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Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington

Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
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'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
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The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China

The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Europe|Political|World

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
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Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
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Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures
Crime|World

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap

Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap
Business|Economy|World

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 

Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 
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European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape

European Parliament lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of a consent-based definition of rape — known as "only yes means yes" — and urged the European

European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape
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Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets

Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say

International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say
Crime|Europe|World

Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland

Suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang have been arrested in Switzerland accused of involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, Europol said on

Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland
Business|Economy|Finance|World

FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers

Parcel delivery giants FedEx and UPS said on Tuesday they would return any tariff refunds to customers as the U.S. government begins to return the illegally collected levies.

FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has leveraged Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare into a series of successful diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle

Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
MidEast|Political|World

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party issued one of its strongest criticisms yet of the government's handling of a fragile peace process, highlighting on Tuesday a growing stand-

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged higher in April amid a rally in share prices following a ceasefire in the war with Iran and improved

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry
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UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand

United Parcel Service on Tuesday reiterated its full-year revenue target despite projecting a return to growth in the June quarter, as

UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand
Crime|Europe|Health|World

UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid

The U.N. war crimes court has ordered an independent medical assessment of lifetime inmate Ratko Mladic, after the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general sought early release

UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid
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AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says

AI's potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of U.S. equity

AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says

Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government

The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats,

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
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HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum

HSBC on Tuesday upgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "overweight" from "neutral, as earnings momentum and easing geopolitical risks turned the

HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum
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US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses

The U.S.

US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
Business|Economy|World

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook

A Middle East conflict now in its ninth week has splintered the U.S. fixed-income market, with investors in corporate credit behaving as if

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch

Europe's Airbus posted a first-quarter core profit that more than halved on Tuesday, well below market expectations, as the world's largest planemaker

Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch
Business|Entertainment|World

FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says

The ​Federal Communications Commission is set to order early reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations as soon as Tuesday in a dramatic escalation

FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle

North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine
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GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down

General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
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Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran

BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited to attend next month's summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia, European Council President Antonio Costa

Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May
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Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says

A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the

Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
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Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows

Investment manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong inflows that lifted its fee income

Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows
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Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday the launch of a new framework that permits institutional clients to use BlackRock's tokenised short-term U.S.

Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund
Crime|Europe|World

Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings

Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek citizens' protection ministry said. 

Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices were unchanged on a monthly basis in February, but elevated mortgage rates as the war with Iran continues could keep the dream of

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl

Italian magistrates said on Tuesday they had opened urgent checks into whether Nicole Minetti, an ally of late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, lied to

Italian magistrates open urgent probe into pardon for former Berlusconi showgirl
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JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,

JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games
Crime|Europe|World

Russia's FSB says archaeologist Butyagin released by Poland in prisoner swap, TASS reports

Russia's ​Federal Security Service said on Tuesday that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin had been released by Poland as part of a prisoner swap, state news agency

Russia's FSB says archaeologist Butyagin released by Poland in prisoner swap, TASS reports
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law

More than 65,000 victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the police force that imposed sharia law on Timbuktu in 2012 and ordered public floggings and

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law
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Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes

Paintmaker Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday forecast mid-single-digit sales growth for the second quarter, banking on price increases and contributions from recent

Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

UK counter-terrorism police investigate arson at Jewish memorial wall

Police said on Tuesday they were investigating suspected arson at a memorial wall in a part of north London that is home to a large Jewish community, amid a recent spate

UK counter-terrorism police investigate arson at Jewish memorial wall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit

Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about

Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
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Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
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Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week

Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund and market trading firm Citadel, said on Tuesday he will meet with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on

Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week
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Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO

Barrick Mining named on Tuesday, Wessel Hamman as chief financial officer of the new company that will hold its North American assets in

Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say

Hungary's outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, offered his resignation as leader of his right-wing Fidesz party on Tuesday but a party congress in June will decide

Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Technology|World

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
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Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine and Israel traded diplomatic blows on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned what he said were grain purchases from occupied Ukrainian

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful

Britain on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move

Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Crime|Europe|World

Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap

Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the

Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap
Europe|World

US envoy says Belarus may free more prisoners in next month

U.S. special envoy John Coale said on Tuesday he expects to secure the release of additional prisoners from Belarus within the next month, adding that

US envoy says Belarus may free more prisoners in next month
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including 9-year-old boy, medics say
Business|Economy|World

Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that director Rodrigo Alves Teixeira will not attend this week's monetary policy meeting due to the passing of a relative.

Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting
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JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss

JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it plans to slow hiring, cut capacity and hike fares to soften the blow from soaring jet fuel costs after

JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
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Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role

Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of

Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role
Crime|Europe|World

89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital

Greek authorities say several people have been wounded after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens

89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by

BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now

The Spanish government still expects the economy to grow 2.2% this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday, adding though that uncertainty triggered by the

Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
Crime|Europe|World

Austrian pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert

A 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour

Austrian pleads guilty to foiled attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags

Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
Crime|Europe|World

Blaze at Moscow construction site kills at least seven

At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured in a fire at a building under construction in northern Moscow on Tuesday before firefighters brought the blaze

Blaze at Moscow construction site kills at least seven
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's one-time closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, backed his former boss on Tuesday by

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|World

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges

Italy's budget watchdog, UPB, raised doubts on Tuesday over the government's pledge to put the country's massive debt on a downward path starting from 2027

Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products

Financial information company S&P Global reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its data and analytics offerings amid geopolitical uncertainty,

S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products
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How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters

A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict

Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised annual room revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, betting on a rebound in domestic travel to boost demand across

Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|World

India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag

India's industrial output expanded 4.1% in March, its slowest pace in five months, as softer factory output and weak power generation weighed on growth, government data

India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash

The CEO of Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, urged companies on Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to "lift everybody

Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash
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Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision

Brazil's inflation accelerated less than expected in early April despite a jump in fuel and food prices, official data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing market

Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says

Foreign demand for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds has remained strong for 15 consecutive months, according to Citigroup, as overseas investors rotate into technology, media

Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a simulated run-off, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Tuesday, ahead of

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
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Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali

The International Criminal Court has ordered an al-Qaida-linked leader to pay 7.2 million euros in reparations for atrocities in Timbuktu in Mali

ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali
Science|Technology|World

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
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US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports

The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports
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Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the

Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
Business|Political|World

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, state media said, the first in-person meeting of Gulf

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery

The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence a push into medical technology would eventually drive a recovery in the market value of the world's

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast

An attempt to remove a stranded humpback whale from shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast began on Tuesday, after four weeks of intense public

Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany's Baltic coast
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Talons on show

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets This week’s pack of major central bank meetings got off to a

Talons on show
Asia|Business|Political|World

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says

The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East,

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
Business|Economy|World

Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB

Euro zone inflation expectations are surging on the fallout from the Iran war but economic growth is faltering, separate European

Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals

China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
Business|Technology|World

China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling

China's cyberspace administrator has ordered ByteDance's video editing apps Jianying and Maoxiang, and website Jimeng AI, to comply with rules on labelling AI-generated

China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders

MOSCOW, April 28 - Russia's central bank wants commercial banks to hold mandatory reserves of yuan to prevent shortages of the Chinese currency in the foreign exchange market and rein in excessive

Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders
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She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15 with another 88 injured, a senior minister said on Tuesday,

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation
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Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war

Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war

Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the war in the Middle East, the presidents of Finland and Estonia said on Tuesday.

Finland and Estonia say US defence deliveries delayed over Middle East war
Election|Political|US|World

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Africa|Economy|World

Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties

Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping the military-led government battle insurgents who

Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has discontinued a money laundering trial against Gulnara Karimova, a daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, on the grounds that

Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial
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These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
Europe|Political|US|World

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress

King Charles set to emphasize the US and UK’s shared history in address to Congress
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Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
Asia|Business|Crime|World

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport

Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport
Asia|Crime|World

Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens

Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people

Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens
Business|Technology|US|World

US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action

The U.S.

US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
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Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
Asia|Business|MidEast|Political|World

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say

China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
Business|Health|Technology|World

US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles

The U.S.

US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles
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European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings

European shares ended near a three-week low on Tuesday as mixed corporate earnings, uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, and caution ahead of

European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake

Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
Economy|Political|World

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
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Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports

Spirit Airlines has won the backing of two of its three major creditor groupings needed to secure a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration, the Financial Times

Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports
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China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion

Chinese luxury automaker Hongqi, famed as Mao Zedong's preferred car brand, is in talks with Stellantis to build vehicles at

China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ's hawkish hold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a week packed with central bank meetings, the Bank of Japan's hawkish hold has set the stage for the Fed, the Bank of

BOJ's hawkish hold
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China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion

Chery, China's largest car exporter, is taking inspiration from two very

China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion
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Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
Asia|Crime|World

North Korea sharply increased executions during pandemic lockdown, rights group says

North Korea sharply raised the number of executions it conducted after shutting its borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the largest share linked to

North Korea sharply increased executions during pandemic lockdown, rights group says
Africa|Health|Political|World

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other

Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Business|Finance|Technology|World

Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports

Meta Platforms is preparing to unwind its acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus after China blocked the deal on national security grounds, the Wall Street Journal

Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary

BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike
Asia|Crime|World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday,

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
Arts|Entertainment|US|World

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism
Asia|Political|World

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks

China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N.

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Call it a different kind of sticker shock.

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
Business|Economy|Political|World

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions

Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, calling the warning a part of a

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions
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Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service

The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

A series of attacks in Colombia's southwest has raised security concerns before the May presidential election

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
MidEast|Political|World

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says

A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address

Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 U.S.

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll

India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands

Taiwan has spotted two Chinese warships operating in waters near the Penghu islands in the Taiwan Strait and has sent its own naval and air forces to keep watch, the

Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands
Business|Economy|US|World

Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports

Foreign automakers have warned the Trump administration that they could pull their cheapest car models from the U.S. market if the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is not

Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
Environment|Science|World

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest

Millions face the threat of dangerous storms capable of producing tornadoes and hail up to baseball size or larger. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets the latest forecast from CNN Meteorologist Chris Warren.

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest
Europe|Political|World

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Crime|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup
Business|Health|US|World

US DEA medical marijuana registration portal to launch Wednesday

Companies seeking to register as medical marijuana dispensaries after U.S.

US DEA medical marijuana registration portal to launch Wednesday
Crime|Political|World

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay   

Legislation to fund the U.S.

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay   
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should explicitly aim to bring public debt below its current level within the next three years, rather than simply halt its current

UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April

Irish consumer sentiment fell for a second successive month in April, but the pace of decline was smaller than the previous month as households started to better manage

Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows

Easter promotions on chocolate eggs, home renovation materials and clothing helped lower shop price inflation in April, offering households some respite

Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

Two days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump was attending, Republicans in the U.S.

US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment swung to a third-quarter loss from a profit in the prior three-month period, hurt by seasonal weakness and lower table

Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue
Americas|Crime|World

Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico

Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero" and one of the top

Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico
Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition

Paramount Skydance has asked the U.S.

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition
Economy|Education|Health|World

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
Economy|Political|World

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma

Twin tornadoes were observed in a rural area near Foraker, Oklahoma, as severe storms could threaten parts of the Midwest.

Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma
Business|Technology|World

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule

An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
Election|Finance|US|World

DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a ‘dummymander’

DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a ‘dummymander’

DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a ‘dummymander’
Sports|World

Sabres are on the verge of a long-awaited series win, and the Ducks are too

The Buffalo Sabres have shed the burden of a 14-year absence from the Stanley Cup playoffs that set a dubious NHL record and surged toward their next big thing

Sabres are on the verge of a long-awaited series win, and the Ducks are too
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Utah charges man with murder in January shooting outside church in Salt Lake City

Prosecutors say a man in California is in custody on murder charges in connection with a shooting in January that left two people dead in a Salt Lake City church parking lot

Utah charges man with murder in January shooting outside church in Salt Lake City
Africa|Crime|World

Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria

Officials say militants with the Islamic State group attacked a village overnight in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 29 people

Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say

The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to

KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says

Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Monday, adding that Ottawa could also purchase some

Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own

Oil prices rose again on Monday on the lack of any sign that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, but that didn't prevent the S&P 500 and

Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns

The U.S.

US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Crime|Environment|World

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
Crime|US|World

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

The man accused of opening fire at the venue of a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a

US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
Africa|Crime|World

Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria and abduct 23 pupils

Gunmen have raided an orphanage in north-central Nigeria, abducting 23 pupils

Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria and abduct 23 pupils
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Crime|Education|Political|Technology|US|World

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA Olympics

Sprinter Allyson Felix is attempting a comeback at age 40 that would give her a chance to add to her Olympic-record medal haul

Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA Olympics
Crime|Political|World

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president
Sports|World

Clinical Man United beats Brentford to move clear in third place

First half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko have given Manchester United a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League

Clinical Man United beats Brentford to move clear in third place
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Crime|Political|US|World

Designated survivor discussions took place prior to press dinner, White House says

U.S. officials discussed a designated survivor and the line of succession prior to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

Designated survivor discussions took place prior to press dinner, White House says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Fund finance market reaches $1 trillion driven by private credit, Moody's says

The fund finance market surpassed $1 trillion in size this year, driven by demand from the growing private credit market, according to a new Moody's

Fund finance market reaches $1 trillion driven by private credit, Moody's says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.)

Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall
Political|World

Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee

Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, said a coalition statement.

Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee
Asia|Business|Crime|World

At least four killed in train collision on outskirts of Indonesian capital

At least four people were killed and 38 injured when two trains collided in the city of Bekasi, adjoining the Indonesian capital Jakarta, late on Monday

At least four killed in train collision on outskirts of Indonesian capital
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba

A plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board, the country's civil aviation authority said.

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba
Crime|Education|US|World

US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe

A U.S. judge on Monday paused his decision forcing the University of Pennsylvania to provide a federal civil rights agency with information on Jewish students,

US judge pauses ruling requiring UPenn to provide data in antisemitism probe
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

Soccer-US Open home to host one of New York's free World Cup fan zones

The home of the U.S.

Soccer-US Open home to host one of New York's free World Cup fan zones
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
Crime|Political|US|World

Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?

Saturday's attack at a black-tie Washington gala that featured President Donald Trump did not result in any deaths, but it did raise the question about who would take

Who takes charge if the US president is incapacitated?
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start

Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI

Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
Asia|Crime|World

Trains collide near Indonesia's capital, killing at least 4 people

A train collision outside Indonesia's capital on Monday has killed at least four people

Trains collide near Indonesia's capital, killing at least 4 people
Economy|Political|Sports|Travel|World

New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough

New York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets

New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough
Crime|Education|Environment|Science|World

Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body

Prosecutors say the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT days before the pair went missing what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster

Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says

U.S.

Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says
Arts|Education|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup

FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to

Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Italy extradites suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities

Italy has extradited to the U.S. a Chinese man wanted by authorities there on hacking charges that include stealing COVID-19 medical research, Italian police said on Monday

Italy extradites suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war

Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday, calling the vote a year before his current five-year term expires.

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

JPMorgan among banks providing financing for Kuwaiti oil pipeline stake deal

JPMorgan and two Kuwaiti lenders are joining HSBC in a $6 billion financing syndicate for prospective buyers of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum

JPMorgan among banks providing financing for Kuwaiti oil pipeline stake deal
Economy|Political|World

US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate

U.S.

US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate
Crime|World

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

Trump's upcoming public events get a fresh security look
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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,

S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
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

Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
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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,

Venezuela central bank says it and US hired firms to audit assets abroad
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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.

Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports
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

UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
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

Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of drop zone
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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

White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner
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Americans’ taxes by the numbers

Americans’ taxes by the numbers

Americans’ taxes by the numbers
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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

Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
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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

Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks
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Suspect charged in hospital shooting that killed a Chicago officer and injured another

Suspect charged in hospital shooting that killed a Chicago officer and injured another

Suspect charged in hospital shooting that killed a Chicago officer and injured another
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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

Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund
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

Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
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

Mexico urges US to avoid unauthorized operations after fatal Chihuahua crash; state prosecutor resigns
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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.

Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'
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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

Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting
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

Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks
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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

American Airlines to raise $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed securities
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

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
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Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says

Mortar and rocket attacks launched by Pakistan against Afghanistan killed four people on Monday and wounded 70 more, the Taliban government said, as

Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says
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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

Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services
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.

US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map
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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

Jain Global to return investor cash, manage money for Millennium, sources say
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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

White House says press dinner shooting was third major assassination attempt against Trump
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.

Florida's DeSantis proposes new US House map targeting four Democratic seats
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

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
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

Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia
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

Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict testing regime before smashing 2-hour barrier
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

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people
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

Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose
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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.

Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
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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

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
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

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|World

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

Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law
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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

Short sellers' bets on life insurance stocks soar as private credit concerns grow
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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

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
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

Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defence company office
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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.

AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn
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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

Budget airlines pitch US government aid under $2.5 billion relief plan
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

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson
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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

Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly 
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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

China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus
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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

Swiss money laundering trial of Uzbekistan's Karimova and Lombard Odier begins
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

Clashes over water access kill at least 42 people in Chad
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

Mbappé diagnosed with hamstring injury 2 weeks ahead of Spanish league clasico against Barcelona
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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

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
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

Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
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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

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
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

Hungary and EU to discuss terms of release for billions in blocked funds
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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

Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline: Reuters poll
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

Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together
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

Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?
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

Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
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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

Venice’s La Fenice theater drops incoming music director after months of protests
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

Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
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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

Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike
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

Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million
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

Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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

Wall St opens lower as investors weigh US-Iran conflict before earnings rush
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

Israeli strikes hit east Lebanon, expanding scope despite ceasefire
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

Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

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

Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations
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

Latino leaders surge into local office as Trump-era attacks fuel new urgency
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

Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers
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Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners

Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners

Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners
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.

Deli worker shot and killed on the job in the East Village. Here's what we know.
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Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds

Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds

Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds
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

Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding
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

China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus
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

North Dakota lawmaker dies in Twin Cities plane crash, according to state's Democratic Minority leader
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

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
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

Russian finance minister warns of regional budgets' strains, rising debt
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.

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex
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

Russia summons German envoy over lawmaker's meeting with Chechen exile
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

Polish nine-day charity stream breaks records to support kids with cancer
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

Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
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

Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived
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

Argentina bishops call for dialogue after press blocked from government house
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

India names Modi party colleague envoy to Bangladesh as ties thaw
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

Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
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.

Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports
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

Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
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

Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward
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

Moody's flags resilience in China economy, moves outlook to 'stable'
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,

Big fuel bill, Spirit bailout may upend JetBlue Airways return to profitability
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

EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year
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

Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled
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

Large US-based fund manager stays bullish on India debt, says rate‑hike fears overblown
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

Oil and chips
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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

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows
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.

Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China Sea
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

United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed
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

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
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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

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck in second‑round poll
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-

Romania's largest party teams up with far-right opposition to topple pro-European coalition
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

Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
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

India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas
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

A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates
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

India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties
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The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands

The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands

The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
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

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war

A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
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

Indonesia appoints labour union chief as new environment minister
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

Google to build AI campus in South Korea, presidential office says
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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

European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus
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

Russian drone attack on Odesa wounds 14, officials say
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

The insurgent groups battling Mali's military-led government
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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.

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
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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

King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
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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

South Carolina declares end to measles outbreak after nearly 1,000 cases
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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

Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case
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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

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant worker killed in Ukraine drone attack, management says