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Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase

Inflation rose in three key German states in April, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could increase

Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase
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Mercedes profit tumbles in Q1 on China competition, tariff pressures

Mercedes-Benz reported a sharp drop in operating profit at the start of 2026, a year set to bring higher raw material costs and further

Mercedes profit tumbles in Q1 on China competition, tariff pressures
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy consumer and business confidence plunge in April

Morale among Italian consumers and businesses fell steeply in April, data showed on Wednesday, boding ill for the prospects of the euro zone's third largest economy, among

Italy consumer and business confidence plunge in April
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Investors reload yen shorts in intervention test

Investors have built the biggest short yen position in nearly two years, selling the currency against the euro, Swiss franc,

Investors reload yen shorts in intervention test
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges linked to his short-lived 2024

South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case
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Euro zone economic confidence plunges, price pressures soar

Euro zone economic sentiment plunged to a three-and-a-half-year low this month as the Iran war hit the services sector hard and inflation continued to

Euro zone economic confidence plunges, price pressures soar
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges

Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with breaching landmark EU tech rules and must do more to block children under 13 from

Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges
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Private air defence takes off in Ukraine

Ukraine is rolling out a new line of defence to protect businesses and critical infrastructure from hundreds of Russian drones darkening its skies night after

Private air defence takes off in Ukraine
Europe|World

Russia attacks port infrastructure in Ukraine's south, hits hospital

Russia has attacked port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region with drones in overnight strikes that also damaged residential buildings and a hospital and left two

Russia attacks port infrastructure in Ukraine's south, hits hospital
Crime|Political|World

South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
Arts|Education|World

New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest

A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador

New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest
Business|Economy|Environment|World

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive

How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union says Meta is failing to keep underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
Environment|Travel|World

Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo

Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way to their native forests after years in the care of a zoo in the Czech Republic

Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Virginia high court leaves Democratic-led redistricting vote blocked for now

Virginia's top court on Tuesday left in place a county judge's order temporarily blocking the state from certifying the results of last week's referendum, when voters

Virginia high court leaves Democratic-led redistricting vote blocked for now
Business|Economy|World

Chile's central bank holds benchmark rate, warns of risk from Middle East war

Chile's central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations and marking its third consecutive decision to

Chile's central bank holds benchmark rate, warns of risk from Middle East war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

British finance minister Reeves says targeted steps needed to protect UK from war impact without lasting rate hit

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday the government needs to make targeted interventions to shield the economy from the impact of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran

British finance minister Reeves says targeted steps needed to protect UK from war impact without lasting rate hit
Sports|World

Soccer-None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House

The White House has hit back at critics of Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the U.S. president.

Soccer-None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House
World

As Trump greets Charles, the White House calls them 'TWO KINGS'

If the ancestors of Donald Trump and King Charles could see them today, the U.S. president mused Tuesday, they "would surely be filled with awe and

As Trump greets Charles, the White House calls them 'TWO KINGS'
Americas|Political|US|World

US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba

The Republican-led U.S.

US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba
Crime|Political|US|World

US mandates what it calls 'enhanced' security checks for immigration applicants

President Donald Trump's administration has mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for immigration applicants, according to

US mandates what it calls 'enhanced' security checks for immigration applicants
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment

Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE opened an administrative proceeding to investigate possible price alignment between airlines LATAM and Gol in the domestic passenger

Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Miner Vale posts 36% rise in Q1 profit on more sales, higher prices

Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, on Tuesday posted a 36% increase in its first-quarter net profit as it boosted sales volumes and benefited from

Miner Vale posts 36% rise in Q1 profit on more sales, higher prices
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care

A U.S. advisory committee appointed by Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care
Business|Economy|Political|World

US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement

The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday, saying recent actions

US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement
Business|Economy|World

Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East

The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said the U.S.-Iran war in the Middle East

Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy

Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and in 2027 due to the Iran war, and inflation will stay above the Bank of England's target until 2028,

NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy
Business|Technology|World

King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges

Britain's King Charles met with U.S. tech leaders on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit, discussing challenges for early-stage startups as

King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges
Business|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as

Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets
Environment|Science|World

Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows

Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can

Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Flight cancellations and high fuel prices help keep Chinese close to home for May holidays

Travel demand in China is expected to remain strong during the five‑day Labour Day holiday from May 1, with travellers

Flight cancellations and high fuel prices help keep Chinese close to home for May holidays
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms

Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for

Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain's King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
Business|Science|Technology|World

White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models, Axios reports

The White House is developing guidance that could allow federal agencies to sidestep Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation and onboard new artificial intelligence models,

White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models, Axios reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand central banker says Q1 core inflation was stable within target band

New Zealand's top central banker on Wednesday said that measures of core inflation in the first quarter had remained stable within its target band of 1% to 3%, adding

New Zealand central banker says Q1 core inflation was stable within target band
Europe|World

Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment

Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany next month with a military parade on Moscow's Red Square, but with no military equipment displayed in view of the operational situation

Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll 

China's factory activity likely grew at a slower pace in April as rising cost pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict test Beijing's reliance on manufacturing to

China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll 
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone

In a foggy field in northeast Ukraine, four soldiers stare at red and yellow dots on a screen in the back of a van, armed with interceptor

Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely rose in April for an 11th straight month, with a surge in chip demand driven by artificial intelligence investment more than

South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Spirit Airlines' talks on $500 million US rescue financing stall, Bloomberg News reports

Spirit Airlines' discussions over a potential $500 million U.S. government rescue financing have hit an impasse, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

Spirit Airlines' talks on $500 million US rescue financing stall, Bloomberg News reports
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president

Kosovo is set for another snap election after parliament failed to elect a new president on Tuesday, pitching Europe's youngest nation back into the thick of a political

Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It's Fed Day, and it looks increasingly certain that it will be Jerome Powell's curtain call as chair.

Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out
Environment|Political|Travel|World

Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea

The Taiwanese minister in charge of the Coast Guard visited a second Taiwan-controlled islet deep in the South China Sea, she said on Wednesday, adding that complaints by

Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, on Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend, vowing

Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks
Americas|Crime|Political|World

El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch

El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch

El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch
Crime|Health|World

Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches

The California city of Oakland has driven homicides to historic lows by offering services including life coaches to people most likely to get pulled into gang-related shootings

Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches
Americas|Sports|World

Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres

David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series

Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says

The United States has set specific conditions for the release of billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, such as more cost-cutting and moves to

US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says
Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

King Charles III has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history.”

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull

Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull

Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
Europe|Sports|World

FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents

Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup have been updated because of two controversies in international soccer this year

FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|World

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu exhibit to show the world the impact of war and the fragile ceasefire

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds
Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'

A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'
Environment|Science|World

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A U.S. special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000

US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference

Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Crime|US|World

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage

The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began

NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement

San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Arts|Sports|World

American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open

American Hailey Baptiste has earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open

American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open
World

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
Arts|Education|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
Sports|World

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg

Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg
Arts|Business|Entertainment|US|World

Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years

A federal judge is questioning the decision to close Washington's Kennedy Center for renovations

Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Health|Science|US|World

FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks

U.S.

FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Main measures announced in Canada economic statement

Here are some of the main new measures that the Canadian government announced in a spring economic statement on Tuesday. * a new nationwide effort to recruit, train, and

Main measures announced in Canada economic statement
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts

The Canadian government on Tuesday said the 2025/26 budget deficit would be lower than estimated and trimmed its growth forecasts for the next two fiscal years.

Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts
Business|Economy|World

Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela

Italy's energy producer Eni on Tuesday signed an agreement with Venezuela's oil ministry and state-run oil company PDVSA to

Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount

Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World

Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength

Oreo-maker Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand for its chocolates and biscuits along with

Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength
Political|Travel|US|World

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday

The State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
Business|Economy|World

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength

PPG Industries beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by price hikes and strong demand in the aerospace and coatings segments.   

PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project

A court in Argentina's San Juan province on Tuesday allowed the Vicuna copper project, operated by Australia's BHP and Canada's Lundin Mining, to continue operating

Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project
Business|Travel|US|World

San Francisco, Port of Oakland settle airport trademark lawsuit

The City of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland have settled their trademark dispute over the use of "San Francisco" in the Oakland airport's name, according

San Francisco, Port of Oakland settle airport trademark lawsuit
Europe|Travel|US|World

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions

Britain's King Charles told the U.S.

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post

The U.S.

Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post
Africa|Crime|Political|World

UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries

The United Nations on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and three Colombian mercenaries

UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Chips off the table

U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another

Trading Day: Chips off the table
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump

Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa, a top producer of Spanish-language content, on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net profit that more than tripled

Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump
Americas|Europe|US|World

America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments

America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments

America’s only special relationship is ‘probably Israel,’ says British ambassador to US in leaked comments
Crime|Economy|Political|World

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe

U.S. federal and state law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs

Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday and warned that the war in the Middle East could weigh on bookings through the end of June,

Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs
Business|Economy|World

Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have ended merger talks after the French spirits company and the Kentucky-based owner of

Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong

The U.S.

US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong
Business|Economy|World

Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported on Tuesday a first-quarter net profit that climbed 35% compared to the same period a year earlier, coming

Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter

Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit on Tuesday reported a slight rise in first-quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts, as strong growth in Mexico and

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN. The specific charges were not immediately clear.

Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise faces trial in June

A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship will go to trial in over a month

Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise faces trial in June
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US|Videos|World

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it

The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
Crime|Political|US|World

READ: Indictment of James Comey

READ: Indictment of James Comey

READ: Indictment of James Comey
Crime|MidEast|World

Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension

Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension

Israel redeploys military battalion that assaulted, detained CNN team after one-month suspension
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory

US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom

The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars

More than 70 Democrats in the U.S.

House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar has proposed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to discuss minority rights of ethnic

Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift

The dollar firmed on Tuesday as risk‑off flows driven by the Iran war offset a brief rally in the yen following the Bank of Japan's most divided policy

Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media

Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"

UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped pull Wall Street off its record heights

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
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Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor

Pro-tariff and human rights groups asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to impose new import bans, duties and quotas to combat forced labor

Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor
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EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say

The European Union plans to turn the focus of its landmark rules curbing the power of Big Tech to cloud and artificial intelligence services, aiming to

EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say
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Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers

Two successive Israeli strikes on a building in a southern Lebanese town killed five people on Tuesday, including three rescuers who went to help those wounded in the

Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers
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US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages

The average U.S. gasoline price rose to its highest level in nearly four years after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February, according to

US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages
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Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the

Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
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US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals

The U.S.

US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals
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Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors assessed the stalemate in the Iran conflict and news that the United Arab Emirates was cutting ties with OPEC,

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks
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Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy

Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for

Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy
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FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered early license reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations in a major escalation of the Trump administration's

FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations
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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism

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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism
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US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster

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US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
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JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the

JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices
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The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship

King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship
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US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
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Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
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Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
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Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing

A jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
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Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London

Kite-surfing fabrics, car tyres and shortened shoelaces helped Kenyan Sabastian Sawe and Adidas crack the two‑hour marathon

Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London
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Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
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Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees

An investor in one of Blue Owl Capital's private credit funds has filed a suit in New York accusing the company's investment adviser of breaching its fiduciary duties by

Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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