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Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition
Paramount Skydance has asked the U.S.
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Trump's upcoming public events get a fresh security look
President Donald Trump is likely to face new security questions as he plans to attend a series of large, high-profile events in coming months
April 27, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eked out modest gains on Monday in muted trading, as investors took a breath at the top of an eventful week,
April 27, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
Archaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius
April 27, 2026
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Venezuela central bank says it and US hired firms to audit assets abroad
Venezuela's central bank said on Monday that it and the United States have each hired firms to audit assets held abroad by the South American country,
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports
April 27 - Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications is offering voluntary departure packages to half of its 25,000 employees, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
Britons' short-term and long-term inflation expectations fell in April, in a surprise reading from a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank
April 28, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of drop zone
Senegalese teenager Paul Mendy has scored twice in his first start for Cagliari, including the opener after 16 seconds
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|World
White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner
The White House is reviewing security protocols this week following Saturday's shooting at a Washington hotel where President Donald
April 27, 2026
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Americans’ taxes by the numbers
Americans’ taxes by the numbers
April 28, 2026
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Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
The Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes
April 28, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks
Afghan officials say mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan have struck a university and homes in northeastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85
April 27, 2026
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Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund
Canada's prime minister says the country is developing a government-owned investment fund
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer has been sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
April 27, 2026
Crime|World
Mexico urges US to avoid unauthorized operations after fatal Chihuahua crash; state prosecutor resigns
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government told the United States, via a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of U.S. officials at
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'
Salesforce and its workspace messaging app Slack are suing Microsoft at London's High Court over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to its Teams app.
April 27, 2026
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Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting
The U.S. dollar eased against the euro on Monday as investors weighed a diplomatic impasse in U.S.-Iran negotiations and braced for a week packed with
April 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks
In simultaneous attacks launched on Saturday, an alliance of al Qaeda-linked militants and separatist rebels killed
April 27, 2026
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American Airlines to raise $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed securities
American Airlines is raising a combined $1.14 billion through the sale of aircraft-backed securities, and plans to use the proceeds to fund new planes, refinance existing aircraft
April 27, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that
April 27, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services
Alphabet's Google was given pointers by EU antitrust regulators on Monday on how to help online search rivals and artificial intelligence developers
April 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map
The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the U.S.
April 27, 2026
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Jain Global to return investor cash, manage money for Millennium, sources say
Jain Global will return all cash to investors and manage money exclusively for Millennium Management under a new agreement, people familiar with the matter told
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
White House says press dinner shooting was third major assassination attempt against Trump
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday described the foiled attack at the White House Correspondents Association dinner as the third major
April 27, 2026
Election|Political|US|World
Florida's DeSantis proposes new US House map targeting four Democratic seats
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a new congressional map on Monday aimed at flipping four Democratic U.S.
April 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing
April 16, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia
Conservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra
April 27, 2026
Africa|Europe|Health|Sports|World
Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict testing regime before smashing 2-hour barrier
Sabastian Sawe hopes the stringent testing regime he underwent before becoming the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in marathon running will prove to the world he is competing clean
April 27, 2026
Health|Science|World
South Carolina's measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people
South Carolina’s measles outbreak, which was the worst in the U.S. in more than 35 years, is over
April 27, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose
Tennis players are facing an unknown opponent at the Madrid Open
April 27, 2026
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Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into U.S.
April 27, 2026
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From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
April 27, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do
April 27, 2026
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Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law
Britain's plans to ban future generations from buying cigarettes will become law this week, ushering in a policy still overshadowed by
April 27, 2026
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Short sellers' bets on life insurance stocks soar as private credit concerns grow
Short sellers' bets against U.S. life insurance stocks more than doubled in the past year to over $5 billion, a Reuters analysis of ORTEX data shows, a
April 27, 2026
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
April 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defence company office
Five people appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday on charges of causing about 1 million euros ($1.17 million) of damage at the German site of an Israeli defence
April 27, 2026
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AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn
When Amazon began selling books online, many feared traditional bookstores such as Barnes & Noble would fade into obsolescence.
April 27, 2026
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Budget airlines pitch US government aid under $2.5 billion relief plan
A group of U.S. budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, has proposed exchanging warrants that could be converted into equity stakes for $2.5
April 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson
Britain's parliament will vote on Tuesday on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over
April 27, 2026
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Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly
MSCI's global equities index advanced modestly on Monday after the White House said President Donald Trump was reviewing a
April 27, 2026
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Swiss money laundering trial of Uzbekistan's Karimova and Lombard Odier begins
The trial of Gulnara Karimova, daughter of a former Uzbek president, and Swiss private bank Lombard Odier on money laundering charges began on Monday in Switzerland's
April 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Clashes over water access kill at least 42 people in Chad
Clashes between two families over water access have killed at least 42 people in eastern Chad, according to the government
April 27, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Mbappé diagnosed with hamstring injury 2 weeks ahead of Spanish league clasico against Barcelona
Real Madrid says star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left hamstring, putting in doubt his participation in the Spanish league clasico in two weeks
April 27, 2026
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China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm
April 27, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact
April 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary and EU to discuss terms of release for billions in blocked funds
Top EU officials and Hungary's incoming government will discuss on Wednesday the changes Budapest needs to push through to release 17 billion euros in EU funds that have
April 27, 2026
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Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline: Reuters poll
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are sliding into their worst economic crisis since the pandemic, with several expected to
April 27, 2026
World
Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together
Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter in Rome in which
April 27, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?
Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top rivals announced they would join forces in an upcoming election to oust his coalition government, with a focus
April 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran's leadership was humiliating the United States and getting U.S. officials to travel
April 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|World
Venice’s La Fenice theater drops incoming music director after months of protests
Venice’s La Fenice opera house is cutting ties with incoming music director Beatrice Venezi
April 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
Palestinians are using war rubble to repave streets destroyed during Israel's two-year assault on Gaza, crushing concrete and metal into pavement under a
April 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus
China ordered U.S. tech giant Meta to unwind its $2 billion-plus acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus on Monday, as Beijing tightens scrutiny of
April 27, 2026
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Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike
German sportswear maker Adidas' shares rose on Monday after Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million
U.S.-based miner Critical Metals has signed a letter of intent to purchase all outstanding shares of European Lithium in an about $835 million deal, a move that would secure its
April 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices
Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, will hold the first international meeting this week to discuss phasing out fossil
April 27, 2026
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Wall St opens lower as investors weigh US-Iran conflict before earnings rush
Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly lower on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled, while investors awaited a flood of earnings as well as commentary from
April 27, 2026
Political|World
Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon, expanding scope despite ceasefire
The Israeli military began carrying out strikes in eastern Lebanon on Monday, expanding the scope of its bombing campaign during a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal
Shell has agreed to buy Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal, paid for mostly with shares, the British firm
April 27, 2026
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Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations
Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations
April 27, 2026
Americas|Political|World
Latino leaders surge into local office as Trump-era attacks fuel new urgency
Latino leaders are gaining ground in U.S. politics despite ongoing challenges
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers
Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers
April 27, 2026
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Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners
Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners
April 27, 2026
Crime|Lifestyle|World
Deli worker shot and killed on the job in the East Village. Here's what we know.
Deli worker shot and killed on the job in the East Village. Here's what we know.
April 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds
Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds
April 27, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding
Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary guard to secure its mining operations, backed by U.S. and Emirati investments
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus
China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus
April 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
North Dakota lawmaker dies in Twin Cities plane crash, according to state's Democratic Minority leader
North Dakota lawmaker dies in Twin Cities plane crash, according to state's Democratic Minority leader
April 27, 2026
Crime|Environment|US|World
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
At least two people have died from a severe tornado-producing storm that hit northern Texas, and many homes have sustained major damage
April 27, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
Russian finance minister warns of regional budgets' strains, rising debt
The combined deficit of Russian regional budgets will grow by 27% to 1.9 trillion roubles ($25.4 billion) in 2026, largely due to lower corporate
April 27, 2026
Education|Health|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex
Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour featured firm denunciations by the pontiff of despotism and war and also unprecedented attacks from U.S.
April 27, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia summons German envoy over lawmaker's meeting with Chechen exile
Russia's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned the German ambassador over a meeting in Kyiv between a German lawmaker and a Chechen separatist who Moscow says
April 27, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
Polish nine-day charity stream breaks records to support kids with cancer
A nine-day, non-stop live stream in Poland raised a record-breaking sum for charity, local media said on Monday, after donations totalling over 250 million zlotys ($69
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Monday that Ukraine may have to accept that parts of its territory could remain outside Kyiv's control in a future peace deal
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep rates on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday as the oil price shock from the Iran war is a temporary blip unlikely to
April 27, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Argentina bishops call for dialogue after press blocked from government house
Argentina's assembly of Catholic bishops called for dialogue to find a prompt resolution to the government's decision to block the entry of accredited journalists to government
April 27, 2026
Asia|World
India names Modi party colleague envoy to Bangladesh as ties thaw
India named veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as its next high commissioner to Bangladesh on Monday, in a rare appointment of a non–foreign service officer as New Delhi
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
Citigroup will further bolster its Japan and China
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports
South Korea's Samsung Electronics will withdraw the sale of its home appliances and TV sales business from China within this year, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday.
April 27, 2026
Crime|Technology|World
Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock
The fragile demand recovery seen by consumer companies globally is at risk of getting stalled by chances of more prices hikes as a result
April 27, 2026
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As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward
Authorities in New Mexico are trying to determine how many local women and girls were abused by the late sex offender
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Moody's flags resilience in China economy, moves outlook to 'stable'
Credit ratings agency Moody's on Monday revised China's outlook to "stable" from "negative", citing resilient economic and fiscal strength despite ongoing domestic pressures and
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Big fuel bill, Spirit bailout may upend JetBlue Airways return to profitability
Just as JetBlue Airways was nearing its first profitable year since the pandemic, a spike in fuel prices has revived questions about its turnaround,
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year
The European Union on Monday extended its sanctions against Myanmar until at least May 2027, in an effort to maintain pressure on the country's military rulers more than
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled
Oilfield service companies that for years kept rigs and specialized equipment stored in Venezuela have begun removing them from
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Large US-based fund manager stays bullish on India debt, says rate‑hike fears overblown
Invesco, one of the world's largest asset managers, considers it too early to expect interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India as a response to
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Oil and chips
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The weekend brought us stalemate in Iran, resurgent oil prices, and
April 27, 2026
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UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows
British retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households' inflation fears, a survey
April 27, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China Sea
As simulated enemy boats and unmanned craft closed in on the shores of Palawan island facing the South China Sea, Philippine and U.S.
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|US|World
United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed
United Airlines said on Monday it had ended its pursuit of a merger with American Airlines after the rival carrier declined to
April 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
Energy shocks linked to the Iran war are pushing households across Africa and South Asia back to charcoal and firewood as cleaner cooking methods become more expensive and unreliable
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck in second‑round poll
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are statistically tied in a simulated runoff for this year's presidential election, a BTG
April 27, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Romania's largest party teams up with far-right opposition to topple pro-European coalition
Romania's largest party in parliament, the Social Democrats, will team up with the hard-right opposition Alliance for Uniting Romanians in a bid to topple the pro-
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, lowering tariffs on key fruit imports such as kiwifruit
April 27, 2026
Health|Science|US|World
A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates
A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline
Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war
April 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Environment|Political|World
Indonesia appoints labour union chief as new environment minister
JAKARTA, April 27 - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a labour union chief as the country's new environment minister, the palace said on Monday, replacing Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who
April 27, 2026
Business|Science|Technology|World
Google to build AI campus in South Korea, presidential office says
South Korea and Google have agreed to build an artificial-intelligence campus in Seoul to develop cooperation between the tech firm and local engineers and startups, Kim
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus
European shares started the week on a subdued note as investors braced for a packed schedule of central bank meetings, and worries over stalled U.S
April 27, 2026
Crime|World
Russian drone attack on Odesa wounds 14, officials say
An overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa wounded more than a dozen people, including two children, and damaged residential buildings, Ukrainian
April 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
The insurgent groups battling Mali's military-led government
Mali's government is facing new questions about how long it can hold on to power two days after insurgents launched attacks across the country, hitting the main army base outside
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.
April 27, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World
King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
April 27, 2026
Education|Health|Science|World
South Carolina declares end to measles outbreak after nearly 1,000 cases
South Carolina health officials have declared an end to a measles outbreak that sickened 997 people over six months, making it the largest single-location outbreak in the United
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World
Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case
A Taiwan court fined the local unit of Japan's Tokyo Electron T$150 million ($5 million) on Monday, and handed jail terms of up to 10 years to
April 27, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology|World
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant worker killed in Ukraine drone attack, management says
An employee of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces, was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack, the Russian-installed management of the
April 27, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources
April 27, 2026
Asia|Crime|Economy|Technology|World
Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
A court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds
German consumer sentiment is expected to worsen heading into May as households' income expectations have become bleaker in the face of rising inflation, driven higher by
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war
Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry
Market reaction to DeepSeek's preview of its long-awaited next-generation artificial intelligence model has so far been subdued compared with the
April 27, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Modi's BJP gains ground in India’s upper house after AAP lawmakers defect
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP party strengthened its position in parliament’s upper house after seven opposition lawmakers joined it, a parliamentary list
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects
Euro zone firms expect inflation to surge in the near term on the war in Iran but longer-term bets remained steady and wage growth is actually seen moderating, the
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
April 27, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens
Elderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis
April 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says
German rents kept rising sharply in the first quarter of 2026 while residential property prices largely stagnated, according to the IW Housing Index,
April 27, 2026
Political|World
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond 'buffer zone'
Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns beyond the "buffer zone"
April 26, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US presses Taiwan parliament to pass 'comprehensive' defence budget
The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan on Monday pressed the island's opposition-majority parliament to pass a "comprehensive" defence budget, saying integrated air and missile
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
By Che Pan, Liam Mo and Hyunjoo Jin BEIJING/SEOUL, April 27 (Rtrs) - The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change
Toyota Motor said on Monday global vehicle sales fell for a second successive month in March, as a sharp drop in the Middle East and a model changeover for its popular RAV4
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Hormuz and hyperscalers
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'
April 27, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war
The Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week and try to look ahead to the damage building up for Britain's economy from the Iran war
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals
Demand for alternative satellite services from U.S. businesses and the Pentagon is resilient despite SpaceX's request to U.S. regulators to restrict access
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday
April 27, 2026
Sports|World
Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers
Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing
Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Turkey's Erdogan offers support to Trump in call after White House dinner shooting
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan offered his support for U.S.
April 27, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast
Ryota Haga was in high school when the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan triggered a deadly tsunami and swept away his
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition
South Korea's Kia Corp has reduced price gaps with Chinese rivals in Europe this year, its CEO said, signalling a price war as Chinese carmakers ramp up their push into a
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader
April 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month
April 26, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China's industrial profit growth quickens even as Iran war heightens risks
Profits at China's industrial firms grew at their quickest pace in half a year last month, adding to broader signs of an uneven economic recovery in the first quarter as
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World
Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows
Colombia's ruling left-wing coalition appears poised to retain power, with Ivan Cepeda leading the presidential race on 44.3% support and on track to continue President
April 27, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World
Celtics spoil Embiid's return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead
Payton Pritchard made six of Boston’s 24 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 11 assists to help the Boston Celtics spoil Joel Embiid’s return from an appendectomy and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-96 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US
China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit
April 27, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea's Kim to continue support for Russia, state media says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would continue to support Russia's policies and discussed bolstering military ties with Moscow, state media
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives
U.S.
April 26, 2026
Business|Finance|Technology|World
Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports
Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron has cuts ties with veteran executive Jay Chen after the Japanese firm discovered his ties to investment vehicles backing a new generation of Chinese
April 27, 2026
Sports|US|World
Brotherly boost: A dramatic Zurich Classic win by the Fitzpatricks puts Alex on the PGA Tour
Matt Fitzpatrick and younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to pull out a dramatic, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic and usher the younger Fitzpatrick onto the PGA Tour through 2028
April 27, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations
April 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
April 27, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust
Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust
April 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power
Donald Trump's tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season
As Japanese companies begin earnings season with rosy reports of results past, investors are watching out for signs of the Middle East conflict upending
April 27, 2026
Crime|US|World
White House dinner shooting prompts scrutiny of Trump security arrangements
U.S. law enforcement officials are reassessing security arrangements after a gunman opened fire near the White House
April 27, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit
When U.S.
April 27, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World
Worker dies during stage assembly for Shakira concert in Rio
A worker died on Sunday after being injured during the assembly of a stage for a public concert featuring Colombian pop star Shakira in Rio de Janeiro, the state
April 27, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World
Nelly Korda wins Chevron Championship for 3rd major and returns to No. 1
Nelly Korda is a major champion for the third time and back to No. 1 in women's golf
April 27, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Iran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington
April 26, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Malian defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases
Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara has been killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases across the West African country
April 26, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution
April 26, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World
Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit
The Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit blocking President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project
April 27, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mali defence minister killed in major weekend assault
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a high-profile fatality during coordinated assaults staged the
April 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze
Global military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 despite a 7.5% decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to
April 27, 2026
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia have killed at least 16 people
April 26, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World
2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing
2 University of South Florida doctoral students were promising young researchers. Now a roommate is charged in their killing
April 26, 2026
Crime|Interview|Political|World
Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US
The moral dimension of political polarization in the US, where each side views the other as immoral, helps fuel attacks like the one against Trump at the Washington Hilton.
April 27, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US|World
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting
April 26, 2026
Africa|Crime|World
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed in attack on Saturday, state TV reports
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack carried out by insurgents on Saturday, a government spokesperson said on Sunday on state television, confirming
April 27, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists
April 27, 2026
Political|World
Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
Palestinian authorities say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank are a success and mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Sound of gunfire carries eerie echoes of Reagan's shooting outside the same Washington hotel
The sound of gunfire at the Washington Hilton Hotel carried echoes of President Ronald Reagan's shooting outside the same hotel more than four decades ago
April 27, 2026
Crime|Political|Travel|World
Buckingham Palace says King Charles' trip to the US to go ahead
Buckingham Palace said on Sunday that the four-day trip to the United States by King Charles and Queen Camilla would go ahead as planned following a shooting at a dinner
April 26, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by
April 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?
President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt
April 26, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World
What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals
April 26, 2026
Election|World
Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Two Israeli political heavyweights say they will join forces in upcoming elections in an effort by their parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
April 26, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history
April 26, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20 during a wave of violence
Officials in Colombia say the number of people killed in a bombing in a volatile region in the country's southwest has risen to 20
April 26, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Arsenal capitalizes on Lyon blunders to win 2-1 in Women's Champions League semifinals
Arsenal has benefited from two defensive blunders to rally for a 2-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinals and keep on course to defend its title
April 26, 2026
Election|MidEast|Political|World
With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon
April 26, 2026
Business|Europe|Sports|World
Chelsea beats Leeds on Fernandez goal and sets up FA Cup final meeting with Man City
Chelsea’s season might be unraveling but it will still include an appearance in the FA Cup final
April 26, 2026
Business|Crime|Health|US|World
Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition
A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew
April 26, 2026
Business|Technology|Travel|World
American YouTuber guides foreigners around Chinese cars U.S. buyers can't get
An American YouTuber is giving foreign visitors a first-hand look at the Chinese high-tech cars many U.S. consumers can only see online.
April 26, 2026
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori is heading for a dead-heat presidential runoff against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new poll showed on Sunday, as Peru's vote count drags
April 26, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between
April 26, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Science|World
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's
April 26, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S.
April 26, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|World
Palestinian leader's loyalists win local elections, including some seats in Gaza
Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in Palestinian municipal elections, election officials said on Sunday, in
April 26, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus
Syria has opened its first public trial of officials linked to former President Bashar Assad
April 26, 2026
Environment|Science|World
The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle
The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle
April 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials
U.S.
April 26, 2026
Sports|World
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run sub two-hour marathon as he wins in London
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run sub two-hour marathon as he wins in London
April 26, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|World
Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision
Israel's president said on Sunday that he will consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request in his long-running corruption trial only after efforts to
April 26, 2026
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Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions
April 26, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
Pope Leo on Sunday described those who wage wars and appropriate the earth's resources as thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future, issuing a warning about the use of
April 26, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks in Oman on Sunday and discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-
April 26, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge
Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge
April 26, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message
Until this month, Democrats have displayed military-like discipline in staying on message about the economy. Then came U.S.
April 26, 2026
Election|US|World
As US high court prepares ruling, Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A majority of Americans believe all babies born in the country should automatically be granted citizenship, according to a Reuters/Ipsos
April 26, 2026