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Poland's Tusk seeks calm and dialogue with Ukraine in row over army unit

Poland's prime minister called for solidarity and talks between Warsaw and Kyiv on Monday after diplomatic relations deteriorated over the naming of a Ukrainian army unit

UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rules

Britain's financial regulator on Monday slightly softened its proposals for money market funds to hold more liquid assets which are designed to ensure they are resilient

Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex chief justice at national park protest

Riot police fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national park in

Wall St opens higher as chip stocks rebound, Middle East tensions ease

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, bouncing back from a sharp selloff in the prior session, aided by a recovery in chip stocks and signs of easing tensions in the

India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says

India is pushing for preferential new tariffs from the United States as part of talks to finalise an interim trade deal with Washington, an Indian

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russia’s influence

IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to "re-engage" with him so inspections can resume at sites the U.S

LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter

LATAM Airlines' Brazilian unit is expected to trim capacity by about 3% in July compared with its initial plans for the

China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp

China's car sales extended a downturn in May that has become a stress test for foreign automakers led by Volkswagen, which is trying to revive its China business through

Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly

Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

US indictment of Raúl Castro comes amid a long history of American aggression against Cuba

Recent military and economic pressure on Cuba, including Trump’s threats of a ‘friendly takeover’ of the island, follow a long pattern of US hostility toward its southern neighbor.

China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President

Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals

June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,

Reuters poll: UK home prices to rise less than previously thought on fears of higher borrowing costs

British home prices will rise less than previously predicted this year and dip in the once flourishing London market as expectations for higher borrowing

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

More than a third of lawmakers from Britain's governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the British government to end trade with Israeli

Israeli military kills six in Gaza and expands control zone, locals say

Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the

In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild

One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique

Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis

Pope Leo told Spain's parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, adding to challenges for global shipping through the Middle East

Why the Iran-aligned Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

June 8 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban ships linked to Israel from the Red Sea after Israel renewed its military attacks on Iran, adding to concerns about global

Leo meets abuse victims in Spain as some protest

Pope Leo met on Monday with six survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy in Spain, the Vatican said, as groups of survivors who were not

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

These are the world’s best cities for food, according to Time Out

These are the world’s best cities for food, according to Time Out

Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it

Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches

Trump says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that both Israel and Iran are looking to "do an immediate ceasefire", and that final negotiations on "peace" are proceeding. 

Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns

Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday.

Citigroup lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 on earnings strength, AI 'supercycle'

Citigroup became the latest Wall Street brokerage to raise its 2026-end target for the S&P 500 index beyond the 8,000 mark, citing resilience in corporate

Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, as caution over Middle East hostilities and concerns that a tech-driven market rally had run

Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028

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UK watchdog begins formal review of eBay's purchase of Depop

Britain's competition regulator said on Monday it would begin formally reviewing eBay's planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop after ending the first

Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire

Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled

Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was

Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says

Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday, the latest sign of

Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has

Chip rout puts Korea's 'ant' investors to the test as margin debt soars

Seoul resident Laura Byun has long preferred U.S. mutual funds over Korean shares, but the KOSPI's blistering rally changed that and her risk

An Italian general rallies his troops, threatening to outflank Meloni

Roberto Vannacci's new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, is fast becoming a political headache for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Chip chill, jobs heat and war

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Wall Street is holding its breath after Friday’s withering chip

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during

Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing the trust of investors and his growth agenda risks being undone by a

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new head of free meals agency

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday appointed a new head of the agency responsible for implementing his flagship free meals programme, replacing the previous

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un

China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals

6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals

South Korea's KOSPI craters over 8% as Fed fears spark tech rout

South Korea's stock benchmark plunged over 8% on Monday,

Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says

A Ukrainian drone crossed into Moldova early on Monday and fragments of it showing traces of an explosion were found in a field near the eastern village of Lopatna, not

Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says

A fall in Hungary's inflation and risk premia has likely lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but the central

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress

India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb: Reuters poll

India's inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel

South Korea to overhaul election process after ballot shortage shocks country

South Korea will overhaul its election process after shortages of ballot papers at last week's local elections fuelled a public outcry, the presidential office

Europe's STOXX 600 closes subdued as oil rally fades; Italian banks in focus

Europe's STOXX 600 share index closed subdued but above session lows on Monday, as oil prices pared earlier gains following

Iran blames US for latest exchanges of fire with Israel

Overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel will only worsen an already "chaotic diplomatic process" with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Kosovo prime minister looks to other parties for cooperation after election win

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti called for cooperation from other parties to end 18 months of political deadlock after his Vetevendosje party came out

Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes

As soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war send ripples across the global travel market, a

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official

Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show

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Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened

China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll

China's export growth likely strengthened in May, underpinned by a backlog of overseas orders brought forward to pre-empt energy price pressures tied to the Gulf war,

China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand

China's e-commerce export engine is faltering as surging jet fuel costs and weak demand from lower-income consumers in

How a few AI chip giants warped Asia's stock picking game

Sam Konrad's stocks are having a fantastic year, thanks to AI-fueled rallies in Taiwan and South Korea, but his fund is so top

Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted

The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.

Blistering AI rally turns ugly

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee An ugly selloff in technology stocks swept across Asia on Monday as investors slammed the brakes on the red-hot AI rally, with a

FAA lifts brief ground stop at San Francisco International Airport

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Vietnam cbank vice governor says country will lean towards fiscal policy to meet growth target

Vietnam will lean towards expansionary fiscal policies to meet the government's economic growth target, with the room narrowing for monetary policy, the country's deputy

Bank of England's Taylor sees rates on hold barring worst-case scenario

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said interest rates at their current level were restrictive for the economy and he did not see the need for an increase to tackle

What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals

What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals

Peru set for lengthy count as presidential race too close to call

Peru's presidential race is set for another drawn-out count after early results on Sunday showed the race was too close to call.

Tech stocks dive as Fed bets rattle AI rally

Asian markets extended last week's bruising selloff with high-flying semiconductor stocks taking the heaviest beating and South Korea's KOSPI sinking more than 4.5%.

Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are 'provocative act'

Chinese Coast Guard patrols to the east of Taiwan are a "provocative act" and the military will closely coordinate with the island's Coast Guard in

Colombia set for presidential runoff after leftist Cepeda acknowledges first round loss

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will face left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda on June 21 in a presidential runoff in Colombia, after Cepeda on

Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race

An early tally by pollster Ipsos shows that Roberto Sanchez is leading Peru's presidential race with 50.3% compared to Keiko Fujimori's 49.7%, a statistical tie according to

Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday that it is partnering with South Korea's tech conglomerate LG Group on humanoid robots and data centers.

India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes margins

From smaller packs on shelves to higher prices at checkout, Indian companies are scrambling to protect their margins

6 people hurt in stabbings at New York's Penn Station with a suspect in custody, authorities says

Authorities say six people were injured in a stabbing inside New York’s Penn Station

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest

Votes being counted in runoff election to choose Peru's ninth leader in 10 years

Peru's presidential runoff election remains undecided as authorities tally votes for the country's ninth leader in a decade

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

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After an injury stole his last World Cup moment, USMNT’s Miles Robinson tells CNN he is ‘honored’ for a second chance

After an injury stole his last World Cup moment, USMNT’s Miles Robinson tells CNN he is ‘honored’ for a second chance

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire

Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war

Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women's Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major

Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open for her second consecutive major victory

China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation

China's crackdown on "illegal" cross-border investment won't lead to mainlanders' offshore accounts being closed and assets liquidated forcibly, the securities regulator said, amid

UK pay settlements hold at 3.5% for second month, IDR survey shows

Pay settlements awarded by British employers held steady in the three months to April despite an increase in the country's minimum wage, according to a survey that was

Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows

Japan's economy lost momentum in the January-March quarter from the previous three months on sluggish capital expenditure, revised gross domestic product

UK firms pause hiring as Iran war stings, REC survey shows

Britain's jobs market cooled rapidly in May after employers put the brakes on permanent hiring after the Iran war heightened cost pressures and uncertainty about the

Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity

As Platner targets Senate seat, fellow Democrats hold their noses ahead of Maine primary

Reports about presumptive Senate nominee Graham Platner's past have left some of his fellow Democrats feeling uneasy about him

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia

The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday said Russian magnate Roman Abramovich had met him in Kyiv and offered to take a message to the Kremlin on peace prospects, but the

Airbus notifies A320neo series customers of delays on jets due in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reports

Airbus SE has been notifying some customers of delays on A320neo series jets that are due to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia

The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian

Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

Kosovo's Kurti wins snap election but lacks majority needed to end crisis

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won Kosovo's parliamentary election on Sunday, the Balkan country's third in just 18 months, but fell short of the

US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports

The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.

Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Sunday that regional governments were "not in a position to demand reparations", responding to what he

Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones

Moldova's President Maia Sandu said the war in neighbouring Ukraine showed that her country badly needed high-technology interceptor drones and new

European leaders voice 'urgent need' to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ballistic missiles

The leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia’s powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday

Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago

Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo

The ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election

South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks

South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, as anti-immigrant protests tarnish the country's reputation.

Israeli military police investigating soldier's killing of 7-month-old Palestinian

Israel's military said on Sunday its police criminal investigation unit was investigating the killing of a Palestinian infant by an Israeli soldier in the Israeli-

Brazil's Embraer sees eventual China breakthrough for E2 jets

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects to eventually bring its E2 jets into China, seeing a role for the aircraft among the country's domestically

United Airlines CEO says big merger unlikely after American rebuff, asset buys possible

United Airlines remains open to buying airport slots, gates or other assets if higher fuel prices put weaker rivals under

LATAM CEO sees more airline capacity cuts if fuel shock persists

LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said the airline industry may need to cut capacity further if elevated fuel

Who are the World Cup favorites?

Who are the World Cup favorites?

Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead

Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix

Years of pent-up emotions came flooding out of Alexander Zverev when he finally won the French Open

Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title

Iran's top negotiator threatens US targets over Lebanon escalation

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran and its green light on Sunday for Israel to escalate attacks in Lebanon make U.S. bases and Israeli assets in the Middle East legitimate

US lawmakers warn Pulte appointment could thwart surveillance law's renewal

Two U.S. lawmakers with national security expertise warned on Sunday that President Donald Trump's choice of Bill Pulte to be

Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5

A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship has opened fire in central Israel

Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up

Ukraine’s deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and discontent is bubbling up

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

Iran’s soccer team has arrived in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month

Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Mother of Auburn student missing in Japan talks to CNN: 'I know he's still alive'

Erin Burnett talks to the mother of James 'Weston' Higginbotham after he mysteriously vanished during a family trip to Japan. His mom Nancy tells Erin why she believes he's still alive.

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024

Soccer-Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the

As FIFA World Cup nears, some MARTA riders raise safety concerns after recent attacks on transit system

As FIFA World Cup nears, some MARTA riders raise safety concerns after recent attacks on transit system

Prosecutors say he sparked the Palisades Fire and was ‘fixated’ on Luigi Mangione. Now Jonathan Rinderknecht heads to trial

Prosecutors say he sparked the Palisades Fire and was ‘fixated’ on Luigi Mangione. Now Jonathan Rinderknecht heads to trial

Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed

Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed

Italy's ITA Airways to decide imminently on lawsuit over RTX engine faults

Italy’s ITA Airways will decide within the next eight weeks whether to sue aerospace supplier RTX’s Pratt & Whitney due to engine problems that

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes on a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said,

The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state

The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country

Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West

She was a first lady at 19. Now she’s making her fourth attempt to win Peru’s presidency

She was a first lady at 19. Now she’s making her fourth attempt to win Peru’s presidency

One killed, several wounded in suspected terror attack in central Israel

One killed, several wounded in suspected terror attack in central Israel

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done

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British deputy prime minister tells JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for teen's murder

Britain’s deputy prime minister said Sunday that he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound

US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks

The U.S. is lobbying other countries on the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors to back a draft resolution demanding that Iran

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

The global airline industry nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters

Taiwan's coast guard said on Sunday that its ships had "expelled" four Chinese government ships that entered restricted waters off the island's south after the two sides

From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained

From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained

Multicultural pride surges in Canada as the World Cup approaches

Multicultural pride surges in Canada as the World Cup approaches

Spain find their home away from home for World Cup group stage

CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell visits Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which will host European champions Spain during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

US Supreme Court poised to rule on gun laws and transgender athletes

Disputes involving President Donald Trump's policies on tariffs, immigration and

Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel

A gunman in a car opened fire at three locations in Israel close to the border with the occupied West Bank on Sunday, killing one man and wounding several other people,

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says

Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against

The founder of a private company accused of mistreating ICE detainees came to the US via Ellis Island in 1953

The founder of a private company accused of mistreating ICE detainees came to the US via Ellis Island in 1953

South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted recent local elections,

Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports

Swiss companies invested $27 billion in the United States between January and April, as Switzerland moves to fulfil a pledge to sharply increase investment following a

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war

Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-

Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Over a million people filled the streets near one of Madrid's main squares on Sunday to join Pope Leo for an outdoor Mass, likely to be the

Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus

Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera

An opera by a Ukrainian composer that premiered in Kyiv this week tells the story of two mothers and a grandmother who risked their lives to travel 3,000 miles

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "

Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead

Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of double overtime, avoiding what could have been a potentially devastating loss for the Golden Knights after they blew a four-goal lead, and Vegas beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 series lead

Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years

Pope Leo XIV is urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain

Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June

Etihad Airways is ordering more widebody planes as the Middle East carrier expects to be flying about 8% more than a year ago by June 15, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said

Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain

Kim Jong Un is loving North Korean women’s soccer. What drives its remarkable success?

Kim Jong Un is loving North Korean women’s soccer. What drives its remarkable success?

Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup

Thousands of people flooded one of the world's great urban boulevards on Saturday, attempting to set a world record for the Mexican wave — naturally,

Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France

Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group said on Saturday they

US gives Hungary's MOL more time for talks to buy Serbian oil firm NIS 

Hungary's largest oil and gas corporation, MOL MOLB.BU, has been granted more time by the U.S. government to negotiate the purchase of a majority stake in Serbia's NIS

Divisions, migration and Bad Bunny. What Pope Leo’s Spain visit tells us about his priorities

Divisions, migration and Bad Bunny. What Pope Leo’s Spain visit tells us about his priorities

Bad weather halts 3rd round of Memorial with J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard still in front

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Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says

Boeing’s top services executive said on Saturday that the planemaker can provide aftermarket parts support to China to back a 200-plane order announced

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state, warning that it will not tolerate

Alaska Air says demand, fares could support second-half cash flow despite fuel shock

Alaska Air Group is hopeful it can reinstate its financial guidance on its second-quarter earnings call if fuel prices show more stability,

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait

Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup

Embraer sees airlines delay option decisions as Iran war clouds industry

Some airlines are delaying decisions to exercise aircraft purchase options amid uncertainties related to the war in Iran, which has pushed up jet

Embraer sees airlines delaying decisions on plane purchase options due to Iran war

Some airlines are delaying decisions on whether to exercise aircraft purchase options amid uncertainties related to the war in Iran, which has

Missing US student found dead near Kyoto, Japan, mother says

An American student who disappeared while on a family vacation in Japan was found dead outside Kyoto, his mother wrote in a Facebook post on Saturday.

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

Soaring jet fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are likely to push more airlines into bankruptcy and spur more sector consolidation this

CNN Sports picks its players to watch at this year’s World Cup

CNN Sports picks its players to watch at this year’s World Cup

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva says she had to overcome so many demons inside to win the French Open

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15

Screwworm border closure fuels beef boom in Mexico, gloom in Texas

Lubbock Feeders has been fattening cattle in West Texas since Dwight Eisenhower was U.S. president.

France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say

France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to

White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position

A top White House artificial intelligence policy adviser on Saturday said he will leave his position at the end of June, marking the exit of a leading

US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran

Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain

Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to stop dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications," calling on them to listen

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

The US college student missing in Japan has been found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say

Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank as violence surges there

A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush

A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush

Deferring jet orders over Iran war would be costly for Middle Eastern carriers, IATA VP says

Deferring jet orders due to uncertainty and higher jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran would be unwise for Middle Eastern

Soccer-Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says

Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

Cuba ex-President Raúl Castro makes first appearance since US charges to celebrate birthday

Raúl Castro has made his first public appearance since he was indicted last month by the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft

Why the search for Lynette Hooker just resumed 2 months after her disappearance in the Bahamas

Why the search for Lynette Hooker just resumed 2 months after her disappearance in the Bahamas

Senior British royals gather as King Charles' nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other senior British royals were among guests attending the wedding of Charles' nephew, Peter Phillips

Knicks coach Mike Brown again finds himself reveling in a long playoff win streak

It was April 23, or 6 1/2 weeks ago

Air New Zealand plans for elevated fuel costs into 2027

Air New Zealand has offset only 25% to 40% of the hit from higher fuel prices through hedging and fare increases, Chief Executive Nikhil

Seven-month-old Palestinian killed by Israeli military laid to rest

A seven-month-old Palestinian was laid to rest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday, a day after he was shot dead and his parents were injured by the Israeli

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for the home team

Pope Leo may have traded his life in Chicago for the ornate apartments at the Vatican's apostolic palace, but he still plans to root for

Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say

An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in

Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading

President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico

Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies

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Brazilian airline Azul plans further frequency cuts as fuel shock bites

Brazilian airline Azul is stepping up capacity cuts amid higher jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war, and the carrier will continue to trim

Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says power supply has been restored

The Russian-installed management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant said on Saturday that it had restored the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line, which supplies

Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote

Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections,

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-

From Carolina jeers to Vegas cheers, Carter Hart faces a different Stanley Cup Final test

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart faces mixed reactions in the Stanley Cup Final

The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?

The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada

Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels

Colombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities

Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach

Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach

A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know

A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know

Wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, gets maiden India call-up

Wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been called up by India for the first time as he was named in the T20 squad for the tours of Ireland and England plus the Asian Games

Why sky-high ticket prices have sent fans searching for alternative ways to get a World Cup experience

Why sky-high ticket prices have sent fans searching for alternative ways to get a World Cup experience

South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage

Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run of local elections held earlier this week.

Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner

Lithuania's ruling Social Democrat party voted on Saturday to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn, whose leader was sentenced for antisemitism, from the

Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling

Mock political party for India's young 'cockroaches' holds first street protest

The Cockroach Janata Party, a satirical online movement, has taken its first steps into real-world politics

China urges fund managers to support innovation, warns against concept hype

China's top securities regulator on Saturday urged the country's $13 trillion fund industry to support

Soccer-The small African country with big World Cup dreams

Cape Verde sways to the sound of morna, a homegrown folk music laced with melancholy, longing and soul.

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks

Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city

Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies at 93

Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France, has died

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties

U.S. soccer fans encouraged by performance in 3-2 in over Senegal

CNN Correspondent Dianne Gallagher was in Charlotte checking the pulse of U.S. soccer fans after their friendly victory over Senegal on Sunday

The invisible decisions already made about your next airplane journey

The invisible decisions already made about your next airplane journey

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby, wound his parents in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his parents in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday evening, the Palestinian

Russia's Sechin says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Olesya Astakhova ST.

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread

Indonesia central bank, finance minister agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah

Indonesia's central bank chief and finance minister on Saturday agreed to increase yields on Indonesian

US Senator Warren prods prediction markets regulator over bias, interference reports

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the U.S.

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands

Taiwan said on Saturday that a Chinese coast guard ship and a survey ship had carried out the first coordinated operation to "provoke" Taiwan, in waters around strategically

Soccer-Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waiting

Iran's World Cup soccer players have received visas to enter the United States, a U.S. official said days before their first match, but Iranian media said on Saturday

Top Iranian official: Trump and Iran's supreme leader will not meet

In an exclusive interview in Tehran, CNN’s Fred Pleitgen sat down with Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military advisor to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The supreme leader, who has not been seen in public since his appointment, is known to have a small circle of trusted aides around him. General Rezaei is in that circle. The advisor shot down the possibility of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. He also said that a potential US-Iran deal hinges on the Trump administration agreeing to release $24 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.

Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, stranger amid affair with his family’s au pair

Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, stranger amid affair with his family’s au pair

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying there is ‘no point’

Freddie Freeman crushes a walkoff homer, lifting the Dodgers over the Angels 1-0

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Angels 1-0 on Friday night in the Freeway Series opener

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that

India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that

US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand

The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to boost defence

Taiwan needs to 'spend smarter' on its defence, senior US diplomat says

Taiwan needs to "spend smarter" on its defences and learn lessons from the Ukraine and Middle East wars on using drones to ensure the military balance with

Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says

Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins

Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match

Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island

Cuba’s government says it is open to offering the management of the island's hotels to Cubans at home and abroad

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana

Cuba's former leader Raul Castro appeared at an Interior Ministry celebration in Havana, showed state television on Friday, in the elder statesman's first public appearance

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

Japanese citizens join in arduous search for a missing American who vanished in a mountainous forest

Japanese citizens join in arduous search for a missing American who vanished in a mountainous forest

FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has announced that it will now allow fans to bring their own water bottles to some stadiums during the World Cup, adjusting a policy that had barred spectators from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament’s 16 stadiums across North America, including some with limited or no shade from the sun

North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi visit

North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, state media said on Saturday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi

Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

A judge on Friday blocked the U.S.

FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo

Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists” were told Friday that they were being fired, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of Director Kash Patel

Boeing studying boost of 737 MAX plane production to highest-ever rate

As Boeing increases production of its best-selling 737 MAX from 42 to 47 jets a month, the U.S. planemaker is looking at how it can climb to 70 a month,

Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says

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Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Anthropic is calling on major artificial intelligence labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in development, warning that rapid advances in the

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high

Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say

Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month

Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it

President Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te— even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

Chris Richards is training with the U.S. in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration

UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration

Hot jobs report, rising rates send Wall Street's tech favorites sprawling

Wall Street's best run in three years ended unhappily on Friday, with investors taking flight from hot technology shares, safe government bonds and gold alike following a

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The White House said on Friday it would accelerate the development and use of AI for national security applications, while

Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence

Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government

A range of social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands

Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey

Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey

Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

The Defense Department has announced a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says

Pope Leo will meet with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his week-long visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Friday.

UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices

The United Nations said on Friday it is deeply concerned by violent protests outside its offices in Libya this week and blamed social media for fueling disinformation about the

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain

Shares fell sharply on Friday after a blowout jobs report fueled bets of a rate hike by the U.S.

Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says

U.S.

Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's nuclear energy corporation Rosatom said on Friday that a Ukrainian drone had deliberately struck engineers demining an area around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear

'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a plan by a company linked to

Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show

Political parties backing Guinea's coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won a majority in the bauxite-rich West African country's legislative elections, the

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

The United States said on Friday it would provide an additional $38 million for Ebola response efforts, as the CDC warned that

British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office has condemned comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who blames immigration for the death of a university student

Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress

With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project

Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge

Lawyers representing the federal government argue that a court cannot stop construction of a White House ballroom because it was already underway and because of the sensitive security concerns they say the structure is meant to address

National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley

The National Park Service says a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain

Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair

A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s au pair has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and a man who was lured to the couple’s home as a fall guy

Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but

In Bay Area, World Cup is set to boost fast-growing grassroots soccer

For years, Jorge Bejarano has been one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most passionate soccer fans, banging a drum for the second-tier Oakland

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani nationals in drone attack on ships

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port, in a drone attack which Baku said had killed at least five

New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data

New York state lawmakers on Thursday passed a ban on businesses setting individualized prices for consumers based on their personal data, in the strongest move yet by

Thousands demand South Korea repeat local elections after ballot shortage

More than 6,000 people protested on Friday night at a vote-counting centre in Seoul, demanding this week's local elections be

Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears

Wall Street’s nine-week winning streak ended with a thud on Friday, as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest daily decline since

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports

The FDA has launched a safety study of the abortion pill, also called mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

President Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead

Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead

FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It's increasing no matter how you cut it

Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford

Death of an 11-year-old in France exposes cracks in the judicial system

A firestorm of recrimination rages in France over the death of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna

Multiple shot at high school graduation event

A fatal shooting broke out in a parking lot outside of Fairfield High School during a high school graduation event, according to police.

Federal judge strikes down Trump admin limits on asylum and immigration applications

Federal judge strikes down Trump admin limits on asylum and immigration applications

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

Embraer takes off after Azorra deal lifts E2 program past 500 orders 

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it has secured an order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft from lessor Azorra, sending its shares up about 5%.

Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say

Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate

US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

Cargill in talks to sell metals unit to Macquarie, sources say

Cargill is in talks to sell its metals unit to Macquarie Group, five sources with knowledge of the matter said, as

US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump

Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, conveyed a "good hello" to Russian President Vladimir Putin from U.S.

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War

Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran was growing less likely.

Colorado Mounted Unit heading to Missouri for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Colorado Mounted Unit heading to Missouri for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US

Exclusive: Lebanese president accuses Iran of using his country as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the US

Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'

Lebanon’s president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

June is Pride Month across the U.S. But in some Republican-controlled states it's now officially Fidelity, Nuclear Family or Strong Families Month

Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles

Serena Williams’ comeback will include a stop in Berlin this month

Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining

US rate futures lift rate hike odds in December after strong jobs report

U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting

BoC expected to hold rates through 2026, look past temporary inflation pressures: Reuters poll

By Nushaiba Iqbal BENGALURU, June 5 - The Bank of Canada will hold its key overnight rate at 2.25% on June 10 and for the rest of the year, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters,

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran

Two Romanian men whom British prosecutors said were acting as proxies for the Iranian government were on Friday found guilty of stabbing a journalist working for a Persian-

UK man linked to Manchester synagogue attacker admits terrorism offence

A British man on Friday pleaded guilty to helping the perpetrator of a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue in October to carry out earlier reconnaissance on a UK defence

Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue

A lawyer for U.S.

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says

At least 1,094 Nigerians have registered interest in voluntary return from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, up from

US says it issued sanctions on network smuggling Iranian LPG

The U.S.

Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?

NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter and prepare for possible evacuation for on Friday as a Russian crew tried to fix a

Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the

Companies to add 40 million barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says

Companies that borrowed oil from the U.S.

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla

French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistreatment by Israeli

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China

Trump urges Pulte to fire intelligence community employees, WSJ reports

U.S.

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has

Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say

The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they become too dangerous

Exclusive: Iran supreme leader’s adviser says talks deadlocked over $24 billion and warns of wider war

Exclusive: Iran supreme leader’s adviser says talks deadlocked over $24 billion and warns of wider war

Ex-CIA employee accused of stealing from agency is ordered to remain in jail ahead of trial

Ex-CIA employee accused of stealing from agency is ordered to remain in jail ahead of trial

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup

Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak

Father of 6 imprisoned for rape following one of UK's worst miscarriages of justice

A father of six has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a rape 23 years ago, which another man was wrongly convicted of

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs

Norway rejects a U.S. assessment that the Nordic country has failed to prevent forced labour, its foreign minister told Reuters, adding that the allegation was unfounded and should

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2

Hedge funds see May returns boosted by buoyant markets, sources say

Hedge funds, particularly those trading stocks, beat global benchmarks in May as rising equities led by the U.S. tech sector buoyed the returns of traders.

Private credit boom cools as lending, flows slow sharply

Private credit's rapid expansion is losing momentum, with U.S.-focused direct lending issuance slowing in recent months and fundraising still below its

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member

Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and

Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit

Switzerland has agreed a military cooperation plan with neighbouring France for the upcoming gathering of world leaders at the Group of 7 summit in mid-June, the government

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach

Finnish police investigating last year's damage to two subsea telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea said on Friday that four people are suspected of a crime, and that

Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 level

The dollar was higher on Friday and set for a more than 1% weekly gain after the ‌U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May.

What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?

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Soccer-FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website error

FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who were able to mistakenly purchase them for free due to a website error, and world soccer's governing body is now asking for

Canada's Ivey PMI rises to eight-month high in May

Canadian economic activity expanded at a faster pace in May and inflation pressures heated up, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Friday.

Private credit roundup: Private equity catches the cold

Stresses in private credit are spilling into adjacent private equity markets.

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring

US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton

The blowout U.S. job report released on Friday is likely to further ease concerns among Federal Reserve officials about labor market weakness and

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on

Trump administration asks banks to monitor employers paying unlawful workers

The U.S.

US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say

The United States is preparing a draft resolution condemning Iran ahead of next week's meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board

Trump’s intel choice had no intel experience. He didn’t even have security clearance

Trump’s intel choice had no intel experience. He didn’t even have security clearance

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

As the start of FIFA World Cup looms, Panini sticker trading becomes an obsession for some

As the start of FIFA World Cup looms, Panini sticker trading becomes an obsession for some

A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.

A Ukrainian maritime drone has exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania, with three others self-detonating outside the port, according to Romanian authorities

First tranche of US-India trade deal likely by mid-July, says India trade minister

India and the United States are moving swiftly toward finalising the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement that could be concluded by mid-July, Indians Trade

US stock futures extend declines after May non-farm payrolls data

U.S. stock index futures extended declines on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report further fueled expectations for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates this year.

Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap

Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said.

What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?

Armenia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday that pits the governing Civil Contract party, which is pursuing closer ties with the West, against an

Somalia government says it has restored order after fighting in the capital

Somali security forces have restored order in two districts of the capital, the information ministry said on Friday, a day after government troops and militias allied

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

US posts another month of strong job gains in May; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last

Canada reports unexpectedly strong job growth, drop in unemployment

Canada's economy added 87,800 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in May, data showed on Friday, defying widespread expectations of only modest

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes combined for five goals in the frantic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and had another one waved off

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

U.S.

China to tighten oversight of private investment funds

China on Friday tightened oversight of the country's 23 trillion yuan ($3.40 trillion) private fund industry, in a bid to reduce financial risks and channel money

Sanctioned Russian billionaire says high interest rates have set 'trap' for economy

Some of Russia's richest businessmen complained on Friday about the central bank's tight monetary policy, with one saying it had created a "

Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit

Montenegro is on track to join the European Union by 2028, according to EU leaders and the country's president

Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school

Chinese President Xi Jinping's right hand man, Cai Qi, has been appointed as head of the elite Central Party School, a move analysts say cements his position as perhaps

Senate Democrats block surveillance authority over Pulte appointment

A showdown over U.S.

US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on

Russian fun park launches 'Oreshnik' ride

A Russian amusement park in St Petersburg has named one of its rides the "Oreshnik", after a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that Moscow has fired three

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders

The European Union must show it is willing and able to take in new members, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations

The results of Peru's presidential election on Sunday could hinge on the votes of small, artisanal gold miners who benefit from loose

Rights groups file complaint against Equatorial Guinea over Trump deportations

Advocacy groups representing deportees sent by the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea filed a complaint on Friday with the main human rights body of the African Union, an attempt to

US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs

The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is

US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom

At the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, some 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing

Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine

A Swedish court has ruled that the seizure of a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea was lawful and that the ship can be handed over to Ukraine, where it is suspected of

France outraged over judicial failings as missing 11-year-old's body identified

A body discovered in southwestern France was identified on Friday as that of a missing 11-year-old girl whose case

'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south

It was mid-morning when Aduke Balogun noticed a masked man in military fatigues walking towards her children's school.

Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday denied knowing about an alleged plot to derail investigations into corruption cases dogging his Socialist Party, saying he was

Trump's lawyers sought to halt discovery in $10 billion BBC lawsuit

U.S.

Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres

Sika sees growth opportunities in China's renovation market and infrastructure construction in the U.S., the Swiss construction chemicals manufacturer's CEO Thomas Hasler said in an

Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund

Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert

At least 49 people have died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger

FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sublet cottages on Royal Lodge estate while he paid peppercorn rent, report says

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sublet cottages on Royal Lodge estate while he paid peppercorn rent, report says

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House

Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest

A Sherpa guide who survived a week on Mount Everest's slopes is recovering in a Nepal hospital

Inside the Tennessee high school that’s Spain’s home away from home at this year’s World Cup

Inside the Tennessee high school that’s Spain’s home away from home at this year’s World Cup

Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution

Rights lawyers have filed a case against Equatorial Guinea before Africa’s top human rights body

Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13

The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has risen to 13

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with

German investigators launch probe into Boeing 787 incident in Frankfurt

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun an investigation into the Boeing 787 jetliner whose nose gear collapsed on Thursday at a gate at

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, which also

US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls

The United States warned on Friday that it would reconsider its role in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) after the international body overseeing the Balkan country's peace

Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news

Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks

Thailand said on Friday it will join a U.N. arbitration process chosen by Cambodia to resolve a festering maritime boundary dispute, but put on hold for

Global equity fund inflows at 3-week high as AI optimism boosts sentiment

Global equity fund inflows surged to a three-week high in the week to June 3 as a set of robust earnings in the technology sector and investor enthusiasm over the AI boom bolstered

Russian drone attack kills four in Ukraine's Kyiv region, officials say

A Russian drone attack on a dairy factory in a region surrounding the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed four people and injured seven more, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid 'dramatic deterioration' of health

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a

India ramps up defence of faltering rupee after holding fire on rates

The Reserve Bank of India held its benchmark interest rate steady on Friday and unveiled steps to help defend the embattled rupee, as the

Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue

Switzerland will continue trade talks with the United States while rejecting allegations that it failed to combat imports of goods made with forced labour, the government

Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff

Peruvians head to the polls on June 7 for a presidential runoff between leftist Roberto Sanchez and conservative Keiko Fujimori, after a fractured first round in April whose results

UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs, as the war

Russian nationalists slam Zelenskiy letter as PR stunt designed to stir discontent

Russian nationalists dismissed on Friday an open letter penned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to President Vladimir Putin as a malicious public

US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol

The U.S.

Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of US employees to reset careers

In April, Travis Arcamone was named flight attendant of the year at Spirit Airlines' Orlando, Florida, base.

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page.

China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents

SpaceX's website and IPO marketing documents were not accessible on Friday in Hong Kong and mainland China, a Reuters review showed, a step

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha, the former government head of the Tibet Autonomous Region, has been sentenced to life in prison over corruption, China's official Xinhua news agency reported on

India's GDP stays robust in January-March as domestic demand offsets external weakness

India's economy grew an unexpectedly strong 7.8% year-on-year in the January-March quarter, the government said on Friday, as robust

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Benjamin Netanyahu

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies

Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies for the World Cup

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows

A report by Britain's public spending watchdog shows that the former Prince Andrew made money by subletting cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades

South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

The head of South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) said on Friday he would step down to take responsibility for a shortage of ballot

JD Vance blames UK student murder on 'mass invasion of migrants'

U.S.

Italy statistics bureau cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7%

Italy's economy will grow by 0.7% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December.

UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

Britain is running out of time to boost its defences in response to the threat posed by recent Russian actions, the country's military chief said on Friday,

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar

UK firms plan smaller price rises than in April, BoE survey shows

British businesses expect to increase prices less quickly in the year ahead than they did in April as some of the initial energy price shock caused by the

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says

The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding

New Zealand to raise lawmakers' travel ban directly with China, PM Luxon says

New Zealand will directly raise China's "entirely inappropriate" ban on four lawmakers who visited Taiwan with Beijing, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in what will be his first visit in years

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates on Thursday,

Houston, we have an IPO

The public listing of SpaceX will take centre stage as it looks likely to become one of the top 10 most valuable U.S. listed firms after it goes public, while a rate hike from the

How investor doubts halted Swiss Partners Group's meteoric rise

Setting out as a trio of ambitious young former Goldman Sachs bankers, Partners Group rose from plucky startup to become a global player in private equity,

Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam

The number of Chinese students sitting the country's national university entrance exam, due to begin on Sunday, has dropped sharply by 450,000 to 12.9 million from a year

Indonesia's central bank to prepare regulations reflecting wider mandate

Indonesia's central bank will prepare technical regulations that reflect its wider mandate to support economic growth following the passage of a sweeping new financial

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from

UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact

British house prices unexpectedly fell in May, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax on Friday, which represented the latest sign of a cooling in the market as

Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up 59% from the same month last year and bringing its total deliveries to 262 so far this year, the planemaker said on Friday in its monthly

KPMG Australia faces probe by corporate regulator as audit leak scandal fallout widens

Australia's corporate regulator said on Friday it had launched a formal investigation into three KPMG Australia partners linked to

China's Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper ties

China said on Friday President Xi Jinping would visit North Korea on a two-day trip from June 8, his first in nearly seven years

Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan could fall prey to a new form of colonialism in the AI era if it fails to keep pace with the technology's rapid development, the country's digital

Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says

German carmakers lost ground to competitors at the start of the year as tariffs, conflict and technological upheaval weighed on sales, according to an EY analysis warning of

Taiwan, China coast guards in renewed standoff at top of South China Sea

The Taiwanese and Chinese Coast Guards were engaged in another tense standoff near the strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Friday,

Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour

President Donald Trump's threat to slap new tariffs on trade partners the U.S. accuses of failing to crack down

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks

Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust

Australian officials say they confiscated more than 100,000 illegal live cockroaches from a breeder in May in the country's largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates

Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May

U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable

Small miss, big hit

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

Pope Leo XIV will visit two flashpoints of migration from Africa to Europe over less than a month starting on June 11

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI

A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published

China’s Xi Jinping to make rare trip to North Korea next week

China’s Xi Jinping to make rare trip to North Korea next week

Malaysia PM Anwar facing crucial test of support as two states call early elections

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition will face a test of its public support amid signs of internal tensions after two states this week called snap

South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

South Korea's labour minister called on the country's major tech firms to share the spoils of their massive windfall profits, warning that

Foreign investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn

Overseas investors are opting for short-term Indian government bonds as they find attractive entry points amid expectations of the interest rates cycle

IMF taps Alvaro Piris as new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports

The International Monetary Fund selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as its new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

The U.S.

Leftist Sanchez gains traction ahead of Peru runoff vote, Ipsos poll shows

Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez has gained ground against conservative Keiko Fujimori ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff, though both candidates remained in

Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes

The Japanese yen is testing the 160 barrier on Friday, prompting pushback from Japanese officials, while the U.S. dollar is on track for a weekly gain as

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals

North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session

Senate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America

Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

Tim Payne has become a viral sensation thanks to influencer Valen Scarsini

Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he met with senior leaders in the auto industry to discuss the ongoing debate over "right-to-repair"

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The House has passed a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

Hawaii's attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases,  the Trump

Trump says he will not nominate Pulte to be permanent intelligence chief

U.S.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is stepping up efforts to help countries across the Americas to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, although the risk

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the institution to comply

Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April

Japan's real wages climbed 1.9% in April from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain, as higher

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'

President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Coast Guard takes custody of dinghy involved in Lynette Hooker’s disappearance in Bahamas, US official says

Coast Guard takes custody of dinghy involved in Lynette Hooker’s disappearance in Bahamas, US official says

US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China

The Justice Department says an American journalist has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government

Mass shooting after California high school graduation kills teen, wounds 3

Mass shooting after California high school graduation kills teen, wounds 3

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president

Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin

Outraged Minnesota residents with loved ones who died at the hands of police are demanding accountability over the state's Republican Party holding a public prayer for the former police officer in prison for murdering George Floyd

Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense

Lawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of a former Texas high school athlete who is accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team at a track meet

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

Boeing is exploring raising production of its bestselling 737 jet beyond its publicly stated target of 63 aircraft per month, the Air Current reported on Thursday.

Colorado court orders retrial for paramedics in Elijah McClain case

An appeals court in the U.S. state of Colorado on Thursday ordered a retrial of two paramedics convicted over the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who was pinned down by

SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules

S&P Global said on Thursday it was not changing the requirements for entry into its major indices, dealing a setback to Elon Musk's SpaceX by

EU considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

EU ministers on Thursday broadly supported a proposal to limit access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, Sweden’s migration minister said.

US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests

U.S.

Trump says he thinks progress is being made on Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.

French billionaire Sterin lays bare right‑wing agenda in first public hearing

French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin used his first appearance before lawmakers on Thursday to lay out his campaign to bring free-market and conservative

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows

The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S.

Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the latest in a series of construction projects he has

Trump directs hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal using emergency powers

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support U.S. coal power plants and to

Trump plans to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden

Trump plans to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally

Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday said his government was doing "the right thing" by allowing the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Trump says he does not need deal with Iran to get enriched uranium

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Washington did not need a deal with Iran to get enriched uranium from the country. "We could get it right now.

Labour mayor Burnham signals he would run in leadership contest against UK's Starmer

Labour mayor Andy Burnham signalled on Thursday he would run in any leadership race against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying that if he won a local election later this

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace

President Vladimir Putin stuck to his hardline stance on the war in Ukraine on Thursday and said his troops were advancing on the battlefield

Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial

The National Capital Planning Commission wants more details on President Donald Trump's proposal for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The commission voted Thursday to seek additional information on the planned structure's impact on air navigation and traffic around the area between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery where the 250-foot arch is planned

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies

Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon

Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government and demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal

Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary

Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva

Sipping tea every night has helped Maja Chwalinska of Poland become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era

At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza in a day, according to hospitals

Putin sidesteps a question on whether or not he will stay in power until 2036

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-

Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of Epstein matter, Bondi told lawmakers, according to new transcript

Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of Epstein matter, Bondi told lawmakers, according to new transcript

United Airlines flight was 19 feet above highway when it struck a pole as it was landing at Newark last month, NTSB says

United Airlines flight was 19 feet above highway when it struck a pole as it was landing at Newark last month, NTSB says

United issued safety bulletin to pilots after plane struck light pole near Newark airport

United Airlines issued a safety bulletin to pilots on approaches at Newark airport after a Boeing 767 aircraft struck a light pole on the New Jersey

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

Alabama family pleads for return of son missing on family trip in Japan

Alabama family pleads for return of son missing on family trip in Japan

US Supreme Court backs generic drugmaker in 'skinny label' patent case

Drugmaker Hikma's generic version of Amarin Pharma's cardiovascular medication Vascepa did not infringe Amarin's patents, the U.S.

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest

A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment from a photojournalist

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator

Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby

Cherie DeVaux has returned to Saratoga Race Course for the Belmont Stakes five weeks after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday about the Ukraine war, compromises on peace agreed with U.S.

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake

Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution

Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda said in a video on Thursday he would seek consensus for national reforms if he were to be elected in a second round on

White House to replace National Security Council's Europe chief amid broader shake-up

The White House's top Europe expert is set to leave in the coming days, part of a staff shake-up that some sources

U.S. terror label for Brazilian gangs risks derailing police cooperation, say sources

The U.S. designation of Brazil's Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations, effective Friday, could

How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions. 

Qantas weighs order for 20 Boeing or Airbus wide-body jets, sources say

Qantas is in talks with planemakers over a possible order for around 20 Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets, industry sources said.

Fed's Schmid says choice is between patience and rate hikes to tamp down inflation

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank's choice now is between being patient and holding

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit

The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United

Trump administration probes 15 medical schools over admissions policy

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Venezuela's Maduro adds Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer to defense team

Nicolas Maduro has added a lawyer who represented hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs at trial to his defense team, court records showed on Thursday, as the

German far-right party takes aim at domestic security services

The man Germany's far-right AfD hopes will become the party's first state premier took aim at the domestic intelligence service, which he accused on

Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue

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Wall Street ends mixed as Broadcom drags tech, European stocks gain; oil dips

Global stocks inched higher in choppy trading on Thursday, with European gains followed by a mixed session on Wall Street as investors weighed a snag in

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

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Trump Jr. talks crypto and geopolitics at business gathering in Switzerland

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the U.S. president and a senior executive of the Trump family business, extolled the virtues of cryptocurrencies and

Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government

Slovenia's parliament on Thursday approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, which has pledged tax cuts, targeted spending and an anti-corruption

Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said Elon Musk should stop interfering in British politics, after the billionaire X owner posted on his platform

International peace body fails to agree on Bosnia's new envoy

The international body overseeing Bosnia's peace process on Thursday failed to agree on a candidate for a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian

Oil settles lower on hopes for Iran deal following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Oil prices settled around 3% lower on Thursday on investor hopes for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury

One of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trump’s supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Missouri town goes all out for Netherlands national team before World Cup training

Missouri town goes all out for Netherlands national team before World Cup training

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Clashes erupt in Somalia's capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally

Somalia's opposition supporters and security forces have clashed in Mogadishu for a second day ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

Thune: ‘Hard to say’ whether Blanche can win confirmation as attorney general

Thune: ‘Hard to say’ whether Blanche can win confirmation as attorney general

Senior graduates high school after arriving in U.S. without speaking English 2 years ago

Senior graduates high school after arriving in U.S. without speaking English 2 years ago

US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

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IMF urges Fed caution on inflation as Warsh prepares to chair first policy meeting

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the Federal Reserve in its first policy meeting led by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to stay cautious on rates due to

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in May Ukraine would buy 20 of Saab's Gripen E fighter jets and Sweden will gift another 16 of an older

New York Fed finds elevated global supply chain pressure in May

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Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information

Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information

Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize

Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war

The U.N. nuclear watchdog sent a report to member states on Thursday with no major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, despite three months of U.S.-

US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says

The United States will respect tariff caps in trade deals struck with the European Union, Japan and other countries, and planned U.S. tariffs over forced

US bank regulators to tout deregulatory agenda to lawmakers

The nation's top bank regulators plan to tell Congress on Thursday that their efforts to trim bank rules and oversight will bolster economic activity

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit

Switzerland will deploy around 4,000 troops inside its territory to reinforce security as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in neighboring France

Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private markets strain

Swiss alternative asset manager Partners Group on Thursday flagged more withdrawal requests from its funds while Blackstone said it capped

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports

Goldman Sachs expects revenue from SpaceX's AI division to surge to $322 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to the Wall Street bank's forecasts shared with a

Ex-Trump adviser Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents case, faces $2.25 million fine, sources say

John Bolton, a prominent critic of U.S.

Boston Fed paper says Fed can concentrate on inflation risks amid energy shock

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Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

Alabama family pleads for help finding son who went missing on family trip in Japan

CNN's Hanako Montgomery is outside Japan's Kyoto station where the missing 20-year-old Auburn university student James "Weston" Higginbotham was last spotted as his family plead for him to be found.

Man is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to a California airport

Authorities have charged a man with bringing an explosive device to a TSA checkpoint at an airport in Sacramento, California

Bangladesh says it foiled multiple attempts by India to force people into the country

Bangladesh said on Thursday it had foiled several attempts by India to force people into the country over the previous 24 hours, reviving a dispute over alleged undocumented

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said

Mexico economy may beat OECD forecast, finance minister says

Mexico's economy could grow more than the OECD's latest forecast, Finance Minister Edgar Amador Zamora said in an interview with newspaper Milenio published late on

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Cyprus re-elects parliamentary speaker

Lawmakers in Cyprus re-elected Annita Demetriou as speaker of parliament on Thursday in a vote seen as an early glimpse of emerging partnerships ahead of a presidential

S&P 500, Nasdaq slide at open as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday, as Broadcom's revenue miss pressured chip stocks, while equity investors took a breather after a strong rally to record

Private credit funds face renewed withdrawals in second quarter

Private credit funds sold to wealthy investors face another test in the second quarter, as early filings point to continued redemption pressures driven by concerns over software

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,

New York Democrats take first step toward new U.S. House map for 2028

New York Democrats have taken the first step toward redrawing the state's congressional map for the 2028 election cycle, a move that could eventually yield a

Paramount+ to stream UFC main cards in Canada from 2027

Paramount Skydance and the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Thursday announced a six-year deal, under which UFC's numbered event main cards in Canada will be streamed exclusively

Yen touches 160, dollar slips from two-month high amid Iran talks

The dollar slipped from a two-month high on Thursday as optimism rose about a ceasefire in Lebanon, while markets were alert to possible intervention as the

China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history

China on Thursday blasted U.S.

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general

President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting U.S.

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

Serena Williams’ tennis comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko

Serena Williams will make her return to professional tennis playing doubles alongside a partner who is 25 years younger

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo named after U.S. President Donald Trump for his distinctive blond tuft is drawing crowds at a Bangladesh zoo

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title

Adriano Panatta was expecting to award the French Open trophy to Jannik Sinner 50 years after his own triumph in Paris

US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'

Russia accused NATO on Thursday of squeezing Serbia "like a boa constrictor", citing a joint military exercise taking place there as evidence of an attempt to subjugate the

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat

When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed

Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets, as it plans a next phase

Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain

When Air Montenegro's passenger planes took to the skies earlier this year, they were branded with a new slogan: "28 by 28 - The Next EU Member".

Canadian dollar will strengthen if progress made in USMCA review: Reuters poll

Canada's dollar will strengthen over the coming year against its U.S. counterpart so long as the domestic economy recovers and progress is made in the

Several people killed in plane crash in Croatia's Istria region

Several people were killed when a small plane crashed on Thursday in the northwestern Croatian region of Istria, near the Adriatic town of Medulin, state news agency Hina reported,

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

The Republican-led U.S.

Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

Felipe Mujica is heading into this month's soccer World Cup feeling less anxious than usual.

South Africa to dispatch envoys to Africa and other continents after xenophobic attacks

South Africa will send envoys to other African countries and around the world after a spate of xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants from other nations on the

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen model E and F fighter jets from Sweden's Saab, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.

Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'

President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia's future on Thursday as he hosted his premier annual

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

US weekly jobless claims increase to four-month high; worker productivity revised down

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, touching their highest level in four months,

A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people

A fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has killed 12 residents and injured eight others

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change

A cryptic message from a man at a California bank was the beginning of a 15-hour hostage situation

A cryptic message from a man at a California bank was the beginning of a 15-hour hostage situation

‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist

‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist

Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp

A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Iran is heading to the World Cup amid tensions with the main host nation, creating a unique situation in tournament history

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president

Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on Sunday, its third in just 18 months, after its political parties failed to reach a compromise on choosing a

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay

Talks between Britain and India on implementing a free trade deal are moving quickly and going well, trade minister Peter Kyle said, suggesting the deal

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss

A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges

Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond.

Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff

Left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez is striking a more pragmatic tone ahead of Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff against conservative

India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis

India and Venezuela sought to boost their ties in the energy sector on Thursday with New Delhi saying that Caracas sees it as a preferred partner in the sector at a time

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South

EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it

The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia hit Armenia with some trade

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for

Summer clouds

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The S&P 500 failed to clock its 10th straight daily gain on Wednesday

EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards

The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for three years to see how the U.S. and Britain implement the same

US Marine Corps retires the first fighter jet that didn’t need a runway

US Marine Corps retires the first fighter jet that didn’t need a runway

Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit

Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot

India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that Iran's enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, were now seeking to undermine public

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Thursday that Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux will take over as interim CEO from June 30, marking a leadership transition at the world's

UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's construction sector slowed at the sharpest pace in six years last month as economic uncertainty and rising inflation triggered by the Iran war led to a

Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians, including five members of the same family, in separate attacks in the Gaza

Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire ahead of anti-government protests

Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, damaging

Fuji Media’s real estate unit attracts 1 trillion yen bids, Bloomberg News reports

Broadcaster Fuji Media Holdings received stronger-than-expected interest for its real estate subsidiary Sankei Building, attracting bidders including KKR, Blackstone and Goldman

Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony over his role in organising an LGBTQ+ rights rally in 2025, prosecutors said

Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts

Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the U.S.

Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen

A Nepali Sherpa guide has been rescued from Everest after surviving about a week on the slopes of the world's highest mountain without food or oxygen in a

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan

Beijing has banned four New Zealand lawmakers from traveling to China for a year, demanding an apology for their visit to Taiwan

Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as

Dalai Lama, 90, to seek knee treatment in New Delhi

The Dalai Lama will receive medical treatment on his left knee in New Delhi this month, his office said on Thursday, as the 90-year-old deals with a series of health

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

New Zealand expresses concern over China lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip

New Zealand said on Thursday it would express its concerns to Beijing after China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entry following their visit to Taiwan last month.

Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home

Lebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows

Sweden's centre-left opposition looks likely to win power in the parliamentary election in September, ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll

Serbia's security agency advises Vucic not to travel to EU summit in Montenegro

Serbia's security agency warned President Aleksandar Vucic not to travel to Montenegro on Friday for a summit with European Union and Balkan leaders, citing security

US investor Castlelake taps shipper MSC for potential easyJet bid, report says

U.S. investment firm Castlelake is looking at MSC, the world's largest shipping group, as a partner in a consortium for a potential takeover bid for British budget airline

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally

Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine

Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine

BOJ chief vows to debate 'pros and cons' of rate hike, signals June action

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must discuss the pros and cons of raising interest rates if inflationary risks outweigh downside risks

Australia's central bank monitoring impact of higher rates, energy price shock

Australia's central bank is closely monitoring economic conditions to assess how higher interest rates and the global energy price shock are playing out, its top central

Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet

As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day".

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan will sharply increase its arsenal of powerful anti-ship missiles to more than 1,800 by early 2029, as it seeks to enhance its capacity to

Shortage of ballot papers sparks protests in South Korea's local elections

South Korea's National Election Commission said on Thursday it would hold an investigation after a shortage of ballot papers in local elections drew public anger, with

From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests

Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own

Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster

Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21

The Delhi government will launch a crackdown on properties violating fire safety norms after a fire at a hotel in the capital city killed 21 people on Wednesday,

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."

BOJ's Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode, clearing path for steadier hikes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has all but cemented a June rate hike in a clear narrative pivot toward inflation fighting as the Iran war-driven energy

Indonesia passes bill expanding central bank role to spur growth  

Indonesia's parliament on Thursday passed sweeping legislation that doubles down on Bank Indonesia's role to support growth, while

Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades

Australia's lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday for the government's biggest overhaul of taxes in decades, curbing tax breaks for property investors to make

A ceasefire too far for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and

How Indian markets could react to RBI's policy call

The Reserve Bank of India's rate decision on Friday is expected to be one of the closest policy calls in recent memory, with rising

Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countries

India's red-hot initial public offering market may look irresistible as foreign firms line up for listings, but the rush is not about raising funds to

Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals

Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'

Meta accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S. by proposing a new tax on certain tech giants which do not strike licensing deals with

Japan government expects BOJ to coordinate policy steps with it, spokesperson says

Japan's government expects the Bank of Japan to conduct appropriate monetary policy toward a sustainable 2% inflation target that is driven by wage growth in close

Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute

President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role

Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors

Ohio State University has reached a $100 million settlement with nearly 300 former students who had accused the school's campus doctor of sexually assaulting them

South Korea's ruling party wins most races in local elections but loses the crucial Seoul contest

South Korea’s ruling liberal party has won a majority of races in local elections but lost the crucial Seoul mayoral contest

SMFG aims to double sales and trading revenue to $5 billion, markets head says

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is aiming to double revenue in its sales and trading business to 800 billion yen ($5 billion) within

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the first time in seven years, Seoul's transport ministry said on Thursday, in

Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says

U.S.

China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says

China should "acknowledge the truth" about what happened 37 years ago on Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday on the anniversary of an

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a

Australia April goods trade back in surplus as exports rebound

Australia's balance on goods trade swung back into surplus in April after a surprise deficit the month before, data showed on Thursday, as a rebound in resource exports

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general

Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

A Hong Kong artist trying to mark the Tiananmen crackdown is quickly stopped by police

A performance artist in Hong Kong has tried to display a red thread to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing

Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again

Kuwait says Iranian drones have heavily damaged a passenger terminal at its main, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly closing the airfield

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel said on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that

Suspect who took 10 people hostage in California standoff has been shot and killed, police say

Police say a man held 10 people hostage inside a California office building before the FBI shot and killed him, bringing a more than 15-hour standoff to an end

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked another boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men

UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims

The Confederation of British Industry called on Britain's government not to treat business as a cash cow or accuse companies of price-gouging as the

Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more

Canada's culture minister says the government has directed its television and communications regulator to back down from a recent decision to triple financial contributions required from U.S. streaming services such as Netflix for Canadian content

ICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won't face state charges, prosecutor says

Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges

House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke

House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke

Commissioner Adam Silver, at finals, says NBA continues to move toward league in Europe

The NBA is making continued progress on its plans to start a league in Europe, Commissioner Adam Silver said before the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night

One dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa

A train has struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Glazer family members studying Manchester United stake sale, Bloomberg News reports

Some Glazer family members have been debating whether to sell their stake in Manchester United FC after more than two decades of ownership, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

US FCC plans tighter rules that will help US firms in undersea internet cable market

The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it plans to toughen oversight of submarine communications cables that handle ‌99% of

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

Rubio says China cannot erase memories of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Beijing's censorship cannot erase memories of its 1989 military assault on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, U.S.

All EU members greenlight first step in accession talks, Ukraine PM says

All members of the European Union agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the first cluster of issues in their accession talks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko

Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

Security agencies from the "Five Eyes" alliance which includes the U.S. and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms

Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh inherits an economy bolstered by an AI investment boom but pinched by rising prices from the Iran war, a Fed

US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says

EU steel exports to the U.S. have fallen by 34% since Washington hiked tariffs to 50%, with higher duties on derivative products such as washing

Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

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Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers

Trump tells CNN he doesn’t know if $1.8 billion fund is dead, calling it ‘a beautiful thing’

Trump tells CNN he doesn’t know if $1.8 billion fund is dead, calling it ‘a beautiful thing’

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the White House to drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill

Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open

Meet the surprise semifinalists at this year’s ridiculous French Open

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain

11 years after one teen's death sparked massive Argentine protests, a new case shakes the nation

The killing this month of a 14-year-old girl in central Argentina has shocked the country, triggering a groundswell of outrage and growing demands for government action against gender-based violence

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: 'just want to quit tennis' after French Open quarterfinal defeat

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wasted a lead of a set and two breaks in a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals

Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran

Trump says he will attend G7 summit in France

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said in a post on Truth Social that he would travel to a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France.

Fed's Logan says a rate hike may be needed to beat inflation

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said signs of robust economic growth and corporate earnings "going gangbusters" are helping to make her

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

Rights groups raised concerns over the safety of journalists and fans attending the World Cup in the United States on Wednesday, accusing FIFA of allowing a

FAA investigating close call between plane registered to flight school and JetBlue passenger jet near Fort Lauderdale

FAA investigating close call between plane registered to flight school and JetBlue passenger jet near Fort Lauderdale

Bank of America to hire interns, campus recruits despite AI threat

Bank of America said on Wednesday it would welcome about 4,000 summer interns and full-time campus hires, signaling a commitment to entry-level talent even as the rise of AI fuels

Oklahoma's attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival

Oklahoma's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Century Aluminum from building the largest U.S. aluminum

Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles

Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a wave of profit-taking in AI and tech shares cast a long shadow over markets on Wednesday, depressing

Fed policy 'a bit loose,' need it to be 'restrictive,' Logan says

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said she feels monetary policy is currently "neutral or perhaps even a bit loose," in contrast with what she feels

NAACP says US Postal Service voting plan violates settlement

The NAACP asked a federal court Wednesday to revive a 2020 lawsuit against the U.S.

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

Utah bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire with children inside

Utah bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire with children inside

Swastika flag raised at NYU leads to hate crime charges for Connecticut man

Swastika flag raised at NYU leads to hate crime charges for Connecticut man

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but that testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Suspect who took 10 hostages is dead after hourslong bomb threat at California building, authorities say

Suspect who took 10 hostages is dead after hourslong bomb threat at California building, authorities say

Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is defending his appearance before a grand jury last year when it returned an indictment against critics of the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps

Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to UN Security Council bid

Germany's leading role in rallying support for Ukraine and its close relations with Israel may have cost Berlin the chance of a seat on the U.N.

Rubio: Greenland talks continue, 'in a good place'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday talks with Denmark and Greenland about using the island for collective defense are "in a good place."

After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child

For Ukrainian survivors of Russian drone and missile attacks, each air raid warning can be a source of fresh distress.

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. government is continuing

Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks

Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which could allow approval

Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago

Brazil's May trade surplus beats forecasts as prices lifts exports

Brazil's trade surplus reached $7.8 billion in May, official data showed on Wednesday, above market expectations, as higher prices drove export growth at a faster pace

Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday named Ernesto Justiniano as defense minister, who promised to clear roadblocks following weeks of social unrest and mass

Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline

Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N.

US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices

U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and

Citi hires Konstantynova as new COO for wealth from McKinsey

Andy Sieg, Citi's head of wealth management, announced on Tuesday the hiring of Nadiya Konstantynova as the division's new chief operating officer.

Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor

The Brazilian government expressed "deep disagreements" with the United States' proposal of new tariffs linked to forced labor in a statement on Wednesday, saying the

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images

British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI, saying in a statement on Wednesday the Grok AI platform had been used to create fake sexualised images of her.

World shares drop, oil jumps as Middle East unrest deepens

Global stocks fell and oil prices climbed on Wednesday as hopes for a swift end to the Iran war faded, with renewed hostilities dampening risk appetite.

Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

'Our family received justice:' Karli Short's family issues statement as convicted killer sentenced

'Our family received justice:' Karli Short's family issues statement as convicted killer sentenced

Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine

Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning

How US, Europe and Britain target goods made with forced labour

The United States has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies after accusing trading partners of failing to keep goods made with forced labour out of their markets.

Trump's primary endorsement winning streak just ended in Iowa

Until Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump was riding a near-perfect record of endorsements, with wins in Indiana, Louisiana and Texas.

Teen girl, man indicted in killings of her parents, grandmother in western North Carolina

Teen girl, man indicted in killings of her parents, grandmother in western North Carolina

Republican backlash intensifies over Trump spy chief pick

Two of President Donald Trump's cabinet members on Wednesday distanced themselves from his pick of loyalist Bill

US stock options watchers warn Wall Street's rally 'ripe for volatility spasms'

Wall Street's nine-week rally has pushed U.S. stock indexes to successive new highs, but people who watch key options metrics warn that signs are

US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review

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US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries after determining they had

OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public,

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.

EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer

Both the European Union and the United States are committed to complying with their trade agreement, U.S.

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday

Cuba's former leader Raul Castro turned 95 on Wednesday, though his whereabouts were still unknown two weeks after U.S. authorities charged him with murder

Air Canada still sees system 'friction' over delayed deliveries of A321XLR jets

Air Canada still sees “friction in the system” regarding delays in the deliveries of Airbus A321XLR jets, the airline’s COO said on Wednesday, as the carrier starts

Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare

Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between Tehran and

The Supreme Court gave Republicans another congressional win. But its ruling means much more.

The Supreme Court gave Republicans another congressional win. But its ruling means much more.

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

PGA Tour CEO Rolapp says new model would expand fields at elite events and restore 36-hole cut

The PGA Tour is moving toward a revamped model that would allow for bigger fields at elite events and restore the 36-hole cut

Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

3 friends complete nearly 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City

3 friends complete nearly 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign

Swiss forward Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern one day after he was denied boarding the team’s flight to the World Cup

Man accused of threatening to blow up Rep. Byron Donalds' office and 'shoot every cop'

Man accused of threatening to blow up Rep. Byron Donalds' office and 'shoot every cop'

Brazil central bank flags demand-driven inflation as economists scale back rate-cut bets

Brazil's central bank is seeing demand-driven pressures contributing to inflation, Governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Wednesday, pointing to measures that exclude supply

Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals

Ukraine's stepped-up strikes deep inside Russia enable Kyiv to negotiate the end of the war on an equal footing, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, just after one of the

NATO chief warns young Russians they would die in Ukraine war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday warned young Russians that they would probably die if they sign up to join Russia's war in Ukraine.

US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces

The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defence plans

US factory orders post biggest gain in 11 months in April

New orders for U.S. factory goods posted their biggest increase in nearly a year in April amid strong demand for commercial aircraft and a range of other goods.

Kraft Heinz CEO expects innovation push to accelerate next year

Kraft Heinz aims to accelerate product innovation next year, CEO Steve Cahillane told Reuters, as the packaged food company steps up investment to

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where

Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy'

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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions

Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions

Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens

Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program

Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor

Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra maintained their leads in the open primary race for California

Israel plans major settlement push across occupied West Bank

Israel's hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West

Canada's services PMI edges up to 18-month high, operating costs accelerate 

Canada's services economy expanded at a modest pace in May as the Middle East conflict raised economic uncertainty and higher fuel prices contributed to the

Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business

When food-tech entrepreneur Sara Amini wanted to see where Gulf businesses were still spending despite the Iran war, she

US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices

U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall

Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas said ending such attacks

Fed policy is in 'right place' amid inflation risks, Williams tells Yahoo Finance

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Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs

Mexico said on Wednesday that goods complying with the rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) would be exempt from a proposed 10% U.S.

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

US service sector growth picks up in May; businesses face higher prices for inputs

U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and rebuilt inventories in anticipation of shortages and higher prices because of

Yen dips to 160 level, prompting warnings from Japanese officials

Underlying dollar strength pushed the Japanese yen back to the key 160 level on Wednesday, prompting verbal warnings from authorities and keeping traders on

Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers

Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers

UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike hit NATO ally Romania

Britain's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Russia's ambassador after a

Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States

Pennsylvania men shot during Trump rally in Butler sue the United States

European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home

European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

A special Philippine task force said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports of an alleged new structure on the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,

How 911 dispatchers are preparing for World Cup fans unfamiliar with Gillette Stadium: "A much bigger stage"

How 911 dispatchers are preparing for World Cup fans unfamiliar with Gillette Stadium: "A much bigger stage"

In Argentina, amateur soccer offers a gritty economic lifeline

Emiliano Migueles starts his days early, delivering water.

Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit

The body overseeing Bosnia's peace process meets on Wednesday to choose a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian Schmidt, who quit under what he said

Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz

Even if the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, ships trapped in the Gulf will be unable to leave without safety assurances,

Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike

Romania's foreign minister said on Wednesday several allies were preparing to reinforce air defence capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank after a drone

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on

With the Iran war stretching into its fourth month, U.S. retail companies that have so far banked on a resilient consumer could

Many airlines hit hard by jet fuel price swings, not all can hedge, IATA says

Many airlines have been hit hard by price swings in the jet fuel market, and some are not in a position to hedge their exposure, the International Air

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive

The European Commission proposed laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on U.S.

War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic.

Bangladesh seeks new IMF lending deal, officials say

Bangladesh has requested a new loan arrangement from the International Monetary Fund and is exiting its current $5.5 billion programme, government officials said on Wednesday

S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate

The S&P 500 and the Dow opened lower on Wednesday, as a flare-up in the Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and cast doubt on a quick resolution to the war.

Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield

Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where

Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack

A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death by hanging after convicting them over a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, in southwestern Ondo state,

UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death

Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a teenager's murder to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest

New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks

Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy

Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday

Frontier passenger chokes off-duty flight attendant after trying to open exit door and cockpit on Chicago flight, police say

Frontier passenger chokes off-duty flight attendant after trying to open exit door and cockpit on Chicago flight, police say

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide