U.S. will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way." 

May 25, 2026
Rubio says US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with it 'another way'
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings

In a cluster of villages in Pakistan's largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi'ite Muslims have returned from the

May 25, 2026
Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Will they or won't they?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The ever-inching prospect of a deal to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz paved the way for investors to put on

May 25, 2026
Will they or won't they?
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions

Huawei Technologies said on Monday it will make industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years,

May 25, 2026
China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions
Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark

Fred Kerley ran 100 meters in a pedestrian 9.97 seconds to win the Enhanced Games in a race where the sprinters were placed in the starting blocks four times because of false starts and untied shoes

May 25, 2026
Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg

May 25, 2026
In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse

Prisoners in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest on the roof of the detention center on Sunday, piling flaming mattresses and calling for the removal of the

May 25, 2026
Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse
Australia|World

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging

May 25, 2026
Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse
Sports|US|World

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Tomas Hertl weaved his way toward the slot and broke a tie at 8:21 of the third period as the Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit Sunday night to beat Colorado 5-3 and move within a victory of their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in nine years

May 25, 2026
Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche
Business|Economy|World

New Zealand tightens English standards, widens philanthropy options for visas

New Zealand will tighten English language rules for mid-skilled work visa applicants while expanding philanthropy options for investor migrants, Immigration Minister

May 25, 2026
New Zealand tightens English standards, widens philanthropy options for visas
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Singapore economy beats expectations in Q1 with 6% annual growth, risks ahead

Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the

May 25, 2026
Singapore economy beats expectations in Q1 with 6% annual growth, risks ahead
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4

Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about

May 25, 2026
Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4
Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station

May 24, 2026
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Golden Knights shake off disputed no-goal, storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead

A two-goal swing over a disputed no-goal call in the first period that resulted in a three-goal deficit could have doomed Vegas on Sunday

May 25, 2026
Golden Knights shake off disputed no-goal, storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead
Business|Crime|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies

Colombia's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigns on Sunday with rallies that drew massive crowds, ahead of a May 31 vote that analysts

May 25, 2026
Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

Italian teen star Kimi Antonelli charged to his fourth straight Formula 1 victory Sunday in a wild Canadian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell was knocked out by an engine failure

May 25, 2026
Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 24, 2026
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
Economy|Political|World

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

U.S.

May 24, 2026
Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
Economy|Political|World

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

May 24, 2026
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open

Novak Djokovic comes back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance

May 25, 2026
Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

The bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition

May 25, 2026
Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years

Pep Guardiola fights back tears on the sideline as he brings 10 years at Manchester City to an end

May 25, 2026
Pep Guardiola fights back tears and says goodbye as Man City fans implore him to stay 10 more years
Crime|Europe|World

Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region

- Forensic experts on Sunday sifted through the ruins of a dormitory largely

May 25, 2026
Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber’s board met on Saturday to discuss raising its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rebuffed Uber's bid that would value the German food delivery group at over

May 25, 2026
Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports
Europe|Sports|World

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits

West Ham has been relegated and Tottenham has survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer

May 24, 2026
Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch at a solemn Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch at a solemn Coca-Cola 600

May 25, 2026
NASCAR mourns Kyle Busch at a solemn Coca-Cola 600
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open becomes one of her toughest matches after she finds out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine

May 24, 2026
Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election

Cyprus' far right made gains in Sunday's parliamentary election while anti-corruption newcomers and social media influencers captured seats, results

May 24, 2026
Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will seek a second and final four-year term in January after overwhelmingly defeating a little-known challenger in ruling party primaries,

May 24, 2026
Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
Crime|Political|World

Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detention

The foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic states on Sunday strongly condemned the actions of far-right Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir towards participants in

May 25, 2026
Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detention
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans

May 25, 2026
Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Police have stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets

May 24, 2026
Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home

May 25, 2026
Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. killed while battling fire at Dorchester home
Political|US|World

Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines

U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an

May 24, 2026
Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on

May 24, 2026
Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Economy|Environment|World

Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82

Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator for safety lapses after an explosion killed at least 82 people

May 24, 2026
Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs

President Donald Trump's resolve on Iran is being tested by a force largely beyond his control: the bond market. 

May 24, 2026
US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments of the city since

May 24, 2026
Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security

Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated into concrete

May 24, 2026
Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Asia|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash

In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash

May 24, 2026
In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old

May 24, 2026
Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.

May 24, 2026
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Business|Economy|World

Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal

The U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz

May 24, 2026
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
Crime|Political|World

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

The criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the Trump administration deported to El Salvador last year despite a judge’s order barring his removal to the country – have been dismissed by a federal judge in Tennessee, who cited a “tainted investigation” by now-acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

May 23, 2026
Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106

Among the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors is Freeman Johnson, who is considered the oldest among them

May 24, 2026
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
Asia|Crime|World

Bomb attack near railway station in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23

Bomb attack near railway station in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23

May 24, 2026
Bomb attack near railway station in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders 

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and broke through the gates of the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, a Reuters witness said.

May 24, 2026
Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders 
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped

A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital has collapsed, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and 21 workers trapped

May 24, 2026
Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain

Standing in front of the White House ballroom construction site, U.S.

May 24, 2026
Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain
Asia|Crime|MidEast|World

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants

A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern

May 24, 2026
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
Crime|MidEast|World

At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants

A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern

May 24, 2026
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
Economy|World

Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

May 24, 2026
Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report

Russian forces hit targets in Ukraine using four types of missiles - Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon - in overnight attacks on Sunday, in retaliation for Kyiv's

May 24, 2026
Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report
Business|Economy|Political|World

India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict

U.S.

May 24, 2026
India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing

At least one person was confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines on Sunday, authorities said

May 24, 2026
At least one dead in Philippine building collapse, 21 people missing
Asia|Political|World

Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands

A Chinese coast guard ship left waters near Taiwan's strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Sunday

May 24, 2026
Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands
Crime|Education|Health|World

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access

Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access

May 24, 2026
Radicalization concerns, seized guns and 911 calls: San Diego shooting prompts questions about parental awareness, gun access
Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says

Poland is facing a series of false alarms about fires or other threats, including one on Saturday at a flat in Gdansk belonging to a member of President Karol Nawrocki's

May 24, 2026
Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says
Business|Technology|World

Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says

Nissan Motor subsidiary JATCO has scrapped its plan to make electric vehicle (EV) powertrains in Sunderland, Britain, in light of sluggish demand for Nissan's EVs in Europe,

May 24, 2026
Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says
Political|US|World

Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened

May 23, 2026
Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
Asia|World

Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says

U.S.

May 24, 2026
Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
Business|Environment|World

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82

The chaos in the aftermath of China's worst mine disaster in 17 years led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials said at a press conference late on

May 24, 2026
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension

The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil and

May 24, 2026
Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated.”

May 23, 2026
Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

The U.S. Secret Service says a man who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint is dead

May 24, 2026
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Crime|Political|US|World

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

A gunman who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service

May 24, 2026
Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10

Russia has launched an intense missile and drone attack on Kyiv, shaking buildings across the city center

May 24, 2026
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns

Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns

May 24, 2026
Man killed in shooting outside White House had previously tried to get inside, had mental health concerns
Science|Technology|World

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of

May 24, 2026
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization “Fjord” has won the Palme d’Or

May 23, 2026
Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas

The U.S. military conducted a drill over Caracas on Saturday, its first military exercise in Venezuela since U.S. troops attacked the capital and captured President Nicolas

May 24, 2026
US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas
Business|Political|World

Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'

U.S.

May 24, 2026
Trump says Iran peace deal is 'largely negotiated'
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Clashes have erupted between protesters and riot police after a massive anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade

May 23, 2026
Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit

Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in central Belgrade on Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered to demand early elections and an end to the more than

May 24, 2026
Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit
Arts|Entertainment|World

'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or top prize for the second time on Saturday with his

May 24, 2026
'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize
Sports|Travel|World

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA

May 24, 2026
Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

May 23, 2026
Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
Crime|Political|World

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’

May 23, 2026
Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Political|World

Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according

May 23, 2026
Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
Business|Crime|US|World

Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters

Investigators are combing through a New York City shipyard trying to find the cause of a fire and explosion that killed one person and injured more than 30 firefighters and medical personnel

May 24, 2026
Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters
Business|Economy|Election|World

Colombian right-wing presidential hopeful leads poll for runoff vote

Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella received a surge in voter support in the final week leading up to the first round of Colombia's

May 23, 2026
Colombian right-wing presidential hopeful leads poll for runoff vote
Political|World

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait

U.S.

May 23, 2026
Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants

The Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot

May 23, 2026
Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
Crime|MidEast|World

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

May 23, 2026
South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says

Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from

May 23, 2026
Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says
Travel|World

Hartsfield-Jackson enhances security with new barriers ahead of summer rush, World Cup

Hartsfield-Jackson enhances security with new barriers ahead of summer rush, World Cup

May 23, 2026
Hartsfield-Jackson enhances security with new barriers ahead of summer rush, World Cup
Health|Science|World

Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh

At least 86 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh this year, and another 426 with symptoms consistent with the disease, health officials said on

May 23, 2026
Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation

At least seven police were injured in clashes with protesters, officials said, as tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday, demanding the resignation

May 23, 2026
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation
Health|Science|Travel|World

US adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says

Americans coming back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan now have a second entry point for returning to the United States, with the CDC on

May 23, 2026
US adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows

Bangladesh’s central bank on Saturday announced a 600 billion taka ($5 billion) stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses as economic growth slows

May 23, 2026
Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows
Americas|Business|Crime|Environment|World

1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.

One person has died after blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say

May 23, 2026
1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.
Asia|Environment|World

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82

China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82

May 23, 2026
China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82
Crime|Europe|World

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts

France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza

May 23, 2026
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties

U.S.

May 23, 2026
Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, with many of the victims young women, Russian

May 23, 2026
Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties

U.S.

May 23, 2026
Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will make permanent a 75% price cut on its flagship V4‑Pro artificial intelligence model, keeping prices at a quarter of their

May 23, 2026
China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say

Chinese local officials say that a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern Shanxi province has killed at least 82 people

May 23, 2026
Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, according to officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region

May 23, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal
MidEast|Political|World

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran

Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran

May 23, 2026
Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran
Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end

May 23, 2026
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

(Corrects details of 2024 election to say Machado's opposition movement was widely seen as the legitimate winner of the contest that Maduro was accused of rigging, instead of that she won the election

May 23, 2026
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela
Environment|Science|US|World

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state's volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the

May 23, 2026
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump

Republicans in the U.S.

May 23, 2026
Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
Business|Election|Europe|Political|World

Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail

Denmark's King Frederik asked caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday to make a fresh attempt to form a government after centre-right talks led by Defence

May 23, 2026
Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory

France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this

May 23, 2026
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
Health|Science|World

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo

The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola while handling bodies and are among

May 23, 2026
Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days

The ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party called on Saturday for a new party congress to be held as soon as possible - in some 40 days - after a

May 23, 2026
Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest

May 23, 2026
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|US|World

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

Mark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history

May 23, 2026
This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions

Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions

May 23, 2026
Sidelined on Iran and Venezuela, Gabbard instead pursued Trump’s Deep State grievances amid her own suspicions
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents

A gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province late on Friday killed at least 90 people, making it China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16

May 23, 2026
Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion market for CPUs includes China, signalling Nvidia still sees

May 23, 2026
Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was

May 23, 2026
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week

‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week

May 23, 2026
‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week
Environment|Science|World

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

May 23, 2026
Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'

Pope Leo XIV has visited families near Naples affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia

May 23, 2026
Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
Asia|Political|World

Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds

Hundreds of people rallied in central Taipei on Saturday in support of government plans to increase defence spending, after the opposition controlled parliament approved

May 23, 2026
Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance

May 23, 2026
EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute

Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek "dizzying" profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area

May 23, 2026
Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute
Africa|Health|World

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of infections in the current outbreak there to five, the health ministry said on Saturday, as authorities

May 23, 2026
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank

Officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles suburb of Garden Grove on Friday due to a failing chemical tank that was

May 23, 2026
Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

In the sky over western Ukraine, a bullet-shaped P1-SUN interceptor drone dived towards its target as dozens of soldiers looked on.

May 23, 2026
Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Saturday there were no formal bilateral talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, though the two had a brief

May 23, 2026
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Economy|Political|World

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?

U.S.

May 23, 2026
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|World

At least 90 dead in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years

At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi, the country's deadliest mining accident since at least 2009.

May 23, 2026
At least 90 dead in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
Business|Economy|Political|World

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a

May 23, 2026
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet

May 23, 2026
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
Economy|Europe|World

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

May 23, 2026
‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says
Asia|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad

May 23, 2026
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in their series

May 23, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Law firm Fenwick agrees to pay $54 million in settlement over FTX work

Prominent U.S. law firm Fenwick & West, which advised FTX before its 2022

May 23, 2026
Law firm Fenwick agrees to pay $54 million in settlement over FTX work
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola

May 23, 2026
Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Political|Science|Technology|World

Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program

May 23, 2026
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

Jury clears Boeing in 737 MAX fraud lawsuit

Boeing was found not guilty of hiding safety problems with 737 MAX jets sold to LOT Polish Airlines last decade, a jury ruled Friday in U.S.

May 23, 2026
Jury clears Boeing in 737 MAX fraud lawsuit
Economy|Political|World

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World

May 23, 2026
World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds
Health|Science|World

US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or

May 23, 2026
US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Argentina to gradually eliminate taxes on some industrial exports

Argentina will gradually lower its export taxes for certain industrial sectors to zero in the 12 months starting this July, the economy ministry said on Friday.

May 23, 2026
Argentina to gradually eliminate taxes on some industrial exports
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks

May 23, 2026
Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction
Crime|World

Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody

Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody

May 23, 2026
Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody
World

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

May 23, 2026
Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan’s Lai, sources say

The U.S. and Taiwan have not made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people

May 23, 2026
No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan’s Lai, sources say
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms

The U.S.

May 23, 2026
US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient

The U.S. missionary who tested positive for Ebola and is undergoing treatment in a German hospital has been given drugs aimed at reducing disease

May 23, 2026
Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient
Crime|Political|US|World

Audit finds over 70% increase in federal immigration arrests in NYC under Trump

New York City experienced a more than 70% increase in federal immigration arrests since U.S.

May 23, 2026
Audit finds over 70% increase in federal immigration arrests in NYC under Trump
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Bolivia to open 'humanitarian corridors' on Saturday to move supplies through blockades

Bolivia police and armed forces will open "humanitarian corridors" on Saturday in the country's La Paz department in order for supplies to move past blockades, the

May 23, 2026
Bolivia to open 'humanitarian corridors' on Saturday to move supplies through blockades
Health|Science|Travel|World

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha

May 23, 2026
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers

May 23, 2026
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Crime|Education|Health|US|World

Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack

Court records reveal new details about one of two teenagers who killed three people at a San Diego mosque

May 23, 2026
Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack
Crime|Education|World

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest

A lawyer for Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil vowed on Friday to take his case to the U.S.

May 22, 2026
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest
Crime|US|World

Democrats demand Rubio explain visa for wanted former Polish official

Two top U.S.

May 23, 2026
Democrats demand Rubio explain visa for wanted former Polish official
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks

Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to

May 22, 2026
Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks
US|World

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

The Trump administration is announcing a new policy that requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for a green card from their home country

May 23, 2026
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US regulators sign off on large bank 'living wills'

A pair of U.S. banking regulators have signed off on plans submitted by the nation's largest banks detailing how they could be safely unwound in

May 23, 2026
US regulators sign off on large bank 'living wills'
Business|Economy|World

Mexico, EU sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US

Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday as they seek to decrease dependence

May 22, 2026
Mexico, EU sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer

May 22, 2026
The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Health|Science|World

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak

May 22, 2026
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Americas|Crime|US|World

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Tennessee has been dismissed without a trial

May 23, 2026
Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight

Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him

May 23, 2026
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Europe|World

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio already faced a difficult task in soothing NATO allies anxious about President Donald Trump's often-abrupt announcements

May 22, 2026
Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions
World

Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “slight progress” has been made during talks with Iran

May 22, 2026
Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider

May 22, 2026
Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics is suing to block payouts from a new $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming to be victims of a weaponized government

May 23, 2026
Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
World

US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply

Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the State

May 22, 2026
US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky

The European Central Bank warned European Union finance ministers on Friday that proposals to issue more euro stablecoins could

May 23, 2026
ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

U.S.

May 22, 2026
Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says

U.S.

May 23, 2026
First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector

U.S.

May 23, 2026
USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart

U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig had been finalising the details of a deal when talks

May 22, 2026
Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco

May 22, 2026
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done
Political|US|World

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her

May 22, 2026
Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks

May 22, 2026
Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil blocks more spending, widens 2026 deficit view

Brazil's government announced on Friday a fresh 22.1 billion reais ($4.40 billion) spending block to comply with an expenditure growth cap in its fiscal framework, adding

May 23, 2026
Brazil blocks more spending, widens 2026 deficit view
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandal

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the race for this year's presidential election, gaining ground after reports

May 23, 2026
Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandal
Crime|Political|World

US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power

A U.S. judge dismissed an indictment against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego on Friday, finding that the Trump administration abused its power by prosecuting

May 23, 2026
US judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power
Health|Political|US|World

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer

May 22, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences

The Trump administration’s strategy against Cuba is looking a lot like the playbook for Venezuela

May 23, 2026
Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences
Europe|Political|World

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe

May 23, 2026
Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
Health|Political|US|World

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence

May 23, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

In pushing to prove his loyalty to President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agitated the same Republican lawmakers whose votes he may need to secure the permanent job

May 22, 2026
Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump
Health|Political|Science|World

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

May 22, 2026
Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts
Arts|Crime|US|World

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate

May 23, 2026
Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate
Education|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington

Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire

May 23, 2026
Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington
Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

May 22, 2026
Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms

Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs,

May 22, 2026
Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Court ruling adds to crackdown on Turkey's main opposition CHP

A Turkish court ruling to effectively oust opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has inflamed a political crisis, rattled financial markets and could

May 22, 2026
Court ruling adds to crackdown on Turkey's main opposition CHP
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors

Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of

May 22, 2026
Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

U.S.

May 22, 2026
Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Logistics giants urge EU to phase in low-value package duty rules

DHL, FedEx and UPS urged European Union finance ministers to phase in new duty rules on low-value packages on Friday, warning of supply chain

May 22, 2026
Logistics giants urge EU to phase in low-value package duty rules
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, adding that he expected new U.S. proposals on how that

May 22, 2026
Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks
Americas|Europe|Political|World

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

NATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland

May 22, 2026
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks

Oil prices climbed on Friday, as investors worried that the U.S. and Iran would be unable to reach a peace agreement that would allow shipping traffic to

May 22, 2026
Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks
Europe|Political|World

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock

Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's attempt to form a centre-right government broke down on Friday, he said, prolonging a post-election stalemate in

May 22, 2026
Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock
Business|Economy|Political|World

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair

May 22, 2026
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
Economy|World

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy

May 22, 2026
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
Europe|Political|World

UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war

The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.

May 22, 2026
UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US appeals court revives $82 million of verdict against Ford in trade secrets case

A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived $82.2 million of a $104.6 million verdict that Versata Software won against Ford for breaching a licensing

May 22, 2026
US appeals court revives $82 million of verdict against Ford in trade secrets case
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jitters

The dollar held near six-week highs on Friday as traders weighed the prospects of a near-term deal to end the Middle East war

May 22, 2026
Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jitters
Business|Economy|World

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as surging gasoline prices linked to the Iran war intensified affordability concerns, highlighting

May 22, 2026
Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low
Economy|Political|World

Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion

Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb growing settler violence, seven major Western nations said on Friday, accusing the Israeli government

May 22, 2026
Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost

European shares finished at their highest in over a month on Friday, led by technology stocks as risk sentiment got a lift on expectations

May 22, 2026
European shares end at more than one-month high on tech boost
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province most affected by the country's Ebola outbreak banned funeral

May 22, 2026
Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures

Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine

May 22, 2026
Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread

It would be a mistake to underestimate the risk posed by the Ebola outbreak, the WHO regional director for Africa said on Friday, warning that just one case

May 22, 2026
WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls

France has drafted a U.N.

May 22, 2026
France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
Science|Technology|US|World

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

The U.S.

May 22, 2026
US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a

May 22, 2026
Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options
Business|Science|Technology|World

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

May 22, 2026
A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down
Crime|Europe|World

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were

May 22, 2026
Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Environment|Political|Travel|World

An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies

A bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations to reassure U

May 22, 2026
An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms

Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U

May 22, 2026
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
Health|Political|Science|World

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

May 22, 2026
US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say
Entertainment|World

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation

A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors who say the

May 22, 2026
Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation
Sports|World

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'

Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season

May 22, 2026
Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after the season: 'It's my time'
Sports|US|World

Two fighter jets collide at Idaho air show

Four men safely ejected from their jet fighters after the two planes collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

May 18, 2026
Two fighter jets collide at Idaho air show
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill

May 22, 2026
Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

A renowned Mount Everest guide who scaled the peak a record 32nd time this week says there's an urgent need to limit climbers on the summit

May 22, 2026
Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

May 22, 2026
Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Europe|World

Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote

Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Friday formally launched his bid for the presidency, joining a crowded cast of centrist candidates who risk being

May 22, 2026
Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote
Business|Economy|US|World

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low

High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low

May 22, 2026
High gas prices, cost of living send US consumer sentiment to all-time low
Africa|Health|Science|World

Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says

Volunteers are going door-to-door to combat misinformation about Ebola in the area at the centre of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

May 22, 2026
Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need

May 22, 2026
Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St rises at open, Dow hits record high

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday with the Dow hitting an intraday record high as investors watched for progress in talks to end the nearly three-month Middle East

May 22, 2026
Wall St rises at open, Dow hits record high
Health|Science|Technology|World

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic

May 22, 2026
WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract

Michael Carrick has been handed a two-year contract by Manchester United after passing his audition for the job of head coach

May 22, 2026
Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada March retail sales grow 0.9%; seen up 0.6% in April

Canada's retail sales in March grew by 0.9%, beating expectations, to C$72.67 billion  ($52.64 billion) primarily led by sales at gasoline stations and fuel vendors, as

May 22, 2026
Canada March retail sales grow 0.9%; seen up 0.6% in April
Europe|Political|World

Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy

Huge advertisements posted in Italian train stations linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with fascist leader Benito Mussolini have stoked social media

May 22, 2026
Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy
Crime|Political|World

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment

Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict former president Raul Castro over the downing

May 22, 2026
Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs

Portugal will find it extremely difficult to achieve a balanced budget this year after storms in January and February cost the state €2 billion ($2.3 billion), or about 0.6%

May 22, 2026
Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow hits first intraday record high since February

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an intraday record high on Friday, its first since the U.S.-Iran war began, as AI-driven trade and market optimism over negotiations to end the

May 22, 2026
Dow hits first intraday record high since February
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday stressed Alberta's importance to Canada, a day after the oil-rich province announced a non-binding referendum on whether its residents

May 22, 2026
Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trafigura plans to withdraw LME copper stocks ahead of US tariff ruling, sources say

Commodity trader Trafigura plans to take large amounts of copper from London Metal Exchange warehouses in New Orleans, two industry

May 22, 2026
Trafigura plans to withdraw LME copper stocks ahead of US tariff ruling, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico economy shrinks in first quarter, but beats bleakest forecasts

Mexico's economy shrank 0.6% in the first quarter from the previous three-month period, data from the national statistics agency INEGI showed

May 22, 2026
Mexico economy shrinks in first quarter, but beats bleakest forecasts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower

May 22, 2026
Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'
MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"

The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done,

May 22, 2026
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source

A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a

May 22, 2026
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

May 22, 2026
Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Travel|World

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

May 22, 2026
Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis

Short-term humanitarian aid won’t go far in alleviating Cuba’s long-term energy crisis.

May 22, 2026
Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis
Crime|Political|US|World

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

Raúl Castro rarely makes public appearances these days

May 22, 2026
Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president
Business|Political|Technology|World

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

May 22, 2026
Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily

May 22, 2026
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Crime|Travel|World

Australian tourist killed falling into ravine on Peru’s Inca Trail

Australian tourist killed falling into ravine on Peru’s Inca Trail

May 22, 2026
Australian tourist killed falling into ravine on Peru’s Inca Trail
Arts|Economy|Opinion|World

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

The Trump administration has made many threats against nonprofits whose missions it disagrees with.

May 22, 2026
America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’
Crime|Europe|World

UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine

The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said it had lost $1 million worth of aid when a Russian missile struck one of its warehouses in Dnipro in eastern Ukraine earlier

May 22, 2026
UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine
Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Brittle bonds and AI boom face off

Everything the ROI team are reading, watching and listening to over the weekend. From Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Markets & Finance Hello Morning Bid readers! 

May 22, 2026
Brittle bonds and AI boom face off
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

U.S. equity funds record outflows on caution over higher yields

U.S. equity funds recorded a second weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week to May 20 as investors locked in profits from a recent rally on caution over rising inflation and a

May 22, 2026
U.S. equity funds record outflows on caution over higher yields
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says

An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other

May 22, 2026
Ankara court rejects Turkish main opposition's appeal against ruling to oust leader, media says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens

Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and

May 22, 2026
Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens
Business|Sports|World

Era-defining manager Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 incredible years

Era-defining manager Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 incredible years

May 22, 2026
Era-defining manager Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after 10 incredible years
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

China to expand public service access for migrant workers

China issued guidelines on Friday to expand coverage of basic public services to people who don't have household registration in the cities where they work, a move that

May 22, 2026
China to expand public service access for migrant workers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control

The dual-class share structure outlined in SpaceX's IPO filing, which grants CEO Elon Musk outsized control, has revived one of Wall Street's oldest

May 22, 2026
From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global equity fund investors halt eight-week buying streak as bond yields rise

Global equity funds recorded the first weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week through May 20, as investors turned cautious over inflation and a rise in long-term borrowing costs

May 22, 2026
Global equity fund investors halt eight-week buying streak as bond yields rise
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Level-setting the Warsh Fed, in Warsh's own words

Kevin Warsh has been a sharp critic of the Federal Reserve for the last 15 years, ever since leaving his job there as a governor in 2011.

May 22, 2026
Level-setting the Warsh Fed, in Warsh's own words
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

May 21, 2026
Republicans revolt over Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed

The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed four American officials and 19 others has been released from a maximum-security prison

May 22, 2026
Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"

May 22, 2026
Ex-wife of Cuban spy involved in Brothers to the Rescue shootdown reacts to Raúl Castro indictment: "Betrayal at another level"
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

May 22, 2026
NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|US|World

Is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look for a home

Is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look for a home

May 22, 2026
Is it finally a buyer’s market? That depends where you look for a home
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status

Spain will introduce a plan to match migrants to jobs under a programme to grant legal status to around half a million undocumented workers to help drive

May 22, 2026
Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies

U.S.

May 22, 2026
Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
Health|Science|World

US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative

A U.S. citizen who ​contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ‌where an outbreak of a rare strain has killed over 130 people, is not critically ill and his wife

May 22, 2026
US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative
Business|Economy|Europe|World

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologised for the upset caused to staff by his remarks about artificial intelligence replacing "lower value" human workers, but stopped

May 22, 2026
StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says

Citigroup plans to allocate a significant portion of its global wealth management hiring to Asia, where its private bank is growing faster and generating

May 22, 2026
Citi to boost Asia wealth business with 'significant' hires, global head says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low

Residential construction in Germany dropped to a 13-year low in 2025, hurt by higher building costs and interest rates, putting pressure on the government to step up

May 22, 2026
Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting

There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that

May 22, 2026
UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one

A pipeline explosion at Hungarian oil and gas group MOL's petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros that killed one person and

May 22, 2026
Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

May 22, 2026
EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

May 22, 2026
India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she

May 22, 2026
Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

May 22, 2026
Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

May 22, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UBS lifts S&P 500 annual forecast on robust consumer spending, AI demand

UBS Global Wealth Management has raised its 2026 year-end forecast for the S&P 500 to 7,900 from 7,500, citing resilient consumer spending and strong demand for data center

May 22, 2026
UBS lifts S&P 500 annual forecast on robust consumer spending, AI demand
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

German Ifo business sentiment unexpectedly rises but outlook stays weak

German business morale unexpectedly improved in May, a survey showed on Friday, but economists warn that the outlook for Europe's biggest economy remains

May 22, 2026
German Ifo business sentiment unexpectedly rises but outlook stays weak
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

ECB will have to respond to inflation increase, EU's Dombrovskis says

European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday that it is clear the European Central Bank will need to react to rising inflation.

May 22, 2026
ECB will have to respond to inflation increase, EU's Dombrovskis says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently

Investment bank JPMorgan said on Friday that Turkey's central bank was likely to hike its key interest rate to 40% and could even do so before its next planned meeting in

May 22, 2026
JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen

The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK

May 22, 2026
Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Samsung Electronics' workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal that ensures huge bonuses for its memory chip workers, but other employees

May 22, 2026
Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say

At least four people were killed and 35 children were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk in eastern Ukraine,

May 22, 2026
Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

When does this end?

World markets remain at the mercy of diplomacy as the Iran war approaches the end of its third month with no clear resolution in sight.

May 22, 2026
When does this end?
Health|Science|Technology|World

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

The call for help came in early May: a cruise ship off Cape Verde was stranded, with

May 22, 2026
Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says

NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.

May 22, 2026
NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

China foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New York and chair a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council on May 26, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.

May 22, 2026
China foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada
Crime|World

Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says

At least 65 Russian drone pilot cadets and an instructor were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their training camp in the Russian-occupied town of Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast on Wednesday night, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. CNN has contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment.

May 21, 2026
Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|World

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

British police are appealing for witnesses as they expand their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

May 22, 2026
UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew
Crime|Election|US|World

‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police

‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police

May 22, 2026
‘Defund then abolish’: A leading Democrat in Wisconsin governor’s race urged abolishing police
World

Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices

Kenya’s public transport operators on have called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices

May 22, 2026
Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices
Europe|Political|World

Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops

Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his decision to send additional U.S. troops to Poland.

May 22, 2026
Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops
Health|Science|Sports|World

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain

The risk of Ebola affecting fans at the World Cup is low, according to Dr Oliver Johnson, a global health academic at King's College London,

May 22, 2026
Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds

German consumer sentiment recovered heading into June, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Friday.

May 22, 2026
German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK retail sales drop by most in nearly a year as drivers buy less fuel

British retail sales fell by the most in nearly a year in April as fuel sales plummeted, according to official figures published on Friday that added to

May 22, 2026
UK retail sales drop by most in nearly a year as drivers buy less fuel
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher

Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.

May 22, 2026
Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German economy grows by 0.3% in Q1, driven by exports

The German economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, the statistics office said on Friday, confirming its

May 22, 2026
German economy grows by 0.3% in Q1, driven by exports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say

The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers said on Friday, after his arrest earlier this

May 22, 2026
Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force

May 22, 2026
US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge

Britain's public finances showed the biggest shortfall since the COVID-19 pandemic in April in what could be an early taste of the budget hit facing

May 22, 2026
UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions

After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra

May 22, 2026
In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions
Business|Economy|World

High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to allay concerns about the cost of living is driving dissatisfaction with his government among Britons, adding to

May 22, 2026
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare Starmer
Travel|World

A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year in Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the pillars of Islam

May 22, 2026
A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens

Advanced Micro Devices is working with Taiwan partners to ramp up production capacity as stronger-than-expected demand squeezes the global

May 22, 2026
AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants

Europe's push to curb its dependence on U.S. payments giants Visa and Mastercard has driven a wedge between the European Central Bank

May 22, 2026
ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap

Since 1990, the population in the Swiss village of Knonau has more than doubled, driven by an economic boom in one of the country's most business

May 22, 2026
Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lenovo Q4 revenue tops estimates on strong PC sales; shares jump 15%

Lenovo Group reported a better-than-expected 27% jump in quarterly revenue on Friday, as strong consumer demand for PCs ahead of potential

May 22, 2026
Lenovo Q4 revenue tops estimates on strong PC sales; shares jump 15%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan looks to offload exposure to $4 billion in private equity-linked loans, FT reports

JPMorgan is seeking to offload risk tied to more than $4 billion in loans to private equity funds, Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with matter.

May 22, 2026
JPMorgan looks to offload exposure to $4 billion in private equity-linked loans, FT reports
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China

U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China
Environment|Sports|Travel|World

Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain

A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain,

May 22, 2026
Briton makes record Everest climb by foreigner, two die on mountain
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say

India's central bank does not see interest rate hikes as the best way to defend the embattled rupee, three sources said, a position at odds

May 22, 2026
India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash

South Korea's Interior Minister said his ministry would stop offering products from companies that "make light" of the country's democratic history, after a

May 22, 2026
South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in 'Tank Day' campaign backlash
Business|Education|Technology|World

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator

May 22, 2026
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Business|Economy|Europe|World

InPost says FedEx-led $9 billion buyout offer to run from May 26 to July 27

Polish parcel locker company Inpost said on Friday that the €7.8 billion ($9 billion) buyout offer from a consortium made up of FedEx, Advent International and other InPost

May 22, 2026
InPost says FedEx-led $9 billion buyout offer to run from May 26 to July 27
Crime|Europe|World

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

The Russia-controlled part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region was experiencing emergency power blackouts on Friday, Russia-installed governor Yevgeny Balitsky was quoted as

May 22, 2026
Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say
Asia|Business|Economy|World

APEC trade envoys gather in China to discuss trade imbalances, supply chain resilience

Asia-Pacific trade envoys gathered in China are expected to discuss multilateral cooperation, trade imbalances and supply chain

May 22, 2026
APEC trade envoys gather in China to discuss trade imbalances, supply chain resilience
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war

A strong rally in tech stocks has largely gone under the radar against a darkening backdrop for European equity markets as the energy shock triggered by

May 22, 2026
Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war
Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally

Serbia’s university students are gearing up for a major rally this weekend, pushing for political changes under President Aleksandar Vucic

May 22, 2026
Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues

The Carolina Hurricanes emerged from having 11 days between playoff series by giving up four goals in the first 11-plus minutes of a 6-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens to open the Eastern Conference Final

May 22, 2026
Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues
Sports|US|World

Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs

Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93

May 22, 2026
Knicks move 2 wins from the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the Cavs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand central bank to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27; slim majority expect Q3 hike: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to keep its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday but a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll now

May 22, 2026
New Zealand central bank to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27; slim majority expect Q3 hike: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

The war in the Middle East is squeezing two pillars of Indian employment, forcing Gulf-based workers home and crushing demand for the country's

May 22, 2026
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade
Australia|Crime|World

Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp, ABC says

A second group of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to

May 22, 2026
Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp, ABC says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Hengli, China's silk-to-petrochemicals empire, faces the chill of US sanctions

The Hengli Group, built by a husband and wife duo over three decades from a bankrupt textile mill into a Fortune Global 500 giant

May 22, 2026
Hengli, China's silk-to-petrochemicals empire, faces the chill of US sanctions
Political|US|World

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

U.S.

May 22, 2026
Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president
Asia|Economy|Political|World

The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country

May 21, 2026
The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|World

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo

May 22, 2026
Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods
Asia|Australia|Business|Political|World

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says

The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the 'Quad' grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan's foreign ministry said on Friday.

May 22, 2026
US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday the government will seek to avoid overly relying on new debt issuance if it were to compile an extra

May 22, 2026
Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says
Economy|Political|US|World

US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran's designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace

May 22, 2026
US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person

Australia's Arafura Rare Earths said on Friday it plans to raise about A$350 million ($249.83 million) in a share

May 22, 2026
Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

U.S.

May 22, 2026
Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

The State of North Carolina has sued Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for its alleged failure to meet its commitments to build an electric vehicle and battery factory in the state

May 22, 2026
North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

May 22, 2026
Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
Economy|Election|Political|World

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate

May 22, 2026
Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada
Sports|World

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr

May 22, 2026
Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title
Education|US|World

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits

The House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall

May 22, 2026
House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits
MidEast|Political|US|World

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

May 22, 2026
US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin privately warned that authorities could stop processing international travelers and cargo at major U.S.

May 22, 2026
Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday sued WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc alleging they misled consumers about the strength and scope of

May 22, 2026
Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

May 22, 2026
Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister

Brazil's government is expected to announce on Friday an increase of spending blocks across ministries to stay within this year's spending cap, Finance Minister Dario

May 22, 2026
Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve

U.S.

May 22, 2026
Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve
Europe|Political|World

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

May 22, 2026
China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
Crime|US|World

Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack

More than 2,000 people gathered in a San Diego park on Thursday to mourn a security guard and two other men murdered as they tried to

May 21, 2026
Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock

Japan's annual core inflation slowed to a four-year low in April due to the effect of subsidies on fuel and education, data showed on Friday, though analysts

May 22, 2026
Japan's core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

May 21, 2026
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
World

Brooks Koepka is 1 back at the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown event

Scottie Scheffler won’t be the wire-to-wire winner of his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson again this year

May 22, 2026
Brooks Koepka is 1 back at the Byron Nelson, with Scottie Scheffler lurking in his hometown event
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

May 22, 2026
Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the Wall Street bank of defrauding shareholders about its work for 1MDB, a Malaysian

May 22, 2026
Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina secures $1 billion in IMF disbursement

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday approved a $1 billion disbursement to Argentina after completing a second review of its $20 billion programme,

May 22, 2026
Argentina secures $1 billion in IMF disbursement
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "

May 22, 2026
Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ahead of Washington's upcoming talks on a new

May 22, 2026
UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says

British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood

May 22, 2026
Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

May 21, 2026
The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Economy|US|World

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

May 22, 2026
GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
World

Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe

President Donald Trump has stirred confusion by saying the U.S. will send an additional 5,000 American troops to Poland

May 22, 2026
Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says

May 22, 2026
Epstein’s longtime assistant accused three previously unknown abusers connected to him, Oversight chair says
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

May 22, 2026
Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing
Crime|Political|US|World

Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims

All charges against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago have been dropped in an unusual hearing where a top federal prosecutor appeared to acknowledge grand jury misconduct by his office

May 22, 2026
Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national sports writer and tennis expert, dies at 55

Howard Fendrich, a longtime national sports writer for The Associated Press, has died at 55

May 21, 2026
Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national sports writer and tennis expert, dies at 55
World

Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlash

Israel says it has released and deported hundreds of activists who took part in a flotilla attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

May 21, 2026
Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists after international backlash
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill

Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies

May 21, 2026
Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
Opinion|Sports|World

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'

Alexi Lalas has criticized U.S. soccer players for citing pressure ahead of the World Cup at home

May 22, 2026
Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content

Canada's federal broadcast regulator is requiring large online streaming services to contribute 15% of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content

May 22, 2026
Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed

May 22, 2026
China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents

New York City will offer its residents a chance to snag $50 tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday, with 1,000

May 22, 2026
Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant

Lockheed Martin broke ground on Thursday on an 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center at its Troy, Alabama campus, as part of a U.S. push to expand

May 22, 2026
Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to

May 21, 2026
Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme
Crime|Europe|World

Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail

The mastermind of defunct Greek guerilla group November 17, which carried out a 27-year campaign of assassinations, has been released from jail, two police sources said on

May 22, 2026
Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail
Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday dismissed any notion that Belarus would be dragged into the Ukraine war, but said Russia and Belarus would jointly

May 22, 2026
Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

May 21, 2026
US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
Travel|World

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay in November, part of regional tour

Pope Leo is set to visit Uruguay in November, news outlet Teledoce reported on Thursday, citing the Catholic Church in Montevideo.

May 22, 2026
Pope Leo to visit Uruguay in November, part of regional tour
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session on Thursday in the green, lifted by optimism that a U.S.-Iran peace deal is close at hand, while investors

May 22, 2026
Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go
Crime|Political|US|World

US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz

Chicago U.S.

May 22, 2026
US drops case against protesters of Chicago immigration blitz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Ross raises annual outlook as shoppers remain focused on value

Value retailer Ross Stores raised its annual comparable sales and profit forecast on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for its discounted apparel and accessories despite looming

May 22, 2026
Ross raises annual outlook as shoppers remain focused on value
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood

A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s co-director in a scathing order that accuses her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods

May 22, 2026
Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
Arts|Crime|World

The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment

President Donald Trump on Thursday said past U_S_ presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades, but “it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.”

May 21, 2026
The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man

May 21, 2026
Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach
Sports|World

US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup

The United States has a new injury worry three weeks before the start of the World Cup

May 22, 2026
US defender Chris Richards has ankle ligament damage ahead of World Cup
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect

May 22, 2026
US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit
Arts|Food|Interview|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Colorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist

May 22, 2026
Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm

The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm

May 22, 2026
UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm
Africa|Health|Science|World

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak

People have set fire to an Ebola treatment center in one of the towns at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grows over a health crisis authorities and aid agencies are struggling to contain

May 21, 2026
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
Crime|Europe|World

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris

May 22, 2026
Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict
Crime|Political|World

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now

Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now

May 22, 2026
Trump’s 2024 campaign discussed an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. They didn’t know where to get the money — until now
Arts|Political|US|World

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch

President Donald Trump says it’s “fantastic” that a key federal agency approved the design for the triumphal arch he wants to build at an entrance to the nation’s capital

May 21, 2026
Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

U.S. stocks ticked higher following the latest reversal for oil prices

May 21, 2026
US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence

The former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit has been sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a staggering $250 million fraud case

May 21, 2026
Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
Health|Science|Travel|World

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak

May 21, 2026
Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says

JPMorgan is implementing AI tools across its

May 21, 2026
JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings

Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long‑withheld “autopsy” of Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in

May 22, 2026
Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings
Health|Sports|World

Congo protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents in dispute over victim's body

Protesters set fire to tents for Ebola patients after Congolese authorities refused to give them the dead body of a victim

May 21, 2026
Congo protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents in dispute over victim's body
Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the

May 21, 2026
Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre
Economy|US|World

What is GAESA, which has taken center stage in US-Cuba tensions?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made no bones about who he blames for Cuba's economic woes.

May 22, 2026
What is GAESA, which has taken center stage in US-Cuba tensions?
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The U.S. decision to remove Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from a list of sanctioned individuals is temporary and does not reflect a policy

May 22, 2026
US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
Economy|Health|Science|World

Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say

The acting director of the U.S.

May 22, 2026
Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 

Wall Street's three main indexes closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices lost ground, with some officials citing

May 21, 2026
Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks

Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over

May 21, 2026
Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks
Business|Political|US|World

US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say

The U.S. Senate is abandoning President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline for passing immigration enforcement funding, Republican senators said on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony

May 21, 2026
Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
Crime|Education|World

Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher

A judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun

May 21, 2026
Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston

May 19, 2026
World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know
Political|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

May 21, 2026
Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
Environment|Science|World

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms

May 21, 2026
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
Crime|Education|US|World

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

May 21, 2026
Judge dismisses charges against former school official in case of 6-year-old who shot teacher
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology|World

Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'

Federal prosecutors have charged two men with using AI to create nude videos and photos under a new law targeting deepfake pornography

May 22, 2026
Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'
Crime|Political|World

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

May 22, 2026
Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings
Economy|Political|Sports|World

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup

May 21, 2026
New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

May 21, 2026
Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

May 21, 2026
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks

How businesses and consumers respond to ongoing economic shocks will determine if the U.S.

May 21, 2026
Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets

By Michael S.

May 21, 2026
Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets
Economy|Political|World

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months

May 21, 2026
Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
Health|Science|Travel|World

As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington airport

Americans who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last three weeks must only return to the

May 21, 2026
As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington airport
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

May 22, 2026
Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby
Crime|Europe|World

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man

Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday to express outrage at the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained

May 21, 2026
Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum tells her party that officials should quit if tied to corruption, sources say

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has told officials from her ruling Morena party to resign if they are involved in acts of corruption, according to two

May 21, 2026
Mexico's Sheinbaum tells her party that officials should quit if tied to corruption, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Technology|World

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

The U.S.

May 21, 2026
US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US Treasuries selloff exacerbated as mortgage investors hedge against rising yields

Surging U.S.

May 21, 2026
US Treasuries selloff exacerbated as mortgage investors hedge against rising yields
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public

May 22, 2026
A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
Environment|Health|Science|World

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

May 21, 2026
Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts
Crime|Education|Political|World

Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability

A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled

May 21, 2026
Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions

Israel's far-right national security minister has sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force

May 21, 2026
Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

May 21, 2026
Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

May 21, 2026
UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
Political|Sports|World

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers

May 21, 2026
$50 World Cup tickets? Zohran Mamdani announces discounted seats for lucky New Yorkers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year

May 21, 2026
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential

May 21, 2026
Mother of New Orleans boy killed by alligator pushing for DCFS records to stay confidential
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan

Shares of Birkenstock surged nearly 17% on Thursday after the German sandal maker said it would buy back $250 million of its stock through an accelerated share repurchase agreement,

May 21, 2026
Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.

May 21, 2026
U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability

Some U.S.

May 21, 2026
US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability
Business|Economy|World

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

May 21, 2026
Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months
Business|Economy|World

Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway

A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the

May 21, 2026
Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
Crime|World

US Supreme Court averts inmate's execution in intellectual disability case

A man convicted of a 1997 murder in Alabama will be spared execution after the U.S.

May 21, 2026
US Supreme Court averts inmate's execution in intellectual disability case
Europe|Health|Science|World

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 76 % in domestic pigs and 44 % in wild boar, as the disease reemerged in Spain after more than

May 21, 2026
EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign

May 21, 2026
Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says
Business|Economy|World

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S.

May 21, 2026
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid
Business|Sports|Technology|World

NHL signs prediction market integrity memo with US derivatives regulator

The National Hockey League has signed an information-sharing agreement with the U.S.

May 21, 2026
NHL signs prediction market integrity memo with US derivatives regulator
Business|Crime|World

Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges

The U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges
Political|Science|World

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian

May 21, 2026
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Business|Economy|World

Dollar whipsawed by conflicting Iran deal signals

The dollar index was flat on Thursday as traders weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to end the Middle East war, having earlier touched a six-week

May 21, 2026
Dollar whipsawed by conflicting Iran deal signals
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, May 21 - The U.S.

May 21, 2026
US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

May 21, 2026
Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect

May 21, 2026
Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams
Arts|Science|World

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and

May 21, 2026
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

May 21, 2026
Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have agreed to an all-stock merger to form a housing rental company with an enterprise value of $69 billion, the firms

May 21, 2026
Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium

The United States has moved closer to slapping prohibitive tariffs on imports of Russian palladium after the Department of Commerce made a final determination on a

May 21, 2026
US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium
Business|Economy|World

Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago

May 21, 2026
Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

May 21, 2026
A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave

The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found in the deepest part of the Maldives sea cave they were exploring. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau has the latest on the recovery efforts.

May 20, 2026
Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave
Crime|Political|US|World

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled

May 21, 2026
Divided Supreme Court decision bars Alabama from executing an inmate who may be intellectually disabled
Environment|Science|World

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

May 21, 2026
Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season
Europe|Political|World

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills

May 21, 2026
Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Health|Political|Science|World

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.

May 20, 2026
American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

May 21, 2026
Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Economy|Europe|World

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns

France faces mounting public finance risks as budget-tightening lags and debt remains high, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, warning that insufficient

May 21, 2026
France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching

May 21, 2026
Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Health|Political|World

Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the

May 21, 2026
Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists

Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists

May 21, 2026
Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced a temporary cut in value-added tax for tourist venues over the summer to reduce

May 21, 2026
Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near

May 21, 2026
Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US single-family housing starts tumble in April

U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while as the

May 21, 2026
US single-family housing starts tumble in April
Business|Economy|World

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

May 21, 2026
US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued
Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says

A global vaccine coalition official said on Thursday that cases so far identified in the Congo Ebola outbreak represent just the top of the iceberg and it may

May 21, 2026
Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says
Business|Political|Travel|World

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba

May 21, 2026
Supreme Court revives damages suit against cruise ship companies that docked in Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

May 21, 2026
United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

May 21, 2026
Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the

May 21, 2026
Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential

May 21, 2026
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear

May 21, 2026
Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the lack of new oil exports from the Middle

May 21, 2026
Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction

A spiral segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase sold for more than €450,000 at auction in Paris on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

May 21, 2026
India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

May 21, 2026
Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May
Europe|Political|World

Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for her second son, Andrew, to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001

May 21, 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show
Crime|Education|Environment|World

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013

May 21, 2026
From the Archives: Remembering EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore, killing 25 people in 2013
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

May 21, 2026
US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

Jannik Sinner is set to begin his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open this weekend

May 21, 2026
Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
Travel|World

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day

May 21, 2026
New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest’s south side in single day
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

May 22, 2026
Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

May 21, 2026
How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy

May 21, 2026
US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Asia|Business|Political|World

Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to

May 21, 2026
Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

May 21, 2026
Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's

The pay deal reached between Samsung Electronics and its union is being hailed as a win for the company which gained key concessions and

May 21, 2026
Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-

May 21, 2026
Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

May 21, 2026
Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Education|Opinion|Political|World

The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat

Loyalty outranks expertise, and reality bends to the leader’s word. From Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan, fascist war machines collapse on the same contradictions.

May 21, 2026
The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show

Britain's late Queen Elizabeth pressed almost three decades ago for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be made a government trade envoy,

May 21, 2026
Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up

The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with a dilemma as it

May 21, 2026
Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on

May 21, 2026
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

May 21, 2026
Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.

May 21, 2026
Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending
Crime|Europe|World

Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years

A court in Georgia sentenced a senior opposition figure to 2-1/2 years in prison on Thursday on charges of sabotage and inciting a coup at local elections last year, the

May 21, 2026
Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 

The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday it

May 21, 2026
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC 'without delay' 
Business|Sports|Technology|World

Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, is exploring a possible tie-up with pay-TV

May 21, 2026
Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say
Arts|Technology|World

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

May 21, 2026
Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel|World

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival

May 21, 2026
What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution

May 21, 2026
Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

May 21, 2026
Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

May 21, 2026
Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World

Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger

A group of six Democratic senators have expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests, including from Gulf sovereign wealth

May 21, 2026
Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries

May 21, 2026
Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows

Vitol, one of the world's biggest commodities traders, has held talks with service providers and is seeking permits to operate

May 21, 2026
Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says

British factory orders contracted this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 and expectations for selling prices surged, according to a survey on Thursday that illustrated

May 21, 2026
UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is trending upwards and economic growth will likely be flat during the second quarter, hit by rising fuel expenses and uncertainty due to the Iran

May 21, 2026
Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Manus co-founders are weighing ways to comply with China's order to unwind Meta’s $2 billion-plus acquisition of the AI startup, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say

Taiwan's central bank plans to require foreign investors receiving U.S. dollar-denominated dividends from companies including TSMC to stick with one currency choice and not

May 21, 2026
Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility

Global companies are increasingly eager to partner with innovative Chinese firms as mounting economic and geopolitical risks fuel a

May 21, 2026
JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility
MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian

May 21, 2026
Soccer-Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted

May 21, 2026
Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
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Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

May 21, 2026
Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
Europe|Health|World

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward

The family of a U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of ‌a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, has been

May 21, 2026
Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm

Asia's policymakers are taking increasingly urgent and unusual steps to shore up their economies on the front line of the global

May 21, 2026
Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

JPMorgan will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers, CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg News in an interview published late Wednesday. 

May 21, 2026
CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

QinetiQ was reviewing all options for its struggling U.S. business, it said on Thursday, while lifting its revenue growth and operating margin forecast for the 2027 fiscal year.

May 21, 2026
UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump
Economy|Europe|World

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says

Italy's economy will grow by less than 1% this year for a fourth year running, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Thursday, suggesting ways the

May 21, 2026
Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the

May 21, 2026
Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons

May 21, 2026
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

May 21, 2026
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Economy|Health|World

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union (AU) have decided to postpone the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging

May 21, 2026
India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

May 21, 2026
Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

May 21, 2026
AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie
Business|Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.

May 21, 2026
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president

China said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for

May 21, 2026
China opposes US murder charges against Cuban former president
Business|Economy|World

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil

British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from the Iran war and political

May 21, 2026
UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says

Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace

May 21, 2026
Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says
Business|Economy|World

Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop

The euro zone's combined current account surplus narrowed sharply in March on a big drop in the trade surplus, likely caused by higher energy costs, data from the

May 21, 2026
Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand

Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more than two-and-a-half years in May as a war-driven surge in living costs hammered

May 21, 2026
Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,

May 21, 2026
Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery,

May 21, 2026
German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
Health|Science|World

Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is

May 20, 2026
Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says

The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines "sooner rather than later", a senior U.S.

May 21, 2026
US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

May 21, 2026
UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Taiwan investigates three for alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers

Taiwanese prosecutors said on Thursday they were investigating three people suspected of illegally exporting high-end AI servers made by Super Micro and containing Nvidia

May 21, 2026
Taiwan investigates three for alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers
Business|Economy|World

European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates

European shares ended flat on Thursday, pausing after strong gains in the previous session as investors awaited progress on U.S.-Iran peace

May 21, 2026
European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement

The Trump administration has secured criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, mounting pressure on an already tense relationship between the two Cold War foes.

May 20, 2026
Blanche receives standing ovation after indictment announcement
Economy|World

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

May 21, 2026
Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias

Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand

May 21, 2026
Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias
Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

May 21, 2026
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance

May 21, 2026
This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
Crime|Political|US|World

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt

A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt

May 21, 2026
A year on from Washington museum attack, two women battle with survivor’s guilt
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook

A wave of retail-driven trading dynamics is reshaping how markets respond to U.S.

May 21, 2026
From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality

Upon learning through the U.S. embassy that President Donald Trump was looking for African nations to take in deported third-country migrants, Eswatini was one

May 21, 2026
Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates to preserve credibility in the face of a war-driven rise in fuel costs but there is little to

May 21, 2026
ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike, warns of war-led inflation overshoot

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at an "appropriate pace" as price pressures from the Middle East war may push underlying inflation

May 21, 2026
BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike, warns of war-led inflation overshoot
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World

As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback

After a year of smaller bars, extra wafers and

May 20, 2026
As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows

France's private sector economy contracted in May at its sharpest pace in five-and-a-half years, reflecting an accelerated decline in services activity and a fresh drop in

May 21, 2026
French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms

Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to parliament late on Wednesday that would allow prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years

May 21, 2026
Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|World

Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security

Visiting mayors from Ukrainian cities took pictures inside an enormous cave carved in the bedrock below the Finnish

May 21, 2026
Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members

European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said he was "appalled" by the treatment of aid flotilla members attempting to enter Gaza by Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir.

May 21, 2026
EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The fight over pay is not done at Samsung Electronics.

May 21, 2026
Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court

May 21, 2026
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC
Business|Economy|World

Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows

India's private sector growth eased in May as a manufacturing slowdown driven by the Middle East war and cooling international demand offset a marginal pick-up in the

May 21, 2026
Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani returned to his full two-way form for the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Diego, and the results were formidable

May 21, 2026
Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers
Business|Crime|Education|World

The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities

An attack at a California Islamic center is the latest violence where the perpetrators said they were inspired by past atrocities, such as the 2019 massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand

May 21, 2026
The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final

At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense

May 20, 2026
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final
Europe|Political|World

Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier

Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATO

May 21, 2026
Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry

May 21, 2026
Video showing far-right Israeli minister taunting Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs

President Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate

May 21, 2026
Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

Samsung Electronics' shares surged on Thursday after it clinched an 11th-hour deal with its South Korean union to avert a

May 21, 2026
Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border

South Korea and the U.S. discussed potential changes in how parts of the heavily fortified border with North Korea are managed at recent defence talks in Washington, Seoul's

May 21, 2026
South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be

May 21, 2026
Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
Asia|Health|World

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says

The medical condition of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with physicians unable to contain her irregular

May 21, 2026
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

May 21, 2026
Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released.

May 21, 2026
South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine a direct role in European Union structures as an interim step to EU membership that he said could help

May 21, 2026
Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence

May 21, 2026
In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

May 21, 2026
Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
Asia|Political|World

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S.

May 21, 2026
China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge

Japan's manufacturing activity slowed slightly in May, while service sector growth ground to a halt for the first time in over a year, as surging costs linked to the Middle

May 21, 2026
Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge
MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador

May 21, 2026
Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions

Japanese exports rose for an eighth straight month in April, beating market expectations, bolstered by resilient global demand despite major supply

May 21, 2026
Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions
Australia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

An Australian judge has fined X Corp. $465,000 for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content

May 21, 2026
Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle
Crime|Health|World

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance

New Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were assessed for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose

May 21, 2026
3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate – but his grip

May 21, 2026
How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends

The Iran war energy shock, growing inflation concerns and fading interest rate-cut hopes may have bond investors and central bankers on edge but U.S.

May 21, 2026
Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends
Business|Economy|World

IMF wraps up talks with Pakistan authorities on reforms, budget

The International Monetary Fund mission concluded talks with Pakistani authorities on Wednesday, focusing on economic developments, fiscal plans for the next financial year, and

May 21, 2026
IMF wraps up talks with Pakistan authorities on reforms, budget
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger

Nexstar Media Group asked a U.S. appeals court late on Wednesday to expedite a review of a lower-court order that has halted its merger with rival

May 21, 2026
Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

May 21, 2026
Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April

Japanese exports rose 14.8% year-on-year in April, up for an eighth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.

May 21, 2026
Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australian regulator flags rising global private credit risks, steps up oversight

Australia's financial regulator warned on Thursday that domestic private credit institutions are exposed to risks linked to global market developments and will require closer

May 21, 2026
Australian regulator flags rising global private credit risks, steps up oversight
Australia|Business|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit

An Australian court upheld a regulator's fine against Elon Musk's social media company X Corp after it admitted violating the law by failing to supply

May 21, 2026
Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

May 21, 2026
Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison

May 21, 2026
Mother who drowned her 3 young children at Coney Island sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
Crime|Health|US|World

Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection

Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday

May 21, 2026
Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year

May 21, 2026
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Health|Political|Science|US|World

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

May 21, 2026
RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while

May 21, 2026
SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "

May 21, 2026
'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's government close to finalizing proposal on farmers' debt renegotiation

Brazil's government is expected to finalize in the coming days a proposal for the renegotiation of debt in the agribusiness sector, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on

May 21, 2026
Brazil's government close to finalizing proposal on farmers' debt renegotiation
Crime|Political|US|World

Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case

A former U.S.

May 21, 2026
Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

May 21, 2026
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Business|Education|Technology|World

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

TikTok and Alphabet's YouTube have failed to set out meaningful steps to protect British children from harmful online content, media regulator Ofcom said on

May 21, 2026
TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll

One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment

May 21, 2026
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

May 21, 2026
US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico
Crime|Political|US|World

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

May 20, 2026
US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
Crime|Political|World

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island

May 21, 2026
What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
World

Judge halts White House’s rollback of presidential records-retention policies

Judge halts White House’s rollback of presidential records-retention policies

May 21, 2026
Judge halts White House’s rollback of presidential records-retention policies
Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought

In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League

May 20, 2026
Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type

Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places

May 20, 2026
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Health|Political|Science|World

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

May 21, 2026
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

May 21, 2026
One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies
Health|Science|World

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has

May 21, 2026
American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

May 21, 2026
White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports
Political|US|World

US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill

U.S.

May 21, 2026
US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba

The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in

May 20, 2026
US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed on Wednesday to press South Korea to learn where

May 21, 2026
Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others

The U.S.

May 21, 2026
Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine had been in contact with Britain on Wednesday, having sent signals on the "sensitive" issue of sanctions on Russia, with

May 21, 2026
Zelenskiy says Ukraine discussed sanctions on Russia with Britain
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Lift off for stocks and bonds

Stocks rallied while oil and bond yields tumbled on Wednesday, on growing hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, and shares in

May 21, 2026
Trading Day: Lift off for stocks and bonds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

U.S.

May 20, 2026
Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures , while his

May 20, 2026
Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

The United States has removed Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S.

May 21, 2026
US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 

U.S.

May 20, 2026
Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe

A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret

May 20, 2026
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
Environment|Political|World

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn

May 21, 2026
UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

May 21, 2026
Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
Education|World

Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's

Harvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation

May 21, 2026
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World

Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League

Southampton’s appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was dismissed

May 20, 2026
Southampton loses appeal in spying case that cost it a chance at promotion to Premier League
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains

May 20, 2026
US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
Crime|Health|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup

Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup

May 21, 2026
Atlanta launches anti-human trafficking campaign ahead of World Cup
Business|Crime|US|World

Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack

An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death in the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S. Corrections officials say 63-year-old Leroy McGill received a lethal injection Wednesday for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez

May 20, 2026
Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV

May 20, 2026
Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Americas|Economy|Political|World

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure

A group of Democratic U.S. senators introduced a resolution to stop President Donald Trump from using the military against Cuba on Wednesday, as his

May 20, 2026
US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has been indicted by the United States in connection with Cuba's deadly 1996

May 16, 2026
Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|World

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty against "

May 21, 2026
At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump
Business|Economy|Food|World

Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says

Brazil will export a record volume of coffee in the new crop year that starts in July because of likely all-time-high coffee production, an

May 21, 2026
Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng will leave the media company by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities created by technological change, she said on Wednesday.

May 21, 2026
Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June
Business|Economy|Education|World

Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students

Harvard University faculty have imposed a limit on the number of "A" grades that can be given to undergraduate students in an effort to end a growing trend of grade inflation at the

May 21, 2026
Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students
Crime|Political|US|World

Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund'

Two police officers who defended the U.S.

May 20, 2026
Police officers who guarded Capitol sue to block Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund'
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom

Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill

May 21, 2026
Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S.

May 21, 2026
Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says
Health|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

May 20, 2026
US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel
Crime|Europe|World

Austrian former domestic intelligence officer spied for Russia, court finds

An Austrian court found former intelligence officer Egisto Ott guilty of spying on Wednesday, for helping Russia hunt down opponents and selling it state

May 20, 2026
Austrian former domestic intelligence officer spied for Russia, court finds
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable

The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely

May 21, 2026
EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike

Federal Reserve officials' concerns about inflation being stoked by the Iran war intensified last month, with a growing number open to the possibility that

May 20, 2026
Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade

May 20, 2026
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
Health|Political|World

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors

Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors

May 21, 2026
Colorado Supreme Court orders hospital to resume gender affirming care for transgender minors
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

May 21, 2026
When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise
Sports|World

North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries

Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions

May 20, 2026
North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries
Americas|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases

May 21, 2026
Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content
Education|Political|World

Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers

President Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school

May 20, 2026
Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers
Crime|Political|US|World

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades

May 20, 2026
Raúl Castro indicted in a prosecution that has been in the works for 3 decades
Crime|Political|World

Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists

Israel’s national security minister has drawn a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad after he released videos taunting detained activists from a flotilla that tried to reach Gaza

May 20, 2026
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists
Health|Science|World

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

May 20, 2026
Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us
Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile

Germany is reorganizing its defence procurement agency to make the system more flexible and responsive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as it moves ahead with the

May 20, 2026
Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile
Crime|Political|US|World

Cuba's foreign minister calls critical White House statement "misinformed"

Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday said a White House statement critical of the country's communist-run government was "superficial and misinformed."

May 20, 2026
Cuba's foreign minister calls critical White House statement "misinformed"
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of a trade deal

May 19, 2026
EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers

The U.S.

May 20, 2026
USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States may have to attack Iran even harder but will wait and see if a deal is reached, reprising

May 20, 2026
Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not
Crime|Political|World

Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says

Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is "abominable," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, using unusually harsh language to condemn a close

May 20, 2026
Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid

A Kenyan court ruled on Wednesday that sections of a law targeting sexual offences in the East African nation cannot apply to

May 20, 2026
Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid
Crime|Environment|World

Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire

A federal judge has ruled that attorneys for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire in and around Los Angeles can’t introduce evidence or arguments at his arson trial about alleged negligence by the fire department in responding to an earlier blaze

May 20, 2026
Judge bars certain evidence from the trial of the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire
Crime|World

What to know about Brothers to the Rescue and Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two planes

What to know about Brothers to the Rescue and Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two planes

May 20, 2026
What to know about Brothers to the Rescue and Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two planes
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions

May 20, 2026
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser

Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC

May 20, 2026
Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
Asia|Economy|Europe|World

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

May 20, 2026
China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank has died

May 20, 2026
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|World

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

May 20, 2026
This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body

Google said it had rejected a request from two British unions for voluntary recognition but would negotiate with them via a state-backed conciliation service,

May 20, 2026
Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message

U.S.

May 20, 2026
US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message
Africa|Sports|World

Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news

Arsenal fans in Botswana were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years

May 20, 2026
Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further

May 20, 2026
ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers

Germany's Volkswagen is not currently in talks with Chinese manufacturers regarding overcapacity at its car plants in Europe, although the problem does have

May 20, 2026
Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties

Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit

May 20, 2026
France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties
Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election

Colombia's Central General Staff, the largest dissident branch of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group, and rebels from the National

May 20, 2026
Colombia's ELN rebels, FARC dissidents announce ceasefire for presidential election
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plans

Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive

May 20, 2026
Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plans
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge says

Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson, is unfit to stand trial alongside her husband on charges related to historical sex

May 20, 2026
Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge says
Business|Health|Science|World

US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin urged Health Secretary Robert F.

May 20, 2026
US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules
Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes

First responders fighting Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak say even basic supplies are scarce - from pain medicine, to

May 20, 2026
Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal

Samsung Electronics' union said it would suspend a strike shortly before it was set to begin on Thursday after it

May 20, 2026
Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say

Airbus has informed some customers of further delays to A350 deliveries later this decade, raising fresh concerns over shipments from a U.S. parts factory

May 20, 2026
Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18

An election for a seat in Britain's parliament, set to be contested by possible Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham, will take place on June 18, the local council

May 20, 2026
UK parliamentary election, key to possible Burnham leadership bid, set for June 18
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures

Lowe's on Wednesday joined larger rival Home Depot in signaling a squeeze from the subdued U.S. housing market, and said elevated oil prices were fueling

May 20, 2026
Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone

The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

May 20, 2026
Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone
Europe|Political|World

Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkers

Germany's government approved a new Civil Defense Plan on Wednesday, shifting from Cold War bunkers to everyday sites such as underground parking garages, tunnels and subway

May 20, 2026
Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkers
Europe|Political|World

UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month

Two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, in what Britain's defence ministry said on Wednesday was a dangerous

May 20, 2026
UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Irish PM urges full probe of death of Congolese man restrained outside store

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Congolese-born man after he was

May 20, 2026
Irish PM urges full probe of death of Congolese man restrained outside store
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees in an internal memo on Wednesday that he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year, according to a copy of

May 20, 2026
Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations

U.S.

May 20, 2026
Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations
Europe|Political|World

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister have been taken to safe locations after a suspected drone was detected near the country's border with Belarus

May 20, 2026
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

May 20, 2026
Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
Crime|US|World

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

May 20, 2026
Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
World

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground

May 19, 2026
Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil

May 20, 2026
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking

May 20, 2026
US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows

Intuit is laying off about 17% of its workforce, or about 3,000 employees worldwide, to streamline operations and sharpen focus on its key bets

May 20, 2026
Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'

The Kremlin slammed remarks by Lithuania's top diplomat as "verging on insanity" on Wednesday after Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that NATO had to show Moscow it was

May 20, 2026
Kremlin says Lithuanian minister's comments about attacking Russian exclave 'verge on insanity'
Business|Environment|Technology|World

Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires

Two new battery-

May 20, 2026
Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK shares rise as softer inflation tempers some rate hike bets

UK shares closed higher on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected April inflation reading tempered some interest-rate-hike bets, while a drop in crude oil prices and stabilizing

May 20, 2026
UK shares rise as softer inflation tempers some rate hike bets
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

South Carolina lawmakers advance US House map targeting powerful Democrat Clyburn

South Carolina’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a new congressional map early on Wednesday aimed at ousting longtime Democratic U.S.

May 20, 2026
South Carolina lawmakers advance US House map targeting powerful Democrat Clyburn
Economy|Food|Health|Travel|World

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears

In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to Mecca,

May 20, 2026
Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US

Stellantis and Britain's Jaguar Land Rover will consider jointly developing vehicles in the U.S., the French-Italian automaker said on Wednesday.

May 20, 2026
Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|World

Colombian presidential candidate Valencia vows end to 'total peace' policy, will be tougher on security

Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia said she would scrap the government's “total peace” policy and pursue a tougher security strategy

May 20, 2026
Colombian presidential candidate Valencia vows end to 'total peace' policy, will be tougher on security
Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal

China and Russia condemned U.S.

May 20, 2026
Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage

Brazilian food delivery app iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, is suing rival Keeta, controlled by Chinese group Meituan, for alleged

May 20, 2026
Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage
Business|Technology|World

Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union reached a preliminary pay deal on Wednesday, potentially averting a planned lengthy strike that threatened to disrupt

May 20, 2026
Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows

Israeli police on Wednesday forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their

May 20, 2026
Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows
Sports|Travel|World

Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season

Victor Wembanyama is heading back to France next season with the San Antonio Spurs

May 20, 2026
Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit

A seagull has left a lasting impression on King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland

May 20, 2026
Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia

May 20, 2026
'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

May 20, 2026
Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump

May 20, 2026
The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws

In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”

May 20, 2026
Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains

Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance

May 20, 2026
In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
Asia|Environment|World

Chinese personnel swim, use boats to evacuate people in flood-hit areas

Rescue workers used boats or swam through floodwaters to evacuate people in waterlogged areas across central and southwest China on Wednesday after torrential rain killed

May 20, 2026
Chinese personnel swim, use boats to evacuate people in flood-hit areas
Election|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

The conservative-majority U.S.

May 20, 2026
US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans
Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing

Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S.

May 20, 2026
US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says

The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest in seven weeks, as concerns about inflation from higher oil prices and an uncertain outlook for the Iran

May 20, 2026
US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says
Election|Finance|Political|World

Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve

Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin

May 20, 2026
Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed progress in their 'comprehensive partnership' and criticised U.S.

May 20, 2026
Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks
Election|Political|World

Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead over Sanchez in Peru election poll

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori leads voter intentions in Peru's June 7 presidential runoff election against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new Ipsos Peru poll

May 20, 2026
Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead over Sanchez in Peru election poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts

HSBC appealed to staff not to fight AI on Wednesday, saying it would destroy jobs while creating new ones, as banking rival

May 20, 2026
Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United

May 20, 2026
Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Philip Morris names insider Massimo Andolina as CFO

Philip Morris International on Wednesday named insider Massimo Andolina as its chief financial officer, effective August 1, succeeding Emmanuel Babeau.

May 20, 2026
Philip Morris names insider Massimo Andolina as CFO
Business|Technology|World

Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania

Tesla said on X on Wednesday that its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance software was being rolled out in Lithuania, the second country in

May 20, 2026
Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind

China remained Germany's biggest trading partner in the first quarter of 2026, but only narrowly ahead of the United States as German exports to China fell sharply,

May 20, 2026
China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says

Morgan Stanley has asked its Hong Kong-based bankers to carry new mobile devices issued exclusively for business travel to mainland China, as international

May 20, 2026
Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say

Fugitive former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces charges stemming mainly from his alleged misuse of money for political gain, flew to the United States

May 20, 2026
Fugitive Polish minister flew to US from Italy, prosecutors say
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|US|World

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero

The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who

May 19, 2026
Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to resume interest rate cuts next week after a brief pause, due to stable inflation, a strong shekel and a ceasefire with Iran that has

May 20, 2026
Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|World

George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years

May 20, 2026
George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
Europe|Sports|World

British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League

May 20, 2026
British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
Health|Science|World

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead

The World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo

May 19, 2026
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

May 20, 2026
Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO summit in Ankara should reaffirm alliance's unity, Turkey to tell allies

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will tell NATO foreign ministers this week that the next NATO leaders' summit, set for Ankara in July, should reaffirm the alliance's

May 20, 2026
NATO summit in Ankara should reaffirm alliance's unity, Turkey to tell allies
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine senator dela Rosa to seek Supreme Court review of restraining order rejection

The legal counsel of Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday they will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to reject a request for a temporary

May 20, 2026
Philippine senator dela Rosa to seek Supreme Court review of restraining order rejection
Business|Economy|Technology|World

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters sought to assuage staff concerns on Wednesday, a day after saying that the bank will cut thousands of jobs over the next

May 20, 2026
StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment
Europe|Political|World

US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says

The gradual reduction of U.S. troops in Europe will happen "in a structured way", that won't impact NATO's defence plans, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on

May 20, 2026
US force adjustments in Europe will be gradual and structured, Rutte says
Africa|Europe|Health|World

US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital from Uganda

A U.S. doctor will be transferred from Uganda to a hospital in Prague on Wednesday after he came into contact with a patient infected with Ebola, Czech health officials said

May 20, 2026
US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital from Uganda
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China said on Wednesday that U.S.

May 20, 2026
Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans
World

Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next?

Israel's parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to dissolve itself, potentially bringing forward by a few weeks the next national election, which

May 20, 2026
Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next?
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations

Kyiv and Budapest began expert-level consultations online on Wednesday, the countries' foreign ministers said.

May 20, 2026
Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 

European shares finished near two-week highs on Wednesday, aided by defence and technology stocks, as investors awaited a critical earnings

May 20, 2026
European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after

May 20, 2026
Macron ally cleared to run French central bank
Economy|Political|World

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

President Donald Trump was incensed on February 20 when the U.S.

May 20, 2026
Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in June if a deal on Hungarian minority rights

May 20, 2026
Hungary's PM says he may meet Zelenskiy in June if minority rights talks successful
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO

May 20, 2026
Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says
Business|Economy|World

Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports

Indonesia unveiled a sweeping plan on Wednesday to centralise exports of key commodities such as palm oil and coal,

May 20, 2026
Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

Samsung Electronics’ labor union says it’ll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote

May 20, 2026
Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

May 20, 2026
Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

May 20, 2026
Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

May 20, 2026
Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance
Business|Economy|Political|World

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

May 20, 2026
China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues

May 20, 2026
Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives

Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives

May 20, 2026
Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

The last two bodies of the Italian divers killed in the Maldives' deadliest-ever diving accident have been recovered, a

May 20, 2026
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems,

May 20, 2026
Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

May 20, 2026
Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

May 20, 2026
Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model
Business|Economy|World

No major breakthroughs in Trump-Xi summit, UN chief says

A meeting between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies last week may have lowered tensions but achieved no breakthrough, the UN's Secretary-General said on

May 20, 2026
No major breakthroughs in Trump-Xi summit, UN chief says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

May 20, 2026
China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike

Samsung Electronics' labour union plans to embark on a massive 18-day strike on Thursday after bonus payment talks with management collapsed and attention is now

May 20, 2026
South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike
Americas|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero

The United States' Department of Homeland Security assisted Spanish police in a money-laundering probe that led to an investigation by Spain's High Court of

May 20, 2026
US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'

Indonesia's president unveiled ambitious economic targets for 2027 on Wednesday and a plan to boost revenue with state control of top

May 20, 2026
Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Wednesday said he spoke to U.S.

May 20, 2026
Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM
Economy|Europe|Political|World

As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters

As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles to halt a relentless slide in approval ratings, Ulrich Siegmund,

May 20, 2026
As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Foreign selling in Asian equities rises as bond yields climb

Foreign selling in Asian equities has accelerated so far in May as investors turn cautious over the impact of war-driven inflation and higher borrowing costs on corporate margins

May 20, 2026
Foreign selling in Asian equities rises as bond yields climb
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks, according to a report on Wednesday from

May 20, 2026
Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says
Europe|Political|World

Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled

Poland's defence minister said no decisions have been made to reduce the number of American troops in the country and recent U.S. moves may only temporarily

May 20, 2026
Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall

Indonesia's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points at a policy review on Wednesday, as

May 20, 2026
Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall
Arts|Sports|World

FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve

Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title

May 20, 2026
FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump-IRS settlement 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump and his family

The U.S.

May 20, 2026
Trump-IRS settlement 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump and his family
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

May 20, 2026
As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia

Two people were killed and 19 injured in Russia attacks on Ukraine overnight, local officials said on Wednesday, while Ukraine sent drones to strike

May 20, 2026
Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

May 20, 2026
China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
Political|US|World

Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky

U.S.

May 19, 2026
Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky
Business|Economy|Political|World

China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details

China and the U.S. have agreed to cut tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader trade deal, the Ministry of Commerce

May 20, 2026
China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling the action “way out of line”.

May 20, 2026
South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’
Asia|Business|Political|World

If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday said if he got the opportunity to speak to U.S.

May 20, 2026
If they speak, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining peace
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs

May 20, 2026
UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his

May 20, 2026
Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC
Asia|Crime|Economy|Travel|World

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

May 20, 2026
Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce

China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the U.S. that is set to expire this

May 20, 2026
China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

May 20, 2026
Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives
Election|Political|Sports|World

Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November

A hardline Republican congressman and a former college football coach who has never held elective office advanced to a runoff on Tuesday in Georgia's U.S.

May 20, 2026
Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore's banks and financial firms should use artificial intelligence to create better jobs and train workers for higher-value roles, not just cut

May 20, 2026
Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday replaced the people who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister and Claudio Alvarado

May 20, 2026
Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle
Asia|Environment|World

Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations

Torrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

May 20, 2026
Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
Political|US|World

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

President Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, purging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill

May 19, 2026
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP
Business|Economy|Technology|World

HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday AI would destroy and create certain jobs in the financial industry, and the bank was retraining its

May 20, 2026
HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

May 20, 2026
Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections
Crime|US|World

San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says

Authorities say the two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque had been radicalized online where they first met

May 19, 2026
San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy

Russia is considering the possibility of joint projects with the United States and China, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia's sovereign wealth fund

May 20, 2026
Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy
Business|Crime|Economy|World

US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

The U.S. is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the possibility that he

May 20, 2026
US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud

The United States has charged three senior employees of Telekom Malaysia (TM) for allegedly misappropriating over $20 million from the Malaysian state

May 20, 2026
US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of the trade deal

May 20, 2026
EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside

A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside

May 20, 2026
A guard, a teacher’s husband and an indispensable elder: Mosque mourns heroes who distracted shooters from children inside
Arts|Election|Political|US|World

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

May 20, 2026
House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her
Health|Political|Science|World

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

May 20, 2026
American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order

Non-citizens in the U.S. will face greater scrutiny on their banking activities following an executive order by President Donald Trump on Tuesday,

May 20, 2026
Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order
Arts|Crime|US|World

San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology

San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology

May 20, 2026
San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2026
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
Election|US|World

Barr wins Republican primary for Kentucky Senate seat, US media projects

Republican voters in Kentucky nominated Andy Barr on Tuesday as their candidate in November's election for the U.S.

May 20, 2026
Barr wins Republican primary for Kentucky Senate seat, US media projects
Crime|US|World

Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque

Authorities say the three people killed by two teen shooters at a San Diego mosque died while saving roughly 140 children who were in the building at the time of the attack

May 19, 2026
Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque
MidEast|Political|World

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war

May 20, 2026
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

May 20, 2026
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

May 16, 2026
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

May 20, 2026
US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and

May 19, 2026
Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis

The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices

May 20, 2026
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
Political|US|World

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S.

May 20, 2026
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers
Crime|Political|World

Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza

Israeli forces have intercepted the remaining vessels from an activist flotilla challenging Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza

May 19, 2026
Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza
Health|Science|World

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says

May 19, 2026
Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room

The earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it’s become known as the “shadow primary.”

May 20, 2026
For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
Interview|Political|World

Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it

Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it

May 20, 2026
Fidel Castro’s daughter has no love for the Cuban regime but warns against underestimating it
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry

May 20, 2026
An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

May 20, 2026
How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week

May 20, 2026
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq

May 19, 2026
The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

How Ken Paxton courted Donald Trump and won his endorsement

How Ken Paxton courted Donald Trump and won his endorsement

May 20, 2026
How Ken Paxton courted Donald Trump and won his endorsement
Education|Political|Sports|US|World

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights

The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers

May 19, 2026
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
Election|US|World

Trump approval drops to 35% as Republican support softens, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Donald Trump's presidential approval rating fell to nearly its lowest level since he returned to the White House, hit by a drop in

May 20, 2026
Trump approval drops to 35% as Republican support softens, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Crime|Political|World

US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion, US admiral says

A U.S. military investigation into a strike at a girls' school in Iran has been "complex" given that it was located on an active

May 20, 2026
US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion, US admiral says
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta offers AI rival chatbots limited free WhatsApp access, sources say

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots including OpenAI free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp in Europe, but will start

May 20, 2026
Meta offers AI rival chatbots limited free WhatsApp access, sources say
Economy|Health|Science|World

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus

May 19, 2026
US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Women's flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut

Women’s flag football is on track to gaining NCAA championship status

May 20, 2026
Women's flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut
Business|Economy|US|World

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

The U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

May 20, 2026
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

NFL owners approve playing up to 10 international games beyond 2026 season

The NFL will be playing more games overseas

May 19, 2026
NFL owners approve playing up to 10 international games beyond 2026 season
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city

Argentine investigators searching for the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise last month were trapping rodents in the forests surrounding the southernmost city of Ushuaia

May 20, 2026
Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally

May 19, 2026
US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
Asia|Europe|World

Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden, where U.S. plans to reduce troop levels in Europe coupled with President Donald Trump’s often inconsistent stance on the alliance have created concern

May 20, 2026
Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows
Crime|Sports|US|World

Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of probation

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago

May 20, 2026
Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of probation
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing

A Utah judge will decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

May 19, 2026
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Southampton expelled from playoffs for spying, loses shot at promotion to Premier League

Southampton has been expelled from the Championship playoffs after admitting to repeatedly spying on opponents

May 20, 2026
Southampton expelled from playoffs for spying, loses shot at promotion to Premier League
Europe|Political|World

NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent

May 19, 2026
NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced
Political|US|World

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building

May 20, 2026
Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security
World

Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away

May 19, 2026
Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
Arts|Political|World

Trump’s Washington revamp: The projects reshaping the capital

President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious revamp of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot (76-meter) arch and a new

March 05, 2026
Trump’s Washington revamp: The projects reshaping the capital
MidEast|Political|World

Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

The body overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza plans to ask the United Nations Security Council to press Hamas to disarm

May 19, 2026
Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators

Brazil's government on Tuesday unveiled a program offering up to 30 billion reais ($5.95 billion) in subsidized credit for ride-hailing drivers and taxi operators to

May 20, 2026
Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi's visit to Rome

Italy and India will seek to reinforce diplomatic and trade ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rome by elevating their relationship to that

May 19, 2026
Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi's visit to Rome
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Woman plunges to her death down open NYC manhole after stepping out of a car

Woman plunges to her death down open NYC manhole after stepping out of a car

May 20, 2026
Woman plunges to her death down open NYC manhole after stepping out of a car
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Northern California honors military working dogs with new monument

Northern California honors military working dogs with new monument

May 20, 2026
Northern California honors military working dogs with new monument
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

May 19, 2026
The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal
Business|Crime|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Mango founder’s son arrested in connection to father’s plunging death

Mango founder’s son arrested in connection to father’s plunging death

May 20, 2026
Mango founder’s son arrested in connection to father’s plunging death
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World

San Francisco's last jeepney helps highlight city's Filipino culture

San Francisco's last jeepney helps highlight city's Filipino culture

May 20, 2026
San Francisco's last jeepney helps highlight city's Filipino culture
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

May 19, 2026
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race

Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race

May 19, 2026
Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level in 19 years

30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level in 19 years

May 19, 2026
30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level in 19 years
Environment|Science|World

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say

Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports

May 19, 2026
The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say
Business|Sports|World

NHL denies Golden Knights' appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say

The Vegas Golden Knights’ appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules has been denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year

May 19, 2026
NHL denies Golden Knights' appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Two Married at First Sight UK wives claim they were raped by onscreen husbands

Two Married at First Sight UK wives claim they were raped by onscreen husbands

May 20, 2026
Two Married at First Sight UK wives claim they were raped by onscreen husbands
Crime|Education|US|World

'It’s very disturbing': Parents, students try to make sense of mass shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

'It’s very disturbing': Parents, students try to make sense of mass shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

May 20, 2026
'It’s very disturbing': Parents, students try to make sense of mass shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

May 19, 2026
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting

May 20, 2026
Clairemont mosque had bolstered security years before mass shooting
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release

An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis

May 19, 2026
Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release
Crime|Political|US|World

Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts

A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn’t have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing

May 19, 2026
Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts
Crime|Political|World

Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund

May 19, 2026
Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund
Political|US|World

Trump says US may need to hit Iran again

U.S.

May 19, 2026
Trump says US may need to hit Iran again
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IIF cuts South Africa 2026 growth forecast as Middle East conflict bites

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, May 19 - South Africa's improving economic outlook has been clouded by the Middle East conflict, which is pushing up energy costs and complicating monetary policy, the

May 19, 2026
IIF cuts South Africa 2026 growth forecast as Middle East conflict bites
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

May 19, 2026
Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure
Business|Sports|World

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai has become the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship

May 17, 2026
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse

Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba

May 15, 2026
Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse
Crime|US|World

At least 1 dead in shooting near the Islamic Center of San Diego, sources say

At least one individual was killed during a shooting incident at the Islamic Center in San Diego today, according to two law enforcement officials briefed on the incident tells CNN.

May 19, 2026
At least 1 dead in shooting near the Islamic Center of San Diego, sources say
Europe|Sports|World

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury

Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury

May 19, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Wimbledon because of wrist injury
Crime|Europe|World

UK police investigate allegations of child sex abuse dating back to 1980s after Epstein file release

Police in the UK are investigating two allegations of decades-old child sex abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein

May 19, 2026
UK police investigate allegations of child sex abuse dating back to 1980s after Epstein file release
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC seeking warrant for his arrest

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC seeking warrant for his arrest

May 19, 2026
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC seeking warrant for his arrest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again

The bond market is making noise again

May 19, 2026
The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
Crime|Europe|World

A NATO fighter jet shoots down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Authorities say a NATO fighter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia

May 19, 2026
A NATO fighter jet shoots down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia
Crime|Finance|Political|World

Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday he was told the International Criminal Court

May 19, 2026
Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada's inflation rate accelerates to 2.8% as Iran war pushes up gasoline prices

Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.8% in April from 2.4% in March, driven largely by a surge in gasoline prices after the Iran war pushed

May 19, 2026
Canada's inflation rate accelerates to 2.8% as Iran war pushes up gasoline prices
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people

A bomb outside a Defense Ministry building in the Syrian capital has killed one soldier and wounded about a dozen other people

May 19, 2026
Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people
Education|Environment|Science|World

Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive

Maldivian authorities are investigating multiple possible factors behind the deaths of five Italian divers in a deepwater

May 18, 2026
Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, shadow fleet vessels

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on

May 19, 2026
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, shadow fleet vessels
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland

Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic norms

May 19, 2026
Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall

San Jose has landed a pro women’s hockey franchise with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California

May 19, 2026
PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire

British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London

May 19, 2026
Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire
Crime|Political|US|World

Pentagon watchdog evaluating US operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats

Pentagon watchdog evaluating US operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats

May 19, 2026
Pentagon watchdog evaluating US operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats
Crime|Science|Travel|World

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives

May 19, 2026
Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife

May 19, 2026
Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Bodies of 2 Italian divers are recovered from deep in a Maldives underwater cave

Divers have recovered the bodies of two Italian divers from an underwater cave in the Maldives

May 19, 2026
Bodies of 2 Italian divers are recovered from deep in a Maldives underwater cave
Arts|Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani is having a down year at the plate. It shows just how special he is

Shohei Ohtani is having a down year at the plate. It shows just how special he is

May 19, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is having a down year at the plate. It shows just how special he is
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

May 19, 2026
Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks
Health|Science|World

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way

May 19, 2026
A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way
Environment|Science|World

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

May 19, 2026
From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species
Business|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal

Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit

May 19, 2026
Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

Channel 4 pulls all episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' after sexual misconduct claims

Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of “Married at First Sight UK” after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners

May 19, 2026
Channel 4 pulls all episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' after sexual misconduct claims
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ could temper its taper as bond wobbles rattle markets

Financial market turbulence could force the Bank of Japan to go slow on the unwinding of its massive debt holdings, giving anxious bond investors some relief

May 19, 2026
BOJ could temper its taper as bond wobbles rattle markets
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback

The Bank of England is weighing alternatives to holding limits on stablecoins and will publish draft rules next month, it said on Tuesday. 

May 19, 2026
BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

How to oil-proof your life

How to oil-proof your life

May 19, 2026
How to oil-proof your life
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US to host G20 trade ministers meeting in Wisconsin later this year

U.S.

May 19, 2026
US to host G20 trade ministers meeting in Wisconsin later this year
Business|Economy|Technology|World

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday for 18

May 19, 2026
What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?
Crime|Education|US|World

A suicide note with writings about racial pride, hate speech on a weapon. What we know about the San Diego shooting suspects

A suicide note with writings about racial pride, hate speech on a weapon. What we know about the San Diego shooting suspects

May 19, 2026
A suicide note with writings about racial pride, hate speech on a weapon. What we know about the San Diego shooting suspects
Health|Science|World

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region

May 18, 2026
American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
Business|Economy|World

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage

May 19, 2026
Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Rescue teams in Germany are searching for three people missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Görlitz near the Polish border

May 19, 2026
Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

May 19, 2026
What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war

May 19, 2026
Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|World

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy

May 19, 2026
Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy
Health|Science|World

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

May 17, 2026
What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors see no let-up in bond market strain

The latest sharp selloff in U.S. Treasuries may be far from over.

May 19, 2026
Investors see no let-up in bond market strain
Business|Economy|Technology|World

StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'

Standard Chartered will eliminate more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it seeks to replace "lower-value human capital" with technology, becoming

May 19, 2026
StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'
Crime|Education|World

'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack

Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn Gaza and settled in Southern California two decades ago, was among

May 19, 2026
'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement

May 19, 2026
What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors

Stellantis' CEO Antonio Filosa will outline a new long-term strategy to investors on Thursday with a focus on reviving crucial U.S. sales, tightening the

May 19, 2026
Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran

May 19, 2026
Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
Sports|US|World

Michael King's strong start, Mason Miller's big finish send Padres to 1-0 victory over Dodgers

The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory

May 19, 2026
Michael King's strong start, Mason Miller's big finish send Padres to 1-0 victory over Dodgers
Africa|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive

Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers

May 19, 2026
Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

May 17, 2026
Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia consumer sentiment edges up in May but remains gloomy

Australia's consumer sentiment rose in May as the oil shock triggered by the Iran war showed signs of easing slightly, but uncertainty over energy supplies and the third

May 19, 2026
Australia consumer sentiment edges up in May but remains gloomy
Crime|US|World

Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves

Police say a shooting at a San Diego mosque has killed three men and both shooters are dead

May 19, 2026
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners

May 19, 2026
Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California

May 19, 2026
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Crime|World

Police: Two suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves

Authorities say two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego, killing three men before killing themselves

May 19, 2026
Police: Two suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves
Crime|US|World

Three victims killed, two suspects dead after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

Three victims killed, two suspects dead after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

May 19, 2026
Three victims killed, two suspects dead after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave

May 17, 2026
Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

The Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted

May 18, 2026
Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
Health|Science|World

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

Tests for Ebola don’t detect this strain, so it took the WHO extra time to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

May 19, 2026
Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

May 19, 2026
Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users of its Mythos cybersecurity model to share information about cyber threats with others who

May 19, 2026
Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others
Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

Prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday charged a U.S.

May 19, 2026
Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
Crime|Health|US|World

Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside

May 19, 2026
Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

RBA worried higher energy costs could quickly lift consumer prices

Australia's central bank is worried higher energy costs will feed through to consumer prices quickly given the stretched state of the domestic economy, potentially creating

May 19, 2026
RBA worried higher energy costs could quickly lift consumer prices
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

May 19, 2026
Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
Africa|Health|World

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120

Congo will open three treatment centers for the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organization is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak that has killed nearly 120 people

May 18, 2026
Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens

Followers of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales have joined a massive protest movement against President Rodrigo Paz

May 19, 2026
Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

May 18, 2026
The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war

May 19, 2026
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Crime|US|World

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown

A Minnesota county prosecutor has charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state

May 19, 2026
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document

Meta detailed its layoff plans for this week in a memo shared with employees on Monday, saying cuts to its workforce globally would be accompanied by a fresh

May 19, 2026
Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions

The U.S.

May 19, 2026
US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions
Africa|Health|Science|World

US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC

With more than 100 deaths authorities suspect were linked to Ebola, a remote corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the epicentre of a deadly outbreak. The World Health organisation has declared the new outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

May 18, 2026
US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

How Cuba reached its breaking point

Cuba is facing severe shortages, economic hardship and growing public frustration as US pressures to overthrow the government mount. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from the Cuban Capital.

May 18, 2026
How Cuba reached its breaking point
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’

May 19, 2026
Trump says he’ll ‘hold off’ on attacking Iran on Tuesday but tells military to be ready ‘on a moment’s notice’
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness

Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad

May 19, 2026
Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness
Environment|Science|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming

President Donald Trump blasted the accuracy of scientists' global warming projections in a social media post that itself painted a distorted view of the science, projections and policy of climate change

May 19, 2026
FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming
Business|Political|US|World

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access

May 19, 2026
The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election

May 19, 2026
Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

May 19, 2026
US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal on the verge of Premier League title after beating Burnley

Arsenal has closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by beating Burnley 1-0 in its penultimate game of the campaign

May 19, 2026
Arsenal on the verge of Premier League title after beating Burnley
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.

May 19, 2026
Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

May 19, 2026
ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Business|Crime|World

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts

May 19, 2026
Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US
Election|Political|US|World

Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post

A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the removal of Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security czar, claiming his time working as a special

May 19, 2026
Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen's removal from post
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

May 18, 2026
Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
Crime|US|World

Police responding to reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego

Police responding to reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego

May 19, 2026
Police responding to reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego
US|World

On rare campaign trail visit, Hegseth implores Kentucky voters to oust Massie

On rare campaign trail visit, Hegseth implores Kentucky voters to oust Massie

May 19, 2026
On rare campaign trail visit, Hegseth implores Kentucky voters to oust Massie
Entertainment|Sports|World

Canada beats Denmark and Crosby tallies 4 assists in third-period surge at hockey worlds

Canada has scored five goals in the final period against Denmark in a 5-1 victory at the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland

May 18, 2026
Canada beats Denmark and Crosby tallies 4 assists in third-period surge at hockey worlds
Business|Economy|World

Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday

Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as U.S.

May 18, 2026
Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

As bond yields surge, investors grow wary of a global spending crunch

Investors are waking up to the worry that war in Iran may deliver a lasting inflationary shock, with sovereign bond yields racing

May 18, 2026
As bond yields surge, investors grow wary of a global spending crunch
Business|Crime|US|World

Murdaugh sues former court clerk whose actions caused his murder convictions to then be vacated

Murdaugh sues former court clerk whose actions caused his murder convictions to then be vacated

May 19, 2026
Murdaugh sues former court clerk whose actions caused his murder convictions to then be vacated
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

May 19, 2026
Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
Business|Environment|World

Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun’s Amazon gold mine stays suspended

A Brazilian court is set to rule on the controversial Volta Grande gold mine project in the Amazon, operated by Canadian company Belo Sun

May 19, 2026
Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Sun’s Amazon gold mine stays suspended
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Florida driver crashes after high-speed chase, jokes about needing a faster car, FHP says

Florida driver crashes after high-speed chase, jokes about needing a faster car, FHP says

May 19, 2026
Florida driver crashes after high-speed chase, jokes about needing a faster car, FHP says
Crime|US|World

Oklahoma executes Raymond Johnson for 2007 murders of mother and baby

Oklahoma executes Raymond Johnson for 2007 murders of mother and baby

May 19, 2026
Oklahoma executes Raymond Johnson for 2007 murders of mother and baby
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

May 18, 2026
Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade

The Israeli military has intercepted boats in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza

May 18, 2026
Israeli troops intercept a flotilla off Cyprus as it tries to breach the Gaza blockade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea

May 19, 2026
Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiraling crises

May 18, 2026
A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high in volatile trade on Monday as worries over supply disruption from the Iran war offset a report that the

May 18, 2026
Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school

May 18, 2026
Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, was positive but emphasized Greenland's commitment to self-determination

May 18, 2026
Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Travel|World

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips

May 18, 2026
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Science|Technology|World

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets

On eastern Ukraine's 'road of life', nets hang overhead for protection, robots ferry supplies and troops sprint for cover as drones circle constantly above them. The battlefield has been transformed by unmanned warfare, CNN's Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports.

May 18, 2026
On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|US|World

Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial

May 18, 2026
Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Crime|Health|US|World

Luigi Mangione’s notebook writings, gun seized from his backpack will be allowed in upcoming murder trial, judge rules

Luigi Mangione’s notebook writings, gun seized from his backpack will be allowed in upcoming murder trial, judge rules

May 18, 2026
Luigi Mangione’s notebook writings, gun seized from his backpack will be allowed in upcoming murder trial, judge rules
Americas|Business|Europe|Sports|World

FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry

FIFA has added another gambling industry sponsor to the 2026 World Cup by signing Greece-based betting brand Betano to a regional deal covering Europe and South America

May 18, 2026
FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry
Sports|Travel|World

The Flying Kiwis: No longer flightless, spreading football fandom at the World Cup

A group of New Zealanders known as the Flying Kiwis travels the world to support their national soccer team

May 18, 2026
The Flying Kiwis: No longer flightless, spreading football fandom at the World Cup
Sports|World

Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court

It’s more than just poignant and intentional handshake snubs from Ukrainian players on the tennis courts these days

May 18, 2026
Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk raise trophies for war-torn Ukraine on the tennis court
Arts|Sports|World

Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion

Aaron Rai recalls watching VHS tapes of Tiger Woods when he was a boy growing up in England

May 18, 2026
Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion
Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

May 18, 2026
A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

May 18, 2026
Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front
Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

The death toll in the latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000

May 18, 2026
Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Spanish court orders tax authority to repay Shakira $64 million over wrongful fines

Spanish court orders tax authority to repay Shakira $64 million over wrongful fines

May 18, 2026
Spanish court orders tax authority to repay Shakira $64 million over wrongful fines
Business|Economy|World

Bank of England's Greene says central banks can't assume Iran war impact will be temporary

Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said central banks should

May 18, 2026
Bank of England's Greene says central banks can't assume Iran war impact will be temporary
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Commerzbank formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer as risky and undervalued

Commerzbank on Monday formally rejected an offer by Italy's UniCredit to buy the German lender, digging in its heels in its months-long

May 18, 2026
Commerzbank formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer as risky and undervalued
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US home builder sentiment ticks up in May but broad pessimism remains prevalent

U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly improved in May, but construction firm attitudes about the housing market remain subdued as the war in Iran stokes inflation pressures that

May 18, 2026
US home builder sentiment ticks up in May but broad pessimism remains prevalent
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at America’s busiest commuter railroad

Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at America’s busiest commuter railroad

May 18, 2026
Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at America’s busiest commuter railroad
World

Supreme Court puts off fight over who can sue to enforce what’s left of the Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court puts off fight over who can sue to enforce what’s left of the Voting Rights Act

May 18, 2026
Supreme Court puts off fight over who can sue to enforce what’s left of the Voting Rights Act
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

May 18, 2026
Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades
Environment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Italy's foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave

Italy’s Foreign Ministry says rescuers have found the bodies of four Italian divers inside an underwater cave in the Maldives

May 18, 2026
Italy's foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians in Maldives sea cave
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government

May 18, 2026
Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world’s biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday

May 18, 2026
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

May 18, 2026
Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance

European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.

May 18, 2026
Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey

1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey

May 18, 2026
1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?

Vessels in trouble in the Strait of Hormuz call this small office in an English coastal city and the 18-person team then problem solves from thousands of miles away.

May 17, 2026
Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?
Health|Political|Science|World

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

May 18, 2026
US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA
Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|World

4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho

May 18, 2026
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection

May 18, 2026
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Alabama's primaries

Alabama voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and a full slate of state and local offices

May 18, 2026
What to expect in Alabama's primaries
Election|Political|World

What to expect in Georgia's primaries

Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber

May 18, 2026
What to expect in Georgia's primaries
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming

May 18, 2026
Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

May 18, 2026
Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast|World

In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses

In a small sewing workshop in southern Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep

May 18, 2026
In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses
Business|Economy|US|World

A new day at the Fed, but policy forecast cloudy for Warsh, Trump, US

After eight years of friction with the White House, a global pandemic, and a fight with high inflation, the U.S.

May 18, 2026
A new day at the Fed, but policy forecast cloudy for Warsh, Trump, US
Crime|Education|US|World

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial

May 18, 2026
A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How to inflation-proof your investments

How to inflation-proof your investments

May 18, 2026
How to inflation-proof your investments
MidEast|Political|World

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

May 18, 2026
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

May 18, 2026
Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages

The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial over criminal charges

May 18, 2026
Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

A plan by U.S.-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental

May 18, 2026
Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns
Business|Technology|World

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players

May 18, 2026
How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers

A Hong Kong court has started hearing final arguments in the national security trial of two organizers of vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

May 18, 2026
Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers
MidEast|Political|World

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

May 18, 2026
Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

May 18, 2026
From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?
Crime|US|World

Three suspects in custody after shooting spree in Austin, Texas, police say

Three suspects were in custody on Sunday after a dozen shootings this weekend in Austin, Texas, that left four people injured, police said. 

May 18, 2026
Three suspects in custody after shooting spree in Austin, Texas, police say
Business|Science|Technology|World

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay

China will address U.S. concerns about rare earth shortages, the White House said on Sunday in a recap of agreements struck at last week's

May 18, 2026
White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay
Health|Science|World

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international

May 17, 2026
What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's economy loses steam at start of Q2 as consumption, output disappoint in April

China's growth lost momentum in April, with industrial output cooling and retail sales sinking to over three-year lows as the world's second-biggest economy wrestled with

May 18, 2026
China's economy loses steam at start of Q2 as consumption, output disappoint in April
Business|Economy|Political|World

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

May 18, 2026
China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals

May 18, 2026
Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals
Health|Science|World

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

May 17, 2026
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Political|World

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious

May 17, 2026
Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines
Business|Sports|US|World

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

He’s the best player on the best team

May 17, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs
Business|Economy|World

Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?

Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?

May 18, 2026
Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

McIlroy has angry exchange with fan at PGA. Rahm, Smith, Schauffele also fade

Rory McIlroy’s frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a “U-S-A!”

May 18, 2026
McIlroy has angry exchange with fan at PGA. Rahm, Smith, Schauffele also fade
Arts|Sports|World

Aaron Rai becomes the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century

Aaron Rai becomes the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century

May 18, 2026
Aaron Rai becomes the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century
Europe|Sports|World

Barcelona wins in Lewandowski's farewell. Sevilla avoids relegation despite loss to Real Madrid

Barcelona has capped a perfect season at home

May 18, 2026
Barcelona wins in Lewandowski's farewell. Sevilla avoids relegation despite loss to Real Madrid
Political|US|World

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

May 17, 2026
National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Barbra Streisand won't attend Cannes Palme d'Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand says she won’t attend the Cannes Film Festival ceremony where she was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or after sustaining a knee injury

May 18, 2026
Barbra Streisand won't attend Cannes Palme d'Or ceremony after a knee injury
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant

May 17, 2026
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Bulgarians celebrated on Sunday their country's surprise first win in the Eurovision Song Contest as they welcomed home Dara, who triumphed with her catchy, crowd-pleasing,

May 17, 2026
Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win
Business|Economy|Political|World

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

May 17, 2026
China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

May 18, 2026
Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
Entertainment|Sports|World

Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad

An apparent mistake by the fourth official has forced Neymar off the field in the 65th minute of Santos' 3-0 home loss to Coritiba in the Brazilian league, the last match before Brazil’s World Cup squad is announced Monday

May 18, 2026
Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

Canada's national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

May 18, 2026
Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test
Sports|US|World

Injury concerns for the US ahead of World Cup with Aaronson, Richards hurt in Premier League action

U.S. forward Brenden Aaronson has left the field with an apparent left knee injury while playing for Leeds in the Premier League in a potential concern for the Americans ahead of the World Cup

May 17, 2026
Injury concerns for the US ahead of World Cup with Aaronson, Richards hurt in Premier League action
Sports|World

Defending champion US rebounds from loss to Switzerland by beating Britain 5-1 at ice hockey worlds

The United States bounced back from a loss to Switzerland with a 5-1 win over Britain at the ice hockey world championship

May 17, 2026
Defending champion US rebounds from loss to Switzerland by beating Britain 5-1 at ice hockey worlds
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home

May 17, 2026
Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

May 18, 2026
PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China

May 17, 2026
Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'
Crime|US|World

Neighbors rush to help teenagers shot: 'I saw the fear in his eyes'

Neighbors rush to help teenagers shot: 'I saw the fear in his eyes'

May 17, 2026
Neighbors rush to help teenagers shot: 'I saw the fear in his eyes'
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff

Peru's top electoral authority pledged on Sunday to correct "flaws" that delayed April's first-round election results by a month ahead of a presidential runoff scheduled for

May 17, 2026
Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

May 17, 2026
Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella travelled to the northern city of Modena on Sunday, a day after several people were

May 17, 2026
Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack