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Today: May 05, 2026
Today: May 05, 2026

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Business|Economy|Europe

Car parts group Forvia's sales dragged by weakness in China

Forvia said on Friday that a sharp sales decline in China caused a 2.2% drop in the French car parts supplier's first-quarter revenue, excluding currency translation effects.

Car parts group Forvia's sales dragged by weakness in China
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control

Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking

Colombia's Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil's Brava, seeks majority control
Europe|Political|World

Italy's contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline

Italy's deal to send migrants to Albania while their asylum claims are processed is compatible in principle with EU rules, an adviser to the bloc’s top court said on

Italy's contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'She was a trailblazer': Friends, family discuss life and legacy of Wichita's 'Rosie the Riveter'

'She was a trailblazer': Friends, family discuss life and legacy of Wichita's 'Rosie the Riveter'

'She was a trailblazer': Friends, family discuss life and legacy of Wichita's 'Rosie the Riveter'
Crime|Health

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend
Business|Economy|World

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand

South Korea's economy delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years last quarter, smashing forecasts as booming chip exports rode a global surge in AI

South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe

A Colombian man, who is linked to a woman convicted for the murder of Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, was arrested in Argentina, Argentine

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows

The number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has edged up to a record high, a new report has shown, suggesting diversity is

Number of top women bankers edges up despite US backlash, study shows
Asia|Political|World

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government

Nepal's Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second

Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

British employers offered slightly higher pay deals in the first quarter of 2026 but early signs of softness emerged in April, a key month for wage settlements, a survey from

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Avis Budget shares touch record high as short squeeze hammers bearish bets

Shares of car-rental company Avis Budget extended April's dizzying rally to hit a record high on Tuesday, as analysts pointed to a short squeeze that has dealt

Avis Budget shares touch record high as short squeeze hammers bearish bets
Europe|Political|World

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US

A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced "constant pressure" from Prime Minister Keir

New testimony raises pressure on UK's Starmer over choice of envoy to US
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April

China on Monday left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the 11th consecutive month in April, in line with market expectations.

China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech
Arts|Business|Political|World

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports
Crime|Health|World

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Crime|Political|US|World

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver
Business|Technology|World

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking

A U.S. bill to keep more chipmaking equipment from China has been scaled back, according to the latest version seen by Reuters, but still includes a

U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking
Business|Economy|Political|US

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says

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Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms

The Bank of Japan will keep raising interest rates if its economic forecasts hold, a senior central bank official said, reinforcing a tightening bias even as

BOJ keeps rate‑hike door open even as Iran war squeezes firms
Asia|Political|World

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected
Crime|Education|US

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration

Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Arxis is targeting a valuation of up to $11.2 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the aerospace components maker said on Wednesday

Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says

Brazil will keep trimming its budget this year despite elections and will likely turn in 2027 to an unprecedented use of stricter

Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Paramount seals debt commitments backing Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance has syndicated its bridge loan facility and secured permanent financing from a group of banks for its planned $111 billion acquisition

Paramount seals debt commitments backing Warner Bros deal
Interview|Political|World

Cuban president urges US dialogue without conditions of political change - NBC interview

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel told NBC News that the country has asked U.S.

Cuban president urges US dialogue without conditions of political change - NBC interview
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March

High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
Health|Sports|World

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76

Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man charged with rape, sexual assault of 5 victims at Baldwin City yoga business

Man charged with rape, sexual assault of 5 victims at Baldwin City yoga business

Man charged with rape, sexual assault of 5 victims at Baldwin City yoga business
Education

Two public schools students detained, deported by ICE

Two public schools students detained, deported by ICE

Two public schools students detained, deported by ICE
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row
Health|Science|Sports

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS
Environment|Health|Science|World

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead

A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Shea Ralph named AP women’s basketball Coach of the Year after Vanderbilt’s 29-5 season

Shea Ralph of Vanderbilt has been named The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year

Shea Ralph named AP women’s basketball Coach of the Year after Vanderbilt’s 29-5 season
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Zeus on the loose: Couple reunited with lost dog after 7 months

Zeus on the loose: Couple reunited with lost dog after 7 months

Zeus on the loose: Couple reunited with lost dog after 7 months
Education|Political|US|World

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours

The U.S. Supreme Court has finished hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

A federal judge says a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate in a Kennedy Center board meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to close the performing arts center for two years of renovations

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown
Crime|Europe|US|World

Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

Authorities say a Pennsylvania State Police trooper is dead after he was shot and killed by a man he had pulled over in a traffic stop

Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say
Political|Travel|World

Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Cyprus to show support, days after a drone strike hit a British base on the island

Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022
Environment|Science|US|World

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future
Business|Economy|US

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low levels

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
Business|Economy|World

Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next

Ukraine's economy will see less growth this year and next due to damage to its energy infrastructure from Russia's attacks

Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Travel|World

American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits

Indonesia has freed and deported an American man after 11 years in prison for killing his girlfriend’s mother, in a case that became known as the Bali “suitcase murder.”

American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits