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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

When AMD CEO Lisa Su

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up

U.S.

Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlook

By Michael S.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction

By Michael S.

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

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-

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

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

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

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

Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory

By Michael S.

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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-

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,

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-

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. 

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close

U.S.

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.

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

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

A federal judge threw out a lawsuit that U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices

The U.S.

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

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

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 "

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad

Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast

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

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

‘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’

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. 

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

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

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

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

Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes 'rupture'

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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'

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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.

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

Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster

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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

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

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

Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80

Yemen's ex-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has died at 80

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

Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger

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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

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.

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.

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,

US removing 76 names from sanctions blacklist in move meant to strengthen program

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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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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,

Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of Gaza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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 "

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon

Rescuers hopeful they can pull 5 villagers from flooded Laos cave soon

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Estée Lauder exits Puig talks, preserves firepower for selective M&A

After U.S. cosmetics company Estée Lauder walked away

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

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

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

US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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,

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms

Panama's National Assembly approved a law that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

The U.S.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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,"

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S.

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

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

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.

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

US Treasury to erase 80 outdated names from sanctions blacklist as it launches new review

The U.S.

Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail

Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro said he met with U.S.

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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-

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 "

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Triple Espresso is back

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

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

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

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

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

Alabama asks US Supreme Court to allow pro-Republican congressional map

Alabama officials asked the U.S.

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,

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

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

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

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

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

NY Fed finds 'remarkable increase' in food insecurity for many Americans

By Michael S.

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.

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

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.

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

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;

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

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

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

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

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

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Former Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden sued the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taiwan president gifts Trump autobiography of TSMC founder

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday gifted U.S.

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

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

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

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

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.

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. 

'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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China

U.S.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

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

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

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

Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance

Iran war spending drains US military budgets, triggering cancelled trainings, delayed maintenance

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

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

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

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",

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

'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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

U.S.

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.

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

Thai housing demand recovering but outlook clouded by energy shock risks

(Fixes typo in lead paragraph to 'lender,' not 'leader.')

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US judge halts West Point faculty speech curbs under Trump-era policy

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House

Brazilian Senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro met with U.S.

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

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

Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs

Trump administration proposes having all federal workers sign NDAs

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

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

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

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

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

US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment

The U.S.

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

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.

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall

The U.S.

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.

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

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

US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts

U.S.

Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology

(Corrects identifier RIC for Geely Holding in lead paragraph.)

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans

U.S.

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

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

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

US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands

The U.S.

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam

U.S.

U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes

U.N.

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

US Supreme Court turns away NFL bid to move Black coach's bias claims into arbitration

The U.S.

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

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day

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

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

Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Advisers to the U.S.

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.”

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

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

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

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

US and Armenia sign partnership agreement ahead of Armenian election

U.S.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rubio aide Mike Needham promoted to top White House national security post, source says

U.S.

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

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,

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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,

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

'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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

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

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised U.S.

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal

U.S.

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.

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

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

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

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

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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

Trump and Warsh's fates are now tied, for better or worse

Former U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over

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

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

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

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

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

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

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." 

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4